Superjaws problem and repair

**scooter** · 22nd August 2005, 06:02 PM

Gday all.

I'm a big rap for the superjaws and use mine a lot. I posted the following in another recent thread but thought the info relevant enough to merit it's own thread.

A weak link in the unit seems to be a small circlip that fits on the small end of a 1/2"- ish dia shaft about 250 odd mm long that is a vital part of the clamping action. My superjaws is about 2 years old and the shaft dropped out about a month ago ( :eek: for the hijackers), circlip nowhere to be found, and of course it was at a bloody inconvenient time.

I'd suggest learning from my inconvenience and getting a couple (one spare) of 5mm circlips from your local bolt/bearings bloke, cost under a dollar and could get you out of a spot. Maybe stick them underneath the unit if you work on site. I put a small flat washer under the circlip and would recommend doing the same.

Too small for most common circlip pliers so just use pointy nose jobbies to ease it on.

BTW, apparently circlips (external anyway) are sized by the diameter of the shaft they fit on (not the groove they fit in), in this case the 5mm is a smaller nub on the end of the shaft.

Hope this helps someone..........cheers.............Sean

**Just George** · 22nd August 2005, 10:46 PM

Try upgrading to the next version of the shaft. It has a thread and nyloc nut on the end. A much better idea.

**Stuart** · 22nd August 2005, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by Woodworker101

Try upgrading to the next version of the shaft. It has a thread and nyloc nut on the end. A much better idea.

Pity that as registered owners of these items, that we are not made aware of these bug fixes.

This one, I had no idea of, despite having experienced the same problem....although I have never even seen the reported circlip. No wonder I've had a few problems over the years.

**Sir Stinkalot** · 22nd August 2005, 11:09 PM

Rings the same bell as the respirator upgrades.

**Stuart** · 22nd August 2005, 11:13 PM

Speaking of which - went to use mine today, guess what. The new, super flexible hose has completely split. For F***s sake. What do I have to do - solve all the problems myself?

**doug the slug** · 22nd August 2005, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by stuart_lees

For F***s sake. What do I have to do - solve all the problems myself?

Well ive usually found that to be the most reliable way to solve the problems, if i cant rely on me who can i rely on?? ive only ever found one warranty that worked in all my life and almost everything ive ever owned needed a mod or two

**gazaly** · 23rd August 2005, 12:10 AM

To Woodworker101 and all the other Triton D...............RS,

As people who have an ear more inside the Triton door than others, is there a reason why these problem fixes are not diseminated to registered owners of said equipment?

This is not a witch hunt, mearly wanting to gain info and try to keep the good name that Triton has (had?) afloat.

**Just George** · 23rd August 2005, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by gazaly

To Woodworker101 and all the other Triton D...............RS,

As people who have an ear more inside the Triton door than others, is there a reason why these problem fixes are not diseminated to registered owners of said equipment?

This is not a witch hunt, mearly wanting to gain info and try to keep the good name that Triton has (had?) afloat.

Sorry Gazaly but I don't know. You get the same information I do, and most of the time I find that I hear news after everyone else especially the folks on this website. I see new products just before they come onto the market but with updates I am left in the dark just as you are. All I can say about the upgrades to the Superjaws is, the new part numbers have been available on the Triton website since the parts lists were made available. You'd need to ask Triton directly why new parts weren't automatically issued as I don't know this information.

**Gumby** · 23rd August 2005, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by gazaly

Triton D...............RS, .

oohhhh almost...
careful there, I'm watching you

**doug the slug** · 23rd August 2005, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

oohhhh almost...
careful there, I'm watching you

Get with it gumby, that was funny 3 weeks ago, the rest of us have moved on

**outback** · 23rd August 2005, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by gazaly

To Woodworker101 and all the other Triton D...............RS,

Triton Do- Gooders?
Triton Disasters?
Triton Dramatical Society Posters?
Triton Do you really need me to post any more of this krapp rs?

**gazaly** · 23rd August 2005, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by outback

Triton Do- Gooders?
Triton Disasters?
Triton Dramatical Society Posters?
Triton Do you really need me to post any more of this krapp rs?

Look,

I was just trying to protect Woody’s cover. But I can't keep the secret any longer.

Actually they are Triton Deviant toy makeRS.

That's right Doug, they make those things you get in the post from Canberra in unmarked, brown paper parcels.

But look on the bright side Woody. Most of the forum members make up your main demographic. You can make a fortune by selling to the direct!

**Gumby** · 23rd August 2005, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by doug the slug

Get with it gumby, that was funny 3 weeks ago, the rest of us have moved on

Aw gee sorry Doug, I didn't realise that my purpose in life was to make you laugh. I'd better run all my posts by you first then.

**doug the slug** · 23rd August 2005, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by Gumby

Aw gee sorry Doug, I didn't realise that my purpose in life was to make you laugh. I'd better run all my posts by you first then.

no need to do that Gumby, just get some of the products from the triton deviant toymaker mentioned above by gazaley, it will probably alter your outlook on life

**dohboy** · 30th August 2005, 10:52 PM

I know its a late reply to thread....but I have a question.

When have you ever seen a car manufacture call you up to tell you about their latest model (that fixes the bugs of the previous model - that you purchased 6 months earlier) - and then proceed to offer you a free upgrade ?

They will continue to fix the problems that some people experience - but will never swap new for old.

Triton have been known to do that in the past - and hopefully will continue to do so - if and when required. They too will continue to fix the problems as the occur.

I think that is pretty good service considering the price difference between any Triton product and an Holden.

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