On my HF machine, I got carried away with mods.
I; added a bushing in the bottom of the Motorcycle tire adapter to do away with the slack.
replaced the red center rod with
3/4" all-thread.
added a bushing at the top of the
3/4"-10 all-thread so that it fits securely at the top.
built a tapered cone (
with 3/4" ID thread) that screws down the all-thread against the wheel to hold it more securely.
built a sleeve (with a OD Groove) that fits over the
3/4" all-thread (for the Tire tool to set) in when I mount the tire
The Mojo lever arrived and I tested it.
The Mojo Blocks arrived and I installed those.
"After" I did all of the modifications with the
3/4" thread, MOB (Rotten devil) told me
I was supposed to use 5/8" all-thread.
Now, (I got to say) I'm not mad at MOB (rotten Devil),
but I sure wish he (rotten devil) had told me this "before" I made all the 3/4' parts.
Good news; Luckily 3/4" thread will work with C-14's and Model T Fords. (But not my C-10)
"AND" I got to play with the lathe!!!
The story continues; Today (using the HF Machine with the
3/4" all-thread and components) I successfully installed 2 tires for a Model T Ford.
It ain't over yet;
Tomorrow I will; purchase a
3/4" - 10 x 1" Bolt .
drill and tap the top of the
3/4" bolt with a 5/8"-11 thread.
install a piece of
5/8"-11 all-thread.
"remake" the associated hardware (bushing/tapered cone/sleeve) for the
5/8" all-thread.
Last Stab;
MOB, are you aware that 3/4"-10 threaded parts screw into the M20 threaded hole (in the top of the HF machine)
and cost a whole lot less? Ride safe, Ted
PS: Rich, how did the job interview go? Did-ya get the job? We're cheering for ya!