Great War truck Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 We probably wont disassemble them. I dont think there is a need to. We did it previously on another truck and painted all the leaves, but the paint got squeezed out and it looked a mess. We have not lubricated the leaves either. I dont think there is a need. No hard and fast rules of course. With the chassis being prepared for blasting Dad made up some wooden plugs to protect parts we really dont want sand in. While talking to the sand blaster he had two more shackles blasted. A bit worn but better than the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 6:35 AM, IAN_B said: I see that you have prepared the springs for cleaning. Do you not dismantle them and clean all the leaves? Ian Hi Ian. As Tim says, we won't be taking these apart as they are not showing any signs of spreading. There will be a little bit of rust between the leaves so I expect we will see some dust come out the first time on the road but I am not concerned. The only damping in the suspension is the friction between the leaves so we won't grease them either. I had heard that they tried greasing the leaves on Jezebel, the 1916 Dennis N type fire engine, and that her handling was noticeably degraded but Mr Pugh will be better placed to comment on that. Her performance is also significantly quicker than a lorry so we probably wouldn't notice the difference either way. Good luck with the International! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_B Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 5:42 AM, QL Driver said: Isn’t the construction method here wooden spokes and felloes, with a steel band shrunk onto them, THEN the rubber and steel are pressed onto that? Presumably you cut the bands off because you have NOS tyres ready to go on *(in preference to saving them for making new tyres). When Dad cut the bands off the Garrett front wheels 30 years ago, he used the old bands (suitably shortened and with a clamp arrangement) as a press tool for the wheel. We have wheels of similar construction on our 1918 International. New ones are being made right now, having already had new rubber vulcanised onto the rims. Our wheelwright will heat the steel bands and fit them over the felloes, with the finished outside diameter of the steel band about 1/8" greater than the rim ID. He will then heat the rim sufficiently for it to fit over the steel band and then cool it to achieve a tight fit. The rubber is vulcanised at about 200C, and with 29" inside diameter, he believes only moderate heat will be required to expand the rims sufficiently. We are placing our trust in his expertise! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Good luck with that. We shall look forward to seeing the photos! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8_10 Brass Cleaner Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I doubt it was done like that back in the day. It would be pressed on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted January 11, 2020 Share Posted January 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, 8_10 Brass Cleaner said: I doubt it was done like that back in the day. It would be pressed on I thought the same, thanks for breaking the silence. I would expect the outer rim of the wooden wheel to be shrunk on in traditional way. But tyre swaps would be cold pressed like they are with metal wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 The front springs have gone off for a rebuild and should be ready in a month or so. Dad is continuing to work with the shackle pins, shackles and nuts for both axles which are now nearly ready. He has dug out the head lamp brackets which now need a good clean. He has also pulled out the spring U bolts some of which are looking rather tired. However, I think we have some in stock so we just need to dig out some better ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 And while we are on the subject of lamp brackets, we are undecided which lamps to put on the Peerless. We have a nice set of Miller headlamps and either P&H, Adlakes or King of the road side. Looking at this photo of the Peerless recovery truck which we intend to recreate, I dont recognise either the headlamps or the side. The side looks a little like an Adlake but is not. Any thoughts anybody please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rewdco Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I know there are many jokes about the Lucas equipment, but did I read Lucas "king of the roadside" here? 😂 Serious now, you're doing a wonderful job! You're an inspiration to us all! Jan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_B Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Probably not very relevant, but here is progress on our new wheels as of Tuesday. Ian 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Herbert Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi Ian, They look great, I like the toothed ring for the ABS sensor on the wheel in the middle of the picture 😁. David 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrev Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Ian Lovely work. Pleasure to see someone keeping the craft skills alive. Regards Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiomike7 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 31 minutes ago, David Herbert said: Hi Ian, They look great, I like the toothed ring for the ABS sensor on the wheel in the middle of the picture 😁. David That's just what I thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, dgrev said: Lovely work. Pleasure to see someone keeping the craft skills alive. I would love to be a wheelwright, such a satisfying job. (For maybe a year, then I reckon I would find it repetitive, once I could do it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann morris Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 18 hours ago, IAN_B said: Probably not very relevant, but here is progress on our new wheels as of Tuesday. Ian Those are a real work of art. