Bobbo Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hi, I just bought this wheel and would be really grateful for some help setting the handle/pedal up properly. I can't find a makers plate anywhere on, or in, the cabinet. The plate on the side with technical info has the model as WHD which I think might be a Wenger. Anyway, as you can see from the photos the handle has come off and although I can bodge it to make it work as a foot pedal I'd really like to set it up how it was originally meant to be. If anyone can give me any ideas of the make/model or even better a manual I'd be truly grateful. If someone has something similar a rough sketch or photo of how you have it set up would be great too. Thanks, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 what country are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 This looks like a made in UK unit? The sign says ground the unit(earth) I'm no help as in my 45 years in clayI have never seen one of these wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 Hi, I'm in the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I did PM Bobbo that the wheel looks similar to the old Shimpos. I also sent a link to see if it looked similar. Maybe the folks at the link could ID the wheel, but he might be better off if he could find someone in UK that repairs wheels as they may be able to help him if they can ID it. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 I can add the label says 5 hp and 240 volts.Lots of power and amp for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Looks like a .5 to me, as the point is off to the left. best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mark C. Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 12 hours ago, Pres said: Looks like a .5 to me, as the point is off to the left. best, Pres I missed that point to the left-I see it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted November 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 11 hours ago, Sputty said: Have you a photo of the innards? There you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 Looks like a ring cone drive system like the shimpo was! best, Pres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rex Johnson Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 Cool! Lucas electrics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted December 21, 2017 Report Share Posted December 21, 2017 bobbo, if you just want to set up the handle, i would try using the clues you have. the handle shows a round rust spot at the small hole. it appears there is only one bolt of that size that is visible. have you tried attaching the parts so the rusty spots line up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almend Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 I have one of these. Here’s a pic of the assembly. Need any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted February 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 That's brilliant, thank you so much. Could you possibly post a picture from a bit further away so I can see the whole assembly? Also, do you know the make and model? Thanks again I'm really grateful to everybody for their help. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almend Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 As far as I know it’s a Ratcliffe wheel but which model exactly I don’t know. The plate on mine is the same as yours:- model WHD. Hopefully this view gives you a better idea. The padding at each end was just to protect our shins and feet from accidental painful contact! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo Posted February 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Thank you, that's incredibly helpful. Hopefully I can get someone to weld me something similar to the original but my bodged version works well enough for the time being. Thanks again, Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bokesy Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 I have this same wheel, it is a Wenger WHD. The footpedal arrangement is slightly different on mine, I'll post a photo when I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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