Springfield Flyer.

[tauruck]

It looks OK but I don't know how I'm going to weld
inside the tight corners where the pipes merge.

I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

[Peter Jack]

Mike, if you go to http://www.millerwelds.com/products/gunstorches/tig-torches/?referer=http://www.weldcraft.com/ you'll see pictures of various tig torches at the top of the page. The second and third examples are what makes the job relatively easy. The important thing is to ensure the welds on the inside of the pipe are complete. The shallow torch is one of the tricks for this one. The torch with the large gas lens is just an ordinary torch to which the large gas lens is attached. You'll find the lens and related accessories in the catalogue. This item allows ridiculous amounts of stick out of the electrode so you can weld down into shallow "V's". The other source for the large gas lens set up that I know of is http://www.ckworldwide.com/large-diameter-kits.html .

You may end up having to extend the pipes on your collector to where you can weld them all round and shorten the individual pipes a proportionate amount.

Twenty twenty hindsight wins again!  

Pete

[fordboy628]

It looks OK but I don't know how I'm going to weld
inside the tight corners where the pipes merge.

I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I didn't check out P/J's website but I used to use a Miller "straight on" torch head to weld the pipes on the inside.    You will need to bend your filler rod in a curve, and it is a bit tricky, but you can get the hang of it.

Fordboy

[Peter Jack]

I didn't include the pencil torches but they work really well for the job too! Thanks Mark.

Pete

[tauruck]

I think I might be able to get the Champagne nozzle here.
Thanks for the advice on the pencil torch as well.

I know some really good welders and if I run into problems
and I guarantee I will, I'll take the headers to one of them to
complete the work.

I'd like to do everything myself but there are certain things best left to the pros.
Making headers is a tough deal and if I lived closer I know you guys would help.

As always I can rely on my friends here on the forum.
You are always there for me and that I appreciate.

God Bless you.

[Peter Jack]

Mike, I just came across one more place that might give you some ideas whether you use their parts or not.

http://coneeng.com/weld_on_collector_kit.html

Pete

[wobblywalrus]

Thanks, Peter, that was a real informative video for my build.

[tauruck]

Thanks Pete, Their V band flanges are really affordable.
I can't have them made here for that kind of money.

I'm going to order some as soon as I can.

Looking back, I don't know why I never built
a conventional 4 into 1. Well, I went with the current
set up to try keep heat away from the starter and
because the Speed Demon pipes looked so cool.

I don't think the starter thing is really an issue because
it's not like it's a daily driver.

Painting myself into a corner or burning bridges is standard for me.

I got a PM from Tom and he gave me excellent advice on
doing a different process on the back purging.
Thanks Tom. I learn something new every time.

[tauruck]

I'm "exhausted" from header work so did some work
on the brackets that hold the tub to the chassis insert.

I added braces to the outer plates that connect to the main chassis
and have started on the ones that hold the tub on the sides x 4.

Just tacking the stiffeners in place.

[tauruck]

I used a piece of Alclad as protection for the Carbon while tacking.

I used the torch to bend the side plates and then cleaned off all the scale.

[tauruck]

Nothing beats hard work.
My country.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSOG_Kz27_Y

[tauruck]

Build diaries are a little slow so take a break.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNIP80LpQEQ

[tauruck]

Many of you have noticed that I jump around a little
on projects. I feel it keeps me from getting bored.

If I stick to one area for too long it becomes a "job"
and not fun like its supposed to be.

I have a question on the rear end housing.
It's a 10 bolt, 7.5GM unit.
It has two ears cast into the top of the housing
with bushings pressed in.

Do I cut them off or use them for mounting?.

I have this idea to use two "A" arms, one top and one
bottom (reversed) to mount the part and the ears might
be useful.

[tauruck]

Progress is being made on the tub frame.

All the gussets are welded. I just need to fry in
some inserts, sand and it's good for paint.

We're having a really cold day here, it's 36*C.

[Finallygotit]

The 36°C isn't so bad, it's the humidity over there that's the killer.