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31-05-24, 04:50
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When I removed the left cover I noticed more yellow paint under the layers of green. This time it was painted the numbers 277. After sandblasting I found the hand stamped numbers of 326. I suspect these were done during production but as for why, no idea.
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01-06-24, 14:50
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Jordan, if you’re having trouble with your sandblasting you may have numerous issues.
I’ve yet to see sandblasting fail. Your choice of media for starters. Try a more aggressive grit size. Maybe your compressor isn’t sized to keep up , CFM. Worn out nozzles can also affect the work. Looking good
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01-06-24, 15:09
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Chris.
Even the sandblaster guy said this paint was time consuming. It comes down to, do I spend 20 plus minutes sandblasting off the really hard thick paint or do I spend 5 min with the needle scaler and then 5 min sandblasting. My plan for the big stuff that won’t fit in the cabinet is to now needle scale it then send it off to be blasted.
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01-06-24, 23:53
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Finally got around to making up another engine cart from some scrap lumber. Now the engine can be easily moved around the shop and the transmission can be removed for rebuilding.
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02-06-24, 03:42
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Took the top off of the transmission. Still full of very clean oil and the gears all look to be mint and near NOS. The inside of the case is very very clean. I am quite thrilled as this transmission is very rare and hard to find for parts.
I did a short video of how nicely everything turns. https://youtu.be/Wi64xGNXzVU
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02-06-24, 12:44
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Very nice tranny, Jordan.
I wonder if it was a rebuild, or perhaps the Otter got a brand new one late in its service life? Either way, surprises like that are very easy to take! David Last edited by David Dunlop; 02-06-24 at 20:20.
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02-06-24, 13:44
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Its hard to say. I can tell the Otter did get a rebuild by the Dutch at some point as their dark green paint was on a lot of parts. The rad has a Dutch company tag on it too. Simply the fact that it has sat for so long and clearly been in the weather for a few seasons, I was surprised at how well it was. Mind you it does have an armoured roof over it so that would go a long way to keeping out the weather.
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