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    Smack an Engineer in the Head Day

    If I weren't a machinist before becoming an engineer, and didn't know how to make what I design I'd be at a huge loss. Designs have trade offs made throughout the design that are influenced by the economics of manufacturing. The same goes for weldments and castings and all sorts of things. Not...
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    The WL-400 being smaller may explain the larger bore on the MC versus the WL435. I'm off to the parts store to see about the Datsun 510 part. I'm ready to wrap this up.
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    It's a 3/4" bore. I'm in Houston. I'll check out the 510. Do you have the same lathe? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    Well, if anyone is following this I can tell you that the Mazda 626 clutch master definitely doesn't work. Wrong bore, stroke, port placement. At $25 I was looking forward to the savings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Bending thin-walled 4130

    I believe you can buy low temperature melting metal specifically for this sort of thing. I remember a buddy telling me about using it for just what you are planning. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    Thanks John. I'll give that a try.
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    Thank you Charles. I'm still trying to figure this forum navigation out as a newby.
  8. J

    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    What does it mean when you say moving the thread? Thanks
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    Webb Whacheon WL-400 brake parts

    Does anyone know what the auto equivalent brake caliper seals and pads are for this machine? I'm going to try the 1979-80 Mazda 626 clutch master cylinder today which is supposed to be a direct replacement. Thanks, John Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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