65 Porsche w C5 Drive

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Ketzer

I seem to be having the same issue that people talk about when they weld cast parts. Right when everything gets hot enough to puddle and flow, I've gone to far and it blows out. I just need mooooooore practice.

Jeff-

As soon as you start to puddle are you backing out of the throttle? Once puddled it takes very little to keep it going.

Also what's your CFM gas flow? Should be around 12 CFM (20 PSI).

Too much gas flow can cause issues.

[Ketzer]

Originally Posted by HWY Nova

Now that you've teased us, you have to start a thread!!!!


--Eric

Okay, Okay, seems only fair since I've derailed a whole page of Jim's build thread, I start my own. I'll put something together in the next day or so... maybe "Project SSwaggin" or "AWD Tin Woodster".

Originally Posted by GregWeld

As soon as you start to puddle are you backing out of the throttle? Once puddled it takes very little to keep it going.

Also what's your CFM gas flow? Should be around 12 CFM (20 PSI).

Too much gas flow can cause issues.

I just walked out there and checked, looks like I was on the low side at 10cfm (I use the old tube and ball type reg, it's what came on the machine) and my postflow is set at 9. I really think it's just more, more practice, if I ever hit that sweet spot, my confidence will shoot up and I'll have it.
I've been making some really artistic scrap sculptures in the process though .

Jeff-

[Garage Dog 65]

Got the Transmission Mounts and the Rear Lower Arm mount system back from water jet Friday. Thx Eric for doing the CAD !!











Jim

[wellis77]

Those came out REAL nice.

[Ketzer]

That's gonna look so killer when it's all tig'ed together!


Jeff-

[R.A.D]

don't know how i missed this one! well in this case better late than never

[ironworks]

Bout Time.



Just Sayin

[Garage Dog 65]

Thanks guys, glad you're liking the progress so far.

It's really depressing how slow I am at getting this done... never enough hours and just when you get started - you gotta go to work, or mow the grass or fix something around the house, etc.

The shifter mount is out being machined and the shifter is on it's way now.

Gonna pull the mold off the hood this weekend. That should be fun.

Jim

[daemon2]

Are they on yet?

[Garage Dog 65]

Received 6 tube disconnects to be able to remove the lower rear suspension to get the transaxle and torque tube out. Used Ballistic products.

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...mp_p_1467.html



Got my shifter mount back. Just need to drill and tap a couple holes for the bolts ….. LOL !



Last night I picked up all the fabric, resin, gel coat, cups, etc for the hood mold and made the cut templates. (and put down 2 yards of mulch on a flower bed ...)

Jim