Bad Experience with American Cycle Fabrication – Paul and Denise Friebus

[chuckthebeatertruck]

One of the fun things we discovered in looking at the cases is the date codes. Remember, these are cases that came together from the factory and were...

[pisten-bully]

Larry, here's some pictures of the inner workings, I replaced the tumbler because I didn't have a key, but I think if you lube it from from the top through...

[pisten-bully]

Larry, it shouldn't hurt anything, if that tumbler has been idle for 26 years then it could probably use some lubrication! They're not that complex,...

[chuckthebeatertruck]

I am posting this as a warning to others about a very bad experience I recently had with American Cycle Fabrication and Paul and Denise Friebus. I ...

[T. Cotten]

I go through gallons of white vinegar, Folks,.. But beware it leaves a residue, oily or not. So a mechanical wash is critical, before neutralizing. And...

[chuckthebeatertruck]

UPDATE: On Thursday, Paul and I missed one another on the telephone. However, we did connect on email. Here's the skinny; per Paul and Denise, th...

[T. Cotten]

Thanks William,... The price was right. The support rod through the tank could easily mount a MDG, but honestly, I'd just run it through my hull blas...

[wideglide38]

Nice tumbler Cotten. Looks great for small parts.
William

[T. Cotten]

You're right, William! P4gas might even eat machined surfaces eventually. Lately I've been using a walnut hull tumbler. (Wish I knew how to make a vi...

[T. Cotten]

Eric!

The Indian tanks I mentioned were new, from Germany (perhaps manufactured in India?).

I assisted my associate with re-soldering...

[NCriding]

The fork lock plunger in the VLD was completely rusted in place, and complete replacement of the lock and plunger was the only answer. I've posted a few...

[motorpickle]

I have a couple of questions about Chief switches. Are the OEM units rebuildable? If so are there parts still available? I am in the process of wiring...

[Rubone]

The key will move that much from free play in the tumbler. The hook isn't the problem, the key is! A good locksmith can make a key to retract the pins...

[Rubone]

Ray, Did you spray lube in the lock? Lots of it? They tend to freeze up with dirt and vibration. Are you pushing down hard on the top when trying to un...

[bobdo]

Jim, Sarge is right, they're an easy fix & it feels good once you've got it done. Once you get it apart, you should be able to see what's worn or wr...