Dr.Jeff
True Classic
Great write up, thank you. Man I wish mine looked a tenth as nice as yours.
Please elaborate a little more on that last step - the phos soak - it appears to have made a world of difference. I'm imagining it will turn my crappy work into excellence.
Regarding the inlet flow angle, I attempted to reuse the original neck but modified it a little. Basically I cut it shorter at the bend, so it is less than 90 degrees. Combined with resoldering (brazing) it at a slightly flatter angle, it aims the outlet end more toward the back of the tank. However not as well as your "S" neck does, nice job on making that piece.
Please elaborate a little more on that last step - the phos soak - it appears to have made a world of difference. I'm imagining it will turn my crappy work into excellence.
Regarding the inlet flow angle, I attempted to reuse the original neck but modified it a little. Basically I cut it shorter at the bend, so it is less than 90 degrees. Combined with resoldering (brazing) it at a slightly flatter angle, it aims the outlet end more toward the back of the tank. However not as well as your "S" neck does, nice job on making that piece.