Roof work

Rusty

MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines: Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons. Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!

"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

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11-09-2010, 09:24 PM

Moonbeam-Express

Danny,

This is not "in addition to", but "instead of". The tape is put down over the hole or tear and that's that. It is not necessarily the best or most elaborate repair, but likely the quickest and cheapest. The bond is claimed to get stronger with time.

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11-10-2010, 05:16 AM

DougZ

quote:
Originally posted by Rusty:
I've gotten 5200 at Lowe's and Home Depot.

Me too. We also have West Marine here in Venice and they carry a full line of DuPont adhesives and sealers.

11-16-2010, 09:43 AM

Danny Z

Here's the roof work so far. I sanded under the edge to bare aluminum and used a whole tube of 5200. Now I'll power clean the rest of the roof and mesh tape the edges and laps and coat the whole thing.

11-17-2010, 08:13 AM

Moonbeam-Express

Nice work Danny. This dry/cool spell we're having worked in your favor.

11-17-2010, 08:24 AM

Danny Z

Thanks Corey. Hope this weather holds for the GTG. That would be perfect.

11-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Danny Z

Got her pressure cleaned today. Took all of 20 minutes. Next is detailing and mesh tape and coating.

11-21-2010, 01:46 PM

DougZ

Lookin good little brother. That nice strong piece of aluminum is just cry for a satalite dish antenna to be mounted on it.

11-21-2010, 07:06 PM

Patch1st

Danny, Whats up with the PVC and the Sealtight?
Doing some electrical?

Patch1st
35' Regency
1985
MCC Chassis
8.2 Detroit Diesel
"Partly Cloudy"

11-21-2010, 08:14 PM

Danny Z

That's my homemade Genturi. It's a little crooked looking in the pix but it hooks up to the exhaust of the genny and draws it up over the roof. I use it at Talladega to keep from fumigating everyone out. I hang a flag from the top, about 4 feet over the roof.

11-21-2010, 09:23 PM

bill h

quote:
Originally posted by Danny Z:
That's my homemade Genturi. It's a little crooked looking in the pix but it hooks up to the exhaust of the genny and draws it up over the roof. I use it at Talladega to keep from fumigating everyone out. I hang a flag from the top, about 4 feet over the roof.

Do you use an air gap or does the hot exhaust go right up into the PVC?

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11-22-2010, 12:48 AM

Danny Z

The pic is deceiving. When the metal strap is straightened out there is about 1 1/2 inches air space between the pipe and the PVC. I've run it for hours and the PVC never gets too hot to touch.

11-28-2010, 01:51 PM

DougZ

Looking good bro. Boy, is that going to help the inside temp on a sunny day.