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When I first used my new Ripper sled cocker I noticed it was designed to center over the rail and left about 1/4" play of each side. Also I noticed the anchor post fit was lose enough to allow the crank body to turn approximated 5 degree towards the side which the crank handles was pulling.
My tuning today was to address these two issues.
First I purchased the drawer rollers I needed at the local Home Depot for about $3. Then when I was lucky enough to get the ones that were the proper diameter the 8-32x1/2" screws provided where too short. But no problem I have a collection of hardware in which I found the proper 1" length screws with a couple of rubber washer to help with the added 1/4" length not needed.
I finished the assembly then try the sled cocker out. During the that time I noticed the added wobble in the mounting post. I removed it and decided to try adding shim to the post in the form of one wrap of electric tape.
Then I tried the sled cocker again. It all worked out perfect for me. The wobble was almost none and the sled tracks evenly and straight. I plan on trying it tomorrow. But already know from garage tries it is 100% better.
Here are photos of the finished product mounted on the Ripper 415.
Bottom view of the plastic drawer rollers on each side of the rail.
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Top view of the plastic drawer rollers on each side of the rail.
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Here is a view of the KI sled cocker entire assembly installed to the Ripper 415. Note this same sled cocker is used on two other Killer Instinct models.
Also I tuned the crank handle knob while tightening it. I adjusted the knob for free spinning while being used before I secure it.
Then on the first day of use I found the cords weren't installed completely as they came loss. I tied them then burnt the ends to stop fraying.
In case you wonder those rubber stoppers were pushed into the rail slots for lowering vibration.
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My tuning today was to address these two issues.
First I purchased the drawer rollers I needed at the local Home Depot for about $3. Then when I was lucky enough to get the ones that were the proper diameter the 8-32x1/2" screws provided where too short. But no problem I have a collection of hardware in which I found the proper 1" length screws with a couple of rubber washer to help with the added 1/4" length not needed.
I finished the assembly then try the sled cocker out. During the that time I noticed the added wobble in the mounting post. I removed it and decided to try adding shim to the post in the form of one wrap of electric tape.
Then I tried the sled cocker again. It all worked out perfect for me. The wobble was almost none and the sled tracks evenly and straight. I plan on trying it tomorrow. But already know from garage tries it is 100% better.
Here are photos of the finished product mounted on the Ripper 415.
Bottom view of the plastic drawer rollers on each side of the rail.
Top view of the plastic drawer rollers on each side of the rail.
Here is a view of the KI sled cocker entire assembly installed to the Ripper 415. Note this same sled cocker is used on two other Killer Instinct models.
Also I tuned the crank handle knob while tightening it. I adjusted the knob for free spinning while being used before I secure it.
Then on the first day of use I found the cords weren't installed completely as they came loss. I tied them then burnt the ends to stop fraying.
In case you wonder those rubber stoppers were pushed into the rail slots for lowering vibration.
