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sailorboi
 


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Can some please show me a diagram/ explain what is actually inside the NATO hitch coupling?

I know there is a spring/ damper in there but not sure exactly what is there. Are the two cylinders it's made of separate?

I found this picture of a converted hitch to a 50mm ball:



I have one of these:



I know this is not a Sankey but can the same principle be applied?

In the pic above it looks like they have mounted a 50mm ball attachment in front of the second cylinder? Does this sound possible? I am tackling this next week as the surgery is planned for Monday and am just trying to get my head round it and some final pictures drawn up of what I want Thumbs Up

Thanks for any help/ advice and all comments appreciated.
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Great work , like the tank positioning Thumbs Up

I'm bored out of my brains sat here, not able to lift anything and certainly not allowed to play with trailer Big Cry
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sailorboi
 


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Ok so the back section is just the spring. Hmmmm will have to take it apart and investigate I think Thumbs Up

Ye hopefully will get the tank supports fully fitted tomorrow and get a new welder on Monday Very Happy
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are you sure you dont need a couple of Lawn Aerators, some Oars and a caravan step to go with it Thumbs Up

if you do, you know where I am Laughing

Trailer is looking good Thumbs Up
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sailorboi
 


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Haha na I think I am good Dunc Thumbs Up
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sailorboi
 


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So got myself a little mig welder today

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/010110125

I got the gas adapter to go with it so I can run it on gas. So has anyone got any tips for getting a good weld? I used a MIG welder back in school but not since! So if anyone has got a few handy hints please share Thumbs Up

Also the trailer went to have its surgery and hopefully I will get it back on Wednesday Very Happy fingers crossed as I am back to work very soon Big Cry
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Post #128304712th May 2014 7:55 pm
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A few poor quality shots of how mine is progressing Thumbs Up

The tarp is the original Sankey cover I've got just keeping the weather off, but you can see the general idea.



Inside looking forward



One from above showing all the bracing on the roof ready for the RT



Next step is the clad it, then extend the draw bar Thumbs Up
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sailorboi
 


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Looking good Greg! Got any welding tips for me? Thumbs Up
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Post #128307512th May 2014 8:25 pm
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Use an experienced welder..
  
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sailorboi
 


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Thanks Moo Rolling with laughter

I am for the important stuff but want to have a crack myself Thumbs Up
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From my own learning and experiences a mix of the following

Clean steel, close fitting pieces no big gaps, angle the gun circa 45 degree into the weld, it should sound like bacon cooking, very little exploding and splattering, keep the wire feed in the middle of the flux pool as you move along the weld, take your time and practice on a few spare pieces in advance Thumbs Up
 Altox GSM FBH controller thread


IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
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Owner of the original "Beanie" grille
D4 & RRS style D3 grilles made to order
  
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sailorboi
 


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Sounds good advice Thumbs Up

Treated myself to a new helmet too so hopefully will get an hour or so tomorrow to play Smile
 07 Java Black TD V6 D3, EGRs Blanked, Tow bar, Full dog guard & divider, LED Spots , DRLs, GG ATs, RLD Sump guard, RLD Spare Wheel Protector, D4 LED Rear Lights, Limo tints on boot and Midnight tint on rear windows, Kenwood screen with Garmin nav, Rear cameras, D4 Steering wheel with flappy paddles, T-max split charge system, Tree sliders, Prospeed roof rack & Ladder, Alisport fast road inter cooler,


Massey Ferguson 35x
Sankey Narrow Track Camping Trailer (Gone but to a great home) 
 
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beanie
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Auto or fixed shade?

If auto on a small welder like you've bought, shade 9 or 10 will be fine, too dark and you'll make it harder to see what your welding as it's not that bright a weld compared to a bigger welder Thumbs Up
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IID Pro MV License - D3, D4 & RRS - Enabling, Updates, D4 & RRS Timed / Remote Climate, D4 Bluetooth fitting
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Post #128309812th May 2014 8:57 pm
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sailorboi
 


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Ye auto, ye will put it a bit lower than for a biggy Thumbs Up
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