Tecate CDI Recreation - For Sale

[RubberSalt]

The printer was originally a cobblebot kit. But the kit was just an extra large diy setup. The printer needs a ton of love still. I'm not satisfied with the print results on average. If i tighten everything up, it prints decent, but then loosens it self. A couple of the original cobble bot mounts are still in use... they suck. I havn't been able to recreate them due to the cold. The printer is in the garage. As far as the cheap kits go. Many of them will probably be OK. The parts you'll want to buy separate if not included are Ardiuno Mega, Ramps 1.4, 4-5 DRV8825 stepper drivers , e3d v6 hot end, Heated bed. You can typically get an electronics kit for cheap. The Chinese have taken over this market and make decent parts as far as electronics go. I've got 3 gear reduction motors moving the bed on mine. It's a little.... overkill. Bent an 8mm stainless steel lead screw on accident. My 3d printed plasitc mount didn't flex at all! I'm thinking about building another 1, that is smaller. My current 1 is a little overkill, external dimensions are 2ft x 2ft x 1.5ft. I could go on and on about these printers.

In other news: If the engine looked as good in person as it does in the pictures, it wouldn't have seen paint. Currently, it's drying. I intend on getting a fancy bolt kit for it, they way it has some contrast.
I used some oil & gasoline resistant rustoleum. It's rated for 2000 degrees. I hope it holds up!

[RubberSalt]

One of the problems I encountered while assembling is the rubber connectors. They are a little pricey and the can't house the extra heavy wire I'm using. With that being said, I'm going to make my own plugs. Some years s
Back, I spoke with jeswinehart regards casting and replicating parts.

Since then, I've obtained a dual stage vacuum pump, vacuum chamber, pressure chamber, and the necessary guages. Instead of bugging John about making molds, I ordered some supplies to make my own. I figure that I may be going through a few revisions trying to figure out what I like most, and the mail is slow.... So. Yup! Making my own ends to house my extra big ass marine grade wire!

[RubberSalt]

I made some progress on the frame. I've scrubbed it clean, scrubbed the rust off, power washed, degreased it. For the scrubbing and washing (i should have took pics!), I used a wire brush, wirewheel+drill, scouring pads, and a knife. There was sludge from when my output shaft seal went in the sand.

Primed it with multiple coats of a high build primer (Ace hardware brand). Then followed this by a good wiping down. This gets the loose primer off so the next coat can stick. I followed this with a spray bomb gloss black on on the bottom. I used the entire can of gloss on the bottom. The pictures are with only the first coat. I did go extra thick and runny in the cobbled up redneck welds. I dunno when who started cobbling this together, but i know i added that grab bar and angle tubing (all I had!!). I do have another frame that will be done right some day.

I didn't care to mask anything off, or remove the front end. I half assed it. I admit it. lol None the less, it will help prevent Rust again, and atleast clean up the look of it. As for bolt holes go. I left several bolts installed. For the empty ones, I'll be running a tap through them to clean them up.

[RubberSalt]

I've got CDI's ready for sale. $150 shipped. Plug and play with the OEM stator. It follows the original ignition curve.