Wallfish 697 #26 Posted January 27 13 hours ago, CNew said: Band strap turned out great! You’re cruising through these engines. Thanks! Might try again to get the connection ends for the screw better. IDK They do go quicker once you do a couple and don't drop the roller bearings! I use the magnet of the flywheel to find them! LOL Also use it to hold them so they don't escape by accident. That flashing is thin enough to cut with the blade type paper cutter to keep the edge straight and perfect the entire length. The paper cutter was bought for accurately cutting that thin spring steel sheet for making those tiny carb springs. ( Of which I need to make more of now) Works well for some gaskets and other stuff too when you want or need a nice straight cut. The flashing could also be cut with a straight edge and a razor knife to score it then bend it to break it off but the edges don't come out quite as clean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #27 Posted January 27 TT 400. No where near as common as the 300 or 350 are. Pulled this one out to copy the base for the earlier 300 but now it's going to be the next one up for a rebuild too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #28 Posted January 27 Band strap turned out great! You’re cruising through these engines. Not sure I’ve seen that particular TT, very cool! 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #29 Posted February 8 Well here's another one rebuilt. Used the so called "unserviceable" shaft that was serviced in the other thread about changing the shaft. And the muffler from the muffler bluing thread. Recoils and housings will need to wait as I have 2 or 3 that need paint and new decals. Maybe in the spring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUST O&R 237 #30 Posted February 8 That's the older one do you have recoil dogs for the old ones there like hens teeth looks nice and clean don't know were you find the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wallfish 697 #31 Posted February 8 6 hours ago, JUST O&R said: recoil dogs for the old ones there like hens teeth Have 2 sets of NOS hens teeth Plus there's a couple / few in the hardware pile that have springs missing. I'm thinking solder on new pieces for springs on those. Maybe cut some thin strips of copper sheet metal for the springs. Did you make air baffles before? Thinking about giving that a shot too but it's going to be difficult to get them to look original or somewhat close. Wondering if I can make some kind of a mold out of pipe and steel to press them with a hydraulic jack or hammer it hard together. IDK. Another crazy experiment that sucks up time but the challenge of it is most of the fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #32 Posted February 8 What are these hens teeth you refer to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JUST O&R 237 #33 Posted February 9 hens teeth are something very hard to find if you have never seen them you properly never will . some of use have seen them and may never see them again some of us have them and do not know it . some of us don't want to see them . some of us have know idea what they are . I'm sorry I miss this I wish I had more time to do it 2 Wallfish and CNew reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CNew 404 #34 Posted February 9 maybe some day I’ll see some 1 Wallfish reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites