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Title: Thanks! Next Task... Post by DrunkenDwarf on 05/31/09 at 18:39:20 Thanks for all of the help with the Dyna muffler. I've got a new heat shield ordered and I'll post pics once it's done. On to the next task... I have to take the gas tank off, so I'd like to get as much done as possible.
There are very good instructions in the Technical Documents/Reference forum for all except the first one, although the 'Savage "Plug/Cap" Leak' thread does a decent job. The first one is also the one I'm most concerned about screwing up. Is this too much for a newbie to attempt at once? Is there anything in particular that you'd like to warn me about? Thanks again for the advice. -D. Dwarf |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by Sandy Koocanusa on 05/31/09 at 18:56:28 Let it sit overnight so it is stone cold before you adjust the valves. If you haven't had the tank off yet, it is handy to have a helper on hand. My wires wouldn't come unplugged the first time. I had a bugger of a time holding the tank between my chin and my armpit while leaning over and using one hand and one ear to run the pliers required to separate the plug. After that first time, it was loosened up, and subsequent efforts required less gymnastic prowess. |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by DrunkenDwarf on 06/01/09 at 14:23:35 Random questions: What metal is the gas tank made out of? I've got #4 stainless washers, but I've heard they may be too big. No store (that I've found) carries stainless or nylon smaller. I did find 3mm washers, but they weren't stainless. Any other suggestions? What grit sandpaper should I use using when I fix the chip in the gas tank? (before primer, between coats, etc) I think I'm going to chicken out of doing the nut tightening. Maybe at the end of the summer I'll be more confident. -D. Dwarf |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by DrunkenDwarf on 06/04/09 at 09:23:14 One more question (and a bump for the unanswered ones): If I do pull the headcover, what should I clean it with? -D. Dwarf |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by dasch on 06/04/09 at 10:32:43 Steel. Soft pressed sheet steel. Rusts quick. Weldable, solderable... Between coats you can use 1000 grit with water. But if you don't know this - you get better results if you take it to someone professional. Much better results. Don't ask how I know. ;) |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by Jay on 06/05/09 at 06:43:54 I found 3mm washers at Ace Hardware. I also located them online at hobby stores that carry parts for RC aircraft. |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by DrunkenDwarf on 06/05/09 at 17:04:01 Ace didn't have any washers, but TrueValue did. Back to cleaning the headcover... WD40? Carb cleaner? rubbing alcohol? acetone? -D. Dwarf |
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Title: Re: Thanks! Next Task... Post by diamond jim on 06/05/09 at 18:47:08 454C49405A4D49280 wrote:
I used alcohol. Both kinds. |
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