OK, here's the question.
Is there anyone around today, in 2016, who has the replacement diaphragms, ability, and desire, to rebuild some two piece spheres for me?
I lack the equipment to do so, as much as I would love to be able to.
One of the front spheres on Moby Dick has just disgraced itself by losing all its pressure and injecting some bubbles into my hydraulic system.
Damn it, this was a fully reconditioned changeover sphere in 2005 when I bought it. The car's only done a rerun of the 1956 Ampol Trial and a few club rallies since then. Surely 10 years isn't too much to ask from a diaphragm? Yes, I'm being facetious.
On the shelf I have a pair of old, LHS I think, as they're black, two piece spheres that have the adjustable dampers. I also have a set of two piece spheres on Moby Dick, two of which (the rears) have adjustable dampers, two of which do not. (And one of which needs a new diaphragm, so realistically so does the other)
I believe Richo has moved on from D's? I did correspond with him briefly a few years ago with a view to getting my spares rebuilt by him, but it sort of fell by the wayside with other things happening in my life. (and possibly his)
I guess I can get them done at Pleaides Australia (they came from there originally) but freight to and from Qld could be a bit exxy.
So is there anyone in Victoria who can do these for me?
Anyone who has a set on the shelf they wish to exchange or sell for folding stuff?
As I'm heading off for a lunch tomorrow with some fellow Retired Gentlemen, I've put in an old CX sphere as a temporary replacement, and Moby now has his cushiony mojo back, but that's obviously not a long term solution.
Your thoughts Chaps and Chappettes?
Cheers, Pottsy
Is there anyone around today, in 2016, who has the replacement diaphragms, ability, and desire, to rebuild some two piece spheres for me?
I lack the equipment to do so, as much as I would love to be able to.
One of the front spheres on Moby Dick has just disgraced itself by losing all its pressure and injecting some bubbles into my hydraulic system.
Damn it, this was a fully reconditioned changeover sphere in 2005 when I bought it. The car's only done a rerun of the 1956 Ampol Trial and a few club rallies since then. Surely 10 years isn't too much to ask from a diaphragm? Yes, I'm being facetious.
On the shelf I have a pair of old, LHS I think, as they're black, two piece spheres that have the adjustable dampers. I also have a set of two piece spheres on Moby Dick, two of which (the rears) have adjustable dampers, two of which do not. (And one of which needs a new diaphragm, so realistically so does the other)
I believe Richo has moved on from D's? I did correspond with him briefly a few years ago with a view to getting my spares rebuilt by him, but it sort of fell by the wayside with other things happening in my life. (and possibly his)
I guess I can get them done at Pleaides Australia (they came from there originally) but freight to and from Qld could be a bit exxy.
So is there anyone in Victoria who can do these for me?
Anyone who has a set on the shelf they wish to exchange or sell for folding stuff?
As I'm heading off for a lunch tomorrow with some fellow Retired Gentlemen, I've put in an old CX sphere as a temporary replacement, and Moby now has his cushiony mojo back, but that's obviously not a long term solution.
Your thoughts Chaps and Chappettes?
Cheers, Pottsy