greglogan
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| posted on 11/2/06 at 06:58 PM |
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re: Mild Steel
So would a bit of square section left over from a chassis build be classed as mild steel?
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flak monkey
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| posted on 11/2/06 at 07:19 PM |
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yep. Mild steel is any plain carbon steel with a carbon content less than about 0.15% (give or take), which is exactly what RHS is.
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Vixus
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| posted on 28/3/06 at 03:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Liam
To this. With no effort. Apart from a bit of a rinse/scrub, prime and a squirt of WD40 into the bits i dont want to paint.
That's quite something! If only everything could be cleaned this way... including houses.
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EViS
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| posted on 28/3/06 at 06:02 PM |
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Reading these past 18 pages has made me want to start more than ever on the build!! Just another few months to go though  . I'm still unsure of
which power supply is best though...
Computer ATX PSU's have trouble holding high/steady current flows (amps);
Car Battery Chargers have auto-cutoffs, and
Old CB (something radio ??) PSU's scare me  .
Any advice on which PSU to go for (something quite cheap which can also be purchased from ebay )?
[Edited on 28/3/06 by EViS]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 28/3/06 at 06:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MkIndy7
I think this has been asked before but after scanning through I haven't found a definate answer,
Can Alloy parts be used in the same process, like alternator casings etc? or does it only work on cast and steel pieces.
Certainly don't try if you are using caustic soda, you won't have much of your alloy component left!
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen is definately produced during the process, and steel
does like to absorb it.
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davidfe
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| posted on 14/4/06 at 11:33 PM |
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Use for Lye
I have sucessfully used Lye in a bucket of cold water to remove the grunge off of filthy valve covers.
Yeah, the caked and baked on stuff on the inside. It took a couple of day in the cold workshop.
Then I used electrolysis and was able to get a very clean surface.
David Edwards
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davidfe
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| posted on 14/4/06 at 11:33 PM |
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Use for Lye
I have sucessfully used Lye in a bucket of cold water to remove the grunge off of filthy valve covers.
Yeah, the caked and baked on stuff on the inside. It took a couple of days in the cold workshop.
Then I used electrolysis and was able to get a very clean surface.
David Edwards
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craig1410
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| posted on 15/4/06 at 11:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the possibility of hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen is definately produced during the process, and steel
does like to absorb it.
Mike,
I think this is normally dealt with in industry by heating the piece to quite a high temperature and allowing the hydrogen to diffuse out of the
metal. I'm not sure how high the temperature needs to be but it might be worth sticking them in your domestic oven at full blast for an hour or
so if you are concerned.
Also, in practice the sort of things which people are cleaning (ie. hubs and carriers etc) are way over-engineered for Locost use anyway due to the
light weight of a Locost compared to the likes of a Sierra.
[See para 11 and 12 in this article]
http://www.moldmakingtechnology.com/articles/040208.html
Cheers,
Craig.
[Edited on 15/4/2006 by craig1410]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 2/5/06 at 01:23 PM |
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Has anybody managed to keep the wife out of the house long enough to do their back axle in the bath?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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NS Dev
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| posted on 4/5/06 at 08:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega 24 v6
Now i've got it going can you answer a few questions lads.
At the moment it only draws 1 amp from the charger. It's a 12volt jobie and i'm wondering if the process would speed up if i changed to
24v instead.
Is it possible to up the current by altering the solution at all.
Or am i just being impatient and inquisitive for more information.
I use sodium hydroxide solution and the a 12v battery charger, seems to limit itself to 11 amps
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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picky
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 10:22 AM |
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hey guys been trying this out works really well but ive been using an aluminium sheet bent kind of circular as the anode, and it is not corroding at
all, what kind of gas is this giving off?? is it doing me any good?? solution doesnt seem to be going yellow though... so dont think there is any
chromium there.
cheers,
Picky
[Edited on 1/6/06 by picky]
Picky
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 07:18 PM |
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save me trawling through the lot,i want to de-rust my tina calipers,if i block off the fluid inlet and let them soak,will i knacker the seals,if so
where/how much seal kit
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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caber
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 08:02 PM |
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I stripped mine before electroysis but I don't think the process will damage good seals but don't risk your life on it
Caber
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 08:29 PM |
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if i strip mine,liquid will get to the seals between the 2 halves,they are unobtainable?if i just plug the hole may be just a seal set,anyone know how
much seals are?
