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Thanks Max, that gives me hope that the jets won't suddenly turn into a molten puddle Before the flame jets were fitted the exhausts got a good clean up and a coat of red oxide.. Red oxide isn't a "high temperature" paint, but the over spray that had got onto the pipes hadn't burnt or flaked off despite WN getting lots of muddy thrashings about the place, so I thought a coat wouldn't hurt and help keep any possible future rust at bay. One of the jets welded in.. Well, the nut not the jet Speaking of jets, I needed to give the home made jets a smoke test to see how they flow... That should do Nigel dug out his brake pipe flaring tool.. I've no idea on the make but it is very old, very well made and easy to use.. A proper tool in this age of cheap tat! Here it is in action flaring a short section.. Which Nigel then soldered into the jet. A steam Punk exhaust.. The fencing wire won't be staying, once I know the flames work then I will make some weld on clips to stop the brake pipe from moving. That fits well.. Fitting the flame fuel tank took a bit of thinking about.. I could of just welded a couple of bits of box to the tank and bolt them to the frame... But I didn't want to spoil the look of the tank which is a nice shape, so I made up some nice brackets.. Fitted but not fully welded.. I'm happy with how it fits in the small space that's the only place left to fit it The final spark set-up.. This produces very good sparks at both plugs and as Nigel and I found out yesterday it has no problem lighting TVO....... On the bench that is.. With all wiring and plumbing done on the flame set-up there was only one thing left to do...... Yep try it out.... No flames just lots of smoke and TVO pouring out the exhausts!! A bit of over fueling me thinks that just floods the spark plugs! That should be an easy fix tomorrow... The smoke looked good though

Thanks Lads, she looks even better now I had an early morning visit from this chap who arrived with some decals.. It was good to catch up with you again Mark and thanks for the great decals Before you all ask there is a reason, but your going to have to wait to find out

You need to look a couple of feet in front of you to see the pot holes.. The bouncing is so bad you can't see anymore than a couple of feet in front anyway Thanks Mark. Thanks James Thanks Rob. As luck would have it, it's not my grass I'm tearing up so I don't have to worry about cutting it Hi Alan, I wouldn't want the pressure washer jet anywhere near me.. It can strip paint off things 30ft away!! Afternoon all, with Project Horse Gut finished apart from a couple of little bits, I have turned back to Project Why Not and the exhaust flame system.. Starting at the top, the green paint on the flame fuel tank just had to go.. That's better, paint stripped then blasted with some red oxide.. The flame fuel pump will be going about here... It is a little higher than the tank, but once it's been primed a fuel tap and not return valve should stop it from trying to drain out. 25ft of brake pipe and some pipe connectors turned up in the post.. I had been wondering what to use as jets in the exhausts until I noticed a couple of knackered Wheel Horse carbs on the rack.. Both carbs put up a fight but I managed to get the jets out.. As it turns out they are a nice tight fit over the brake pipe.. A bit of tweaking later had a small hole blocked at the end and the threaded bit ground away. I expect the jets will get clogged up once in a while so I had to find a way of making them removable.. So into the lathe went a bolt.. A little while later.. Ta- Daa removable jets They are both a nice tight pressure fit so shouldn't come out in a hurry... How the brass will cope with the heat I don't know.. One way to find out I guess

A classic photo Have you taken it through a drive-through yet?

Happy you like it here Ash, a great bunch of helpful folk

Hi Ash, your 590 certainly has come a long way since you bought her.. Fantastic work Now.. Where's that photo of you out buying beer?

I'm sure I've seen those two fine machines on a certain car forum!! Hi Ash, it's good to have you here at MOM Don't forget to post up about your rather bigger tractor

That's a nice find Harry, I'd keep the 17hp in it

You were busy hiding behind the quad I recall If you have ever wondered what it's like to drive Project Why Not, this video should give you a good idea

Thanks mate With the gearing and diff lock it should be able to pull anything and not get stuck Thanks Chris. A bit more progress.. Nigel made a blanking plate to cover the headlamp hole in the bonnet/hood. The fuel tank got a coat of red... A few dents add character And a heavy duty tow hitch has been added

That's rather nice Rob, I'd certainly give it space in my workshop

Nice video Mark, you are having fun at your new place

Well..... I woke Project up from her 2 odd month slumber yesterday and thought I'd take her for a little drive before I start on the flaming exhausts again... I may of got carried away a bit

Ouch! That pot hole was a big one! I agree this no spare wheel and a bottle of tyre gunk instead is a stupid idea!

I like these little quizzes but.... I've no idea so I'm guessing it's something for ironing sheep

I've got one of those blast cabinets it's not a bad bit of kit.. I need to sort a dust extraction system, but by removing the mesh you can just get a Wheel Horse rear wheel in

To me it looks a right laugh to drive If your thinking about my next build Norm, your wrong.. Why Not is low enough

I rather like this beast, so thought I'd post it up for you all to grin at

Thought you might have it Paul, good to know it's gone to a good home

Thanks Chris, you just know HG will be tested down the field and return coated in mud etc Ready for em now mate.. Well, almost Thanks Norm. Ta muchly James.

Wow! I like that.. It kinda "space age" and "rat look" all rolled into one.... Very nice

Good work James The alternator looks just fine where it is, you might want to think about making a cover for it though to keep any rain out,,

Thanks for all the cool comments guys It is indeed Yesterday was my first time using a pin-striping tool and I have to say it's a nice bit of kit. Once you get a rhythm going it's quite easy to produce some nice looking stripes.. The rears were done using a metal guide to keep the line in the same place all the way round, the front wheels it's fair to say are quite rough so they were striped "free hand" with the tool.. A couple more photos as the painted panels do look that good.. OK, maybe three And a two tone dyno-start..

Hi Kevin, welcome to MOM.. I can't help you with any info on the generator but I'm sure members with better knowledge of such things than me will be along to help you out.. Your Villiers powered Penguin Amphibious ATV sounds an interesting bit of kit, got any photo's?