TIGman 2,006 #1 Posted April 28, 2017 The K161 7 hp on the 753 I brought home last weekend was missing the air cleaner cover. So until I find an original I made up an aluminum one at the shop today from a old oil filter cover from a CNC machine and some aluminum plate. Cut oil filter cover down to approximate height and welded on the new cap. A little grind/polish and ready for paint. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #2 Posted April 28, 2017 Nice work Tig! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,399 #3 Posted April 28, 2017 And you are looking for an original because???? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,980 #4 Posted April 28, 2017 I`d say you`re good to go... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #5 Posted April 28, 2017 Amazing what some Regal Red paint does to a part. Had to try it on the carb after work, think it will work out fine. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 50,997 #6 Posted April 29, 2017 Being aluminum i am surprised you didn't polish it to a brilliant shine. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #7 Posted April 29, 2017 That ,and my friend wanted me to have the CNC department engrave "Wheel Horse 753" on it too.... . Perhaps at a later date. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #8 Posted April 29, 2017 That would be sooooo cool!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #9 Posted May 3, 2017 Well, as they say in my trade, I did an "Engineering change" on the cover today. The cover should work out alot better, not causing problems with the hood grill area. Fortunately I know a guy that welds aluminum. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,399 #10 Posted May 3, 2017 Well now you did it. Now we'll have to change all the part numbers, come up with new drawings, submit material prices & manufacturing cost to the bean counters get new approvals from Mother Mary & Joseph....... Hey Tigs did you know you are missing some engine tins? Hopefully they didn't come off on that last run thru the sound barrier!?!?!? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #11 Posted May 3, 2017 LOL , not missing any engine tin except for the the flywheel cover/belt cover. Hope to find one or make up one for the K161. You are right about all the changes a Engineering change involves at work..... for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,182 #12 Posted May 3, 2017 Now will it get a high polish finish!?!?!?! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,399 #13 Posted May 4, 2017 Now There's an idea there Dan but it looks like he already primered it so I think is going red. Ain't there 'posed to a tin over the top of the head??? or is that what you meant? I dunno AL sure does polish nice!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #14 Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) I just have to ask the guys in the polishing department. Actually just ran in though the glass bead cabinet, so ready for any type finish..... Edited May 4, 2017 by TIGman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,399 #15 Posted May 4, 2017 How do the guys in polishing feel about 12 paks & summer sauage?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIGman 2,006 #16 Posted May 4, 2017 That's usually their payment for welding jobs I do for them lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites