Club Arnage
Club Arnage => General Discussion => Topic started by: Leftie on May 16, 2008, 01:36:34 am
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I've just had the bad news........... I've got Trunnions again.
I originally got these in 1972 but by 1977 I was clear of them.
My Dad says that since November '06 I've been suffering as there were obvious visual symtoms. He says it happens to people who go through a 'mid life' crisis. I presume he means those over 50.
I've tried to analyse my life and it transpires that on or about that date I was flush with money and pissed (relatively speaking).
So, does drink give you Trunnions? Because the first time I was stone cold sober. Is it age that brings this condition on?
Before I seek specialist help, I thought I'd ask you learned people of the world.
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Searched Google and
"The Trouble With Trunnions" ...is feeding them!
And I've finally devised a simple (and cheap) way to force feed them their regular 5,000 mile dose of Cod liver oil ;-) ...or AMSOIL [or name your favorite] 90W gear oil.
Using a small "oral syringe" - no needle, just a plastic nib. I got mine (1 teaspoon) for free at the local pharmacy.
Put a rag under the trunnion to catch the extra fluid, so it doesn't run down the sidewall of the tire (if on). On the eclat/elite, it's easy to do with road wheel on, just turn the steering full lock and get to work...
Siphon up a teaspoon of gear oil, uncap the trunnion, put the nib into the hole and jam the front end tight against the trunnion, squeeze *quickly* and watch...
You should see some nasty old juice slip out from under the rubber top seal. Keep shooting until you do.
If you have trouble getting a pressure seal, slip a neoprene flat washer over the nib -- small enough to seal around the hole, big enough not to go in.
Remember to cap the hole again. Tada!!!
There was me thinking you had problems with your drivetrain!
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You need to keep a closer eye on your spiggots in future.
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Turnions, bunions or Onions??? Think your probs are in the lugions, go get them syriginged and and have another go old chap.
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Turnions, bunions or Onions??? Think your probs are in the lugions, go get them syriginged and and have another go old chap.
While I pour myself another 'north of the border' amber drinkie and suffering. My original was contracted in 1972. I was cleared in 1976.
However, with remission, in 2006 these came back.
I have founf a specialist just around the corner that can assist.
What are 'lugions'? Hope I don't get those as well.
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Turnions, bunions or Onions??? Think your probs are in the lugions, go get them syriginged and and have another go old chap.
While I pour myself another 'north of the border' amber drinkie and suffering. My original was contracted in 1972. I was cleared in 1976.
However, with remission, in 2006 these came back.
I have founf a specialist just around the corner that can assist.
What are 'lugions'? Hope I don't get those as well.
I think Doris is trained in such matters..... clear the kitchen table.
I have latex gloves in the car if needed, but not shoulder length ;D
