October 2003

More work has been done on the engine head this month. I've done some basic gas flowing on the top end, but I need to spend more time on it to be honest. I also bought a Bernzomatic Cutting/Welding/Brazing Torch kit (From Halfords, was cheaper than B&Q!) so that I could braze my sump pipe. This was an easy task once I mastered the flame control and which rod to use (The one covered in white flux!)

Sorry from crap qualiy

It's on solid enough however, I think it's at a slight angle so I'll need to adjust it. I found it hard/impossible to get the mesh cover to stay in place while I worked on it which is probably why it is wrong. Still nothing that can't be put right!

Also made my fuel tanks mounts, and did my first ever bit of welding. Had an old welder given to me a couple of years back, but before it could be used it needed a new swan neck etc. I got these from www.welduk.com who where fantastic, I even bought a book on basics from them, which was a really good and helpful read. I don't know if I will do any proper welding yet or not, however my confidence is growing now with the welder so I may try and do some stuff myself.

My tank mounts with captive nuts so it's easy to put on (theory!)

All in all I've made some progess over the last few weeks and I'm pleased that the project is coming along again. Only thing is that the wife wants me to do some decorating now... will it ever end!!!

On another note, I've been busying myself with the RHOCaR site, there is an issue with the current domain we have, and there is no idea when it will stop working (it will once my old server is turned off!) But the main site is now using the E107 system (www.rhocar.org) and it's pretty good!!