I'm still on the case, Tone.Originally Posted by TonyL
Any progress on this, El Maestro?
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The reason I haven't updated you is because of the simple fact that the Mercury Latchrod isn't long enough to reach the piston head so I'm having to machine the piston in three parts.
The top hat will have to be steel and form part of the piston head with the latchrod threaded into it in order to get the piston length I need.
The top hat section will have to be let into the piston from the front and welded in to keep everything nice and strong.
As I've just finished the latchrod my next job is to machine the piston head to length and bore through it at the spring ID then open up half the depth to a larger ID so that I can leave a step on it for the top hat to sit in.
The idea is that the step stops the top hat pulling through the front of the piston --- once this is all set to length I'll weld the top hat in.
This lot would all be easier to explain with pictures which is why I haven't posted for a day or two.
All the best Mick
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