Pfp superjet problem

[clayne100]

A couple of thoughts to consider.

First, have a machine shop make a wedge shaped washer to fill the gap between the pipe a manifold. It would need an o-ring groove on one side and a second o-ring to seal. Rotating the washer would give you almost infinite adjustability to make the pipe fit. (For all you entrepreneurs out there, this might be a new product idea.)

Second option, deck the manifold mounting flanges to put a slope on the entire manifold. Thinner at the front, thicker at the back to mount the entire manifold at an angle so the pipe mounting surface is angled away from the hull slightly. This won't be much help if the pipe is hitting at the manifold end. But a huge help if it is hitting closer to the nose.

 

[speedysprocket]

If the chamber is hitting, grind some weld, throw some heat on it and "massage" it into shape with a mallet, and have a welder on standby to repair the welds if they crack (or run the pipe wet). Ask me how I know this...

 

[AndrewMcEyes]

Protip: don't do it

Why?

 

[AndrewMcEyes]

First, have a machine shop make a wedge shaped washer to fill the gap between the pipe a manifold. It would need an o-ring groove on one side and a second o-ring to seal. Rotating the washer would give you almost infinite adjustability to make the pipe fit. (For all you entrepreneurs out there, this might be a new product idea.)

Second option, deck the manifold mounting flanges to put a slope on the entire manifold. Thinner at the front, thicker at the back to mount the entire manifold at an angle so the pipe mounting surface is angled away from the hull slightly. This won't be much help if the pipe is hitting at the manifold end. But a huge help if it is hitting closer to the nose.

I was already thinking about these two options. I need to talk to my turner which solution is easier to implement.
I'm a tig welder so I was looking for a welding solution, because I do not cost anything, but I think it's harder than it seems...

 

[AndrewMcEyes]

If the chamber is hitting, grind some weld, throw some heat on it and "massage" it into shape with a mallet, and have a welder on standby to repair the welds if they crack (or run the pipe wet). Ask me how I know this...

I fear that it may break some internal welding ..

 

[Schmidty721]

My guess is the guy hand welding that coupler flange onto the chamber F'd up. I'd be asking for a replacement myself.


The angle of separation between the manifold and chamber flange is crazy. Figure out that angle and use some trig to see how far off the chamber is from clearing on the contact point on the hull. It going to be a way bigger number than you can mill off the ex manifold, guarantee that.

 

[clayne100]

Seems simple enough to determine if the pipe is welded correctly. Compare it to another one. Here is mine with a square on the end.

 

[Byeai]

If u find an issue and prove it xscream will fix it no questions asked

 

[AndrewMcEyes]

Seems simple enough to determine if the pipe is welded correctly. Compare it to another one. Here is mine with a square on the end.

Now I do not have the chamber to hand. But I would say that my eye is VERY different from this.....

 

[AndrewMcEyes]

I found a photo

 

[SpaceCowboy]

If u find an issue and prove it xscream will fix it no questions asked

True...but I may take 3 months


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[Byeai]

I had an issue shipped it there got it back in three days

 

[SpaceCowboy]

I had an issue shipped it there got it back in three days

That's awesome...wasn't the case for me last summer at all...3 months on a new PFP chamber


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[AndrewMcEyes]

Much different

 

[Schmidty721]

Much different

There you go. I'd email them those photos, call them, tell them you expect a chamber to be shipped free of charge with a return shipping label for you to return your chamber.

 

[Byeai]

Yea I doubt that will happen

 

[Schmidty721]

Well if it was me I wouldn't' accept them to "fix" that one. I'd be demanding a replacement chamber that was built correctly.

 

[Byeai]

They might send a new chamber but he gunna have ship his to them first

 

[Schmidty721]

That's fine. Easy enough for the them issue an RA# and provide a paid shipping label from him to send his pipe back.

All I'm saying is the buyer shouldn't have to take $.01 out of his own pocket to have this resolved.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

Did you get anything figured out


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