Ducati 996 engine custom build
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Mr Dendrite said:
The Chuck Norris of fabrication, 
I did the tappets… pleased to say they were all in tolerance! I also took the cams out to check the rockers, they were pretty near perfect, which was a relief!
Took the frame to the powder coaters… but he called me today to say there were marks on one of the frame and he was not happy to coat over them… they must have been under the original paint with filler in them! I took it back home and just touched them with a sharp drill and TIG welded them up and sanded them down. Really not impressed with Ducati frames...
I have also Etch primed the engine ready for a coat of 2K silver tomorrow. It took a lot of hours to remove the paint. I was lucky to find 5 LTR of old stock paint stripper which should keep me going a long time. the modern stuff is next to useless. I masked the engine off, a tip i picked up when I was an apprentice in a Bentley dealership for making gaskets was to tap around the gasket material with a plastic hammer... I do the same masking off.. put the tape on and go around the edge with a small plastic hammer. you get a perfect edge!
Biker's Nemesis said:
I read every update but don't reply often because I just marvel in what you do and how you go about things.
So.. I am only posting to let you know that I like many others do read your thread.
Thank, glad someone is looking! So.. I am only posting to let you know that I like many others do read your thread.
bit more progress... I see a lot of builds spoilt by detail, and have been guilty of it myself in the past, in particular withe old plated parts... One thing I gave been meaning to do for a long time is have a go at DIY plating. Well I did some today and I have to say I am quite pleased with the results! I have used the blue passivate but there is a yellow gold one in the kit.
Edited by buzzer on Saturday 16th November 17:48
k it I'll make it" AceOfHearts said:
How difficult was it cleaning up all the parts before plating? It's one of those things I really want to try at some stage.
i did some with the bead blaster, and some with a wire brush on the grinder... both worked well. there is an acid cleaner with the kit, and instructions on how to test if its clean. its not that difficult to be honest and I am pleased with the results!Start of putting the engine back together! I know its a risk but I have decided to go open belts, I just love the look...
If anyone notices the weld on the engine stand, well I am truly ashamed...
I have no excuse other than i was really down on gas, and had the wrong tip in the MIG welder. A poor workman always blames his tools so they say 
If anyone notices the weld on the engine stand, well I am truly ashamed...
I have no excuse other than i was really down on gas, and had the wrong tip in the MIG welder. A poor workman always blames his tools so they say 
poo at Paul's said:
I cant be the only one who was wondering if you have sawn that engine down the middle, hinged it, so your missus can hang her necklaces up on the cam lobes.....?
Finished off the clamps and top yoke... and gave everything a polish... Polishing is a long, dirty, and quite dangerous job! I try to do everything at once as it makes a mess in the workshop!
buzzer said:
i did some with the bead blaster, and some with a wire brush on the grinder... both worked well. there is an acid cleaner with the kit, and instructions on how to test if its clean. its not that difficult to be honest and I am pleased with the results!
Awesome work...What is the kit? Where is the kit? Can I buy the kit?
I'm looking to have a go myself...
the cueball said:
Awesome work...
What is the kit? Where is the kit? Can I buy the kit?
I'm looking to have a go myself...
Thanks! i bought the £55 Zinc kit from this company. it came with good instructions!What is the kit? Where is the kit? Can I buy the kit?
I'm looking to have a go myself...
https://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/
buzzer said:
Thanks! i bought the £55 Zinc kit from this company. it came with good instructions!
https://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/
good man, cheers...https://www.gaterosplating.co.uk/
I wanted to change the colour of the rear spring from yellow to red, and tidy up the shocker… which meant getting the spring off! its no easy task as its VERY strong. I drew up a couple of plates on CAD and sent the drawing to the laser cutter… few days later these came. made it an easy and safe job!
buzzer said:
I wanted to change the colour of the rear spring from yellow to red, and tidy up the shocker… which meant getting the spring off! its no easy task as its VERY strong. I drew up a couple of plates on CAD and sent the drawing to the laser cutter… few days later these came. made it an easy and safe job!
Nicely made spring compressor. I laughed when I saw the polishing photo. I've been covered head to foot many times in the past.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff