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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1977-78: VUWAE 22
NZARP 25 OMC Event 12
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NZARP 25 OMC Event 12
| Scott Base | |
| 23-31 Oct | Minor repairs and familiarisation. Idling problems. |
| Taylor Glacier | |
| 3 Nov | Adjustment to mixture, due to lean running. |
| 6 | Carburettion problems. No ratchet grip on pull-start, reset and tighten mounting. |
| 10 | Changed spark plugs, just flooding. |
| 20 | Still idling problems. |
| 21 | Handed toboggan over to Event 13. |
Estimated mileage for OMC 23 600-640 kilometers, during which time the major problem was poor carburettion. All other repairs were minor, except for the two rear swing arms. The failure of this back suspension resulted from the wear and consequent loosening of a locking sleeve on the left hand side of the rear axle. This allowed the axle to twist and pull out of the left hand bearing and swinging arm mounting. The right hand swinging arm snapped away from the toboggan body thus allowing the whole rear axle assembly to break loose, bringing the toboggan to an immediate stop.