AngrySailor’s random machining, motors, fix it or (explitive) it thread

[AngrySailor]

Pops was at my shop measuring up for the blower belt. I managed to get on DRY LAND for the first cold snack I’ve had since may 22nd… it’s GOOOOOD!!!

[jeeper61]

On 7/1/2025 at 1:18 AM, AngrySailor said:

Super chiller arrived at my shop today. Core looks mint, still gonna verify by pressure test. There’s o rings that seal the core to the case also. So far so good though. 

For vehicles with AC there is a conversion to make them super cold with the refrigerant from the AC system

 

[AngrySailor]

3 hours ago, jeeper61 said:

For vehicles with AC there is a conversion to make them super cold with the refrigerant from the AC system

 

I wonder how the cost/benefit works out on that? Takes a fair bit of power to run A/C. If you needed weight somewhere specially like behind the axle or for scaling the car out maybe a tank of water cooled by the AC as a thermal reservoir might work? Cool the water then kill the AC.   

[jeeper61]

1 hour ago, AngrySailor said:

I wonder how the cost/benefit works out on that? Takes a fair bit of power to run A/C. If you needed weight somewhere specially like behind the axle or for scaling the car out maybe a tank of water cooled by the AC as a thermal reservoir might work? Cool the water then kill the AC.   

Ya for a drag car ice water circulation would work out better.

The system I saw was for a Hellcat

Likely not enough gain for the cost 

But the maker likely sees deep pockets in that street driven Hellcat crowd.

[AngrySailor]

4 hours ago, jeeper61 said:

Ya for a drag car ice water circulation would work out better.

The system I saw was for a Hellcat

Likely not enough gain for the cost 

But the maker likely sees deep pockets in that street driven Hellcat crowd.

They do seem to be a bit of a “room temperature IQ” bunch…

[AngrySailor]

Got the 0.020” NOS pistons and rings for the 221 flathead. The box is definitely going in the wall. 

[AngrySailor]

Happy Independence Day guys. We might catch the fireworks as we pass Detroit later. 

[AngrySailor]

Well i sign off the ship this morning. Too bad we’re adrift in Lake Erie… 

[AngrySailor]

Lost oil pressure in the axial damper. Most likely seals #6 are blown out. It’s basically a double acting piston formed from the crankshaft and the block. Oil enters the forward and aft space “OR” through non return valves at engine oil pressure and if the crank tries to move forwards or aft it has to pass the oil between chambers through orifice 3. We’re running at reduced speed to port for repairs. Figured this is what would happen but the OK had to come from the office and Wärtsila to run it. 

[Farmall Doctor]

Will you stay at Port Colborne or try and lock down to Port Weller?

[AngrySailor]

So far sounds like tying up at wharf 16 in PC. Then I’m outta here!

[Farmall Doctor]

9 minutes ago, AngrySailor said:

So far sounds like tying up at wharf 16 in PC. Then I’m outta here!

Have a bite to eat and a cold snack at the Canalside Restaurant. Cool place. Lots of cool ship $hit inside. 

[AngrySailor]

3 hours ago, Farmall Doctor said:

Have a bite to eat and a cold snack at the Canalside Restaurant. Cool place. Lots of cool ship $hit inside. 

I’m already at ST’s with a frosty cold moose head! 

[AngrySailor]

I need to go back to work for a break… distributor machined for a slip collar to get the gear pattern right, bottom end done and sealed up. Had to cut the pan gasket to clear the stroke, blower belt hitting my water inlet pipes will need to make a back idler to keep it away and I went ape on the trailer yesterday. Trever is working on repairing some fibreglass issues and Today is a recovery day for me…

[AngrySailor]

Check this out guys… This douche bag Richard AKA “Ricky Retardo” as we called him, was an “associate” of mine (I don’t want to call him a friend). He has a history of killing people with vehicles… turned left across in front of a car and killed the passenger, struck a pedestrian drunk leaving the volunteer fire hall (he WAS a VFF), then hit hit a guy on a bicycle and fled the scene. He was out on bail and had pled guilty to those charges. THEN I get this article today… if this guy lives he should sue the ever living **** out of the government for this guy being free!!! 
 

https://muskoka411.com/boating-accident-leaves-swimmer-fighting-for-his-life-and-operator-faces-impaired-charges/

[AngrySailor]

Here’s the last guy he killed. 

https://niagaranow.com/news.phtml/chemerika-family-devastated-by-preventable-death-of-father-court-told/

[AngrySailor]

Great news to read while I’m having a birthday beverage… RAGE INTENSIFIES

[iowaboy1965]

Wow. Not a smart fellow.....feel  bad for those he has hurt and killed. 😔

[AngrySailor]

3 minutes ago, iowaboy1965 said:

Wow. Not a smart fellow.....feel  bad for those he has hurt and killed. 😔

I was just about to go to bed but yeah, sad he got away with the first three and then did this out on bail. Notice they stated “violated terms of release” in the most recent article. Failure of the system… big time. I was locked up for open alcohol for two days because I stepped outside the patio area, he was out on bail at his cottage and mangled a fourth person…

 

got lots of work done on the trailer last two days. Soon going to need to go to work for a break…

[jeeper61]

On 7/20/2025 at 10:20 PM, AngrySailor said:

Great news to read while I’m having a birthday beverage… RAGE INTENSIFIES

Happy belated birthday 🎂 

Been kinda busy hadnt checked back here in awhile.

Been good weather for boating when is the test run?

[AngrySailor]

5 hours ago, jeeper61 said:

Happy belated birthday 🎂 

Been kinda busy hadnt checked back here in awhile.

Been good weather for boating when is the test run?

Hey thanks. Working on the trailer still. Engine is close, mostly brackets and fuel tanks/plumbing left. Assemble the V drive too. 

[AngrySailor]

Both sides roughed in for running boards and fenders

[AngrySailor]

What a pile of fabricating… sure be glad to get back to the fun stuff…

[Ry Stoltenberg11]

2 hours ago, AngrySailor said:

What a pile of fabricating… sure be glad to get back to the fun stuff…

Is your fun stuff supposed to be upside down?🙃 

[AngrySailor]

Fabricating almost done just a few welds and some grinding then it’s sand blast and paint. Rainy here today though.