Engine mesh mod?

[tizdaz]

hi guys

whats best material to use for the engine mesh mod that covers the flywheel to stop crap getting jammed in?

anyone have a link to the material of a UK based seller please ?

 

[CAR-KILLER]

i think B&Q and SAINSBURY'S HOME BASE have aluminium mash im most stores..

 

[Streetwise]

i think B&Q and SAINSBURY'S HOME BASE have aluminium mash im most stores..

Yep +1 on car killer.
i got some from B&Q, small tiny mesh, comes in a sheet about 1ft sq. easy to bend mold and cut. i hot glued it in place. no probs what so ever.

 

[voo2doo]

Go to Motorworld and get the David Isopons aluminium body mesh. Its about three nicker a sheet.
J

 

[tizdaz]

cool ta lads i don't have a heat glue gun, whats best way to stick it other than that, will silicon work ?

 

[pablo]

i did the mesh mod on my last motor, when the grass clogs the mesh up it restrics cooling quite a lot, i would,nt bother daz.

 

[BrawnFG]

i did the mesh mod on my last motor, when the grass clogs the mesh up it restrics cooling quite a lot, i would,nt bother daz.

I did the mesh mod using alu body repair mesh from Halfords, and I stuck it in using plasic padding (P38). Worked well, but like Pablo said it isn't fit and forget, you need to be wary of grass building up below the engine and blocking the mesh. (of course plan B is to not put mesh on it and continue to have to clean grass off the head, both options are a pain in the arse).

if anyone knows how to stop grass getting under the engine let me know!

(there's at least 2 threads on LSF with pictures and instructions for doing the mesh mod if you decide to go ahead)

 

[tizdaz]

ahh oki ta guys, think i will just pass for now then & jus pick it out as & when ^^

 

[dwarfy]

I see it as the lesser of 2 evils bud. Its easier to clean grass from the mesh mod than removing the engine cover and cleaning it from round the head. Just because you cant see it doesn't mean it isnt there!

 

[voo2doo]

I see it as the lesser of 2 evils bud. Its easier to clean grass from the mesh mod than removing the engine cover and cleaning it from round the head. Just because you cant see it doesn't mean it isnt there!

+1 with Andy,I have used my method for 7-8 years now and never had a cooling problem,besides,Outwears do one and do you think it would be a kak idea if they use it???
Just a thought.
J

 

[sperera]

one of my motors has security screen mesh on it, works great and very durable. other has outerwears on it, outerwears its riping and gets clogged very easy.

either the mesh or the outerwears is vital though, rocks will hit the flywheel and break fins in no time without it.

 

[voo2doo]

Love the new avatar Sohan. Very patriotic.
J

 

[sperera]

LOL thanks mate, im on the committee and the secretary so thought i might do my bit!

 

[Bigger the Better]

I used black window screen on all my motors with great results. I thought it would get too hot and melt or something but it has never been affected by heat.

 

[sperera]

also recomend you use epoxy to stick it to the crankcase, ive used superglue which don't last all that long.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Ya, I used this: http://www.megahobby.com/images/view.aspx?productId=1972 http://www.megahobby.com/1ozzapa-dap-agooiibyzapagap.aspx
Some of the most used glue I have ever used - On everything!