[quote name='Rob x-7' date='Mar 26 2005, 07:32 PM']no rubber undercoating, that stuff is worse, it holds in the moisture and traps it there



do the 2 pieces


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rob, if I do two peices, then will the metal corrode from the inside out, since I would have no way of coating the metal after I finish the job.

I would do one thick piece, then both sides could be protected from rust



Undercoater and bed liner are two different products, besides undercoating is brown, looks like ****, and doesn't last, a product like line-x is more what I am referring to, chemicals can be sprayed on it for cleaning and it won't budge.

Hmm, thought I replied to this post last night.





Make a reenforcing plate with lots of holes punched in it. Those holes will be PLUG-WELDED to add strength to the repair.



The perimeter weld will be complete, bu perform it in 1 1/2"-2" long welds, allowing the metal to cool in between welds (to prevent warping)



I would make the weld using 75/25 gas, and .030 wire

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Mar 27 2005, 08:09 AM']Hmm, thought I replied to this post last night.

Make a reenforcing plate with lots of holes punched in it. Those holes will be PLUG-WELDED to add strength to the repair.



The perimeter weld will be complete, bu perform it in 1 1/2"-2" long welds, allowing the metal to cool in between welds (to prevent warping)



I would make the weld using 75/25 gas, and .030 wire


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John so basically made the patch plate into swiss cheese. Tack it into place, run 1" seems around the panel in opposing side until done. Then fill in the swiss cheese holes?

[quote name='Cheers!' date='Mar 27 2005, 09:56 AM']John so basically made the patch plate into swiss cheese. Tack it into place, run 1" seems around the panel in opposing side until done. Then fill in the swiss cheese holes?


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I would tack it in place and start with the holse in the center, it will be easier to keep the patch panel tight.



I wouldnt make it look like swiss cheese, a 1" spacing should be sufficient

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Mar 27 2005, 01:27 PM']I would tack it in place and start with the holse in the center, it will be easier to keep the patch panel tight.



I wouldnt make it look like swiss cheese, a 1" spacing should be sufficient


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I wish i had more rx7 buddies near by, starting to lose my motivation I once had.

Come on down. I need a COMPETANT Engineer to work with. On the other hand, My Company (SHAW) has 30 openings in Toronto, Whats going on up there? Chalk River up to something?

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Mar 27 2005, 07:00 PM']Come on down. I need a COMPETANT Engineer to work with. On the other hand, My Company (SHAW) has 30 openings in Toronto, Whats going on up there? Chalk River up to something?


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Thanks buddy.



- Hand

[quote name='banzaitoyota' date='Mar 27 2005, 07:00 PM']Come on down. I need a COMPETANT Engineer to work with. On the other hand, My Company (SHAW) has 30 openings in Toronto, Whats going on up there? Chalk River up to something?


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Come to Toronto, Toronto isn't that much colder than where you are right now. No idea what Chalk River is up to now... Last I heard they were thinking of closing down the reactor there. A buddy of my used to work up there his forum nickname is IAN over at the "other" forum, he has a 10AE with a big fat single, he surfs here occasionaly I believe.



The action right now is at Bruce Power, they are thinking about starting up units 1 and 2, which means they have to replace the pressure tubes and calandria tubes in the core of the reactors for both reactors, both the steam generators, the boilers AND they have to breach the containment buildings on both unit 1 and 2 by cutting out a wall that is 6 stories tall to remove and reinstall a new boiler.



est cost of 2 billion CDN dollars

AHHHH, A Steam Generator Replacement Job!, FUN FUN FUN





G2G: You arent even degreed yet, back to your books!