Fan housing repair

Previously I have removed the rust and paint to find some holes in the metal.


A close up of some of the holes.


At first I tried to fill the holes with weld only. That just let to larger holes being created! So I tried a patch.


The same thing happened, just around the patch. I postponed the repair of the fan housing as there was one going on ebay for £10!

The internal flaps that control the flow of the air had to be drilled out in places. Then the rest of the captive nut was removed. Those I could reach, I used a grinder. The rest where filed down by hand!

Stove pipe repair

The stove pipe that warms the air/ fuel mixture from the carburettor had a small leak. Nothing major but I filled the bottom pipe (from the exhaust) with white spirit to keep it clear, and found a small leak.


Not having welded for a couple of years (and never doing it properly!) I thought I should try and seal it. The pipe are located in the cool air area so it would be good to minimize any unnecessary warm air.


The leak was between the two pipes which are separate but held together with the metal cover in the middle.

Painting the Brakes, oil cooler and rocker covers

Front brake drum painted.


Oil cooler.


Rocker cover.