yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
No they normally like to work from the crank measherments them self they talk in measherments I have never herd of
There used to be a great chap in chiseldon he,s retired now but used to work from home .
Jonesey
There used to be a great chap in chiseldon he,s retired now but used to work from home .
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
I rhink i have sussed this out spoken to a mate of mine and he said in end of jan ish we can have a go making some and he will show me what to do and i can make them myself . I just have to get the material myself
Also he will help me make the big end bearing too .
matt
Also he will help me make the big end bearing too .
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Sorted that sounds great nothing better than doing it yourself, when its running like a clock you can stand back and say I restored that
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Good luck Matt and keep us updated on your latest skill, sounds interesting.
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
been spending a while un sticking the piston rings on the piston today , been submerging it in diesel and then applying some heat from propane torch , then more soaking a bit of taping then more heat etc etc .
Finally freed the rings off , with no damage at all so hopefully will not need to get any new rings ..
Did notice that in the bottom grove there is 2 rings in there ... what is this about a bodge or what ???
Regards , matt
Finally freed the rings off , with no damage at all so hopefully will not need to get any new rings ..
Did notice that in the bottom grove there is 2 rings in there ... what is this about a bodge or what ???
Regards , matt
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
No thats your oil ring be carefull taking them off the piston if your intending to use them again
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
2 rings? or 1 ring with a step in it?
the end gap in the rings looks very wide compared to the ones in my petter
the end gap in the rings looks very wide compared to the ones in my petter
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
JONESEY wrote:No thats your oil ring be carefull taking them off the piston if your intending to use them again
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Chris i am re using the rings again , I have a pair of piston ring pliers that do just the job at removing them , lent them to mike he was so impressed he had to buy a set
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Ah I always use bits of plastic card, as long as you get them off in one thats al that matters
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JONESEY wrote:Ah I always use bits of plastic card, as long as you get them off in one thats al that matters
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Chris i have has too many insodents with 2 flat screwdrivers that did not plan out well
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
We all learn by are mistakes, it's good in away becouse you learn how to do things right. At the time you dont think like that .
I have different tools in my tool box which I have made over the years screw drivers with bits ground out, spanners ground down to fit into places.
I dont think we will ever stop learning.
Getting back to the topic The fowler dont look like its had much hard work in its life.
Jonesey
I have different tools in my tool box which I have made over the years screw drivers with bits ground out, spanners ground down to fit into places.
I dont think we will ever stop learning.
Getting back to the topic The fowler dont look like its had much hard work in its life.
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
The bore is clean , just a bit of a hone and should be ok ... should be quite a easy restoration , No point me even start to think on cleaning the metal up to paint it untill the weather gets a bit warmer . But hopefully will make this one a full strip down and repaint .. that what the plans are .
Be good once its done as you dont see many of them .
Be good once its done as you dont see many of them .
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
A bit of a update i have finally started to do a bit of work on the fowler ....
started to clean up and paint some parts in some red oxide
what is your opinion on rust pits on tinwork .... ?
do i skim with some filler or do i leave .... some people says adds character etc ....#
regards , matt
started to clean up and paint some parts in some red oxide
what is your opinion on rust pits on tinwork .... ?
do i skim with some filler or do i leave .... some people says adds character etc ....#
regards , matt
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Leave them proves its done some work.
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
matt..nice to see your making progress..keep it up mate....did you ask your mate if hes selling me an engine??????
regards,mike....
regards,mike....
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
havent seen him in a while mate we both been busy .
oh i like your answerphone message lol
matt
oh i like your answerphone message lol
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matt86_wd2 wrote:haven't seen him in a while mate we both been busy .
oh i like your answerphone message lol
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ok Matt,keep me in mind when you do mate...thanks again reed timber constructions..lol.lol..oh yes your sacked...
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sacked ..... i didnt even know i was hired lol
i assume your talking about darren ? he hasn't got much for sale at the moment unless you want over 30 d types lol
i will get some more painting done tomorrow once ive gone and got some more white spirit and a few more paint brushes and wet and dry . I do insist on having decent brushes when doing my engines as i have done it so many times with cheap brushes and end up having hairs in the paint ..... grrr But the best brush is a well used brush . i better get using them then , and dont forget to clean them after
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i assume your talking about darren ? he hasn't got much for sale at the moment unless you want over 30 d types lol
i will get some more painting done tomorrow once ive gone and got some more white spirit and a few more paint brushes and wet and dry . I do insist on having decent brushes when doing my engines as i have done it so many times with cheap brushes and end up having hairs in the paint ..... grrr But the best brush is a well used brush . i better get using them then , and dont forget to clean them after
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Looking good Matt, I use varnish or wood care brushes they are longer and finer hair
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
matt86_wd2 wrote:sacked ..... i didn't even know i was hired lol
i assume your talking about Darren ? he hasn't got much for sale at the moment unless you want over 30 d types lol
i will get some more painting done tomorrow once ive gone and got some more white spirit and a few more paint brushes and wet and dry . I do insist on having decent brushes when doing my engines as i have done it so many times with cheap brushes and end up having hairs in the paint ..... grrr But the best brush is a well used brush . i better get using them then , and don't forget to clean them after
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Matt i couldn't agree more mate..keep us posted on the progress....
regards,mike...
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
keep up the good work matt.i tend to use harris brushs when the pocket can aford them.i will put some more pics up of my engine soon.
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Diddy wrote:keep up the good work matt.i tend to use harris brushs when the pocket can aford them.i will put some more pics up of my engine soon.
exactlly what i use dave , and yes there not cheap but for what they cost i allways clean them out well or leave in a jar of white spirit for a few days if i will using again in the next few days . if leave too long the brush goes all gunky is the best way to explain it
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
Well a little update on the fowler ... i have been cleaning up parts and painting , rubbing down panting etc .
so alot is not so rusty no more . the only rusty part left is the block . But thats another issue with having a bent crankshaft ... but one should be on transit as we speak !
here is what the final paint will look like , that is 3 coats of primer and 3 top coats . Has been rubbed down in between all coats with the top cats needed to leave at least a 3 days before doing it lightly .
Sends of a good shine , but once the engine is all together and painted you will see what i mean , at moment light is a bit dim .
Regards , matt
so alot is not so rusty no more . the only rusty part left is the block . But thats another issue with having a bent crankshaft ... but one should be on transit as we speak !
here is what the final paint will look like , that is 3 coats of primer and 3 top coats . Has been rubbed down in between all coats with the top cats needed to leave at least a 3 days before doing it lightly .
Sends of a good shine , but once the engine is all together and painted you will see what i mean , at moment light is a bit dim .
Regards , matt
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looking good keep it up
and shinning well so far
ive PM ed you about fowler and a question from me
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and shinning well so far
ive PM ed you about fowler and a question from me
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Re: yet another rusty lump ! Fowler 1pa restoration .
kevjhnsn wrote:looking good keep it up
and shinning well so far
ive PM ed you about fowler and a question from me
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and you have a reply kev .....
Im taking my time with this engine as want it to be a show winner
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