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[Archer Fabrications]

Damnit why did you have to bring mikes pix back here

He shames us all

 

[LovinBoost]

I know! He is DAMN good at what he does! It also helps when you are working with awesome quality parts that are actually CNC'd and have the proper finishes.

 

[antilag_200]

Gamble, there is only one baffle inside the power steering piece that I had posted earlier, it resembles what a stock evo power steering looks like internally, only difference being it is aluminum

The outside pieces, are basically the top and bottom "lids of the can"

The bracket, is a simple 90 degree bend, that was welded to the outside of the can with a hole that allows mounting to the firewall in my case. I will pay attention next time to questions,my sincere apologises

 

[turbosax2]

Here's a small chamber I welded at work today. The machinist let me do it since it was for internal use only, not going to a customer

1/8" stainless steel, 2 Swagelok fittings and three mounting brackets, wire brushed after. We don't use filler on these. I was happy to hear it passed the He leak test at 1xE-6 Torr

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[Archer Fabrications]

Battery tray

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Had some issues with spit back on the edges cause i didn't file all the burrs but it's just a tray.

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Turbo sax why dont they want you to use filler? Theres alot of undercut.. But it depends on it's use i guess. It looks good for autogenous though.

 

[Gamble97]

Anyone good at polishing aluminum? i'm not even sure where to start. Does it need to be sanded?
Was thinking about picking up a grinder/buffer with 6" reach from harbor freight.


how long would it take to do say a catch can? And any way to clean the buffing wheel after it turns black?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

It's easy, varyig sand paper, and aluminum polish on a buffer wheel or buffer drill

The fact it turns black means it's worjing, it's no biggie

It's a bi*** gotta touch up valve cover,

 

[Gamble97]

I hate sanding. What grit do I start and finish with and wet sanding or dry?

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Do it like you do a clear coat. Same concept. 800-3000 wet. It's a bi*** you hate sanding you have polishing things

 

[CODE4]

Some 4" 0.083 wall sanitary 304L.

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[Doubleot]

Sex!

 

[99gst_racer]

^^^ Yup!

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Rotator and cup walking?

 

[CODE4]

Rotator and cup walking?

Thanks guys.

No rotator, just locked in my vise, and yes, walked the cup.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Very nice!

 

[turbosax2]

Turbo sax why dont they want you to use filler? Theres alot of undercut.. But it depends on it's use i guess. It looks good for autogenous though.

I haven't gotten a straight answer on this, that's just how they've always done it. A lot of welds are done inside chambers to avoid any small air pockets that gas can be trapped in for the application, so clearances are really tight then and filler may not work. The parts aren't subject to any kind of stresses, really, except for a high vacuum.

 

[Bud92gsx]

Question for you tig guys.

Anything special required to weld a valve cover?(EX. tig rod etc)

I cracked my jdm galant cover,and hate the stock 16 valve one.

Thanks

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Shave the 16 valve one and call it good.

Other wise use 4043 rod

 

[Bud92gsx]

Well the 16 valve one also has stripped to hell pvc threads.

And it dont say mitsubishi dammit.

4043 you say..

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Stripped pcv threads? Re tap for ntp, then use barb fitting with check valve

 

[Bud92gsx]

Screw the usdm cover.Hopefully he can find a different rod.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Like i said if you dont like it cause it doesnt say mits shave it!!

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[Bud92gsx]

Valve cover and spark plug cover both say mits.No red line plug cover for me.

 

[99gst_racer]

Welded up some 304 end link adjusters last night. On my bench last night and on its way to Nevada today.

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[Archer Fabrications]

I love those fillet weld positions they always turn out well