FuryRebuild
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:33 PM |
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Tig of the Sump
So, I just thought I'd throw a quick update in about building up my sump for my duratec.
Here's the sump with the bottom tacked on, sat on the bench:
 
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And here's an example of the welding I'm doing to hold it together:
 
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Welding stainless is great because it's easy to get the pool up, but it also warps. This weld is of a 5mm base place to a 1.5mm upright, and
going thick to thin is always a challenge. I decided to go without filler (autogenous/bare back?) because I was struggling to get the neatness I
wanted. This welding technique is fine for non-structural welding and especially when the two materials don't need a diluting alloy at the join
(such as aluminium).
There's a small amount of undercut but again, it's not a structural joint, so I went for neatness.
In order to avoid warping as much as possible, the piece is bolted down to a 10mm lump of steel and I've only welded 1" to 1.5" at a
time, allowing the piece to cool down before I move on to another part completely.
Here's hoping it's still straight when I take it off the base.
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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madteg
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:43 PM |
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Very nice.
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FuryRebuild
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:47 PM |
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Thanks. Hopefully it won't go SPANG when I undo it from the base 
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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bi22le
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| posted on 19/5/12 at 08:57 PM |
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Its always a problem to weld a sump with sovmuch to do. I was told a good tip to bolt it to an old block but i suppose that's not an option.
Maybe just shed loads of sump gasket sealed then!!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
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