Building AAZ motor; meet Harley

[CRSMP5]

yep... but tell ya now.. even tclamp style ones will..

my problem one is the one the engine pulls on.. issue of mounted to body ic.. i made bead and solved it.. but when andy cuts and clamps, or 8v.. they lack that.. making bead sux.. v band = win.. mounted to motor like porsche 930.. with bolts and o-rings i like.. but v bands = solution for that..

why when i did bbobs i did lots to make sure it could not pull apart.. but the turbo coupler i guess has caused him issue a few times.. but i think that was the bastard coupler.. vs the blue ones..

[libbydiesel]

No tube should be left unbeaded.  These work on anything down to 5/8" or as big as you can go.  I've done many intercooler pipes with them.  Great for coolant couplers too as you can see.

[CRSMP5]

gotta make a thread w/that as tool people need to make if doing custom ic work.. i like it.. simple/easy.. just never seen/thought of.. i was thinking of getting a exhaust pipe expander, modding it.. the old big bolt in middle kind. and making something to hold the outside so i can by hand put in the lip.. that works for lots less $ 

[myke_w]

Hey Andrew I love the beading tool.. Yet another super simple and clever idea from your evil genius brain.

Any idea what the thickness limitations of that tool might be on steel / stainless?

[CRSMP5]

knew you would like that myke... i have  make to show bob...

i make set out of worn out pair tonight at work to try... then when i see bbob's passat next i going to redo the 2 i dislike..

thoughts on stainless.. id like to hear.. exhaust shops say good stainless will crack before it gives much..

[libbydiesel]

In all fairness I pretty much robbed the idea from FSPGTD on this forum 8 or 10 years ago.  Mine are a little different but the concept is the same.  I welded the bead onto the lower jaw,  and cut the channel in the other.  I then cut out behind the lower jaw to make clearance for small pipes.  I've used it successfully on aluminum, mild steel and stainless.  Stainless is certainly the hardest and so a bit of a workout (multiple passes with little adjustments of the depth).  The coolant coupler in the pictures above is stainless.  If someone is planning on making similar I would recommend using the vice grips with the longest handles you can find for the best leverage.  

[CRSMP5]

well id assume 1 pair not ideal for all you can do too.. but yes leverage is key along with tooth design.

i think id make a biting jig for a press for stainless.. make up a set of jaws let the press do the work.. little at time.. turn the tube..  press again..

pliers great aluminum and mil steel.. stainless.. it freken hard..  but it bout crazyshine's ic pipes and lips.. easy enough for him to copy and use in his build.. and most mechanics have a worn out pair of vicegrips.. and yes andy i consider you a mechanic vs a dealer parts changer.. driving bus.. gotta be to get places.. how many pairs you got holding it together?

[CrazyAndy]

Builders log, star date 07312013:

The voices in my head all agreed it was stupid having to travel to work on my engine, and so I have moved the entire project to my room. Here, it will never be in fear of humidity or neglect, especially with the arrival of the new ARP head studs.

But there's no stopping the Honda gremlins and their lols. May god be with us all.

[theman53]

Sweet. Now you won't forget about it.

[carrizog60]

i weld a line on mine on the outside as they are very hard to bend...

[bbob203]

I like the injection pump book end.

[CrazyAndy]

I like the injection pump book end.

Yes, it's served in that line of duty for the past year.  I have had about 80% of the parts for the past year, but the block has kept having issues and needing machining.  Add to that needing the money and, well, I've had 4 grand in automotive-themed paperweights strewn around here for a bit.

[CrazyAndy]

Okay, finally got the ARP head studs onto the engine.  Removed the head and cleaned of both decks and the gasket; I decided that I really shouldn't need the Hylomar for the HG, but I'll use it for some paper oil/coolant gaskets later on.  Luckily this head torquing session was uneventful, and it went to 125 ft.-lbs. nicely.

[CRSMP5]

id have rolled them pistons so all mid stroke..... cannot bend a valve that way...

[Gizmoman]

id have rolled them pistons so all mid stroke..... cannot bend a valve that way...

X2 on that one  . Remember my busted lifter and bent valve scenario in my brand new KS head?

Sound like your'e all clear though - getti'n closer!