Just finished talking to our CFA member in our street. It seems as if everyone is sretched very thin at the moment.
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Just finished talking to our CFA member in our street. It seems as if everyone is sretched very thin at the moment.
Hi Troy
good to see the most important item is operating
gee! how long have you been in the green machine
did know there was so many units left
or did the mess give you the plaques for safe keeping
I have a couple you do not have, if you want
cheers
ian
Gday Ian - some days I reckon that I have nearly spent enough time in the green machine but then ... I do love it. Its easier to get a collection of plaques up if you grab a few on your way out of a mess dinner ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by back_in
Well the gaskets and the O Ring has arrived. What sealant would you recommend?
Hi Troy
anywhere wet (coolant etc) use loctite No3, it is non hardening
allows you to separate if needed
put never seize on nuts and bolts, or use No3 helps to stop corrosion
stops water getting in
makes things easier to pull apart later.
use around inlet manifold, water pump, thermo housing etc etc
both sides of gasket
Use a good auto silicon on sumps, trans etc both sides of the gasket
also some on the threads of the bolts
Smear some silicon on the rubber ring as well
You may get other ideas, from other experts, but if you use a good covering of both you will get no leaks
Also make sure both surfaces are clean enough to eat off
buff with a wire brush or wheel
the only leaks i have are seals ones
cheers
Ian
Thanks Ian. I shall put the thing on tonight.
Then there is no excuse not to be painting :o
8.45 pm - got distracted looking at the dents in my guards from the move.. so the water pump is on and I have sprayed some more putty on the guards - will have to work on the thermostat housing later during the week.
Front of the motor is all together now and I am back into preparing the tub for some undercoat. :o
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I have been saying it for a couple of weeks now but "I will" buy the paint this coming week and start turning the thing green.......... Bronze Green :D:D:D
Hi there Troy
Its starting to look the part - well done
Wayne
Looking good Troy. Keep up the good work..........and the pictures.;)
Thanks all, we shall have to see if progress continues once I start throwing the green paint around :o
The time has come for me to ask another question (surprise , surprise :) )
Does anyone know where I can get a couple of seats from. I have nothing to work with (including brackets) and am not too keen to buy new stuff from England.