I used a sway bar disconnect from a wrangler as a brake stay!
Well I have just picked up engine cases up from the vapour blasters. The cylinders have been bored out to 2nd OS, and new valves have been cut in. Time to start the rebuild. This is my first time I have completely stripped an engine. Now for the hard part. Rebuilding it correctly. Any pearls of wisdom or tips and blessings from the motorbike fairy's are most welcome
Yamaha Radianwhat is the swing arm off Buzzword?
Not actually watching you weld.... your puddle ridges are too closely spaced, so you weren't moving the torch forward enough between rod dips.... and the deep undercutting means not enough filler rod. Not to question your knowledge, but you do know that's totally fixable, right? Just redo it with more rod and larger puddle advances. If you still get...and also really managed to screw the pooch on this Hugh's neck brace. Too hot, too slow, not enough filler is my diagnosis.
Not actually watching you weld.... your puddle ridges are too closely spaced, so you weren't moving the torch forward enough between rod dips.... and the deep undercutting means not enough filler rod. Not to question your knowledge, but you do know that's totally fixable, right? Just redo it with more rod and larger puddle advances. If you still get the undercutting, reduce your heat slightly.
Just remember, you didn't screw the pooch if, in the end... it's fixable.
Yeah... confidence usually shows up somewhere 'tween the second and third bottle. There's no replacement for time behind the torch.Thanks for the feedback! Yep, I know it’s fixable, just have to get back over there and do it. My shop is offsite, so getting a hall pass to go over there when the kids (5&2) are at home is not happening.
If this gives you any indication, my TIG experience is still on my first 40lb argon cylinder. Lots to learn still!