Auto-ram Diagram.

Craig Thompson

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Aug 26, 2015, 12:26:03 PM8/26/15

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Does anyone have a diagram of how to rig the auto ram down control that ties it into the rake adjustment?

This would be helpful for me and other who are considering this system.

Thank you.

Howard Hamlin

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Aug 26, 2015, 12:28:20 PM8/26/15

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The 4:1 deadend on the ram gets connected to the 2:1 purchase on the forestay. Sorry no diagram.

Howard Hamlin

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Benjamin Glass

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Aug 26, 2015, 1:09:52 PM8/26/15

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This is what we use. I copied it from the Buchan's (Rondar) setup.

pdf attached.

Ben

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Auto Ram from 8824.pdf

Howard Hamlin

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Aug 26, 2015, 3:14:08 PM8/26/15

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If you use the 2:1 on the ram, you have to connect direct to the forestay. Otherwise use the ram 4:1 deadend and connect to the 2:1 of the forestay.

It is also very important to have s 1/4" shock cord between the shrouds and the forestay; otherwise the forestay will not move aft when you ease it.

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Blaine Pedlow

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Aug 26, 2015, 3:36:38 PM8/26/15

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1/4" bungee between purchases to help ease the forestay purchase? (and I suppose the shrouds as well?)

Howard Hamlin

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Aug 26, 2015, 3:42:26 PM8/26/15

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Yes between the shrouds and forestay. They work in concert. I think I go from the forestay 4:1 to the shrouds 7:1. It turns around a block at the front water tight bulkhead.

Howard Hamlin
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Benjamin Glass

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Aug 26, 2015, 5:36:05 PM8/26/15

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That's helpful we do fight the rig going back a bit.

Ben

Craig Thompson

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Aug 30, 2015, 8:23:19 PM8/30/15

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What I really need is on of those expert Blaine napkin diagrams...

Thanks for the help guys. Good idea with the shock cord between the shroud/forestay purchase.

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Parker Shinn

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Aug 30, 2015, 8:38:30 PM8/30/15

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Here is something I drew up a while ago. Howie and the other guys can verify it’s accuracy.