P38 Ashtray lid....nerds only

TAKdriver · Dec 30, 2015

I have discovered how the spring loaded ashtray stays shut and opens when you press it.

THUS...the ashtray lid sits on a little axle : at one end of the axle is a spring : at the other end of the axle is a cog.

The ashtray lid itself has a plastic cam at each end : when the ashtray lid is closed one end of the cam engages in the cog in the axle and prevents it going back.

When you press the lid down it releases the cam from the cog and the spring takes over thus opening the lid.

I may open a small business specialising in RR Ashtray lids.

I hate to make this public but this was something which Wammers did not know.....do I get a prize ?

tomcat59alan · Dec 30, 2015

Of course you do, it will be delivered in the next few days. I'll print off your post and take it to the pub tonight and explane the workings to the barmaid.

TAKdriver · Dec 30, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
Of course you do, it will be delivered in the next few days. I'll print off your post and take it to the pub tonight and explane the workings to the barmaid.

I expect she'll be impressed and if you should get lucky just remember who gave you the information.
Pity I'm too late for the New Year's Honours list.

wammers · Dec 30, 2015

TAKdriver said:
I have discovered how the spring loaded ashtray stays shut and opens when you press it.

THUS...the ashtray lid sits on a little axle : at one end of the axle is a spring : at the other end of the axle is a cog.

The ashtray lid itself has a plastic cam at each end : when the ashtray lid is closed one end of the cam engages in the cog in the axle and prevents it going back.

When you press the lid down it releases the cam from the cog and the spring takes over thus opening the lid.

I may open a small business specialising in RR Ashtray lids.

I hate to make this public but this was something which Wammers did not know.....do I get a prize ?

Order of the ashtray lid second class with burr walnut leaf.

tomcat59alan · Dec 30, 2015

wammers said:
Order of the ashtray lid second class with burr walnut leaf.

VD and scar more like it

wammers · Dec 30, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
VD and scar more like it

Just been out, window switches have decided to pack up, nothing from control panel. All work from Nanocom so BECM ok, looks like bloody switch pack has just decided not to play anymore. Will have to take a look.

TAKdriver · Dec 30, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
VD and scar more like it

I'll settle for the Order of the Ashtray Lid.
but I'll still be the same humble guy......

TAKdriver · Dec 30, 2015

wammers said:
Just been out, window switches have decided to pack up, nothing from control panel. All work from Nanocom so BECM ok, looks like bloody switch pack has just decided not to play anymore. Will have to take a look.

I've got an old one that got a soaking. You can have it for the postage if you want to play with it.

tomcat59alan · Dec 30, 2015

wammers said:
Just been out, window switches have decided to pack up, nothing from control panel. All work from Nanocom so BECM ok, looks like bloody switch pack has just decided not to play anymore. Will have to take a look.

Bugger, I've had an arse of a day myself. Changed the engine on a 2.4 Transit and it wouldn't pull up to the gearbox. Dragged it out again and found the spigot bearing had dropped a roller so preventing the input shaft from entering fully. New bearing was £26 inc trade so it's not only R/R who know how to charge.

wammers · Dec 30, 2015

TAKdriver said:
I've got an old one that got a soaking. You can have it for the postage if you want to play with it.

Thanks will have a look first if it ever stops raining. Worked ok last night not playing today.

wammers · Dec 30, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
Bugger, I've had an arse of a day myself. Changed the engine on a 2.4 Transit and it wouldn't pull up to the gearbox. Dragged it out again and found the spigot bearing had dropped a roller so preventing the input shaft from entering fully. New bearing was £26 inc trade so it's not only R/R who know how to charge.

Parts for almost anything are bloody ridiculous these days. Unless you get pattern stuff which is generally crap. I'm sure manufacturers sell cars at cost and make the money on parts.

wil2813 · Dec 31, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
Bugger, I've had an arse of a day myself. Changed the engine on a 2.4 Transit and it wouldn't pull up to the gearbox. Dragged it out again and found the spigot bearing had dropped a roller so preventing the input shaft from entering fully. New bearing was £26 inc trade so it's not only R/R who know how to charge.

so your hoping to get your input shaft fully in today al or did you manage it last night

Saint.V8 · Dec 31, 2015

wil2813 said:
so your hoping to get your input shaft fully in today al or did you manage it last night

Oooooo, how rude

tomcat59alan · Dec 31, 2015

wammers said:
Just been out, window switches have decided to pack up, nothing from control panel. All work from Nanocom so BECM ok, looks like bloody switch pack has just decided not to play anymore. Will have to take a look.[/QUO

wil2813 said:
so your hoping to get your input shaft fully in today al or did you manage it last night

I got it back in yesterday Wil, oh and last night.

tomcat59alan · Dec 31, 2015

Saint.V8 said:
Oooooo, how rude

But we like it.

P38 Ashtray lid....nerds only

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No longer with us, RIP

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