Mk1* steering parts

[charlie fitton]

build up the missing section with braze, and file (patiently) the correct contour into the rebuilt sections.

use a template taken from the undamaged part of the cam, you should be able to get well within workable tolerances..

again - nothing that couldn't be re-done later

[rob love]

I worked on the steering of one of the museum's carriers a number of years ago. The cam had been overbuilt up with weld. I replaced the cam with one that had been buried for the last 40 years, and despite the bit of pitting, it worked out beautifully.

There is geometry to those plates that should not be taken lightly, a Lynn has pointed out. You could try and build up the effected areas, but don't over-do it. Or try it just as it is....I think you would be surprised at how well it works.

[meduffer]

Thank you for all the advice gentleman. I'm heading out this morning to look at a heavy belt / disk sander that needs to be rebuilt (inexpensive and can grind at 90 deg.). As suggested, I'll just take my time, building with weld, grind, etc. If need be, I'll use the contour from the other side and make a pattern. I'll post a picture of the finished product it's sorted out..

[charlie fitton]

Keep in mind that it's not a space shuttle, or a heart / lung machine. You are not going into Formula 1 carrier racing, and the fate of the free world doesn't depend on it.

This can be done "good enough"

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[Hans Mulder]

I may have one for sale if I can get it off...