Stellaghost Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Custom adaptors, lightweight vent panels, bulkheads, shortening diffs in retirement............ The idea is your supposed to be easing off and relaxing.......... Arnt you ????????????? Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: well yes it does Mr Wabbit, indeed it does, as the pictures so conclusively prove...yes it does fit turns nicely too... regards Stephen Excellent! Would swear you went out and bought one if we hadn't seen you make it That's proper lovely to see, you were right at the start, casting your own was the right way. 23 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Custom adaptors, lightweight vent panels, bulkheads, shortening diffs in retirement............ The idea is your supposed to be easing off and relaxing.......... Arnt you ????????????? Regards Stephen No, the idea is that you are supposed to spend your time doing things you enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 We are running out of superlatives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 Retirement.....yeah I know that word. Like me I suspect your version of retirement will include large amounts of time hiding from the wife's list in the workshop catching up on the projects I don't have time for now. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 That's just brilliant. I bet you are pleased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Just now, Bowie69 said: That's just brilliant. I bet you are pleased. Yes I am thank you It does sit in the back of your mind " will it fit" until it actually does, there is always a moment of doubt... Going to keep the original, it's not pretty but it is a good template, so I will file it in the might or might not get used again section regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 14 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Going to keep the original, it's not pretty but it is a good template, so I will file it in the might or might not get used again section regards Stephen Having a template to prove theory is always worth the work , and oh boy, did it work Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmmv Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 I am a bit disappointed you didn't machine it from a 2 foot solid cube piece you had lying about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 7, 2023 Author Share Posted September 7, 2023 8 minutes ago, fmmv said: I am a bit disappointed you didn't machine it from a 2 foot solid cube piece you had lying about. So sorry to disappoint.... Must try harder... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, fmmv said: I am a bit disappointed you didn't machine it from a 2 foot solid cube piece you had lying about. He only has a 2 foot cube of iridium lying about and he is trying to save some weight! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 38 minutes ago, fmmv said: I am a bit disappointed you didn't machine it from a 2 foot solid cube piece you had lying about. Can't afford to use up his door stop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 23 hours ago, fmmv said: I am a bit disappointed you didn't machine it from a 2 foot solid cube piece you had lying about. ...... and I'm just wowed by the fact that he managed to cast a blank using a cooking pot and bits of scrap that was 'lying around'. Incredible, as usual, Stephen. 👍 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted September 12, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2023 A very quick mobile engine test rig knocked up this morning A trailer chassis I had laid doing nothing Fit jockey wheel, mag drill helping out lifting operations off table in garage Some quick engine mounts engine and gearbox fitted, sitting nice and level I can add brackets to this to hold temp fuel tank, ignition and whatever else I might need now the dreaded electrics....... Regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Another 5 minutes and you'll have it driving around on the trailer.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 10 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Another 5 minutes and you'll have it driving around on the trailer.... Possibly.....if it didn't need the little copper worm's....... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Quality, and I bet you didn't spend a penny... Keep it going! Daan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Not sure your drip tray is going to work terribly well...🤣😝 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: A very quick mobile engine test rig knocked up this morning A trailer chassis I had laid doing nothing Fit jockey wheel, mag drill helping out lifting operations off table in garage Some quick engine mounts engine and gearbox fitted, sitting nice and level I can add brackets to this to hold temp fuel tank, ignition and whatever else I might need now the dreaded electrics....... Regards Stephen Looking forward to hearing it make noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Possibly.....if it didn't need the little copper worm's....... Regards Stephen Make a bracket for a dizzy and cast a intake for a big carb☻ Then it running in no time at all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dangerous doug Posted September 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Wytze said: Make a bracket for a dizzy and cast a intake for a big carb☻ Then it running in no time at all 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 14 minutes ago, dangerous doug said: Whahahahaha.. it has it's pro's and con's. Even as a toy grinn creator i would try to keep it simple and fixable on the spot. 🤭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Carburettor is a French word meaning "Leave it alone" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 A bit more done Plenum and throttle body off for cleaning EGR delete Flanges made and fitted regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 1 hour ago, dangerous doug said: I'm definitely bald.... but is my nose really that big................lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Just now, Stellaghost said: I'm definitely bald.... but is my nose really that big................lol Regards Stephen I prefer thinking of it as more aerodynamic, weight reduction or wipe clean😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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