How easily does the SC coupler go on?
Jan 26, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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How easily does the SC coupler go on?
I am rebuilding the SC snout on my '99. I bought a brand new TRD snout that comes with a brand new coupler to install. It will fit on there but is VERY snug (I guess that is good!). The old one slipped right off.
Do I need to lightly tap on it to slide it on or do I oil it? I just don't want to damage it as I sent off my original snout to a guy in GA to have it rebuilt. It has been over 3 weeks and I have not received it back and communication has ceased. Supposedly his name is Nate Lang (Ebay ID engineersanonymous).
Do I need to lightly tap on it to slide it on or do I oil it? I just don't want to damage it as I sent off my original snout to a guy in GA to have it rebuilt. It has been over 3 weeks and I have not received it back and communication has ceased. Supposedly his name is Nate Lang (Ebay ID engineersanonymous).
Jan 26, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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sorry to hear about the ebay seller. i think i got a rebuild kit from them. as for the snout. the coupler on the new peice should be a nice tight fit. the old one slide off more easy becuase it was used. throw a lil oil on it just to be safe
Jan 26, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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^^same as above^^ I just ordered a coupler rebuild kit from them about a month ago and it took them 3 weeks to ship it to me. I had to lightly tap my new coupler in with a hammer being carefull not to damage or scratch it.
Jan 27, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Thanks guys - I used a mallet and tapped on it and it finally slid on.
Yeah, Nate Lang (or engineersanonymous) (or company name EAI) said it was in the mail over 3 weeks ago but haven't seen it yet. He's done nothing but lied to me in the few emails I have received. Address I sent it to is a residence in Decatur, GA so I believe he does this out of his basement. It has been awhile since I have dealt with a liar and a thief on Ebay so I guess I am lucky. My bad for sending the guy my nose cone and not doing it myself. I just don't have time. Luckily I found a new one for sale.
Got the new nose cone installed and it purrs now - no more bearing noise - I can actually hear the SC whine now
Yeah, Nate Lang (or engineersanonymous) (or company name EAI) said it was in the mail over 3 weeks ago but haven't seen it yet. He's done nothing but lied to me in the few emails I have received. Address I sent it to is a residence in Decatur, GA so I believe he does this out of his basement. It has been awhile since I have dealt with a liar and a thief on Ebay so I guess I am lucky. My bad for sending the guy my nose cone and not doing it myself. I just don't have time. Luckily I found a new one for sale.
Got the new nose cone installed and it purrs now - no more bearing noise - I can actually hear the SC whine now
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Feb 2, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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It was $300 plus shipping. After calling several places, I tracked this one down and it was the last one they had. Not much I could do because I needed it. It is the black SC. Still haven't seen my rebuild.
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