guykay Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I've had a problem with the commanders seat on my ferret springing up to full height & refusing to stay down. This makes it difficult to get out through the turret from the drivers seat. Stripped it down a couple of days ago & found that the ratchet that holds the seat at the desired height was worn. The male part of the ratchet appears to be an M10 threaded rod, so I cut off the worn bit & attached a new bit of rod using a spare M10 nut to lock the new bit of rod onto the flattened end that is fixed to the base of the seat Rebuilt the seat & it works fine now It's a cheaper option than a new seat(if you can get one) and if it wears again can easily be replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolman Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks for posting. My ratchet is a little worn too. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeferret Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Great idea...Thank you for posting....Any more ideas and pics about the maintenance of a Ferret would be greatly appreciated...Yes,i have all handbooks but there is nothing like an original pic and explanation like in this thread,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I have a seat with a worn ratchet as well I see a mod coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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