[Supras] Lapping compound

[Tomas Günther]

Thanks a lot for the help Jon! I will get those on order asap. Any tips or things I should know about before I start the process?
Regards,
Tomás Günther 
'88 Supra Turbo
'01 R1
'05 Tc
 
> Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:21:40 -0700> From: jonbhacker at yahoo.com> To: supras at supras.com> Subject: Re: [Supras] Lapping compound> > I would suggest using diamond paste to make the job go much faster. MSCDirect.com has an excellent selection> of grit sizes. > > I would not recommend using carbide grit as it cuts too slow.> > For the block I used #60 purple for the initial cut, then finished off with Heavy #6 orange for a mirror finish. For the head, you can just used #6 orange since the aluminum cuts fast.> > Jon> 90T.> > > ----- Original Message ----> > Hello guys,> > I posted this on supramania already, I know most of you already check the site but maybe you can help me out:> >I am in the process of lapping both the head and block. I bought a 12" diameter grooved lapping plate from Lapmasters:>>http://lapmaster.thomasnet.com/viewi...176?&forward=1>>I know from an article I read from Reg Riemer that he used Clover lapping compound, but does anyone know which grit(s) should I get?>>I appreciate any input.> If any of you have done this in the past succesfully let me know which compound you used. And if anyone needs it let me know I'll be glad to lend it.Tomas Günther > > '88 Supra Turbo'01 R1> '05 Tc>> > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________> Luggage? GPS? Comic books? > Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search> http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=graduation+gifts&cs=bz> > _______________________________________________> Supras mailing list> Supras at supras.com> http://supras.com/mailman/listinfo/supras_supras.com
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