teaboy
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So they wont be going back in then! Well, I could tidy them up a bit... New ones are a bit spendy.  Those prices are before VAT and there are 24 needed. I could just cut some lengths of 10mm threaded bar and paint them black.  Actually, I bought new ones five years ago when they were just extortionately priced rather than crippling. |
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Great seeing this thread back again! If you do find yourself stuck for those studs, or similar fasteners, I would speak to TR Fasteners. www.trfastenings.com/contact/ukI've used them a lot before and they would be able to produce new studs with properly rolled threads in 2S98 steel for, I am sure, less than those silly prices even as a 24 off. They are also very helpful and good to deal with. I'm not affiliated at all, just thought it may be helpful  Cheers James |
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Bit o rebar, it's a got a thread on and everything!
Have you tried holding the soldering iron to the underside of your mug to warm up your tea, yet?
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I swear i saw that soldering iron on a documentary about the US invasion of Iwo-Jima, they were clearing underground bunkers with it in flame thrower mode.
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Needs a bigger hammer mate.......
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Jun 23, 2020 20:08:22 GMT
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Surprised you didn't try holding the new soldering iron on their to heat them, though looking at the size of it it'd probably melt through the stud, casing and wooden bench top. Also it was quite a hot day - and he needs to be responsible about the increase it causes in the ambient temperature. No one wants torching Market Rasen on their conscience. |
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teaboy
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Jun 27, 2020 11:57:15 GMT
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Great seeing this thread back again! If you do find yourself stuck for those studs, or similar fasteners, I would speak to TR Fasteners. www.trfastenings.com/contact/ukCheers James Thanks, that is handy to know. Luckily I already have replacement head studs. In fact I've had them quite a while, long enough for the financial discomfort to dissipate. Have you tried holding the soldering iron to the underside of your mug to warm up your tea, yet? I did try that but my tea instantly evaporated, and the cup vaporised! I swear i saw that soldering iron on a documentary about the US invasion of Iwo-Jima, they were clearing underground bunkers with it in flame thrower mode. According to the United Nations it is classed as a weapon of mass destruction. Surprised you didn't try holding the new soldering iron on their to heat them, though looking at the size of it it'd probably melt through the stud, casing and wooden bench top. I did consider it but I think dynamite would be slightly less aggressive. This morning I took a ride out to drop off the first round of bits at the vapour blasters. He tidied up the alternator casings whilst I was there but I left the rest with him.  They don't look too bad. This is what it was like if you remember.  I slid the repainted field coil in just to see what it looked like.  It's not too bad. When I've had a cuppa I'm going to run the gauntlet of this tropical monsoon and head up to the shed. The next job is this.  What is it? In the upper of those holes there is an oil pressure relief valve piston which is stuck in. I'm going to contemplate how I'm going to remove it over a cuppa. |
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stealthstylz
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Jun 27, 2020 13:25:46 GMT
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Lots of WD40 or similar, put a welders glove on one hand then bash it against the gloved hand.
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bstardchild
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Jun 27, 2020 13:40:53 GMT
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Ooh an update notification yippee - checks in - no mention of oil tank so shuffles off again |
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teaboy
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Jun 27, 2020 14:07:47 GMT
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Lots of WD40 or similar, put a welders glove on one hand then bash it against the gloved hand. I filled it with WD40 substitute last night and put the cap back on the hole so it would soak over night without drying out. I contemplated over a cuppa and came up with this idea. A 12mm O/D sleeve anchor bolt.  Et voila. (I know German would be more appropriate but I don't know any)  No violence, fire or explosives required. The lovely Doctor (Mrs) Tea has now assigned me to non car related duties... |
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Last Edit: Jul 3, 2020 22:01:30 GMT by teaboy
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stealthstylz
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Jun 27, 2020 14:44:50 GMT
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Great idea. Gonna steal that one. Wonder if it'd work for a crank spigot bearing if you put the bolt through the slide hammer first.
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Jun 27, 2020 15:45:23 GMT
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This is shaping up to be wonderful !
I love vapour blasted parts - years ago there was now way to get ally to look like new again, now it can look glorious ! 💕
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Jun 27, 2020 23:34:49 GMT
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jamesd1972
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This is shaping up to be wonderful ! I love vapour blasted parts - years ago there was now way to get ally to look like new again, now it can look glorious ! 💕 Pah, it’s all oil tank avoidance however nice it is James |
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teaboy
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Jun 29, 2020 18:24:09 GMT
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Ooh an update notification yippee - checks in - no mention of oil tank so shuffles off again This is shaping up to be wonderful ! I love vapour blasted parts - years ago there was now way to get ally to look like new again, now it can look glorious ! 💕 Pah, it’s all oil tank avoidance however nice it is James Right then, just to appease James and Bstardo I thought I'd give the oil tank five minutes (or so...) of my time. The tank has become a bit scabby whilst I have been ignoring it, but I'll sort that out when the time comes. Started the front half of the top baffle.  If the tank had flat sides the flanges would have been a bit easier to fold.  The breather tube needs to go through the baffle. It is a bit awkward because of the dog leg in the pipe where it passes through the outer skin of the tank.   The cardboard one took much more time to make than the metal one.  I also flanged the hole a bit to help me when the time comes to stick it all together.  I really need to get on with the crankcases. Next job will be to remove the piston squirters. They are glued into the main bearing webs and staked over. They should look like this.  But most of them have come unstuck and sunk down the holes.  I plan on replacing them with these, when I can afford to buy some.  |
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Jun 29, 2020 19:16:37 GMT
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Interesting with the piston oil squirters - how do they end up sinking back against the oil pressure - or do they just get loose with time and slide up and down the bore of the drilling, pushed forward when there is pressure and dropping back later?
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teaboy
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Jun 29, 2020 20:31:51 GMT
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Interesting with the piston oil squirters - how do they end up sinking back against the oil pressure - or do they just get loose with time and slide up and down the bore of the drilling, pushed forward when there is pressure and dropping back later? I think they have just come loose and slid down. I’m sure they would be at the top with the oil pressure. |
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Jun 29, 2020 21:32:12 GMT
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Great idea. Gonna steal that one. Wonder if it'd work for a crank spigot bearing if you put the bolt through the slide hammer first. yes, done ford puma like this from hazy memory |
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bstardchild
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Jun 29, 2020 22:03:52 GMT
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Nice to see the oil tank - I’d forgotten all about it |
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Jun 29, 2020 23:08:23 GMT
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All it took was a prod from grumpy..
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teaboy
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I just got some pictures from the vapour blasters. Fan housing.   Head.   Oil filter housing (engine).   Oil filter housing (car)   It all looks quite spiffing, but I didn't rush over to pick it up because it's an hour each way and I haven't got the other stuff that needs blasting ready yet. |
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