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vysie - 30/12/13 at 10:29 PM

So Christmas day I was handed my book, and a Haynes v8 engine. needless to say I was well into the book before lunch iv checked and checked again read and re read it.
iv had my welding lesson first 1 anyway and im told im pretty good for a newbie............... were see lol.
well the v8 was built and now sits in the kitchen on the microwave which is cool.
so steel is been collected Saturday from my teacher! and the fun can really begin.
im going mx5 route as a donor is cheap and cheerful
so before I set about butchering the steel what do I need to no?

speedyxjs - 30/12/13 at 10:39 PM

Lots and lots and lots of welding practice to ensure full penetration and almost as important, enjoy yourself

omega0684 - 31/12/13 at 12:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by vysie
well the v8 was built and now sits in the kitchen on the microwave which is cool.


Say Whaaaaaaaaaat!

sprouts-car - 31/12/13 at 01:15 PM

quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
quote:
Originally posted by vysie
well the v8 was built and now sits in the kitchen on the microwave which is cool.


Say Whaaaaaaaaaat!



One of these--->

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-MODEL-Haynes-V8-Combustion-Engine-Motorised-Model-Kit-with-sound-and-lights-/251407903183

slingshot2000 - 31/12/13 at 01:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by vysie
So Christmas day I was handed my book, and a Haynes v8 engine.


I think the op may have been referring to one of these, which would certainly fit on top of most domestic microwaves;-



http://www.haynes.com.au/prod2266.htm

Regards
Jon

vysie - 31/12/13 at 04:14 PM

Yep that be my wee v8
Lol just a bit of fun but my pal who is thick where cars are concerned now understands roughly how an engine works