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  • Rear Table Mod

    Susmay · Sun, 5 Jul 2009 16:01:33 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    I just did this rear table mod with a wooden dowel I had. Filed the dowel so it fit all the way into the...

  • Re: pulling and replacing pilot bearing in crankshaft

    Rico Sapolich · Thu, 31 May 2001 00:12:02 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    In a message dated 5/30/01 11:24:16 PM, thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM writes: << The grease and dowel method works the best, with...

  • Re: Rear Table Mod

    Jim Felder · Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:47:48 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Bolted the base and top supports back into place with the dowel reaching almost to the curve of the metal table bracket. > Went camping...

  • diesel to gas

    John Stepto · Sat, 31 May 2003 14:09:45 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    ...The problem is the block is not counterbored for these dowels. Can I grind them flush? There are two other dowels in the block...

  • Re: Pilot Bearing Removal?

    George Goff · Mon, 12 May 2003 22:24:19 EDT · Mailing-list archive

    ...I'm looking for alternative methods. >> Paul, Find or make a dowel about 4 inches long which fits the ID of the bearing with...

  • Secret Engine Lid Support

    Mark C · Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:38:36 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...get a dowel of 1 inch in diameter, and cut it to 28 inches in length... open your rear hatch... notice that up above...

  • Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one

    Florian Speier · Mon, 3 Aug 2009 16:27:51 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...so its like a two feet long dowel inside the table leg?more like a cut off broom handle? and why does it rise...

  • Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one

    neil N · Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:28:21 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Bolted the base and top supports back into place with the dowel reaching almost to the curve of the metal table bracket. > Went camping...

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  • Dowel

    Pin or rod used to align or locate parts

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