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Have started documenting my little project and thought before wasting a lot of time on the rest, would ask about quality of info.

For those curious, here is what I consider the worst pieces --at least the most time consuming and detailed items to make. May be too involved for the average home shop and already a waste of time.

For those not scared off, would appreciate if you would have a look as to info adequate if someone should actually want to try one or maybe too much making the paper busy and hard to read. There will be 4-5 pages of info and photos and am trying to keep one page per major assy

Any glaring mistakes or something that should be changed. I already see the method given for setting the angle is not reliable.

Comments, suggestions please.

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Howard,

That setup is robust enough for a tank! It might even survive a roadside IED.

I think it could definitely be thinned down alot in practical use unless there are no clearance issues. In that case, keep the sizes you have drawn up as it will NEVER fail for lack of strength.

However, I do not see any bearings other than simple sleeves. What are your thoughts on that aspect?

Craig

Howard, unfortunately I'm too busy at the moment to comment in detail. It looks Packardlike: solid, clear design, no gimmickry.

Always have tended to go for the overkill. No flex or bending wanted and also wanted some thickness for the threads.

The joint between the long lever and the second or pedal lever will have a no lube required heim bearing as will the pedal end.

Really kicked the sleeves vs bearing around on the other. The 3/4 bearings I can find so far are too big and wide OD on the shaft end for the space in the side brackets. Miniature flange mount bearing would fit but largest shaft for them is only 3/8. Probably my overkill, but not sure I would trust a smaller shaft than 1/2 and maybe not that.

The small levers could have one but to do so means moving the upper pivot point in toward center of lever 1/4" which makes the levers kick out more into the passenger compt at rest. Was trying to keep all that to absolute minimum.

The first design used heim joints bolted to the shaft and may be the way to go. They are rounded and don't take quite as much space in the interior. I think there should be flats milled in the shaft to locate the joints though & did that on the first but might be an issue for anyone without a milling machine. One of the reasons for going to the welded set. What do you think?

The sleeves are supposed to be oil retaining but if it looks to be an issue, will rethink them.