4.4 rv8 build thread (Doc evil need not post)

[fett]

does it matter if its brass or steel wire wheel? we have steel ones at work on the buffing wheels, could use that. for valves I mean

 

[jamesmartin]

steel is fine for valves ,i even use knotted type on and angle grinder if its real stubborn carbon

 

[discomark10]

on the ali only use very soft brushes, but as James said for the valves

 

[fett]

ok I shall get rough with her

 

[fett]

wire wheel on a bench grinder for valves head face just use a new razor stanley snap off style type blade Redirect Notice

with those blade, you use them full length? and then drag or push the sharp edge?

 

[jamesmartin]

full length and pushing the sharp edge if new it wont cut the surface like a razor on your face

 

[fett]

bevel up or down? just being sure as I can see it catching lol

 

[jamesmartin]

either see what works best on different crap your removing,its what ive found best over the years

 

[fett]

they are on order lol

 

[Mr Noisy]

I just brushed up that transfer case using the wiggly thin brass coated wire type wheel (not the thick knotted type) on the car polisher we have at work, basically 1500 rpm as opposed to 10000 or whatever a grinder runs at, and it is great for removing gasket and all types of **** and doesn't remove any ali

Surely a blade will be liable to damage the surface??

 

[jamesmartin]

I just brushed up that transfer case using the wiggly thin brass coated wire type wheel (not the thick knotted type) on the car polisher we have at work, basically 1500 rpm as opposed to 10000 or whatever a grinder runs at, and it is great for removing gasket and all types of **** and doesn't remove any ali

Surely a blade will be liable to damage the surface??

why ,i dont make the stuff up it is form years of experience

 

[Mr Noisy]

I just speak from minutes of experience with a single side blade scraper tool, trying my hardest to not damage surfaces and finding it very easy to get it wrong

But, years > minutes so fair play...

 

[jamesmartin]

blade in the hand not in a tool helps

 

[Thor1950]

blade in the hand not in a tool helps

is the blade not a tool?:scratching_chin:

 

[discomark10]

is the blade not a tool?:scratching_chin:

lol, when I tried on the water pump to get the paper gasket off, it scored/marked the surface when I used a blade in my hand...

 

[Mr Noisy]

From this

To this

With this

And this

Jus' sayin

 

[jamesmartin]

havent you a steam cleaner mr noisy

 

[fett]

lol, ive got one of the wheels for my angle grider, might be a bit hard for the head and deck mating surfaces though

I will try the weeny dremel brass ones though and maybe the blades when they arrive

 

[Mr Noisy]

Don't have a steam cleaner James just a cold Jetwash

Mate of mine has just bought diesel steamer says its awesome, looking forward to trying it

I think the speed of angle grinder is problem, that polisher machine is nice and slow.

Sorry for butting in

 

[fett]

did alright today. water pump prices ranged from £75 to £180. I wanted a NOS one too

then a place who shall remain nameless came up with one at £59 + vat + delivery so about so about £80 ish.

I harrased the bloke via email for a discount and after a few emails he said if I paid £54 in the next few mins I could have it all for that

luckily I walked in from the garage just in time and got it done