Sorry, dunno - I just hate seeing threads with zero replies. Especially from a local.

I'm sure that a search for 'compensator' or 'shackle' on this or t'other forum will yield the answer you're looking for.

 

Sorry, dunno - I just hate seeing threads with zero replies. Especially from a local.

I'm sure that a search for 'compensator' or 'shackle' on this or t'other forum will yield the answer you're looking for.

I Tried that,and got plenty of links,but not the one I am after.I just want to find out where I can get the correct sized shackle to fit the job.

How'z things in sunny Cumnock this morn?

 

Check out post 237.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=88200&page=24

I modded mine by cutting and welding and has made the world of difference.

looks like shackle should be 48mm inside size.

This is the Link to the listing in the above post,
Think you need to mod it slightly for it to fit i.e a little grinding

 

Check out post 237.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=88200&page=24

I modded mine by cutting and welding and has made the world of difference.

looks like shackle should be 48mm inside size.

This is the Link to the listing in the above post,
Think you need to mod it slightly for it to fit i.e a little grinding

Thanks Wullie,I read up about the welding fix,but was wanting to use the shackle instead,but the guy on the other channel says that the shackle on your link isn't the correct one,but he says that he will send me one.
If not I will just weld it up . Happy new year when it comes.

 

Hi Bill,

The one I linked is the same as the one artic linked in post 237.
Can I ask what the difference is as I may order a couple for myself.
Better get one for MrP as well.

I welded mine slightly different to the ones on the other side and has been holding fine since.

 

Cool Wullie, just make sure it's the right size. Unlike your tyres

 

Mmm! Remind us all what size yours are. Thats right 235/40/18 mine are 225/45/18 which I believe is the correct size.

 

Terry from tsautos adjusted mine so there's a lot less movement. Much better

 

When I read about the mod on the other side I carried it out as my mot was due.
Once removed I had a 14mm gap instead of a 3mm gap.
Now set at 3mm and you could park it on a mountainside.

 

Reading the post on the other side the magic size appears to be 48mm inside size.
The ones I linked are the ones Artic linked in his posts all he did was ask the seller for a 48mm inside size.

 

Hi Wullie..I found the ebay link at last and have asked the seller for a 48 mm one. Thanks.


How'z things in sunny Cumnock this morn.?

 

Here's my take on the compensator mod. The plate was made up in 2 halves and then welded behind the head of the U shaped rod.

It still allows the compensator to move a bit side to side. Now got a firmer handbrake than I have had for years.


Mike

 

Hi Mike,very professional work !!

Mike

 

I am looking to fit a modified compensator soon, which is the easiest way to get to it to change it??

 

With the rear kick strips removed the carpet can be unclipped and unhooked from under the rear seat then lifted up enough to get the screws out of the cover plate.

The carpet is stiff and you may need a few blocks of wood underneath to help hold it up if you are doing the job on your own.

Mike

 

Must admit, I do prefer the weld solution to the shackle. With the shackle, you have to demount the pin by grinding the rivetted end flat so it can be punched through. After inserting the shackle and the pin, the flat surface has to be re-worked / cut and swaged to re-anchor the pin. A simple plate welded on the end is mechanically equivalent to the shackle fix. Mike_Noc's job is similar to what I intend doing.

EDIT: Just to make things clearer. The shackle fix is recommended for fixing used/stretched units, where resetting the U-bar is impractical. It gives the compensator a new service life. The weld fix is only realistic for treating an unused compensator. I do remember however, that the very first fix on a stretched unit was to re-compress the U-bolt to bring the arms parallel, then bend the upper arm towards the lower and apply a welded link to the ends.


TC

 

compensator R75 MGZT

Here are some pics of the stainless steel one

My original welded one which i have suspicion is now starting to stretch again due to the soft U bend bar once i have sufficient proof after taking it off my tourer where it as been for 8 months or so to replace it with the stainless steel one i will post the findings up.

 

Here are some pics of the stainless steel one

Ah I see a new pin system, that's much nicer.

My original welded one which i have suspicion is now starting to stretch again due to the soft U bend bar

Do you not think it's just pulling out the welded bend rather than stretching the U-bar? I don't think any evidence of actual stretching has been found so far.

TC

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I will soon be taking it off to put on my Mk 2 compensator on here i am skicon other site Arctic.

Pics of how they progressed i have never offered them to members on here as i presumed 99.9% of the 75 owners were members of both clubs why i dont know ?

But if interested drop me a PM Steve.