linrogerh
12-05-2009, 01:57 PM
Hi there,
First off, I know that "netiquette" exists but I don't know all of the rules yet so if I manage to do a big no-no, I apologize and please (kindly) let me know what my mistake was.
My most recent adventure with my "Greenie" (I think that it's a MARK V 500) was that I managed to break the carriage. At least it's the part that I would call the carriage; if you look at the parts repair catalog for the carriage assembly it's the part labeled 157. It doesn't look like that part can be ordered so I thought my best bet would be to use some JB Weld, re-attach the broken pieces, and see if I can at least get my SS running again. (Don't ask how -- the explanation includes the words stupid, idiotic, brainless, and few words that aren't appropriate.)
As of this moment, part of the rod is stuck in the piece that broke off. It seems to me that there should be a way to remove the rod assembly from the carriage, re-attach the broken carriage piece, put the carriage back on its ways, and then re-install parts 158-162. As I look at the roll-pin that secures the handle, it doesn't seem to be a threaded part, so I think that I should be able to tap it out with a small nail. Of course, the last time that I tried to do something the way that I thought I should do it, I ended up with the broken parts and my current dilemma. So I have a couple of questions.
FINALLY!!! THE ACTUAL QUESTIONS:
1) Is it even worth trying to repair the carriage? I'd prefer to avoid engaging in unwinnable tasks when it's possible.
2) Is the roll-pin (part 159) threaded? Does it need to be unscrewed in order to disassemble the rod?
3) Is my post to wordy?
Regards,
First off, I know that "netiquette" exists but I don't know all of the rules yet so if I manage to do a big no-no, I apologize and please (kindly) let me know what my mistake was.
My most recent adventure with my "Greenie" (I think that it's a MARK V 500) was that I managed to break the carriage. At least it's the part that I would call the carriage; if you look at the parts repair catalog for the carriage assembly it's the part labeled 157. It doesn't look like that part can be ordered so I thought my best bet would be to use some JB Weld, re-attach the broken pieces, and see if I can at least get my SS running again. (Don't ask how -- the explanation includes the words stupid, idiotic, brainless, and few words that aren't appropriate.)
As of this moment, part of the rod is stuck in the piece that broke off. It seems to me that there should be a way to remove the rod assembly from the carriage, re-attach the broken carriage piece, put the carriage back on its ways, and then re-install parts 158-162. As I look at the roll-pin that secures the handle, it doesn't seem to be a threaded part, so I think that I should be able to tap it out with a small nail. Of course, the last time that I tried to do something the way that I thought I should do it, I ended up with the broken parts and my current dilemma. So I have a couple of questions.
FINALLY!!! THE ACTUAL QUESTIONS:
1) Is it even worth trying to repair the carriage? I'd prefer to avoid engaging in unwinnable tasks when it's possible.
2) Is the roll-pin (part 159) threaded? Does it need to be unscrewed in order to disassemble the rod?
3) Is my post to wordy?
Regards,