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Well you can get software to develop the cones out, I tried downloading some free cone development software last week and it messed up my computer! So I just developed the cones out old school style using the radial line method but I did do it in autocad not on the drawing board.
John, I have a simple question. Do you plan to tac weld the entire chamber to fit it to the bike and then finish weld it? I have a single expansion chamber coming up and I want to tac it to fit the routing and then carefully mark the segments and cut the tac(s) apart. Lastly, weld each segment and as I go grinding smooth the inside of the welded seam then weld on the next segment until the end. I will also ceramic coat the inside as well as the outside. I think the coating for heat retention is even more beneficial in two strokes vs. four stroke systems. Am I being too anal?
Cheers, 50gary
Gary, no I won't be tacking the entire pipe together then welding it. If you do it that way there is a good chance that with distortion the pipe won't fit when the welding is finished. I plan to build the pipe in 4 sections then weld them and they can be dressed easily as it is still possible to fit them over a dolly. Then I'll tack and weld the 4 sections together.
I don't really have much insight regarding the ceramic coating, Teazer would most likely know about it though.
Ok I got all of the sheet metal cut out today for both pipes using tin snips. It went pretty well, a little bit of filing after cutting they are really close to the templates.
Ugh, I would love to weld those up with my new airline torch... looks like a fun project... nice job cutting out the sheet... good thinking on welding them up as sub assemblies.
Ugh, I would love to weld those up with my new airline torch... looks like a fun project... nice job cutting out the sheet... good thinking on welding them up as sub assemblies.
I would like you to weld them up with your new torch, haha. I only have the oxy/acetylene available, no tig ): I will still enjoy doing it though, this is one of the more enjoyable parts of the the whole build.
Ceramic coating is expensive and the effect is marginal at best - but they look good. I'm a fan of rattle cans. Cheap and cheerful - or use mop n glow if that look appeals to you.
about a million years ago a friend and I built some headers for a small block Ford (in a Datsun roadster!). Couldn't afford a TIG machine. Man, we got GOOD at gas welding! Unfortunately, not so much 'till we were almost done! Been contemplating revisiting the experience on my own T-500, so a vicarious prevue is appreciated!
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