O.K. When we got our MK III it came without the upper shaft, DD tube, or lower shaft (we are using a Flaming river rack 15:1). We now have all the pieces and are trying to put them together. We discovered that they don't fit smoothly. I would think that the upper shaft should slide easily back and forth in the DD tube but it does not. Should it? Also, what the heck are Bellville washers? What do they look like?
Next, the DD tube does not slide though the lower flange bearing. Again, I assume that it should. I had to convince it to go on with the rubber mallet but it is rock solid. No movement at all. This can’t be right. Finally, I believe that I saw a string today that said we should paint or powder coat the upper shaft and DD tube, so I want to do this before final assembly.
God bless the forum and each of you!
Next, the DD tube does not slide though the lower flange bearing. Again, I assume that it should. I had to convince it to go on with the rubber mallet but it is rock solid. No movement at all. This can’t be right. Finally, I believe that I saw a string today that said we should paint or powder coat the upper shaft and DD tube, so I want to do this before final assembly.
God bless the forum and each of you!