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Post by Chimchim on Mar 15, 2010 16:26:20 GMT -7
I was reading another discussion about the Block where this came up and I think Glenn addressed it but it wasn't quite clear to me. So here goes... When you introduce the pin in order to cant the rear axles it slightly alters the height of axle holes in relation to bottom of car. Do most of you ignore this or attempt to set the height the same as the FDW?
Thanks in advance
Wayne
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Post by W Racing on Mar 15, 2010 16:29:50 GMT -7
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Post by Chimchim on Mar 15, 2010 17:04:49 GMT -7
Thanks for forwarding. I've seen this post before. It is very insightful but I don't see much axle height. This is only reference I see:
"For front and rear axle heights these are posted on the forum...
Coalcar is aprox. 5/32 on rear 1/16 on front DFW..."
Did you purposely drill the rear axle holes at 5/32 or was the additional height a result of adding the pin to the Block (i.e. you left your fence in the same place when you drilled your FDW)?
Thanks
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Post by W Racing on Mar 15, 2010 17:08:14 GMT -7
I move the fence.
However I do not move the fence when going from rear to rear.
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Post by Chimchim on Mar 15, 2010 17:11:19 GMT -7
Thanks for the pointer. BTW, my Block has dings it as well. That's okay though. I'm told that chicks dig scars ;D
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Post by jg74851 on Mar 16, 2010 13:12:57 GMT -7
Man, am I glad to hear about dings in blocks. That's the first thing I did when I was learning. It seems simple, and it is, but I think Glenn speaks elsewhere to there being a learning curve about using the block. It's because everyone's set-up will be just a little different. My own excuse is because I didn't take the time to secure the block in more than one direction, and it slipped a bit, putting a slight ding in the top edge.
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Post by Zeebzob on Mar 16, 2010 13:36:30 GMT -7
Mine not only has dings, but it has a groove right where it says "The Block". I was drilling a canted hole a little too low and the bit went through the bottom of the wood and started cutting aluminum....DOH!
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Post by txchemist on Mar 16, 2010 14:26:54 GMT -7
If you do not have a low fence, you will always be needing to set your fence up different to get correct height. BUT- if you use a small 3/32" rod next to your fence, the block can rotate on this low fulcrum when you cant the back axles and you can use a single unmovable fence for all axles. It will move the back axle up 3/32" above where ever you drill the front un-canted axle. The thicker your fence, the more you have to move your fence unless you have an extra small rod or thin shim next to it.
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