Wallaby

[steamer]

Oh I like that Pete! That's one of those "fidely bits" of this design that looked like a serious PITA......and I don't mind saying have given me some apprehension. Well done!

That would be the University of Patience... AU campus ;D

:bow:

Dave

 

[metalmad]

That gear don't look too bad, Hay Tel!
Thanks Dave
That oil pump was not nearly as bad as I expected really, I just followed a logical progression using bush's and in the end, it just fell into place.
I'm going to have a go with O rings for this one, as from what Ive read they seem to last forever and in the event of failure can be replaced in minutes.
Pete

 

[vcutajar]

Hi Pete

You are getting there. I usually find that the final fiddly bits of a project take the longest time to finish.

Vince

 

[metalmad]

Hi Vince
The truth of it is mate, I just needed a rest and the step backwards helped me to see the way forward as well.
With any luck, ill buy some brass pipe for the oil lines tomorrow
Pete

 

[steamer]

Hadn't thought of the Oring trick on this one ......will be watching that!

Dave

 

[metalmad]

Got any more done on yours Dave?

 

[steamer]

Got any more done on yours Dave?
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Oh Hell no!,,,,,,but I will eventually

Dave

 

[metalmad]

I picked up a handful of nice little 1/8 domehead nuts yesterday that work really well on the exhausts ;D
Pete

 

[steamer]

Steamer want big VROOOOM!

;D

Dave

 

[metalmad]

It is close Dave, I recon I could give her a spin after I do the oil lines and throttle lever.
Pete

 

[metalmad]

I made up the sump to oil pump fitting today.
Pete

 

[metalmad]

Had a little problem today with the rocker stand. I tried to tap the grub screw thread for the rocker shaft but for some reason the alli would not hold a M3 thread.
I drilled out the hole oversize and turned up a pair of mild steel inserts with a 1/8 thread thru the guts and just locktighted em in, having run out of everything else I just used "609".
Anybody know what its like?
In the pic, I'm holding the shaft with a pair of screws that I may just cut down rather then source grub screws.
Forgive the focus I'm breaking in a new Camera and so far am less then impressed.
I might even have to read the manual :big:

 

[steamer]

609 is an older cylindrical bonder if memory serves me....green in color?

Good stuff provided its not too old.
Looking good Pete!



Dave

 

[metalmad]

Green it is Dave
I was a little concerned about the application, as it says medum strength on the bottle, but I guess all its gotta do is lock up the shaft
I am thinking at the moment, of making the last stage of the oil lines transparent at least until the pump is proven anyway.

Pete

 

[metalmad]

The current plan is to have a spring loaded button on the end of a manifold that will pop out when oil pressure exists so today I turned up the manifold.
I know it was a bit of a waste of hex but did not have any 3/8 brass bar.
I think my finsh off the lathe is improving anyway as no emry or sandpaper of any kind is used.
Pete

 

[ProdEng]

Your engine is looking very good, look forward to hearing it fire up.

Jan

 

[metalmad]

Hi Jan
Thanks Mate ;D
I'm just feeling my way at the moment. The pressure tell tale is a total unknown to me and if it does not work then I may have to rely on a clear section of pipe until I know the pump is OK. The way Ive planed it is for the pressure button on the front and the inlet from the pump at the back.
Pete

 

[krv3000]

hi well thats brill keep it up

 

[steamer]

Looks great from here Pete! You could take the plugs out and use the tell tale as a pressure gage and just spin the engine up with pistol drill ....you should know pretty quick if you've got pressure.

That engine is looking great Pete!....Gotta get that D)#& lathe of mine done!....Wallaby's to build !

Dave

 

[metalmad]

Thanks Bob
I recon we are on the home stretch now Mate
Hi Dave
With any luck, Ill make up the piston and Cap for the manifold, tomorrow Arvo. Ive bored for a 1/4 inch O ring and I think I should have a spring I can use.
I'm hoping for a really nice knurl on the Cap to echo the one on the dipstick. I just soft soldered the pipes in the pic.
Pete