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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DIY Si
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| posted on 19/6/06 at 10:25 PM |
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Would it not be easier to just get some recon ones? From what I've heard the rebuild kits are getting near impossable to find.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 04:44 PM |
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slight change of plan,mundano calipers and 3 litre capri discs
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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NS Dev
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| posted on 21/6/06 at 11:51 AM |
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much easier!
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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eMKay
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| posted on 14/7/06 at 12:30 PM |
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When using this solution with a mild steel anode it's safe if say you accidentally spill it? It's still just baking soda, water, and iron
oxide right? I kinda poked a hole in the kiddie pool I was using to de-rust some larger parts  , one side is being lifted up with a 2x4 to keep
the hole above the "water" line.
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DIY Si
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| posted on 14/7/06 at 08:16 PM |
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Yup, the stuff can be discretely poured over the garden. just don't let swmbo ee you do it, as it leaves a big rusty patch.
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eMKay
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| posted on 15/7/06 at 12:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
Yup, the stuff can be discretely poured over the garden. just don't let swmbo ee you do it, as it leaves a big rusty patch.
Ok, thanks. It left a big rusty patch on my garage floor, it's epoxy coated so it cleaned up ok.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 25/8/06 at 01:13 AM |
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Electrolysis
Hi You all,
I have not read the whole thread, but if you want to go the extra step, you may as well change the iron anode for a zinc bar or piece and PRESTO, you
have electrolytic galvanizing. I`ve tried with muriatic acid diluted (Very) as electrolyte and works great.
Well... this is my contribution....
I have a few questions though..
1 I have a `91 Mercury Cougar 289 CID V8, 4 Speed Automatic OD transmission, IRS that I would like to use on some sort of Locost; Could it be
done???
2 Or should I scrap or sell the thing and get something smaller??
3 I live in Mexico, and I dont know of a racing series where I could race it, so i`d built for the looks... is Auto Transmission suitable???
Thanks in advance and best regards
[Edited on 25/8/06 by Angel Acevedo]
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Nitrogeno25
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| posted on 22/2/07 at 04:54 PM |
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Is it really that easy?
quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo
Hi You all,
I have not read the whole thread, but if you want to go the extra step, you may as well change the iron anode for a zinc bar or piece and PRESTO, you
have electrolytic galvanizing. I`ve tried with muriatic acid diluted (Very) as electrolyte and works great.
Well... this is my contribution....
I have a few questions though..
1 I have a `91 Mercury Cougar 289 CID V8, 4 Speed Automatic OD transmission, IRS that I would like to use on some sort of Locost; Could it be
done???
2 Or should I scrap or sell the thing and get something smaller??
3 I live in Mexico, and I dont know of a racing series where I could race it, so i`d built for the looks... is Auto Transmission suitable???
Thanks in advance and best regards
[Edited on 25/8/06 by Angel Acevedo]
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DarrenW
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| posted on 23/2/07 at 09:29 AM |
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Now im no chemist but i would have though mixing zinc with acid and adding some electrickery would make for a nasty gas. Would recommend some research
before doing this type of plating at home.
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 24/2/07 at 01:46 AM |
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Even water will produce explosive gas mixtures when a current passes through it.
It will give Hidrogen gas at one end and Oxigen at the other.
The acid will make water a better conductor only.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Guinness
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| posted on 27/2/07 at 09:11 PM |
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How does this work again.
Can't be arsed to trawl through the entire thread.
Mike
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