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Nice job pk, I pulled the motor out of a 77kz1000 and stuck it in a Honda 250 sport quad... that thing was nasty, blue flames shot out the 4 open pipes when you'd get on it, least that's what everyone said behind me 
it made the 4wheelr pretty much a beach rig, no trails, I never did change the spring rate up front, I think that motor and gear box was around 200lbs. Close to 100 hp, it was scary fast, I wish I still had it, was menacing sitting there idling.
it made the 4wheelr pretty much a beach rig, no trails, I never did change the spring rate up front, I think that motor and gear box was around 200lbs. Close to 100 hp, it was scary fast, I wish I still had it, was menacing sitting there idling.
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A few days ago, I got a chance to test my VFD, which was heavily smoked in the fire. It came to life when I powered it up, but wouldn't run the motor. It showed 'E-5' on the display. When I got some time, I pulled up the manual and looked up error messages. Turns out, since I was looking at it sideways on the table, I misread it. It was actually 'E-S'. Right... I pulled the Emergency Stop button and tried the motor. Perfect operation. That meant it would be worth going through it and cleaning off the smoke.
Long story short, today I got the VFD system finished, swapped the motor on the new mill/drill to the 1 1/2 HP 3-phase motor and mounted the system on the wall.
The next project will be to make a spline wrench for the top of the spindle so I can remove the big nut and take the spindle pulley off. Hopefully, there will be enough thickness in the bottom of the aluminum pulley to drill in 6 magnets for the Hall-effect sensor for the MachTach in the control panel.
I picked up a used VFD a few weeks ago. I have a line on a 2 HP motor. These will go on the Storebro Bruk lathe. The projects never end.
Long story short, today I got the VFD system finished, swapped the motor on the new mill/drill to the 1 1/2 HP 3-phase motor and mounted the system on the wall.
The next project will be to make a spline wrench for the top of the spindle so I can remove the big nut and take the spindle pulley off. Hopefully, there will be enough thickness in the bottom of the aluminum pulley to drill in 6 magnets for the Hall-effect sensor for the MachTach in the control panel.
I picked up a used VFD a few weeks ago. I have a line on a 2 HP motor. These will go on the Storebro Bruk lathe. The projects never end.
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Lament for the Dallas Cowboys. They have found a way to fold in the 4th quarter 7 games in a row, making them the worst team they've been since 1989, at 2 and 7 for the season. There is no joy in Mudville.
Now, for the project of this week.
Last week I was sure my hot tub had sprung a big leak. I drained the water and refilled it a week ago last Friday. Sunday I went out to stew myself and discovered half the water was gone. I assumed it escaped fast as I ran the cleaning cycle prior to getting in. I could hear a lound splashing as I dipped my leg to discover it was half empty (half full, for you optimists). It turned out the splashing was a stream of water hitting the top of the exposed filters in the filter bay, which are usually covered in water.
Monday I called Coleman Spas and requested a service call ($150) that was scheduled for Thursday. I went back out and looked at it some more and couldn't find a leak. The water had apparently drained in two days because I didn't screw the cap on tight enough on the drain plug. A medium drip for two days adds up.
In looking for that, I discovered a small clear tube with a broken connection and a few drops of water dripping from it. I determined it was a tube from the ozone generator. A check valve had broken. In feeling around to see where the tube went, I cracked the connector off the ozone generator.
I had no idea what flowed in that tube. I assumed ionized water. On closer examination, it just has one tube attached and a power wire. It has to ozone since there is no circulation.
I called them back and cancelled the service call. I tried to order a replacement check valve but when I told the guy the story, he said there was no way to repair the broken connection on the ionizer and that I'd need a new one. $350, but it included a new hose, connectors and check valve. I gasped in horror and he said he could get it for me for $299, but he'd have to get permission from his manager. They deliver chemicals and parts for free from Ft Worth. He would give me some tips on how to change it out.
He was supposed to call me Wednesday, but he didn't. He didn't call Thursday or Friday, either. I called Friday afternoon to see WTF. He wasn't there and would be gone for the weekend. He'll call next week.
