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Jul 27, 2018 10:15:53 GMT
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This is a very slow burn build due to current space constraints. I'll only be posting up when I have pics to show. The aim is to achieve something like this:-  First up I need to split down the front axle as its going off for the spindles to be checked and if OK having new brass bushes reamed in along with new wheel bearings to allow the hubs to be fitted on. Front beam axle:  Brasss bushes have some play:   Thought it would be ideal to rig up an electrolysis bath using a car battery and a smart charger. This is after a few minutes. See what its like tomorrow.  |
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Jul 27, 2018 11:11:00 GMT
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Brasss bushes have some play:  understatement of the year! In for this one. Bookmarked. |
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mylittletony
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Jul 27, 2018 11:56:38 GMT
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I've enjoyed reading your previous threads, so I'm in for this
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Jul 27, 2018 16:08:55 GMT
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This just looks spectacular
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Jul 27, 2018 19:01:16 GMT
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the only word i can think of for that is delightful!!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating
'80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip
'97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Jul 27, 2018 19:05:57 GMT
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Something a bit different, liking this.
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Jul 27, 2018 19:26:53 GMT
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Stuff like this is right up my street !
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Right....
You have my attention too.
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Jul 28, 2018 10:05:27 GMT
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Me too. Liking the look of this. Although, perhaps not the play in the brass bushes...
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this looks like a awesome machine of death will be following it most defiantly
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1978 mk2 escort mexico
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Jul 29, 2018 21:40:42 GMT
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Love pre war stuff. Bookmarking this
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Jul 29, 2018 21:44:21 GMT
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Wonderful. Very much looking forward to seeing this progress!
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1968 Mini MkII, 1968 VW T1, 1967 VW T1, 1974 VW T1, 1974 VW T1 1303, 1975 Mini 1000 auto, 1979 Chevette, 1981 Cortina, 1978 Mini 1000 1981 Mini City, 1981 Mini van, 1974 Mini Clubman, 1982 Metro City, 1987 Escort, 1989 Lancia Y10, 1989 Cavalier, 1990 Sierra, 1990 Renault 19, 1993 Nova, 1990 Citroen BX, 1994 Ford Scorpio, 1990 Renault Clio, 2004 Citroen C3, 2006 Citroen C2, 2004 Citroen C4, 2013 Citroen DS5. 2017 DS3 130 Plenty of other scrappers!
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This is just all kinds of awesome!!
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  This is the other spindle after an overnight electrolysis bath. |
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Slight difference there.
Can I ask about your electrolysis set-up.
Mine is s l o w
I try and use vinegar nowadays to get shot of rust.
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Slight difference there. Can I ask about your electrolysis set-up. Mine is s l o w I try and use vinegar nowadays to get shot of rust. Using a 063 exide car battery hooked to a smart charger. Positive hooked to steel plate, rusty part on the negative. Warm water with soda crystals (£1 a bag from tesco) |
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Slight difference there. Can I ask about your electrolysis set-up. Mine is s l o w I try and use vinegar nowadays to get shot of rust. Using a 063 exide car battery hooked to a smart charger. Positive hooked to steel plate, rusty part on the negative. Warm water with soda crystals (£1 a bag from tesco) Ah. I was just using the charger. The battery supplies a bigger flow I suppose. Do you start with warm water and let it be or do you use an element to keep temps up or?? Apologies if I'm wrecking your thread, but you got overnight results that I need days to achieve.  |
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Gotta make sure the electrolyte strength is right (about a big tablespoon of soda per litre) and the dumb charger needs to supply at least 5amps. Anode needs to be clean plain steel.Warm water helps but not essential.
I'm only using a battery as I have a smart charger.
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 Managed to split the steering arm off the spindle. 80years seemed to have welded it together. Back in the bath to clean off the last bit of rust. |
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