Good Morning boss i don't believe if i asked you if started the business from scratch ? My motor i did a refresh any some upgrades on has a problem the rings will not seal , the bottom end just pressurises , oil comes out the seals and gaskets 2.5 litres of oil dumped in 40 kilometres. CP Pistons, Totalseal gaples rings honed on a Rottler hone , carby motor any thoughts for a amateur engine builder from down under . Driven brake in oil
@stujones9976 thanks for your reply, I ask my engine builder to use Total seal gapless rings I would have to check the part number to answer that question. Have not tore engine down yet .
Morning.. I started it from scratch, a small shed at home with 1 bench.. something seems very wrong there.. is one of the breathers blocked or are the rings fitted upside down
Thanks for another interesting video. I have a simple question that shows how little I know about machining. When using the lathe how do you control the depth of cut? Is it by rotating a control wheel and observing the digital display? I couldn't see in the video how you did it.
Hi James, hope alls well with you, been busy here so have a few vlogs to catch up on, great job on the head, it’s a bit of a lottery with some of the old aluminium when the tig gets at it eh !!!! Look forward to the next video 👍👍👍
Cracking video James. I feel your pain with the manifold bolts, I have similar on my kitcar, some I changed to Allen cap screws for easier access. Interesting failure of the piston, I do like a good air crash investigation 😂 All the best.
@@graceenginedevelopments ah that’s unfortunate! A lot of us use the 60g for rallying, great reliable unit! No doubt you rebuild it yourself? If ever you’re in doubt with anything feel free to give me a shout. I do a lot of work with them
Sorry to see the weekend wasnt a good one like we all want when racing. Least you have good people around you to help and ease the frustrations👍makes all the difference. Onwards and upwards mate
I'm going to be a safety nazi. Ive had aluminium swarf in my eyes from using a burr on an air grinder. Please wear safety glasses, i've only got 1 good eye now. Good repairs tho, at least the old girl gets to live and be enjoyed.
@@graceenginedevelopments brilliant thanks. I'm rebuilding a 205 at the moment and think it'll be worth sorting the head before I get the engine back in.
Excellent. The amount of people I see not backing off when tapping. Great to see someone doing it as I was taught at Rolls-Royce back in 1981. No monkey snot Trefolex Cutting Compound lol.
Yep, you are not wrong. I was taught to tap threads in Metalwork classes when I was 12, 55 years ago. Basically, once the tap or die has got a grip, I do one full turn forwards to get going, then back off 1/2 a turn, then forwards a full turn. So effectively you are only cutting forwards 1/2 a turn at a time and are clearing the cut thread by half a turn. I have not broken a tap for donkeys years and I was doing M6 in 316 stainless yesterday to 20mm deep.
That was an enjoyable and informative video for a person like me who has never been trained in metalwork! Kudos to you for giving your customer a great cost! I respect that. 👍. Just one question: would using an adhesive be much easier than welding the insert in position? I assume that as you did not do that it might not be a good idea because of the high temperature of the combustion chamber.
Thanks Roy, adhesive may have been a good idea I'm just worried it would come loose and come out with the plug.. would have been quicker that's for sure.
Beautiful job mate. And a lovely approach to your pricing for this customer. Benefits will return to you in other ways. And I love your affection for the old machines. Cheers, Peter.
MrCrispin at this best , nice thinking on taping half way on the I.D tread , any thoughts on fitting the plate to the top of the block ! Kit from down under