Davie's Activa Clutch

Unread post by **elma** » 06 Apr 2016, 12:03

2 ways Jim, 1 is keep quiet knowing the seller got an insurance refund. 2 is tell them and they'll probably let you keep it anyway.

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 12:09

Thanks James

I was unaware of the insurance aspect...

Unread post by **daviemck2006** » 06 Apr 2016, 12:16

I would be tempted to keep it and see if the seller contacts you, but, my conscience would kick in and I would email him and tell him. Play with it first though to see it it gets the driveshaft out [emoji4]

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Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 13:36

I'm going to email the seller and say what has happened. I'm just far too honest and if I don't do the right thing it'll play on my mind and make me ill

First though, I'm going to give it a try after lunch... I shall try on the removed hub/shaft in the workshop as it's rather wet and rainy out today and that's put paid to any sensible work on the car

Lunch today is my last Arbroath Smokie... Gosh have I enjoyed them

Unread post by **RichardW** » 06 Apr 2016, 14:12

CitroJim wrote:I'm going to email the seller and say what has happened. I'm just far too honest and if I don't do the right thing it'll play on my mind and make me ill

The honourable thing to do, Jim. Worst is that you have to pay for the puller you wanted anyway; best is that you've got a free puller!

Unread post by **daviemck2006** » 06 Apr 2016, 14:22

CitroJim wrote:I'm going to email the seller and say what has happened. I'm just far too honest and if I don't do the right thing it'll play on my mind and make me ill

First though, I'm going to give it a try after lunch... I shall try on the removed hub/shaft in the workshop as it's rather wet and rainy out today and that's put paid to any sensible work on the car

Lunch today is my last Arbroath Smokie... Gosh have I enjoyed them

I would be the same Jim. Like I said it would be on my conscience if I did anything else. If you pay for it again, well you had paid anyway. It has been wet here for 3 days now, just got a dry enough spell (15 minutes lol) yesterday to do the oil change on the 107. Glad you enjoyed the smokies, can't beat a good haddock.

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Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 06 Apr 2016, 14:57

If I were to be in Sussex (and then could head up to MK not long after) I would go to Springs fishmongers and get you some salmon, Jim. Springs have a very good reputation (highly deserved), and apparently Delia Smith gets her fish products from them. I have never tried a proper Smokie, as I am not really a fish fan (I think a school fish meal with a bone put me off), but I should re-educate my palate at some time, finances permitting.

http://www.springssmokedsalmon.co.uk/

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 15:17

I have contacted the seller...

I will advise what happens as soon as I hear back from them...

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 15:52

I've just tried the puller on the removed driveshaft/hub...

Guess what?

It's still stuck fast even with 10 tons behind it

It's staying put!

The tool is excellent and well worth waiting for. It's going to be useful many times over

Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:04

Have a word with the explorer Ranulph Fiennes. When he was in the army he got good with explosives, to the point where he could demolish things with a tiny amount. He might blow the drive shaft clear!

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:06

Hell Razor5543 wrote:Have a word with the explorer Ranulph Fiennes. When he was in the army he got good with explosives, to the point where he could demolish things with a tiny amount. He might blow the drive shaft clear!

I like your thinking James

I've just read his book called 'Cold'. Amazing book and an amazing man. Who else would cut his own frostbitten fingers off with a fretsaw?

Unread post by **Hell Razor5543** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:07

When needs must, etc..

Unread post by **CitroJim** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:10

Hell Razor5543 wrote:When needs must, etc..

True... There's a lot in that book you need a strong stomach when reading it... When he speaks of the temperature outside being a 'balmy' -28c you know he exists on a very different pane to us mere mortals..

Physiological tests showed he was unlike most of the human race when it came to tolerating cold...

lexi · Unread post by **lexi** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:15

I believe pulling things is logarithmic.

IME when a few ton wont pull something out, you need about 20 ton to move it, then destruction. I once saw about 10 ton on an old BSA crank bearing and the beggar still wouldn't move. It was only a little 'un as well. Best laugh was when I tried to pull the discs on the old Trafic. Put a mahoosive puller on it and wound it up. Left it overnight hoping for a pop in the morning.
Mmm........read up later that night that they come off outside in, so to speak

Stickyfinger · Unread post by **Stickyfinger** » 06 Apr 2016, 16:20

Small amounts of PE is a LOT of fun. An ex RE here, NOTHING is more fun in life as "Bang Stuff"

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