Originally Posted By: Shannow
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
So, if I have zero skill and no equipment to weld, how can I best make this? Pop rivits and epoxy?
I'm thinking to make the "c" that is the main section of use via one bend. Then pop rivit/epoxy the handle on. Potentially doubly over the 16ga for the handle to meet the 3mm design.
Would this be feasible?
Thanks!!
Like I said before the C is the most important bit.
And if you make it on it's own you can adjust the "gap and file the depth as you need, rather than rely on welding.
Then affix the handle (if you need it)...could be soldered, brazed, plug welded, flat rivetted, not sure about whether you've got room for pop rivetts.
Agreed. But I don't have any of those tools/techniques available, except maybe electronics and plumbing solder.
Originally Posted By: bmwpowere36m3
Is this 240D specific? I don't remember it on the 5 cylinder W123s. For a 1-time use, can't you just take two ~3 mm pieces (like a washer) and slip them in place while you set the stop?
Generally only 4 cyl and MT/non turbo 617 engines got the T-mount. Washers or cutting 16ga steel as a spacer (making the C like Shannon said) is key.
Not clear how much it really even matters. But I like to do a job right if I can, and this one is on no real schedule...