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Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2022 10:04 pm
by Gordy
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.
Short ramble.
Noel
Shadetree lathe, clamp a drill in the vise with the rod in the chuck and lock the trigger on
Been there done that
One job was for Dad, he was looking for toys for the grand kids at garage sales, found a real .22 pistol in a big box of toys labeled $5 each
The pin that held the 6 shot cylinder in place was replaced with the chromed handle section of one of those mini screwdrivers with the swivel plate on the end. The rod I had was .015 too big around, so chucked it in the drill and used a file and fine sand paper with the drill spinning. one end of the rod needed a nipple and the other end needed some groves for gripping with your fingers and another groove for the spring loaded keeper pin to catch in. Took about 45 minutes,tools used were dial caliper, several files and a hacksaw.
The first 6 shots were done chicken style with the gun in a vise and a looong string on the trigger
Gordy
That's awesome Gordy.
I had some Vans Bluing, it is a clear liquid you put on a cotton ball and rub it on the clean steel. It turns the steel black almost instantly. I had a hard time convincing Dad that I made it and did not buy it. Dad dickered the price down to $3 and ended up selling it for $150
I got a buffet dinner for my trouble
Gordy
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 6:58 am
by DavidBarkey
Nessessity and lack of $$$ is the mother of invention .
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:22 am
by Eugen
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 2:42 pm
by Eugen
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.
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:29 pm
by DavidBarkey
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.
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How is the top of the block for flat?
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:31 pm
by Eugen
DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:29 pm
How is the top of the block for flat?
Ahm... no idea
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 3:47 pm
by DavidBarkey
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
Some times the head bolt deform the metal a bit around the holes . Sometimes they just need rechamfering .
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 4:43 pm
by Eugen
When I get to it I'll check it out, thanks for pointing it out Dave!
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 6:16 pm
by JSinMO
I have no doubt you’ll get it flat. Just take some time. Remember copper coat is your friend!
Re: Kohler K361
Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2022 8:04 pm
by Eugen
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