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 They are lovely! How will you treat them? When we had wheels made for the Autocar many years ago, the wheelwright recommended painting them with a few coats of linseed oil diluted with white spirit. Took forever to dry properly but they seem to be OK> Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8_10 Brass Cleaner Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 the bloke I rent the shed off is a time served wheelwright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrev Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Old Bill said: Hello Steve. That is because he only gave you half the story. Enamel paints are effectively 3 components, Linseed oil, tinter and filler. On that basis you have a paint that will take forever to dry. The addition of a quite small quantity of "Terebine" makes all the difference and results in the 24 hours to touch dry, 1 week to effectively dry behaviour. Likewise this applies to straight Linseed Oil for wood treatment - usually "Boiled Linseed Oil". If you don't add Terebine, it will take forever to dry. It is horses for courses. If you want to preserve timber long term and do not need to use it then the straight Linseed oil is ok as long as you aren't concerned about dust adhesion. Lets say timbers in a roof structure where you want long lasting protection and are not concerned about the sticky residue. However, for all other applications, whether something that is handled (eg. a shovel handle) or in use in whatever way then you want the Linseed Oil to seal/harden once it soaks in, that is when you use Linseed Oil with Terebine. In the paint industry Terebine was always referred to as "driers". When using Terebine, less is better and it should be treated with respect as it is a nasty chemical, don't breath fumes and don't get it on your skin - gloves needed. Follow the instructions as the amount needed is surprisingly little. Being that Terebine is a concocted substance, its formula may have changed over time. What I have written above is the traditional view. Below is a modern MSDS for your reference. <http://www.sceneys.com.au/media/pdfs/msds/Terebine.pdf> 2 hours ago, Old Bill said: They are lovely! How will you treat them? When we had wheels made for the Autocar many years ago, the wheelwright recommended painting them with a few coats of linseed oil diluted with white spirit. Took forever to dry properly but they seem to be OK> Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_B Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Old Bill said: They are lovely! How will you treat them? When we had wheels made for the Autocar many years ago, the wheelwright recommended painting them with a few coats of linseed oil diluted with white spirit. Took forever to dry properly but they seem to be OK> Steve We certainly face that dilemma and have been canvassing suggestions. Some examples of these trucks have the entire wheels, spokes and all, painted "International red", which we are using for the chassis and accessories. This would be a sacrilege in my opinion, so a natural finish of some kind is required. I have long used boiled linseed oil, mineral turpentine and Terebine (40+40+20%) (which I dub 'linturbine') as a treatment on old cast iron on stationary engines, but it had not occurred to me that it might also be suitable for timber. I will do a trial. We expect the wheels to be complete in a week or so, and I will post more photos then. Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_B Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 10:30 AM, David Herbert said: Hi Ian, They look great, I like the toothed ring for the ABS sensor on the wheel in the middle of the picture 😁. David Just noticed your tongue in cheek comment! The "toothed ring" is the planetary drive inside the rear wheel hubs, a feature of International trucks from 1915 till about 1923. Ours has a 13:53 ratio, which enables the diff and gearbox to be lighter in construction and lower ratios because some of the reduction occurs in the hubs. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrev Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, IAN_B said: We certainly face that dilemma and have been canvassing suggestions. Some examples of these trucks have the entire wheels, spokes and all, painted "International red", which we are using for the chassis and accessories. This would be a sacrilege in my opinion, so a natural finish of some kind is required. I have long used boiled linseed oil, mineral turpentine and Terebine (40+40+20%) (which I dub 'linturbine') as a treatment on old cast iron on stationary engines, but it had not occurred to me that it might also be suitable for timber. I will do a trial. We expect the wheels to be complete in a week or so, and I will post more photos then. Ian Ian, That is a very high percentage of Terebine. Think of it more like you would a catalyst. Just some, to start a reaction happening. At 20% I would expect drying to be very quick, but I would also expect to see detrimental effects such as cracking/crocodile skin and even flaking off? Regards Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_B Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, dgrev said: Ian, That is a very high percentage of Terebine. Think of it more like you would a catalyst. Just some, to start a reaction happening. At 20% I would expect drying to be very quick, but I would also expect to see detrimental effects such as cracking/crocodile skin and even flaking off? Regards Doug Drying is far from quick - touch dry in at least 24 hours, fully dry in much more. I have seen none of the effects you mention, but my experience is limited to metal. it seems to be as much a penetrant as a coating, and a little goes a long way. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypugh Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 This has been most instructive. I have always thought that "Terebine" was Turpentine by a different name. This was based purely on the knowledge that the French for Turpentine is Terebenthine. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essence_de_térébenthine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bill Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thank you gentlemen. There is always something to be learned! Once the Peerless wheels are cleaned up, they will probably simply be painted. The wood is too old and has soaked up too much 'other' for the linseed to do much good at this stage. An interesting topic! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 Second coat of "green" on the Spring U Bolts. First coat of grey undercoat on the Fly Wheel. All the nuts for the U Bolts cleaned up - again the thread on the front ones is unusual at 5/8" x 16 UNS the rear ones are 3/4" x16 UNF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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