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Old May 20, 2011 | 12:06 AM
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made an air separation tank

spent a couple hours making this thing. wanted to share and get some comments!







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Old May 20, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Nice piece! I think bracket you made might fail (1/4" al?) Looks like it will be affected by severe vibrations. Maybe you can add another brace on the bottle and attach it to one of the water pump housings studs I think you will need a longer stud though.
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Old May 20, 2011 | 01:25 AM
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good idea! ill take a look at it tommorrow. hopefully its a simple fix
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Old May 20, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Great work!
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Old May 21, 2011 | 12:42 AM
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Great work!
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Old May 21, 2011 | 12:43 AM
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fixed the bracket





doesn't flex now
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Old May 21, 2011 | 01:39 AM
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Wow. Looks great!
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Old May 21, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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looks good mate make some more

Also looks like you have some decent machines in your shed ? what's your setup ?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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basic stuff :p lathe, tig welder, bandsaw, mitre saw, drill presses, belt sander, bench grinder, bead roller, power tools

need to get a mill soon!
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Old May 24, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Wow, great work. It must be very satisfying to make your own parts from scratch. Any other projects planned?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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remade my idler pulley bracket and pulley


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Old May 25, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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that looks like crap, I can weld better.....lol....looks good!! our brainstorming session was productive!! Now stop making stuff, finish your wiring harness so we can get your car started!!! Im coming over in a few!!!
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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:32 AM
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that looks like crap, I can weld better.....lol....looks good!! our brainstorming session was productive!! Now stop making stuff, finish your wiring harness so we can get your car started!!! Im coming over in a few!!!


I finally made the reservoir. Just need to put a siphon tube and get some fittings



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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Awesome job bro!!!!
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Old Jul 2, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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good work
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:16 AM
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i wish my welds were that nice =(
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 07:56 AM
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Absolutely love your work, man... Ever considered making quite a few of those oil filler necks and selling them? ;-)
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