Wobbly captain seats

[Delicagibsons]

Does anyone know where the centre swivel bolt is on the middle seats? Both my seats are loose at the point where they swivel and I just wondered if I remove the seat where it's bolted at the floor and get to it there from underneath or do I remove the seat from under the cushions and access it that way from the top. I assume it's fairly simple to tighten them up...anyone done this? Thanks....Steve

[Mystery Machine]

I assume it's fairly simple to tighten them up...anyone done this? Thanks....Steve

Hi Steve,

The biggest lesson I have learnt from Delica's is NEVER assume that any jobis simple! :lol:

As usual and like all other parts of the Delica, the Japs have typically over engineered the seat mechanisms!

One of my best friends produced THIS GUIDE on MDOCUK a while ago showing how to fix the wobbly seats. I was going to produce the guide myself, but was a bit too busy at the time and Mark took the reins and did a fantastic job... :D :D

It probably takes about 1 - 2 hrs to do the complete job (buy the washers beforehand) depending on how good you are with spanners?

If you DO feel competent with a socket set and screwdrivers, why not have a go at this little mod I created a few years back:

CLICK HERE

A mod that locks your captains seat at 90 degrees..... :D :D

A fair bit of work, but it has come in SO handy for camping trips etc....

(or if you are REALLY lazy, the perfect 'Lazy Boy' for fishing from! :lol: :lol: )

Regards,

Bruce.

[Breadman]

just a side note translation. spanners = wrench or adjustable wrench.
paul

[Delicagibsons]

OK..That makes sense. I think maybe the mod on the locking mechanism might have to wait till the days are longer. thanks...Steve

[Thomas Porter]

Hey Bruce,
I'm new to the Delica family. Just got mine a few weeks ago.
In the past few weeks, I have been reading all your posts, from all over the place. You are the Delica master. I am so glad you're out there for the rest of us.
I would love to chat with you some time, you sound like a really interesting person, and one with an infintie amount of knowledge I could selfishly glean.
Hope to hear from you sometime.
Thomas Porter
http://www.smarterphoto.com

[Shepherd]

Hi Thomas

good to know I am not alone in the province.

Trav

[Mystery Machine]

I would love to chat with you some time, you sound like a really interesting person, and one with an infintie amount of knowledge I could selfishly glean.

Hi Thomas,

Thanks for the kind comments...

PLEASE make it to the meet next month then....(Details HERE) I'll be flying over for it so it would be a good opportunity to meet up & chat.....and as some on here already know - I'm always up for a chat about anything & everything Deli! :D :D

I'm not going to be taking excuses about 'we live too far away' because I'll be flying halfway around the world to make this one.....so I look forward to seeing you there! :P :P :P (I understand if you really can't make it, but I'll still do my best to make you feel guilty! :lol: :lol: )

Nice website BTW - some seriously cool work you've done and you've certainly got the eye for a good shot! 8) Puts my cheap digital camera shots to shame! :lol:

Best wishes,

Bruce.