Author Topic: Matti´s 280SL (Read 44410 times)

mbzse · « **Reply #100 on:** April 02, 2019, 22:03:14 »

Quote from: mercakungen

The brake booster with the master cylinder is a replacement unit.../...

Certainly so.
Some notes on Pagoda brake fluid container in this thread
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=27773.msg199788#msg199788

mercakungen · « **Reply #101 on:** April 25, 2019, 09:02:11 »

Some progress. It seems that original style Norma hose clamps are very hard to get from Finland.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #102 on:** April 25, 2019, 11:35:42 »

The clamps are indeed a rare item. I bought some from Bud's Benz and found some on e-bay.

Shvegel · « **Reply #103 on:** April 27, 2019, 16:17:22 »

Matti,
Could you post a picture of the plate under the battery where the electronic ignition amplifier mounts? I need to make one and I have only found pictures of half of it.

mercakungen · « **Reply #104 on:** April 29, 2019, 04:46:56 »

Here is some.

Shvegel · « **Reply #105 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:39:59 »

Matti,
Thanks a ton. I could only find pictures that show half of it. That is a huge help.

mercakungen · « **Reply #106 on:** May 07, 2019, 05:38:08 »

I bought this exhaust system years ago as a original spare part and this is what I got.
I wonder how to install the exhaust system whit out a full height lift... Mission impossible?

Garry · « **Reply #107 on:** May 07, 2019, 11:23:15 »

Normally you would trial fit it then tack weld the parts, remove it and fully weld it and refit it. A hoist is probably needed.

mercakungen · « **Reply #108 on:** May 10, 2019, 05:36:00 »

Got the exhaust system welded. As I do not have a full height lift/hoist I cheated and did an extra pair of flanges to ease the installation. I removed the dark gray paint with lacquer thinner and found out that the "cross-over-box" and pipes between mufflers are not alu/zinc coated. I sandblasted all welds before painting. The paint I used is very durable against heat and rust. I have used it on headers on supercharged V8 engines. I´m not sure if it is possible to paint black on this paint. I´m gonna do some test. If it does not work the exhaust system will stay in silver...

Garry · « **Reply #109 on:** May 10, 2019, 07:45:13 »

Did you trial fit before fully welding up. it is normally a good idea.

mercakungen · « **Reply #110 on:** May 10, 2019, 08:46:39 »

Yes I did. The rear muffler was tricky. I had to use smaller doughnuts on the left side and bigger on the right side to get the muffler in correct position.

johnk · « **Reply #111 on:** May 10, 2019, 11:09:23 »

Among the quality of your work, I am impressed with how clean your garage always looks!

mercakungen · « **Reply #112 on:** May 10, 2019, 11:38:34 »

Thanks John. You have not seen the whole truth...

mbzse · « **Reply #113 on:** May 10, 2019, 11:42:08 »

Quote from: johnk

.../...I am impressed with how clean your garage always looks.../...

I have noted the same. Are you running a business in the premises, or is it purely a hobby garage?

Dave H · « **Reply #114 on:** May 10, 2019, 16:40:01 »

Where did you get the diamond pattern bitumen sound deadening mat, it looks fantastic can you get it in a roll ? i have seen a product on e bay called "Bitflex Bitumen Diamond Sound Proofing Insulation Sheet" but only in 1M X 1M sheets, is this the same ?

mercakungen · « **Reply #115 on:** May 13, 2019, 04:57:25 »

Hans, this is pure hobby. As I spent a lot of my free time in my garage I like to keep it clean.

Dave, please read #56 reply on this topic. There´s a link to shop I used. The bitumen came in sheets size of 1m x 1,2m. No rolls available.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #116 on:** May 13, 2019, 07:59:02 »

Quote from: mercakungen on May 13, 2019, 04:57:25

Hans, this is pure hobby. As I spent a lot of my free time in my garage I like to keep it clean.

Not so obvious, if you look at mine...

Dave H · « **Reply #117 on:** May 13, 2019, 16:37:27 »

Beautiful work Matti, 2 weeks ago i cavity waxed all hollow sections of my shell, i had to get creative to find ways inside and drill a few holes, as you say its a messy job, its still dripping out, good job i covered the floor with cardboard, that stuff gets everywhere but it has to be done.
I followed the link you posted, its the 4mm bitumen i need right ? how many of the sheets should i order to do a correct job like you did ?

mercakungen · « **Reply #118 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:05:32 »

Thanks Dave, I bought two 4mm sheets for the floors and that was just enough. No room for mistakes. I bought also one 1,5mm sheet for the trunk and doors.

mercakungen · « **Reply #119 on:** May 14, 2019, 05:24:01 »

The exhaust system is now completed and I think it fits like a glove. Black paint over the silver did not work at all. It caused the silver paint peeling of.

JamesL · « **Reply #120 on:** May 14, 2019, 06:25:30 »

I'm in awe of your skills

Shvegel · « **Reply #121 on:** May 14, 2019, 10:17:47 »

There are firms here in the US that do black ceramic coatings. Seems like it would be just the thing for exhaust.

johnk · « **Reply #122 on:** May 15, 2019, 02:06:44 »

Quote from: Shvegel on May 14, 2019, 10:17:47

There are firms here in the US that do black ceramic coatings. Seems like it would be just the thing for exhaust.

You can also buy the same ceramic coating they sell and do it yourself. There are bake and non-bake versions.

mercakungen · « **Reply #123 on:** May 15, 2019, 05:51:30 »

I have used Tech Line Black Satin once. It is solvent based. It is suitable only for bare steel and cast iron (surface have to be sand or aluminum oxide blasted). It can´t be used on alu/zinc coating. It will peel away. Same problem with all Tech Line coatings which are available here.
The silver paint I used is the best product I know against rust and heat. It is rated only 600 c but it withstands much higher temperatures.

mercakungen · « **Reply #124 on:** June 24, 2019, 05:16:31 »

Now we are close to finish. The motor is running! I managed to find some NOS Gemi hose clamps on a swap meet. Unfortunately they are yellow zinc/cad. So I must go with temporary clamps until I get them replated.

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