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Old 02-01-18, 20:00
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Just trying to help Petr.
Is the handle for your snail tool original? If so, how long is it?
I have the snail but wondered about the standard handle length.
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Old 02-01-18, 20:18
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i know, thanks! No its not genuine, I did it from mild steel bar just to fit to the rear plate holder.
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Old 08-01-18, 13:15
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She looks pretty from both sides now
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Old 18-01-18, 11:32
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Well, so now is time for some serious improvement of the cooling system. Have properly sized new cooler and also will switch back to the mechanical fan (not genuine, but size is OK).
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Old 26-01-18, 14:50
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As one wise man on the forum had advised I finally drilled small holes in the lowest part of the exhaust system.
Got one shot of black water out of it, so this improvement definitely works
Thanks Michael
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Old 28-01-18, 20:19
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First test fit today.
Old cooler out, new cooler in You can see the difference.
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Old 28-01-18, 21:42
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Wow! Well done. How it works? Better efficiency? What kind of muffers you have installed in your Carrier?
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Old 24-02-18, 18:25
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Just trying to help Petr.
Is the handle for your snail tool original? If so, how long is it?
I have the snail but wondered about the standard handle length.

The bar as supplied from the Canadian tool kit is 24”.
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Old 04-03-18, 17:25
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Had to make a small modification on the side covers to take the bigger radiator, now will focus on the lower engine covers.
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Old 09-03-18, 00:47
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Nicely and well done !
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Old 08-04-18, 21:41
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Spring is here, so Drsnak got some cleaning. We got rid of mud which was there since October. Nice and shiny again
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Old 15-04-18, 18:52
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Finally got to some real metal work! And as you can see the very "old school" one - this can happen when laser cutter fails
Anyway, few more parts ready for painting...
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Old 15-04-18, 23:21
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Ah the joys of chain drilling holes keep up the great work Petr !
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