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1. 12:38 PM - Corv-oil Filler Tube ()
2. 08:14 PM - Question for the Machinists (PatrickW)
3. 08:40 PM - Re: Question for the Machinists (Paul Mulwitz)
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| Subject: | Corv-oil Filler Tube |
Before I modify my Corvair with my trusty chainsaw and sledgehammer, I
thought I'd ask a few questions: What's the consensus on placement of
the filler tube? I've been thinking of either setting the tube at the
top rear of one of the valve covers, or shortening it way down, and
setting it somewhere in the flat top cover. Since I'm not yet quite sure
how much space I'll need for the alternator, and exactly how much space
will be available, I thought I'd ask and avoid the "Oh, *&#" moment
that invariably follows blazing new trails over the cliff. Also, if you
remove the horizontal oil filter adapter, and hang the filter vertical,
is there still enough room for the rear accessory pulley? And, finally,
I don't see any need for the old Delcotron saddle. Anybody have a
problem with sawing it off?
Thanks,
Paul Rodriguez
601XL/Corvair
Crank about to go for nitriding
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| Subject: | Question for the Machinists |
Does anyone have any advice on the best way to drill a 1/16" hole straight through
a solid 5/16" steel rod, 3mm from the edge of that steel rod...?
It's for part 65-C-2-2, which is the canopy bottom bracket, where the gas spring
attaches. The 1/16" hole is for a cotter key.
I have not had much success drilling a 1/16" hole in anything in the past, much
less a 4130 steel rod.
Thanks,
- Patrick
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Patrick
601XL/Corvair
N63PZ (reserved)
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| Subject: | Re: Question for the Machinists |
Hi Patrick,
I drilled those holes with my battery powered hand drill and
high-speed steel drill bit. It takes a while because of the slow
RPM, but it works well. The only problem to worry about is bending
the bit and causing it to break in the hole. If it does you can have
a difficult problem removing the broken drill bit point.
Good luck,
Paul
XL getting close
At 08:13 PM 2/23/2009, you wrote:
>Does anyone have any advice on the best way to drill a 1/16" hole
>straight through a solid 5/16" steel rod, 3mm from the edge of that
>steel rod...?
>
>It's for part 65-C-2-2, which is the canopy bottom bracket, where
>the gas spring attaches. The 1/16" hole is for a cotter key.
>
>I have not had much success drilling a 1/16" hole in anything in the
>past, much less a 4130 steel rod.
>
>Thanks,
>
>- Patrick
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