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30-03-17, 04:18
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I have started with the end that bolts to the bell housing first. Because the bearings are 20mm thick, I have used a piece of 25mm thick plate so by the time I machine it down, I will have a bearing stop and also a wider top to allow for the studs to be screwed in. I am using my rotary table in the mill to achieve the bearing holes.
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30-03-17, 04:23
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There is one thing I can guarantee. It's going to be a lot heavier than the original. I have machined all the excess steel away, so the general thickness is now 13mm.
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01-04-17, 05:15
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I am quite happy with my progress to date. The more I do the more confident I am getting that the end result will be OK
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01-04-17, 05:19
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I thought I would show you how you can curve some plate quite easily by hand. I'm bending some 3mm plate 300mm long and it is just formed around a piece of offcut pipe.
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01-04-17, 05:29
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With this method of curving, you can put as much or as little bend as you need. You just can't bend smaller than the host former. I also bend bren carrier front mudguards on this.
Now my sump is bent, I just need to do some cut outs, press the bottom for the sump plug and just make it fit any way I can.
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02-04-17, 12:23
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Hi John, well lets say, I'm attempting to make it.
 
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02-04-17, 12:32
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Hi Colin,
Very, very impressive work there. Is there any particular reason to fabricate the new transmission case from steel rather than from an aluminium alloy as per the original? I know that aluminium alloy does cost a bit more than steel, but is there another reason? Structural strength and integrity or just using what's on hand? All that said, I'm in awe of your work and the lenghts you are going to with your restoration. As has been mentioned previously, most wouldn't be so bold to tackle such a mammoth undertaking, with what most would consider to only be scrap. Following your progress with great interest.
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Matt Stephenson LP2 Carrier SAR316 under restoration
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