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A [http://www.tost-startwinden.de/ Tost] model ?? converted and delivered by [http://www.skylaunchuk.com/ Skylaunch] in March 2008. Cost of essential maintenance was similar to the cost of conversion: mounted on a twin-axle trailer with large, narrow drums, no paying on gear, new roller boxes and the Skylaunch panel. | A [http://www.tost-startwinden.de/ Tost] model ?? converted and delivered by [http://www.skylaunchuk.com/ Skylaunch] in March 2008. Cost of essential maintenance was similar to the cost of conversion: mounted on a twin-axle trailer with large, narrow drums, no paying on gear, new roller boxes and the Skylaunch panel. | ||
The winch is powered by an Oldsmobile V8 455 cubic inch (7.5l) capacity engine fuelled with Propane gas. More details about the engine here:[[Oldsmobile 455 data]]. The power from the engine is transferred to the drive axle via a GM TH400 automatic transmission unit. | The winch is powered by an Oldsmobile V8 455 cubic inch (7.5l) capacity engine fuelled with Propane gas. More details about the engine here:[[Oldsmobile 455 data]]. The power from the engine is transferred to the drive axle via a GM TH400 automatic transmission unit. | ||
| − | + | ==Work Required== | |
| − | + | * Replace exhaust manifolds gaskets (ones previously fitted eroded due erosion of manifold face – use cement when fitting) | |
| − | + | * Make new exhaust blanking pip | |
| − | + | * Fit new cable drum brake handle tensioning spring & cord | |
| − | + | * Fit missing rear axle bolts | |
| − | + | * Change engine oil and filter | |
| − | + | * Fit new sump gaskets | |
| − | + | * Check tyre pressures | |
| − | + | (Determine 'correct' tyre pressures) | |
| − | + | * Replace or repair stop lights. | |
| − | + | * Line cab with insulation/thin plywood. | |
==Parts replaced / work done== | ==Parts replaced / work done== | ||
===Feb/Mar 2011:=== | ===Feb/Mar 2011:=== | ||
| − | + | * Winch taken to Lee on Solent for catch rail repair. | |
| − | + | * Repaired winch drivers chair. | |
| − | + | * Right hand brake tension adjusted to balance pull out tension | |
| − | + | * Electrics moved to main control panel and rev counter temporarily secured with cable tie. | |
| − | + | * Exhaust manifold bolts re-torqued. | |
| − | + | * Failed annual guillotine test. Removed both guillotine assemblies. Cleaned, lubricated and refitted. Both passed annual test. | |
| − | + | * Sludge in oil. Checked breather - OK. | |
===Oct/Nov 2010:=== | ===Oct/Nov 2010:=== | ||
| − | + | * Replacement (second hand) exhaust manifolds fitted. | |
| − | + | * Engine oil and filter changed. | |
| − | + | * Transmission oil and filter changed. | |
| − | + | * Rocker cover gaskets changed. | |
| − | + | * Leaking oil pressure switch replaced. | |
| − | + | * Transmission cooler fan switch moved away from exhaust manifold. | |
| − | + | * Compressions checked. | |
| − | + | * Half shaft nuts re torqued. | |
| − | + | * Exhaust system braced to prevent silencers swinging on manifolds. | |
Revision as of 22:39, 24 March 2011
A Tost model ?? converted and delivered by Skylaunch in March 2008. Cost of essential maintenance was similar to the cost of conversion: mounted on a twin-axle trailer with large, narrow drums, no paying on gear, new roller boxes and the Skylaunch panel. The winch is powered by an Oldsmobile V8 455 cubic inch (7.5l) capacity engine fuelled with Propane gas. More details about the engine here:Oldsmobile 455 data. The power from the engine is transferred to the drive axle via a GM TH400 automatic transmission unit.
Work Required
- Replace exhaust manifolds gaskets (ones previously fitted eroded due erosion of manifold face – use cement when fitting)
- Make new exhaust blanking pip
- Fit new cable drum brake handle tensioning spring & cord
- Fit missing rear axle bolts
- Change engine oil and filter
- Fit new sump gaskets
- Check tyre pressures
(Determine 'correct' tyre pressures)
- Replace or repair stop lights.
- Line cab with insulation/thin plywood.
Parts replaced / work done
Feb/Mar 2011:
- Winch taken to Lee on Solent for catch rail repair.
- Repaired winch drivers chair.
- Right hand brake tension adjusted to balance pull out tension
- Electrics moved to main control panel and rev counter temporarily secured with cable tie.
- Exhaust manifold bolts re-torqued.
- Failed annual guillotine test. Removed both guillotine assemblies. Cleaned, lubricated and refitted. Both passed annual test.
- Sludge in oil. Checked breather - OK.
Oct/Nov 2010:
- Replacement (second hand) exhaust manifolds fitted.
- Engine oil and filter changed.
- Transmission oil and filter changed.
- Rocker cover gaskets changed.
- Leaking oil pressure switch replaced.
- Transmission cooler fan switch moved away from exhaust manifold.
- Compressions checked.
- Half shaft nuts re torqued.
- Exhaust system braced to prevent silencers swinging on manifolds.
