Author Topic: Making Of The Willy Mammoth (Read 789568 times)

MiniSimp · « **Reply #690 on:** May 12, 2005, 06:47:46 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 12, 2005, 06:36:40 PM

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

Moon walking chicken!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #691 on:** May 12, 2005, 06:51:24 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 12, 2005, 06:47:46 PM

Moon walking chicken!

"Moon walking chicken"

gonzo · « **Reply #692 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:00:46 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 12, 2005, 06:47:46 PM

Moon walking chicken!

I like it, I like it MiniSimp

Lady Di · « **Reply #693 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:06:44 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 12, 2005, 06:47:46 PM

Moon walking chicken!

dude!!!

Lady Di · « **Reply #694 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:08:54 PM »

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

btw - awesome job MrW.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #695 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:15:24 PM »

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

Lady Di · « **Reply #696 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:17:46 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 12, 2005, 07:15:24 PM

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 · « **Reply #697 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:17:55 PM »

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

TrackVino · « **Reply #698 on:** May 12, 2005, 07:39:56 PM »

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

Moon walking chicken!!!

reklund5 · « **Reply #699 on:** May 12, 2005, 09:04:34 PM »

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 · « **Reply #700 on:** May 12, 2005, 09:13:15 PM »

Quote from: reklund5 on May 12, 2005, 09:04:34 PM

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 · « **Reply #701 on:** May 13, 2005, 04:18:16 PM »

Quote from: reklund5 on May 12, 2005, 09:04:34 PM

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 · « **Reply #702 on:** May 13, 2005, 04:26:52 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 12, 2005, 09:13:15 PM

$$$$$$$$

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

oops, didn't see this post!

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #703 on:** May 13, 2005, 06:47:51 PM »

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 · « **Reply #704 on:** May 13, 2005, 08:09:54 PM »

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

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #705 on:** May 14, 2005, 08:45:09 PM »

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 · « **Reply #706 on:** May 14, 2005, 11:05:40 PM »

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

TrackVino · « **Reply #707 on:** May 15, 2005, 02:19:48 AM »

sweet

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #708 on:** May 15, 2005, 05:28:53 AM »

Quote from: rocktoy35 on May 14, 2005, 11:05:40 PM

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 · « **Reply #709 on:** May 15, 2005, 08:45:56 AM »

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 · « **Reply #710 on:** May 15, 2005, 09:08:11 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 15, 2005, 05:28:53 AM

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 · « **Reply #711 on:** May 15, 2005, 10:54:07 AM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 14, 2005, 08:45:09 PM

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 · « **Reply #712 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:21:06 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 15, 2005, 05:28:53 AM

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 · « **Reply #713 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:25:22 PM »

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 · « **Reply #714 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:30:00 PM »

Quote from: 88runner on May 15, 2005, 06:21:06 PM

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 · « **Reply #715 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:34:19 PM »

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 · « **Reply #716 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:35:37 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 15, 2005, 06:25:22 PM

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 · « **Reply #717 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:38:11 PM »

Why not just let some air out of your tires?

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #718 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:44:47 PM »

Quote from: Rocksurfer on May 15, 2005, 06:38:11 PM

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 · « **Reply #719 on:** May 15, 2005, 06:47:24 PM »

Quote from: Willy Mammoth on May 15, 2005, 06:44:47 PM

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.

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