Wilton Tradesman 1760 + Dust Cap Options

[lafester]

Picked up a later model Tradesman 1760 that was missing the dust cap the other day. Of course I immediately had to have one and scoured the forum and internet looking for options.

First choice was obviously a stock replacement and surprisingly they do still make them as they are the same as the current 1765 model. Unfortunately they are out of stock until at least Feb 2019 according to their parts dept, and you have to buy the end cap assembly to get it. Sure seems like with all the complaints of poor packaging and scuffed or damaged dust caps that they would stock these separately just for ease of handling damage claims.

Part #2907780

Second choice was a axle grease cap available at O'Reillys auto. This cap is a little small and don't even try to just force it on. It feels like it should fit but the lip narrows a bit too much to get it on without damage. I cut half the lip off (probably optional) and then cut little notches about 3/4" apart all the way around. Hammered those out just little and it now slides on but still has enough grip to keep it in place.

It has a nice dome shape and really keeps the original look as much as possible.

BrakeBest Select Trailer Parts Trailer Bearing Grease Cap
Part # RG04-100

 

[lafester]

I've done some general cleanup but that's about it. I think it is a 2001 model and looks like it has been used daily since then. It came out of a small auto shop.

I dug through all my hex wrenches and nothing fits the pipe jaw screws. They were loose and I manged to get them off, clean them up, and get them semi tight for now. Not sure how tight they really need to be.

Took off the jaws and there are no cracks so that is good for now. I'll get some nice ones later on if I feel the need.

I'll probably take off the remaining paint and oil it up. Also would like to get out some of the battle scars so it looks a little less beat up.

 

[PureLeaf]

Your solution looks like it came out great for the end cap.

Another option is to buy one from Mr. Scott

http://www.wiltonviseparts.net

Keep up the work!

 

[lafester]

I tried but he doesn't do this size. If I get Jaws they will be from him though.

Your solution looks like it came out great for the end cap.

Another option is to buy one from Mr. Scott

http://www.wiltonviseparts.net

Keep up the work!

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[jonshonda]

You need longer mounting bolts!

 

[Todd.Brock]

Some have used a top cap from a chain link fence post. It looks a bit odd though.


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[WWShop]

Freeze plug is another option.

 

[davethorik]

You need longer mounting bolts!

Hey it's better than wood screws

 

[lafester]

Yeah yeah, this set up is temporary, but far better then what I had before. I was banging on some table saw arbors and it was nice being able to fit the whole housing in the vise. I do see that having a heavy steel table would be a plus.


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[lafester]

Curious if that is a serial number next to the date code?
Also there is a number on the key but have no idea what it means.
Plus, a better angle pic of the dust cap.

 

[lafester]

Got my stickers from Mr Scott today and made up an aluminum plate to put it on. Last pic is just with tape to see how it looks.

Also took quite a bit of the remaining paint off.

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