Kohler K361

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Re: Kohler K361

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Timj wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:17 pm
Gordy wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:10 pm
propane1 wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 6:02 am I have never even used a lathe, couple people I know have them. I’ve made or fixed stuff at home here using back yard tools. Some fairly crude methods I used to make or fix stuff. A true machinist might have a stroke, looking at some of the stuff I’ve used and done. Hehehe. Certainly only minor stuff I’ve done. I did cut a slot in a 3/4 rod once for a woodruff key. I did it with a dremial tool, with the little cut off disks.

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Nessessity and lack of $$$ is the mother of invention . :thumbsup:
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Meanwhile I was sweating the 1/2 thousand of an inch deviation on the 5/16 reamer :109: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

At the end of the day we'll do whatever it takes to get the job done! You guys have some good examples of that! Respect! :thumbsup:
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A rainy day and no parts here to do the 644 cylinders. Thought I'd take a look at the k361 head for warping. Sure enough a feeler gauge thicker than 3 thousands slipped between the head and a sheet of glass. Spending some time with a 60 grit surface. The seems somewhat surprised at all the attention it's getting. Still got more to go before switching to finer grit. :122: :violin:

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Eugen wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:42 pm A rainy day and no parts here to do the 644 cylinders. Thought I'd take a look at the k361 head for warping. Sure enough a feeler gauge thicker than 3 thousands slipped between the head and a sheet of glass. Spending some time with a 60 grit surface. The seems somewhat surprised at all the attention it's getting. Still got more to go before switching to finer grit. :122: :violin:


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How is the top of the block for flat?
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DavidBarkey wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:29 pm
How is the top of the block for flat?
Ahm... no idea :D
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Eugen wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:31 pm
DavidBarkey wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:29 pm
How is the top of the block for flat?
Ahm... no idea :D
Some times the head bolt deform the metal a bit around the holes . Sometimes they just need rechamfering .
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When I get to it I'll check it out, thanks for pointing it out Dave! :thumbsup:
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I have no doubt you’ll get it flat. Just take some time. Remember copper coat is your friend!
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JSinMO wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:16 pm I have no doubt you’ll get it flat. Just take some time. Remember copper coat is your friend!
Thanks Jeff, it'll be fine, it's not my first time, it worked well before. Just needs elbow grease :D
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