Mattml430 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Been playing with the top of the windscreen frame Fitted with a couple of dummy ends 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Ron took his girl out to a car show this weekend. also came across this old Dodge truck. Another Dodge Aussie made powered by a 6-53 GM Diesel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Ron’s been busy making parts again. 👍👌 New crank hole cover for Terry Making wind screen post rubber gasket for a D B 2249 Senior Phaeton,( Tourer in Ozz) Edges chamfered Bottom of block ground to shape of the cowl All of this was done on this gizzmo All finished Now to Post them off the Anthony akka gundog I experimented with recessing the second one by using the milling machine Worked great much more control over the Dremil Hole cut with hole saw marked and recessed with a Dremil Edited April 22, 2021 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Fantastic. If you have the time would you make me a crank hole cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 8 hours ago, gundog99 said: Fantastic. If you have the time would you make me a crank hole cover? Will not be able to for a while as I have heaps on my plate to do Terry's cover and your posts have been on the back burner for ages and I had to get them out of the way so that I can concentrate on the Senior windscreen frame I find it a distraction when I have made a commitment to do something for someone and 3 months later it's still not done Don't fret mate some times a miracle can happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 months is nothing ,I have been waiting over 3 years to have my 1853 Enfield rifle musket repaired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 2 hours ago, gundog99 said: 3 months is nothing ,I have been waiting over 3 years to have my 1853 Enfield rifle musket repaired Might take me that long to find or make you a crank hole cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Ron’s been busy in his shed all weekend. The start of the side plate Have to wait for a sheet metal punch to arrive from Flea Bay so I can put holes in it Going to start on the outside part tomorrow This is the former that I made I decided against using the Genny Being brass I was worried about stretching and ending up with a wonky panel Still got the other end to solder up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I was thinking of making the flat intersection in brass or copper and separating it from the original steel outer section with a thin gasket. Is this a workable option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I don't think so Anthony I am going to thoroughly clean both surfaces Tin them with solder then sweat the two together I am hoping that the sweat seals the joint as my concern is that it may leak around the screw holes One suggestion that was made to me was to just put a flat plate on the engine but as you can see it is designed to take cold water from the water pump to the rear cylinders I should have it ready to solder up by the end of the day but I won't be able to complete the job until the hole punch arrives later next week We will keep you posted on how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 The outside section is now ready for tinning with solder Made up these bits to support the oil filter The original has pressings in the plate I wasn't prepared to take the risk of stuffing up my work so I have made these Theyou will be soldered on when I The base all drilled Waiting for the punch to arrive 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 Bit more from Ron’s shed today. Soldered on the oil filter gizmos and tinned the two surfaces that are to be soldered together Just wait on the punch now and it will be all go 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I am also concerned about leaks around the screw holes and a possible corrosion issue mixing Brass with steel. I can see how you made the intersection but how was the outer section made? A flat plate indeed ! it never ceases to amaze me how many people fail to consider why a part was designed a certain way in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I forgot if this is a six . Meyers has brass replacement for a DA6. It was hard to see your fabrication. Be sure to offset face of jacket about 1/4” from side of engine to assure water flow around the cylinders. I placed thin copper washers. They were used originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 8 hours ago, gundog99 said: I am also concerned about leaks around the screw holes and a possible corrosion issue mixing Brass with steel. I can see how you made the intersection but how was the outer section made? A flat plate indeed ! it never ceases to amaze me how many people fail to consider why a part was designed a certain way in the first place. I folded a piece of copper then cut it out for the ends ,bent them down into shape then silver soldered them together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 hours ago, stakeside said: I forgot if this is a six . Meyers has brass replacement for a DA6. It was hard to see your fabrication. Be sure to offset face of jacket about 1/4” from side of engine to assure water flow around the cylinders. I placed thin copper washers. They were used originally. The DA 6 side plates are completely different to the Seniors If I could buy one I would have This one being in Brass and Copper will out last me and the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Ron’s been busy in his shed building the rollers for fabricating his windshield frame. Six hours and all I end up with is a set of antlers Getting more components made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 Taking shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 This is what happens in 24hrs when you stay up all night. Rons been busy until 11:30 last night. looking fantastic Ron. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Bit more progress. You’ll have your windshield finished by the end of the week at this rate Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Update on Ron’s Former. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Matt, didn't the blueprint call for a fatman wheel? Just sayin'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Matt, didn't the blueprint call for a fatman wheel? Just sayin'. Hahah you’ll need to check with Ron on that one Doug I’m just the picture posting messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Matt, didn't the blueprint call for a fatman wheel? Just sayin'. Just because I am 5 feet high and 4 feet across there is no need to be cheeky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Nothing personal Ron, I thought all DBs had fatman wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 I made no progress on the roller today as I had a 150 mile round trip to pick up a SUV for my nephew and the I picked up a 135 Massey Fergy tractor equipt with a post hole auger I have 7 6inch polls to stand up with about 12 feet out of the ground It is not an urgent job and I want to see some more rain to make the sand wetter so I wont have cave ins Hopefully I will complete the roller tomorrow and give it a trial run with some half inch steel conduit Keep your eyes on here for some pictures Doug I will get the skinny bloke to operate the steering wheel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Well I have got the rollers finished and just had to have a trial run before dinner I have put a slight curve in a sample piece of screen frame Apart from it wanting to kick to one side a bit I am very happy with the result Matt warned me that his tried the do the same when he made his frame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Looks bloody great mate. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Can't wait to see the finished parts, Matt. Ron, when I was a kid I drilled lots of post holes with a Ford 8N. I got $.25 a hole. Lost my shirt drilling for a neighbor in a barn for new stalls. The ground was trampled so tight from lots of cattle hooves in drilled like concrete. Still have the tractor and post hole digger but neither have run for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Doug I will get my secretary to post a picture of the one that I will be using Its a Massey 135 and and a Massey Furgusson borer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 First up using the roller I found it to be too loose in the main shaft The size oh the bearings is 25mm and the shaft was 24 mm Had to machine up a couple of sleeves and also made the lower roller deeper The next trial run was much better The roller is doing the work that it was made for I have another hick up to sort out I am going to have to sort out the problem of the groove from closing After sorting out the problem with the T rubber slot from closing in while rolling the frame everything went well So relieved that it is what I set out to achieve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 The side plate is fitted temporary as it has yet to be painted Any one who has played with Holden Greys should be familiar with the remote oil gauge also put new packing in the water pump I was surprised at the amount of scale that I found The cleaner that I used freed up the gunk and left it at the base of the chamber 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 What product did you use for the rust, Matt? Everyone here says Evaporust, but I have never tried it. I used white vinegar in one of my tractors. Filled the whole system and mowed grass for about 2 weeks before flushing. Really got the crud out and ran much cooler after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Doug that is what I used It cleaned well but there was a lot of flaking crap in the base of the water chamber Scraped most of it out then more scratching then water blasted it and after lunch when it had dried out I blew it out with air 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I used Fernox Cleaner F3 used in central heating systems in the UK, then Thermocure; I think it is much the same as Evapo Rust rust, remover possibly a refined molasses liquid. I have a major problem flushing the system out, very hard mains water. I am still flushing out rust as brown water and flacks of iron by running the car filled with distilled water which I drain when hot and refill at regular intervals. Ron has confirmed my suspicion that a lot of gunk still remains in the base of the water chamber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 10 hours ago, gundog99 said: I used Fernox Cleaner F3 used in central heating systems in the UK, then Thermocure; I think it is much the same as Evapo Rust rust, remover possibly a refined molasses liquid. I have a major problem flushing the system out, very hard mains water. I am still flushing out rust as brown water and flacks of iron by running the car filled with distilled water which I drain when hot and refill at regular intervals. Ron has confirmed my suspicion that a lot of gunk still remains in the base of the water chamber. Anthony It is not such a big job to remove the side plate to check your block for gunk I would also check to make sure that the impellor on the water pump is not spinning on the shaft Are you reverse flushing the radiator when you flush it or are you just removing the lower hose and letting the water run out I sincerely hope that you can find a solution to your overheating problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundog99 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I took the water pump off to check the bronze impeller and everything is as it should be. I asked Matt how much extra advance he had added, I therefore increase my setup by adding 4 deg; this appears to have cured the overheating problem, however the engine sounds a bit harsher but seems to be a bit more powerful . May has been very cold, I will only know for certain when running the car in hot (for the UK) weather, if I have finally sorted out the problem. I did reverse flush the cooling system a few times before fitting a new thermostat, but am now removing the lower hose before refilling with fresh water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 I have always added a "sock" to the top radiator hose when rebuilding an engine or cooling system to catch any of the bits of rust and gunk that seem to remain regardless of how well I think I have cleaned everything. I would hate to have anything clog up a nice clean radiator. There are a number of filters available as well, but I prefer the "sock" type that are made for the job because they are almost unnoticable in an old cooling system. The filter type look too modern for me (like phillip head screws!! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 In case someone is not sure what I mean, here is an example of the "sock" type. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 1, 2021 Author Share Posted June 1, 2021 Anthony If the inside of the side plate is like this it's time for a new one If you need a hand with this let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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