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Hey Roger or Sean, any update on the fit of the 3D printed collars? Thanks!
Sorry man, I keep forgetting to ask Roger about them when I'm getting parts. I'm meeting a customer over there in the morning and will try to remember again.
They finally arrived on Saturday- mailed on 11/26 - must be the Christmas post.
Sean will get them today.
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Hi guys, Here is the conclusion with the fitment notes of the 3D printed shaft spacer/collars. First, let me say how impressed how I am with this community, this effort being a reflection of that. I participate in several other vintage car online forums but this has to be one of the most, if not the most resourceful, warm and helpful of all. In that sense, it bears a strong resemblance to the BMW 2002 FAQ community but the complexity of the 928 makes this one stand out even more. So thanks to Nate, Roger Sean for jumping on this is as you did.
Here is my assessment of the collars. They fit well in every way except they need to have the height trimmed by slight sanding on a flat surface somewhat as shown on the diagram, This height is critical so that the shaft can sufficiently protrude on the other end to be able to expose the slot where the securing E clip fits. I did not measure the before and after dimension, sorry.
Hi guys, Here is the conclusion with the fitment notes of the 3D printed shaft spacer/collars. First, let me say how impressed how I am with this community, this effort being a reflection of that. I participate in several other vintage car online forums but this has to be one of the most, if not the most resourceful, warm and helpful of all. In that sense, it bears a strong resemblance to the BMW 2002 FAQ community but the complexity of the 928 makes this one stand out even more. So thanks to Nate, Roger Sean for jumping on this is as you did.
Here is my assessment of the collars. They fit well in every way except they need to have the height trimmed by slight sanding on a flat surface somewhat as shown on the diagram, This height is critical so that the shaft can sufficiently protrude on the other end to be able to expose the slot where the securing E clip fits. I did not measure the before and after dimension, sorry.
Thanks again to Roger and all involved.
Originally Posted by ROG100
Luis - awesome feedback - thanks for the effort and detail.
Nate - can we modify and produce the parts?
Roger, no problem. I suggest I make a couple more prototypes to get the dimensions correct before making these in volume.
Luis, thanks for the great feedback. This should be an easy adjustment. My thought is to make two more pairs, each with slightly shorter hats. Would you be able to check fit them if I sent them to you? If so PM me your address. If not, Roger may e Sean can take a look?
Sorry Nate, I screwed up in that I did not measure the dimensions of the old and the new part before I assembled everything and now the complete assembly is in place and not easily reached, as you know...
Sorry Nate, I screwed up in that I did not measure the dimensions of the old and the new part before I assembled everything and now the complete assembly is in place and not easily reached, as you know...
No worries. Completely understand. Sounds like Sean may have a few to test on.
Thanks Sean! I'm going to make 4 more pairs of these. One pair I will make the same as the originals so you can verifiy the issue that Luis was having. And then three additonal pairs that each have progressively slightly shorter hats. Of those three I'll let you decide which is the best fit.
Sean I shot you a PM but perhaps you missed it. So I'll try here. I have some more sets of these now ready for you to test. Each slightly shorter than what was sent to Luis. PM me your address or let me know if it is easier if I ship them to Roger first. Thanks!
Sean I shot you a PM but perhaps you missed it. So I'll try here. I have some more sets of these now ready for you to test. Each slightly shorter than what was sent to Luis. PM me your address or let me know if it is easier if I ship them to Roger first. Thanks!
I need to buy these, also...and would be happy to test fit.
I robbed the last two spares I had, to assemble a nanifold, last week and have another manifold to assemble, next week.
I need to buy these, also...and would be happy to test fit.
I robbed the last two spares I had, to assemble a nanifold, last week and have another manifold to assemble, next week.
Sounds good Greg. Since you have an immediate need for a set of these you can keep the set that fits best. Let me know the best address to send them to.
12-09-2018, 11:05 PM
George Layton March 2014
