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by gearhead1951
Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:31 am
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: idea to build springer to reduce trail a little
Replies: 17
Views: 8237

Re: idea to build springer to reduce trail a little

another way would be to make your axle and rockers perform as a solid unit ! Make flats on opposite sides of the axle and holes to match in the rockers (like the "double D " join in automobile steering shafts) ! With the rocker surface a little "proud" of the ends of the flats on...
by gearhead1951
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:31 am
Forum: The Machine Shop
Topic: Don't know if this is of interest to others, concrete lathe
Replies: 2
Views: 9080

Re: Don't know if this is of interest to others, concrete lathe

The secret of getting a useable lathe or mill with that process is that you have to make all the stationary metal parts first and jig them accurately in place before you add the concrete ! It works great if you start with the "Gingery" lathe/mill plans and modify the plans for the use of t...
by gearhead1951
Sun Jun 11, 2017 3:18 am
Forum: Tools and Equipment
Topic: free lathe and milling machine
Replies: 3
Views: 5431

Re: free lathe and milling machine

Well , the post is 5 years old ! ;)
by gearhead1951
Sat May 27, 2017 3:33 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild
Replies: 292
Views: 53571

Re: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild

2 part epoxy , super glue , and I think Permatex makes a sealant that does not react to alcohol !
by gearhead1951
Sun May 07, 2017 4:00 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild
Replies: 292
Views: 53571

Re: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild

Shellac will stand up to pure gasoline but alcohol eats it !!
by gearhead1951
Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:24 am
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: Tools & Their Uses
Replies: 1
Views: 3311

Re: Tools & Their Uses

No other tool can be effective if you haven't learned to use the one between your ears first !!
by gearhead1951
Thu Nov 17, 2016 5:26 am
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: The Witch is back.......
Replies: 22
Views: 10390

Re: The Witch is back.......

Personally , I look forward to the day that I can have them jack up my skull and run a fresh body under it ! I done wore this one out !!
by gearhead1951
Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:46 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild
Replies: 292
Views: 53571

Re: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild

You can also spray the heat wrap with that BBQ paint after you install it ! Makes it black and shiny !!
by gearhead1951
Sat Oct 22, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: The Witch is back.......
Replies: 22
Views: 10390

Re: The Witch is back.......

The only problem with "keep your friends close and your enemys closer " is that you can lose track of which is which !!
by gearhead1951
Fri Oct 21, 2016 4:31 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build
Replies: 119
Views: 48714

Re: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build

You must be referring to the "71" series ! The engines I worked on were 248 to 268 cid per cylinder ! And you are absolutely right , I caught a "trucker" taking his air cleaner off and flipping the filter before reinstalling it thinking that he was being "thrifty" by ge...
by gearhead1951
Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:45 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build
Replies: 119
Views: 48714

Re: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build

20 years in the US Navy as a main propulsion diesel engineer working on those same BIG 2 stroke "jimmies" ! Some with a turbo feeding the supercharger !
by gearhead1951
Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:49 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build
Replies: 119
Views: 48714

Re: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build

Even for short runs , if the impeller touches the inside of the compressor because the stock bearing caint handle the side load the resulting destruction will be monumental !
by gearhead1951
Thu Oct 13, 2016 4:21 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build
Replies: 119
Views: 48714

Re: Dusty's Bonneville Scout Build

I hope you intend to use an outrigger bearing ! The side load from the belt could prove to be more than the center bearing of that turbo can handle !
by gearhead1951
Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:17 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild
Replies: 292
Views: 53571

Re: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild

How complicated would it be to just make a new shroud ? I've done similar things on old equipment while in the navy ! Sheetmetal work aint that hard !!

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