Stage 1 complete The bulkhead is finished
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02443.jpg All the redundant holes and damaged gelcoat has been repaired from this http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02321.jpg To this http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02446.jpg Built the gelcoat up in layers and flatted it back, I found using pencil erasers as sanding blocks very handy http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02456.jpg The servo mounting plate has been bonded to the bulkhead (the bolts and large washers are just temporary to hold it into place) http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02444.jpg And the whole lot has been machine polished to a pleasing shine, im very happy with the outcome; http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02451.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02450.jpg just go to focus my attention on sorting this out next http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02457.jpg No rest for the wicked Back soon….. On Dec 30 2011, 2:40 pm, jin <[email protected]> wrote: > update > > ive removed the pop rivets and P clips that held the brake pipes on, > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02331.jpg > > they didn't fit too well and the pop rivets didn't go through the > bulkhead so only served to swell out the fiberglass and let water and > dirt in, evidenced by the dirt that had crept within the hole around > the rivet, i chamferd the holes to remove the contaminated fiberglass > and gelcoted from the outside with a thin layer > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02333.jpg > > then filled the rear with slow set araldite to seal the join and > hopefully put a bit more strength back in > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02336.jpg > > the tape is just to stop it running out and keep it smooth > > cut out the first hole for my cable glands, i found a cone step drill > very handy for enlarging holes (I'm using one of my extra? servo mount > holes that were drilled but unused?) since they locate and don't > wander about ripping the gel coat like normal twist drills, only thing > to do is drill both sides sins the steps are shallow, > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02332.jpg > > tapped it out to the right size > > and sealed the fiberglass with araldite resin and wound the gland in > > http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o192/jindal/DSC02335.jpg > > then gave a wipe round the inside with more resin just to be sure, > these should be very water proof now, this one will be for the wiper > motor > > as for the brake pipes, I'm not too sure how I'm going to secure the P > clips, I'm not going to use pop rivets fore sure, i may drill a few > holes and tap a thread then wind in a stainless stud with araldite to > seal unless anyone knows a batter way? > > cheers for any info -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Quantum Owners Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/quantumowners?hl=en IMPORTANT NOTE: All information presented herewith is provided on an "As Is" basis, without warranty or the implication thereof. Neither the Quantum Owners Club nor the individuals associated with the Quantum Owners Club or in the preparation of the above information shall have any liability to any person or entity with respect to liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the instructions contained within this or related message(s).
