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7th Nov 2018, 5:18 pm | #21 |
Dekatron
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Re: Shaft size adjustment
There are also things called "Speedi-sleeves" available: they're designed for use where an oil-seal on a rotating shaft has grooved the shaft to the point where the oilseal no longer seals properly.
Basically they're a very thin-wall stainless steel tube with a 'top-hat' section on the end, which is used to force the sleeve on to the shaft then is cut away. Not sure if they are available in 1/4-inch/6mm size but I've used a half-inch one to repair the propeller-shaft on an old putboard motor with impressive success. RS sell them, though they're actually made by the Swedish company SKF. |
9th Nov 2018, 4:27 am | #22 |
Heptode
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Location: Olympia, Washington, USA.
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Re: Shaft size adjustment
Most machine shops should have shim stock as a standard item. It is also available from auto parts stores for shimming bearings.
For the amount you need, likely they might give you a small piece free. |
9th Nov 2018, 5:08 pm | #23 |
Dekatron
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Re: Shaft size adjustment
The side of an aluminium Becks Bier can fished out of my bin is nominally 0.0044", ie around 0.11mm. Too thin for carrying liquid, but a useful shim.
Dave |
9th Nov 2018, 5:13 pm | #24 |
Hexode
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Re: Shaft size adjustment
Have you informed Becks that their can material is too thin for beer?
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9th Nov 2018, 7:47 pm | #25 |
Octode
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11th Nov 2018, 9:34 pm | #26 |
Octode
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Re: Shaft size adjustment
As a member of CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale), I would suggest you try a better product, even if it is in a can and not a bottle. (I don't think that glass would be applicable in this case).
Colin. |