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 Post subject: Exhausted!
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Following numerous patchs and repairs I was facing the decision of purchasing a new exhaust. However the prices were a bit steep for my liking, therefore I bit the bullet and hauled the boxes off for a closer look at the situation. Following some head scratching I picked up some 1.2mm sheet steel from the local merchant (who kindly put a round in it). I cut the rotten bit out and welded the new bit in, minus the baffle, but it sounds great! The centre section is sporting a few patches, however this is next for the refurb job. Hope this shows that there is an alternative, albeit (long term) temporary, to a new exhaust.


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 Post subject: Re: Exhausted!
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A Clarke welder... *Cringe!*

However, those welds are a LOT less porous that I would have expected. Nice work.

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What's wrong with clarkes welders?

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How much detail would you like me to go into?

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For diy use. It's only a transformer with an inverter, init?

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 Post subject: Re: Exhausted!
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Tsk tsk. Is this a forum for like minded people to share ideas and solutions, or for experts to ridicule those who try their best? The welder in question was a gift for my 40th and has been usd to good effect to replace the sills and patch many other parts of the car. It is a hobby after all! If I buy expensive wire, will it still be second rate?
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 Post subject: Re: Exhausted!
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OK, I've used Murex, ESAB, Kemppi (Kempoweld), Butters, AMP, etc. welders for years now, and I take them for granted.

If I go to use a SIP or a Clarke cheapo machine, then I realise what a luxury I'm used to.

However, this doesn't make up for the shoddiness of cheap welders.

The sheer incapability of a constant wire feed rate for a start. :shock:

@ Crusher:

No, this isn't a forum for "experts" and ridicule, hence me saying that you'd achieved a nice result with such machinery.

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Point taken.
PS. I am more than willing to listen to advice from those in the know. So if you have any suggestions on getting the best out of the Clarke, fire away.
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 Post subject: Re: Exhausted!
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To be honest, with the variables you've got, you're doing pretty damn well, especially the gas shielding side of things, so just keep going mate. Nice work! :)

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Crusher wrote:
Following numerous patchs and repairs I was facing the decision of purchasing a new exhaust. However the prices were a bit steep for my liking, therefore I bit the bullet and hauled the boxes off for a closer look at the situation. Following some head scratching I picked up some 1.2mm sheet steel from the local merchant (who kindly put a round in it). I cut the rotten bit out and welded the new bit in, minus the baffle, but it sounds great! The centre section is sporting a few patches, however this is next for the refurb job. Hope this shows that there is an alternative, albeit (long term) temporary, to a new exhaust.


Good looking job done mate should keep you going for a bit longer As far as the welder type is concerned Well its done its job ok maybe not as good as a bigger set but its done what i needed to do weld

Keep up the good work

Simon :)

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 Post subject: Re: Exhausted!
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Nice to see this topic back up - get some pictures up of how it went, I'm quite excited to see how it turned out!

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I fitted the newly refurbed exhaust and it sailed through the MOT. It sounds a damn sit quiter and I don't get gassed while I am waiting at the lights - result!

I have been reading the posts on beam axle bushes with interest as I will need to replace them asap. One of the posts is pretty comprehensive, although they all say it is a pig of a job for the DIYer. I do feel an enormous sense of ahievement when a task has been completed though, especially if it is a first attempt. I am sure you will agree.

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Crusher wrote:
I fitted the newly refurbed exhaust and it sailed through the MOT. It sounds a damn sit quiter and I don't get gassed while I am waiting at the lights - result!

I have been reading the posts on beam axle bushes with interest as I will need to replace them asap. One of the posts is pretty comprehensive, although they all say it is a pig of a job for the DIYer. I do feel an enormous sense of ahievement when a task has been completed though, especially if it is a first attempt. I am sure you will agree.

Cheers

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That's a fantastic original looking car, "Crusher". Hope nobody is planning to crush it any time soon!

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