OT: A little carried away…, Down another rabbit hole |
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OT: A little carried away…, Down another rabbit hole |
Van B |
May 17 2022, 09:05 PM
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I set out to build an engine plate that I could work from, but it quickly developed a life of its own lol. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) There’s a reason behind the design of every part, but I also set out to work with materials I had on hand along with some steel sourced from Home Depot.
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Van B |
Sep 19 2022, 08:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
More shenanigans!
Now of that I’ve committed to blasting the pitted areas of the engine bay, I’ve introduced another problem to solve… dry air. To solve this problem, I’ve decided to use the most labor intensive and over complicated solution I can; a TIG welded copper manifold that connects to an air filter and desiccant dryer. I’m calling the manifold Donkey Kong for reasons that should be apparent by tomorrow when I finish it up. I got all the pieces cut and laid out according to the blueprint that lives in my mind somewhere between logic and fantasy. Then start with the welding… which looks nice at first lol Then oxidation kicks into gear lol. Yes I know soldering would’ve been faster, easier, and preserve the temper. But I’m going after an aesthetic too ya know? For removing the oxidation I have my own secret sauce electro polishing solution I made. It’s mainly phosphoric acid with a little oxalic and sulfuric acid added for flavor. I quench the part in the acid, rinse off the scale, and re-submerge for a couple min of electrolysis action. After all the oxidation is removed, I give it a scotchbrite rub and onto the next one. The angle you see will make more sense tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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