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Title: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 08:29:58 PM
Special thanks to our FJ Monkey for helping make this project possible.  :hi:

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/10924824_946081442068682_4263850989990224637_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=be40f26476bbf74dce7e9ad276aeb87b&oe=553A1769)
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: aviationfred on January 10, 2015, 09:18:23 PM
Looks like someone chewed a whole pack of gum and then lubed their chain with it.  :shok:


Fred
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Pat Conlon on January 10, 2015, 09:39:06 PM
Your left index finger looks like it healed quickly
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 10:03:23 PM
That's Mark performing the maintenance, mine looks like this (https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10923795_946008462075980_3852238065043528642_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Capn Ron on January 10, 2015, 10:16:17 PM
Quote from: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 10:03:23 PM
That's Mark performing the maintenance, mine looks like this (https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10923795_946008462075980_3852238065043528642_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9)


I thought the arm looked rather simian...
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: FJmonkey on January 10, 2015, 10:42:02 PM
269 miles, $32.88 for fuel
30 minutes @$75/hr mechanic fee (not really)
Meeting a fellow FJ owner
Priceless

I enjoyed helping out my local Leopard, he seems to really like his '92 FJ and he talked about wanting to fix her up. He has some healing to do, his finger tip was a casualty when it got too close to the chain. He seems to be taking it well. I need a bigger garage so I can host some Man Shed days.... I gave him as many tips and pointers as I could and he took notes. When he changes his oil he will check the drain plug for engine issues. But I think his engine still strong and I explained how they are used in Legends racing if properly maintained, are bullet proof...

Welcome to Kookaloo Bryan

Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: The General on January 11, 2015, 01:12:48 AM
That`s great news.  Did it take out a claw? :drinks:
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM
Quote from: theLeopard on January 10, 2015, 08:29:58 PM
Special thanks to our FJ Monkey for helping make this project possible.  :hi:

(https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-0/10924824_946081442068682_4263850989990224637_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=be40f26476bbf74dce7e9ad276aeb87b&oe=553A1769)

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: movenon on January 11, 2015, 01:42:00 AM
You did good Mark !  :hi: I am proud of you to say the least.  :good2: :drinks:
George
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: theLeopard on January 11, 2015, 03:24:59 AM
Kookaloo, gents.  :drinks:
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: ribbert on January 11, 2015, 07:25:35 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 10, 2015, 10:42:02 PM
269 miles, $32.88 for fuel
30 minutes @$75/hr mechanic fee (not really)
Meeting a fellow FJ owner
Priceless

I enjoyed helping out my local Leopard, he seems to really like his '92 FJ and he talked about wanting to fix her up. He has some healing to do, his finger tip was a casualty when it got too close to the chain. He seems to be taking it well. I need a bigger garage so I can host some Man Shed days.... I gave him as many tips and pointers as I could and he took notes. When he changes his oil he will check the drain plug for engine issues. But I think his engine still strong and I explained how they are used in Legends racing if properly maintained, are bullet proof...

Welcome to Kookaloo Bryan



Very funny.

Noel
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.

Um you left out fingers ...

So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Oh Byran , Sorry about the finger .. I just couldn't believe you were actually naive enough to do that.  :empathy3:
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: simi_ed on January 11, 2015, 02:54:09 PM
FTFY
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 09:08:41 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on January 11, 2015, 01:41:38 AM

What was the conclusion for all that accumulation? 

Not accumulation, single occurrence with a rag. A good example of how loose clothing/hair/jewelry can get caught in moving machinery.

Um you left out fingers ...

So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Oh Byran , Sorry about the finger .. I just couldn't believe you were actually maladroit enough to do that.  :empathy3:
Me too, sorry to hear about the unplanned skin-ectomy.

Ed
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 03:21:19 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

The Seal Guard (hard rubber part on the swing arm) is missing. So the chain slaps the steel arm and makes a metallic noise. His chain looks decent, a mild tight spot but not bad, it seems adjusted properly according to what I learned from Randy. So the noise remains but the source can fixed with an order from Randy and a little wrenching. I also suggested that if he could not source the correct part, any bit of plastic sheet (about 0.188 to 0.25 thick) could be bonded in place to stop the chain from machining a hole on the top of the swing arm.
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 03:55:34 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on January 11, 2015, 03:21:19 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM
So Saint Mark, is the chain now clean and properly adjusted?  how much slack was there ? Did the noise go away?

Inquiring minds want to know.

The Seal Guard (hard rubber part on the swing arm) is missing. So the chain slaps the steel arm and makes a metallic noise. His chain looks decent, a mild tight spot but not bad, it seems adjusted properly according to what I learned from Randy. So the noise remains but the source can fixed with an order from Randy and a little wrenching. I also suggested that if he could not source the correct part, any bit of plastic sheet (about 0.188 to 0.25 thick) could be bonded in place to stop the chain from machining a hole on the top of the swing arm.

Well ok then , thanks for the update .
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: X-Ray on January 11, 2015, 05:43:18 PM
That's the only problem with the chain rubbing blocks, the swingarm has to be removed to replace it if memory serves me right. But it's better than having the chain wearing a groove through the swingarm itself, one of the jobs I have to do on the Project '92.  :good2:
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: theLeopard on January 11, 2015, 06:59:36 PM
Quote from: simi_ed on January 11, 2015, 02:54:09 PM
Quote from: Mark Olson on January 11, 2015, 02:34:04 PM

Oh Byran , Sorry about the finger .. I just couldn't believe you were actually maladroit enough to do that.  :empathy3:
Me too, sorry to hear about the unplanned skin-ectomy.

Ed
Even I was surprised this time.
Title: Re: Front Sprocket cleaning
Post by: Bones on January 12, 2015, 02:59:31 AM
Quote from: X-Ray on January 11, 2015, 05:43:18 PM
That's the only problem with the chain rubbing blocks, the swingarm has to be removed to replace it if memory serves me right. But it's better than having the chain wearing a groove through the swingarm itself, one of the jobs I have to do on the Project '92.  :good2:



You can put one on without removing the swingarm Ray, I bought a new one a couple of years ago and fitted it easy enough. At least their still available new for the later models unlike the earlier models.