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| bogstandard:
Darren, I really enjoy working on small engines such as this, especially since it was made by what looks like a true artisan (except for the top end, which I am now putting to rights). After 40 years plus of use, this engine is getting it's first major service, so there is no reason to believe it won't reach it's second major overhaul if it is looked after well. Some of the bits I am showing you on here will come in handy for when you get to assembling your engine. But yours being a different porting design, you can do away with the gaskets if you want to, and use Hylomar jointing compound. John |
| Darren:
Thanks for the info, that will make life a lot easier at this/my early stage :thumbup: I've never enjoyed working in the workshop so much since finding this forum, well the machining side that is. The information gleaned has really helped me to get things going much more smoothly. You were showing some small bore gauges, I have a set, an old M&W set that I've had for many years and it's just occurred to me that I can use them to size boring a hole :doh: Should make life easier to prevent going oversize :ddb: You see your posts give away so much.... :thumbup: |
| bogstandard:
Darren, I think I have said this before, a lot of the shots are set up. Most times, I try to include somewhere in the shot the tools that are used to do the job. As in the bore gauge, I put the mic in the background to show that is what I used to take the measurement off the gauge. So it pays sometimes to look a bit further than the main item in the shot, not always, but most times. I am just taking a break from the top end studding work, so tonight you will see some more progress. It is going slowly, as I am still limited to the amount of hours I can do, but it is progressing, and it won't be long before it is ready to go back to the customer, if things carry on as they are doing. I have noticed a bit of a problem with the internal valve gear, so I will have to knock up a couple of bits before I can do the final assembly and timing. Nothing major, just annoying, and will definitely cause problems if left as it is. All will be revealed. John |
| ozzie46:
Hylomar jointing compound John is this the same as high temperature RTV silcone sealant on this side of the pond? Ron |
| bogstandard:
Ron, Hylomar is a non setting jointing compound. I usually apply it with a fine paintbrush to both surfaces and then push the two parts together. It is a world renowned jointing compound that was first used on aero engines, but because of its properties was also soon used in all areas of industry especially the automotive. It must be available in the US, as we can buy it in our car accessory shops. http://www.hylomar-usa.com/_resources/_html/products.html A gooooogle search will soon give you everything you ever need to know about it. John |
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