Red Rattler Revamp

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Red Rattler Revamp

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Back into it today, giving it every chance to be the best it can be- put some foam between the edge of the fan housing and the core - bolted it all back together and kicked it in the guts - got up to 85 and the fan kicked in - worked like a bought one ImageImage plenty of air being pushed through the core now , way more than the 14” jobbie that’s now in the bin ImageImageImageImage
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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

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Thought it was going too well - was happily refitting the grille and nek minnit -
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The friggin water temp idiot light sender decided to leave the chat ……at least it’s an easy fix I guess, should be thankful for small mercies ImageImage
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Never seen one do that.


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Errol62 wrote:Never seen one do that. Image


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Had a couple of blow ins turn up yesterday- they made me go to the pub after a short shed tour
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Must have been on their way to Summernats.


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Re: Red Rattler Revamp

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Errol62 wrote: Sat Jan 03, 2026 8:27 am Must have been on their way to Summernats.
If they are , they are terribly lost ! Well, we call him Wrongway Roger for a reason I guess ......... :ebiggrin: :ebiggrin: :ebiggrin:
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