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Nov 12, 2012 22:26:38 GMT
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For a bit of a challenge and a mojo boost I had a go at making my own gearknob I've never used a wood lathe before and I enjoyed it but as I haven't fully decided what style knob i want I'd make a few and see how I get on starting with an offcut from dad's wood stash (the lathe is his toy) I got it centred and set up in and ready to whittle down to something that looks like a gearknob. after a few mins I had made a square peg into a round(ish) one! I had a rough idea of the shape and size I wanted and this is only 0.5mm dia thicker which is good It does have a knot/ crack but it doesnt feel as bad as it looks all cut off now it needs a bit of finishing and drilling but I think I'll use some nylon piping for the thread insert bit I may need to use a die on the gearstick too
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I'd be interested in a price for the 1500 head
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Should it take a lifetime firvany pressure to build uo on the gauge as it struggles to go higher than 3 (forgot the unit) I don't have any leaks I'm really struggling with this new setup!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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A little update as it has been a while, I have managed to rewire one if the undicatirs and it wired first time which was a but unexpected as I've never tried anything like that before, I have a few phitis but I'll put them up when they are all complete and shiny.
In the meantime I have managed to space out thefront damoers as I found that the top mounts were moving because the are much shorter than the original ones and it was simething I had not taken into consideration but the bearing cup was the perfect height and diameter for the job so the car can go back on the ground which is great
I did however find that the welding that I had done hasn't penetrated well enough so that will need to be addressed - I have gone back to the drawing board to start again as I'm not happy with the quality of my welding I'll get it sorted I just need some help
And to finish on a positive note I have been making a pin board for my tools as I was getting tired of them getting muddled up in my tool chest the boxes in the left will have cutting discs, welding clamps and glasses etc in and I will add my screw drivers and hammers afterni have got some spring clamp things (technical I know!)
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 30, 2012 21:03:14 GMT
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That seems to have dine the trick but the regulator holds gas fir a few quick bursts which is odd
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 30, 2012 13:01:54 GMT
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why do the cool things have to beso far away!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 30, 2012 12:36:10 GMT
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I'm completely "on board"... Hope it really makes a splash... Sounds like you'll be in at the deep end... I'll be sure to wave if I sea you... etc etc buoy oh buoy you went overboard on that! sounds like a great cause, I hope it goes well for you
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 20:35:36 GMT
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I wound it all the way out and its not made a peep
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 20:15:04 GMT
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The work you're doing is impressive keep it up
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 20:11:58 GMT
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Awesome! I'll be having words with boc tomorrow then!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 19:38:29 GMT
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Yea the small square one, opened that out and nothing happened, I wasn't sure if it works like a pill top with ratchets etc
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 19:26:20 GMT
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Right I've taken it all apart and opened the valve and the bottle and nithung came out I can't see anything blocking the neck so it looks as though I was given a duff bottle
Is there something special about the boc key or is it ok to open the valve with a spanner?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 13:00:56 GMT
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I have decided to put my home grown chillies to use - I have chilli oil fermenting in the cellar and I am deciding between some chilli jams and sauces too
I think I will do some cinder toffee to go with it and dip some in chocolate
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 29, 2012 11:02:12 GMT
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I would be interested in using MS but i'd preferably want someone to set the engine up on a rolling road - do many tuners support the MS system?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I have got myself a BOC argoshield light bottle and a regualtor to fit from Machine Mart along with the pipe that will go from the small plastic pipe on the welder to the larger type on the regulator.
once it was all tightened up i opened the valve on the bottle and slowly opened the valve on the regulator it doesnt show any pressure in the bottle and no gas is coming out
where have i gone wrong?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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do you have a link?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Year,1966 Model, Cortina GT Make Ford Length of time owned , 6 years 1x Random snapshot of your project or part of it. 3x random spec's/interesting fact's the engine is being converted to EFI Has been welded using body filler It was my daily car for 2 years - racked up 12,000 miles! Estimated completion date 2014 - I want it ready for Le Mans 2014 when Porsche are back to race against Audi Build thread on Readers Rides - Yes/No Yes Read more: retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=121379
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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this is amazing! it just looks right!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 22, 2012 11:45:52 GMT
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I will be getting it - I have played the demo and its the fun of need for speed but the cars drive like they are in forza
I'm happy the BMW 2002 turbo is in it as it is one of my favourite cars in forza 4
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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