Breather Mold Project

[mgbrv8]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Thank you Dave for the time,effort.This makes perfect sense to me,if somebody sells parts for a living let them foot the cost for tooling,molds whatever.In the future Id be willing to help pay for having a part made with the understanding the parts would not be sold in bulk.One suggestion on the F fitting,would it be possible to tighten the inside diameter for the 2 PCV nipples?

So a smaller diameter on the PCV valve ports, noted. Thank you for the feed back Sir.


Dave

[Z51JEFF]

Originally Posted by A26B

I don't sell parts for a living, but I do sell gaskets, seals & parts. I know about and fully understand what it takes to manufacture. With Jerrys Gaskets, I never "try" to sell anyone anything. I do attempt to help anyone that askes for it.

I will offer a though for your consideration though. Based on Jerrys Gaskets sales over the last 3+ years, I know that there are many, many ZR-1 owners, world-wide, that need parts, including the parts that Dave is planning to make. Maybe Dave's goal is to just make them for anyone who happens to find them on the forum, I really don't know and it's fine with me if that is his objective.

However, I do have the customer base and the presence to reach ZR-1 owners well beyond the forum. If Dave is willing, I would like to buy from Dave and add those parts to the web store. Sure I will pay Dave more than his cost. Sure I will resell for a higher price. The result will be providing Dave's part to others in need who would otherwise be unable to obtain one. Side benefit of manufacturing in greater quantity is the cost per unit comes down. That would be a win-win deal.

Just a thought..... Thanks Dave for doing this. It's needed to be done for a long time. I've worked on it, but just can't bring myself to do business with China and domestic manufacturing is way to costly up front. If you're interested, let me know & we can talk about it.

Jerry,my comment was in no way aimed at you.My apologies for any confusion on my part.We,the owners also appreciate the efforts you've put into serving the ZR-1 community.

[gbmidyear66]

Originally Posted by mgbrv8

Like this Glenn, I cut away the section so you can see the inner profile? Sorry for the late response I've been a bit busy this weekend. What dose everybody else think?

Dave

Dave - Yes, thats what I was thinking. I just put a clamp on the end, but I think this could eliminate the need for doing so - those of you with more experience trhan I on this feel free to chime in.

[A26B]

Here's a photo of the pipe that fits into the rubber connector. Assuming the PCV top connector might be a 70 durometer rubber compound, you may consider making the hole size about 0.010" under the pipe nominal size of 5/16", or about 0.302".

I think the stop flange is to keep the pipe from going in too far and possible intersecting the perpendicular holes for the valves. keeping the upset end in the horizontal hole will make a more effective seal on the pipe.

Putting a groove inside of the connector could defeat the purpose of the upset end.

Hope this may be of some use.

[A26B]

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Jerry,my comment was in no way aimed at you.My apologies for any confusion on my part.We,the owners also appreciate the efforts you've put into serving the ZR-1 community.

I never thought that for a second Jeff. I was simply saying that there is a large group of ZR-1 owners out there who could benefit from this project that may never know about it. I'm just glad to see it happen! Best wishes to the project.

[ittlfly]

[QUOTE=A26B;123697]I don't sell parts for a living, but I do sell gaskets, seals & parts. I know about and fully understand what it takes to manufacture. With Jerrys Gaskets, I never "try" to sell anyone anything. I do attempt to help anyone that askes for it.

Off topic here but I'd just like to say ''thanks'' to Jerry for all he does for the Z community. He has helped me unsolicited and it was appreciated.

[mgbrv8]

I realized something, I have to add the black dye to the polyurethane rubber any way. And sense I am making small batches these can be almost any color we want.

Dave

[scottfab]

Originally Posted by mgbrv8

I realized something, I have to add the black dye to the polyurethane rubber any way. And sense I am making small batches these can be almost any color we want.

Dave

I'd say stay black for several reasons. Also if the mold is not finished add some sort of identifying mark like maybe the date? This only to differentiate this run from others.
Also you may want to take Jerry up on his offer later if only to get out of the hassle of fulfilling orders etc. I for one don't mind a small mark-up for the work done, not only in the fab work but packaging/shipping and the cost of keeping inventory on hand etc. $20 is still a reasonable price to me. There are outfits that gouge for rare parts and then there's folks like you and Jerry.

[tomtom72]

Originally Posted by scottfab

I'd say stay black for several reasons. Also if the mold is not finished add some sort of identifying mark like maybe the date? This only to differentiate this run from others.
Also you may want to take Jerry up on his offer later if only to get out of the hassle of fulfilling orders etc. I for one don't mind a small mark-up for the work done, not only in the fab work but packaging/shipping and the cost of keeping inventory on hand etc. $20 is still a reasonable price to me. There are outfits that gouge for rare parts and then there's folks like you and Jerry.

Here, here, I agree! Thank You to Dave for taking on this new project! Jerry, well there ain't much to say about all the magic you have brought to our parts inventory!

Kudos to both of you guys! I also agree that even at the $20.00 price point it's not that much of a ask....okay that's JMHO....but if it looks like the real part it will help the guys that do the NCRS thing also, no?


Tom

[a1991zr1]

what aboutmaking the top connection taller so that a set of ideal clamps can go on the top and bottom? I am in dire need of this part and the bottom connection as well I would really appreciate it as I have been unsuccessfull at getting one to replace the leak i have. I would also wonder if you could make this out of hard rubber or plastic and if that would prevent premature break down and collapse?