Imagine assembling your engine like this, in your garage

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Princess Valiant

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Just think If all the parts were like new and your garage was this clean and big, my garage isn't...... but I can dream.


 
I get more dirty playing with my kids Legos! Do that 40 hours a week......
 
Too slow compared to the line I worked on...

I see some process issues that could use some error proofing...
 
I just want the machine that puts down the sealer on all the surfaces. That would save sometime since my hands shake so bad.
 
The part that always interests me is that at the factory they all use what look like 1/4 air line. But out in the field 1/4 is regarded as too small to actually work on cars with.
 
The part that always interests me is that at the factory they all use what look like 1/4 air line. But out in the field 1/4 is regarded as too small to actually work on cars with.
Probably 175-200 psi.
 
Even so all I read about is that you need the flow to use impacts and other tools and bigger the hose better the flow.
I agree,especially with a 3/4 impact, i call mine the howitzer. I dont need it often, but it chokes on my 3/8 air line. Have to wait for pressure to build up.
 
The part that always interests me is that at the factory they all use what look like 1/4 air line. But out in the field 1/4 is regarded as too small to actually work on cars with.
In the field your taking stuff apart...they only put it together
And everything is new
 
I agree,especially with a 3/4 impact, i call mine the howitzer. I dont need it often, but it chokes on my 3/8 air line. Have to wait for pressure to build up.
When I moved to my new shop I went with high flow fittings and the difference in hole for the air to flow through is shocking.
 
The part that always interests me is that at the factory they all use what look like 1/4 air line. But out in the field 1/4 is regarded as too small to actually work on cars with.


Pneumatic air motors are not as accurate as dc electric motors....

We converted our line to DC electric and eliminated 66% of our torque audit failures...
 
I agree,especially with a 3/4 impact, i call mine the howitzer. I dont need it often, but it chokes on my 3/8 air line. Have to wait for pressure to build up.

My 3/4 has to run on a 1/2" line or it has no power, as far as the AMG all the bolts he is tightening up are 6mm or 8mm
 
My 3/4 has to run on a 1/2" line or it has no power, as far as the AMG all the bolts he is tightening up are 6mm or 8mm

I use 1/2 and then a short 3/8 to the 1/2 impact, a 1/4 whip on everything else. I have one UGLY old IR 3/4 that I dig out for the big stuff, and "hard" stuff, direct from 1/2" I think there's only been one rusty, huge old nut it would not remove, I don't remember what that was. It is a brutally awesome piece of ugly

When I sold parts, the local truckers--mostly loggers--started tapping into the rear air tank to change tires. One guy came back with a 3/4" he said just didn't cut it. Asked him what size hose? Turned out he was using 3/8. WRONG LOLOL
 
In the field your taking stuff apart...they only put it together
And everything is new

This ^^^^^ At the assembly factory, they aren't dealing with set up threadlocker, rust, corrosion and Father Time.
 
I just want the machine that puts down the sealer on all the surfaces. That would save sometime since my hands shake so bad.
I'm amazed that they aren't using parts with machined grooves that accept a molded o-ring type gasket. Most OEM stuff is made that way these days, no sealer needed, and no leaks!
 
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