- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I've got that protig 205 also
General Tech What did you work on Today?
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Do you like it? I haven't actually used it yet, but I'm hopeful. I wish it weren't such an ugly orange, but I don't think cheaper machines come in nice colors. 🤣
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I love KTMs so I don't mind the orange. Ha
So if you noticed they actually came out with the protig 200 at SEMA last year and were immediately sued by one of the big two and pulled it from the market so the 205 has "just enough" changes so it squeeks by.
It has some really great features that I love like on demand fan so it's not insanely loud and annoying. And it is very versatile in the menu screen is easy to use.
- Location
- West Haven, UT
I ordered a dividing head about a week and a half ago and it showed up last night. It’s a BS-0 size complete with 5” 3-jaw chuck and tailstock. It is an import unit but I’ve heard good things about it and so far after opening it up and playing with it I think it is a good unit but time will tell.
Next the 1981 Camaro that I did the rear main on about a month or so ago was back in the shop for another oil leak. I notified the owner when I did the rear main that the intake could be a potential leak as well as the passenger side valve cover that had a pinched wire under the gasket but he opted to just do the rear main at the time.
Tonight I tore the top of the engine down.
Thanks for looking.
Mike
Next the 1981 Camaro that I did the rear main on about a month or so ago was back in the shop for another oil leak. I notified the owner when I did the rear main that the intake could be a potential leak as well as the passenger side valve cover that had a pinched wire under the gasket but he opted to just do the rear main at the time.
Tonight I tore the top of the engine down.
Thanks for looking.
Mike
- Location
- Vehicular limbo
I've watched just enough My Old Tony to pick up about half of that.
I want a mill. Or a lathe. Or some kinda metal-cutty-mcspinnamathingy.
DaveB
Long Jeep Fan
- Location
- Holladay, Utah
We just had to swap the exhaust header on my son's MJ. This header was supposed to be an expensive one but it sure didn't last long.
Chains for the gas bottles couldn't have been easier. Just drilled a hole in each corner of my saddles, knock the pins out of the links, and it's done. 😁 Thanks to @anderson750 for the broken chain!
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
That chain only has about 15 minutes of riding on it.......had a snap ring fail on the counter shaft sprocket which resulted in the break. I figured the gold would add extra bling to whatever you were building.
- Location
- Richfield, UT.
I made a lathe tool holder holder today.
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Very nice job. Mine is just a length of Unistrut with some 90-degree aluminum mounts threaded to it. I like yours better.
Mike
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Made a little more progress on the Camaro last night until my plans were changed abruptly.
Heads cleaned of gasket material from the intake gaskets.
Removed rocker covers as both appeared to have some oil leaks. Insides were very clean as was the lifter valley indicating good service intervals at least.
Moved on to cleaning the intake manifold in preparation for reinstallation. Decided to replace the thermostat while I’m here based on how poor the coolant looked. A lot of sealant was used. I guess the old adage of if a little is good a lot must be great was used.
I was making great progress on the Camaro when my compressor decided it needed some attention.
My Quincy compressor has been a fantastic unit in the 27+ years of service. I purchased it brand new and splurged on cost because I wanted quality. Other than routine service this is the first issue I’ve ever had with it.
I noticed my air supply was diminishing so when I walked into the RV bay I noticed it only had 50 PSI. After discovering the breaker tripped I realized my unloader valve was still expelling air so I immediately thought check valve.
More to come. Thanks for looking.
Mike
Heads cleaned of gasket material from the intake gaskets.
Removed rocker covers as both appeared to have some oil leaks. Insides were very clean as was the lifter valley indicating good service intervals at least.
Moved on to cleaning the intake manifold in preparation for reinstallation. Decided to replace the thermostat while I’m here based on how poor the coolant looked. A lot of sealant was used. I guess the old adage of if a little is good a lot must be great was used.
I was making great progress on the Camaro when my compressor decided it needed some attention.
My Quincy compressor has been a fantastic unit in the 27+ years of service. I purchased it brand new and splurged on cost because I wanted quality. Other than routine service this is the first issue I’ve ever had with it.
I noticed my air supply was diminishing so when I walked into the RV bay I noticed it only had 50 PSI. After discovering the breaker tripped I realized my unloader valve was still expelling air so I immediately thought check valve.
More to come. Thanks for looking.
Mike
- Location
- West Haven, UT
Finished up the Camaro last night.
Gasket adhesive sprayed on gasket and stuck to the head. I smear a very thin layer around the water ports on the head before gasket placement then about a 1/4” bead at the front and rear of the lifter valley.
Manifold installed and torqued in place.
Finishing up torquing the valve covers in place.
Completed.
Thanks for looking.
Mike
Gasket adhesive sprayed on gasket and stuck to the head. I smear a very thin layer around the water ports on the head before gasket placement then about a 1/4” bead at the front and rear of the lifter valley.
Manifold installed and torqued in place.
Finishing up torquing the valve covers in place.
Completed.
Thanks for looking.
Mike
anderson750
I'm working on it Rose
- Location
- Price, Utah
Got rid of my annoying brake squeak cause by a bent axle flange by upgrading to these units from Carbon Off-Road.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
New skylight. Old one was brittle about to crack
My oldest son helped.
My oldest son helped.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
Looks like you could flip it over and fish from it if needed? That should turn out pretty cool on the van
Literally what I said when I showed my girlfriend a picture. Looks like a boat back there.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
Wow nice/difficult score!
I've always called those boat-top vans and figured everybody else did too. No?