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(This post was last modified: 30-08-2020, 11:48 AM by Tony Griffiths.)
(30-08-2020, 09:12 AM)Steve Jones Wrote: Even easier method. Simply buy replacements from one of our suppliers.The obvious thing to do - and a wonderful solution - - if they were not too large for my cylinder head. That's why ones had to be made.....
Steve
(30-08-2020, 08:05 AM)bob46320 Wrote: Easier method - Cut off a square of flat metal, correct thickness. Trim off corners to 45degrees. Araldite onto end of a bar which has been faced off in the lathe and just smaller than required diameter. Turn to size plus a few thou" . Remove disc from bar - heat ?? Find/ make a washer 1/8" thick with a hole just a bit smaller than the disk. Open your vice jaws so you can get Washer, Disc,Ball pin hammer in-between the jaws and tighten to dome the disc. You should now have your Welch Plug.As ever, great ideas from the forum. Many thanks, Bob.
(30-08-2020, 10:55 AM)Duncan Grimmond Wrote: Are you implying that Austin owners should put their hands into their pockets? Shame on you!While not in the DW class of being able to forge a new con-rod from a 56lb weight scrounged from a coal merchant's lorry, it is rather fun - and satisfying if it works - to have a go oneself at these little tasks.