shakeybones
Anything is edible if you are brave enough
Right on! Thanks for the idea!
Agreed. That means that water puddled in the cradle from one of Yamaha'sLooks like a freeze split.
We have fun now! Detabbing and disassembling the rest for freshung bearings and bushings.View attachment 141566Everything is looking good besides one area. I got a stress crack that will have to be addressed View attachment 141567You gents think I can tig that or do you recommend cutting a new section and slugging it?
'nother trick I learned from 4130 fuselages... with the frame upside down, pour a little (a tablespoon) of water in there before you weld it closed. As soon as it's closed, flip it upright. Water+hot metal= instant steam. Mark the welds where the steam escaped.... add more heat as required to fully evaporate the water, then reweld the bad welds you identified. Now she's sealed up tight.... proceed to the linseed....Seems to me that if the frame fills up with water again it's best to leave a hole for it to run out of.
If you need 'em, I've got the homemade tools for the inner bolt and seal.........a full breakdown of the forks with fresh seals......
And yes Jim...I was able to get those damn seals out!