I did some poking around and discovered I could buy an ionizer on Amazon for $!20, hoses and valve included. Further poking revealed that the tube transfers ozone at low pressure. There is no reason I can't glue the broken connector back on the esisting ozone generator. Cost: approximately $10.
So, I'm going to fix it myself. When the guy calls, I'll just tell him that the second mouse gets the cheese. If he'd called me back when he said he would, he could have screwed me out of $300. Too late. I'm wise now.
In the process of these discoveries, I found a source for my hot tub chemicals that is approximately a fourth of what I've been paying Colemen. A couple weeks ago, I purchased 4 pounds of chlorine and a quart of descaler for about $80. I could have gotten it for about $20 at a local hot tub store. Same superior brand hawked by Coleman.
It was serendipity that I discovered the broken valve on the ozone system. I was looking for a leak that didn't exist when I found the broken ozone line. Sometimes, things work out.
In spite of my many unrepentant transgressions, the Great Mooga continues to favor my miserable existence.
Now, for the project of this week.
Last week I was sure my hot tub had sprung a big leak. I drained the water and refilled it a week ago last Friday. Sunday I went out to stew myself and discovered half the water was gone. I assumed it escaped fast as I ran the cleaning cycle prior to getting in. I could hear a lound splashing as I dipped my leg to discover it was half empty (half full, for you optimists). It turned out the splashing was a stream of water hitting the top of the exposed filters in the filter bay, which are usually covered in water.
Monday I called Coleman Spas and requested a service call ($150) that was scheduled for Thursday. I went back out and looked at it some more and couldn't find a leak. The water had apparently drained in two days because I didn't screw the cap on tight enough on the drain plug. A medium drip for two days adds up.
In looking for that, I discovered a small clear tube with a broken connection and a few drops of water dripping from it. I determined it was a tube from the ozone generator. A check valve had broken. In feeling around to see where the tube went, I cracked the connector off the ozone generator.
I had no idea what flowed in that tube. I assumed ionized water. On closer examination, it just has one tube attached and a power wire. It has to ozone since there is no circulation.
I called them back and cancelled the service call. I tried to order a replacement check valve but when I told the guy the story, he said there was no way to repair the broken connection on the ionizer and that I'd need a new one. $350, but it included a new hose, connectors and check valve. I gasped in horror and he said he could get it for me for $299, but he'd have to get permission from his manager. They deliver chemicals and parts for free from Ft Worth. He would give me some tips on how to change it out.
He was supposed to call me Wednesday, but he didn't. He didn't call Thursday or Friday, either. I called Friday afternoon to see WTF. He wasn't there and would be gone for the weekend. He'll call next week.
I did some poking around and discovered I could buy an ionizer on Amazon for $!20, hoses and valve included. Further poking revealed that the tube transfers ozone at low pressure. There is no reason I can't glue the broken connector back on the esisting ozone generator. Cost: approximately $10.
So, I'm going to fix it myself. When the guy calls, I'll just tell him that the second mouse gets the cheese. If he'd called me back when he said he would, he could have screwed me out of $300. Too late. I'm wise now.
In the process of these discoveries, I found a source for my hot tub chemicals that is approximately a fourth of what I've been paying Colemen. A couple weeks ago, I purchased 4 pounds of chlorine and a quart of descaler for about $80. I could have gotten it for about $20 at a local hot tub store. Same superior brand hawked by Coleman.
It was serendipity that I discovered the broken valve on the ozone system. I was looking for a leak that didn't exist when I found the broken ozone line. Sometimes, things work out.
In spite of my many unrepentant transgressions, the Great Mooga continues to favor my miserable existence.
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Nice job on your control and operator enclosures. I built a similar control system to use one VFD for both my mill & my lathe, I have since opted to use dedicated VFDs so that I can better interface with the existing reversing controls on my Harrison M300 13 X 40 lathe. I gave the "steering" control build to a local fellow hobby machinist.
Now, I need to retro-wire the lathe and get it spinnin" !! You've given me new resolve....Thanks.
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I like your reference "the Great Mooga" ! I favor Karma as well & mine has been running in my favor of late. Good for you.