Making Of The Willy Mammoth

[MiniSimp]

Oyea, I have to share this   Bobby Longs chromoly axles are here.

Moon walking chicken!

[Willy Mammoth]

Moon walking chicken!

"Moon walking chicken"

[gonzo]

Moon walking chicken!

   I like it, I like it MiniSimp

[Lady Di]

Moon walking chicken!

dude!!!

[Lady Di]

there is more response to the moon walking chicken then there is to the casting!!

btw - awesome job MrW.

[MiniSimp]

MRS W!!!!
You're in trouble!
Never wear sandals around molten aluminum!!!!

[Lady Di]

MRS W!!!!
You're in trouble!
Never wear sandals around molten aluminum!!!!

THAT ISN'T MY FOOT!!!  That was our self proclaimed nosey neighbor Jerry, (hey Jerry    I know you're reading this) but he didn't know what Mark was up to.

For future reference: I don't wear sandals! If you see sneakers, or more likely, boots, then that would be my foot.

[Willy Mammoth]

That's not me . That's my neighbor, I know better.

[TrackVino]

So back to the subject, how did the casting come out?

Moon walking chicken!!! 

[reklund5]

Ok wait.  You're casting YOUR OWN case!?!?!?

Now I thought I was a do-it-yourselfer but that is just cool!  Just a thought, but with your milling/machining ability, any reason not to use a chunk of billet?

Ryan

[Willy Mammoth]

Ok wait. You're casting YOUR OWN case!?!?!?

Now I thought I was a do-it-yourselfer but that is just cool! Just a thought, but with your milling/machining ability, any reason not to use a chunk of billet?

Ryan

$$$$$$$$


Scrap aluminum is cheaper and it doesn't make as big a mess.

[Lady Di]

Ok wait. You're casting YOUR OWN case!?!?!?

Now I thought I was a do-it-yourselfer but that is just cool! Just a thought, but with your milling/machining ability, any reason not to use a chunk of billet?

Ryan

He thought of that but that is much more expensive. We'll see how this goes first. It's very experimental. Or so I've heard tell.    I'm sure he'll fill you in on the details!

moon walking chicken!

[Lady Di]

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Scrap aluminum is cheaper and it doesn't make as big a mess.

oops, didn't see this post!

[Willy Mammoth]

Back on the transmision problem at hand. I tore it down and inspected it. I didn't find any thing except for the 4th gear syncro is draging causing the input shaft to spin at the same speed as the tailshaft. That is why it is hard to shift. I replaced the syncro and put it back together. I found it will spin free without the transfercase installed, but as soon as you bolt up the transfercase it gets tight again. I will have to remove the transfercase and check to see if the tail shaft is being pushed forward by the transfercase. There was a lot of metal shavings in the oil so I think it wore in and got tight. We will know tomorrow.

[914Runner]

Your making a custom T-case? Wow thats awesome!

[Willy Mammoth]

I figured out the trans problem. The transfercase was putting a side load on the tailshaft causing it to bind. I clearanced the tailshaft housing and it turns free now. Must have had something to do with snatching out those 5 full sized trucks last weekend. It is all back together and working fine now. Even 5th gear works. Amazing how a simple snap ring can make a difference.

We are going to drive it tomorrow when we go looking at motorhomes.    I'm not worried about the Willy, I just hope we can find a motorhome we can afford and they will take our trailer as a trade.

[BUBBA]

Nice work Mr. W,wish you were my neighbor,
btw howd the casting go

[TrackVino]

sweet 

[Willy Mammoth]

Nice work Mr. W,wish you were my neighbor,
btw howd the casting go

The test went well, but now I have to figure out how I want the gears to sit then build a Styrofoam case so I can cast it. This is going to take time.

[InstaGator]

Damn, I thought you were smart before, now I feel like I am not even worthy enough to read your posts!!  Awsome job your doing.
Lator......

[gonzo]

The test went well, but now I have to figure out how I want the gears to sit then build a Styrofoam case so I can cast it. This is going to take time.

So when you build the case you piece together the styrofoam into the shape you want?  Do you use glue to do this, or do you just lay them together?  This is cool stuff Mr. Willy

[MiniSimp]

I figured out the trans problem. The transfercase was putting a side load on the tailshaft causing it to bind. I clearanced the tailshaft housing and it turns free now. Must have had something to do with snatching out those 5 full sized trucks last weekend. It is all back together and working fine now. Even 5th gear works. Amazing how a simple snap ring can make a difference.

We are going to drive it tomorrow when we go looking at motorhomes.    I'm not worried about the Willy, I just hope we can find a motorhome we can afford and they will take our trailer as a trade.

Good job Mr W! Now get cutting on that case.

[88runner]

The test went well, but now I have to figure out how I want the gears to sit then build a Styrofoam case so I can cast it. This is going to take time.

I was thinking about how to correctly cast a piece and came up with this idea

put some wet sand on the bottom than put the styrofoam on it and cover with wet sand, then take the whole thing put it in a oven to warm it up, also you should make a sort of place in the sand to help putting the aluminum in the hole. 

  just a thought   

[Willy Mammoth]

We found this motorhome we liked, but not sure we will get it. It's more than we need to spend after the Mammoth and all.




So we did a test fit in our trailer. We had to change the rear tires in order to get it in.

[Willy Mammoth]

I was thinking about how to correctly cast a piece and came up with this idea

put some wet sand on the bottom than put the Styrofoam on it and cover with wet sand, then take the whole thing put it in a oven to warm it up, also you should make a sort of place in the sand to help putting the aluminum in the hole.

just a thought

The foam part will become the part. The molten aluminum will vaporize the foam as it is poured into the sand. You have to be careful the sand is not wet or it will explode with the heat of the aluminum. (1650 degrees)

[brainlessfool]

Your going to trailer that beast to caliy? that just anit right. Drive it out here!    it wonts to be on the road! I can hear it from here. "take my    out of this trailer now!" can't ya hear it? lisen to your Willy.   

[BUBBA]

So we did a test fit in our trailer. We had to change the rear tires in order to get it in.

You should find a bigger trailer,you know one that you can fit two rigs in  
then you could just swing by and pic me up on the way

[Rocksurfer]

Why not just let some air out of your tires?

[Willy Mammoth]

Why not just let some air out of your tires?

We tried that, still wouldn't fit and you can't steer with 4 flat tires.

[Rocksurfer]

We tried that, still wouldn't fit and you can't steer with 4 flat tires.

I figured that, thought I'd throw it out there though.