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I have the same P-45. To my knowledge, this was the first P-45 that Picco introduced. The head button sits on top of the cylinder. The second generation P-45 had fins on the exhaust stub. The head button protrude into the sleeve. From your pictures, it looks like sleeve 1, 2, 3 should fit...

I use Sta-Brite silver solder. It is a soft silver solder with 5% (if I remember correctly). It comes with a bottle of flux. I tried silver brazing with a torch before. It may be my lack of skills. I have found the high temperatures required changed the temper of the cable

Nitrocellulose is like clear dope, isn't it? That's what Fender used on their recent Strats. I guess the construction techniques are similar to that of building a RC boat. I have even seen carbon fiber acoustic guitars and even cello! kez

Beautiful guitar there Glenn. Just curious what kind of clear you use on those custom guitars? I have a Strat and according to Fender, a thick coat of clear will degrade the sound kez

Merry Christmas everyone and a healthy pandemic free 2021!

If it is two part polyurethane foam, the only option is to scrape it off. Paint thinner will not dissolve it. k

Is this Picco stock? I had one from the early 80s and there were 6 head bolts on mine. Also, both the cylinder and the head were water cooled. From your pictures, the head appeared to have only 4 bolts. Picco has not changed the .21 flywheel. The one from P5 would fit. k

I have the same engine and I bought a rod from Brad Christy on here. I believe he machined from 7075. Very nicely made. By the way, is there a shim between the button and the sleeve? The engine ran fine but it started eating plugs

I found the header. I have the silicone coupler and everything that came with it in the original plastic bag. But I could not find the card that was stapled to the bag. So I cannot confirm it is 2850 Please see the attached pictures if this is what you are looking for. Thanks, k

I think I have a new one. Are you looking for a marine header (tilt up) or an aero version? I have the areo version.

I have never tried it. That is why I am posting here to see if anyone has any experience with this tape. Since HD carries the tape, I am going to get a roll to try it out. No glue can stick well to polypropylene like the Sullivan tank. If this tape works that would make for a neat installation

Home Depot carries it https://www.homedepot.com/p/As-Seen-on-TV-Alien-Tape-10-ft-Multi-Functional-Reusable-Double-Sided-Tape-3-Pack-7087/312780371

I've been seeing this TV commercial of Alien Tape. It looked like a strip of clear silicone. They claimed it does not have any adhesive but will grip to any surface. Has anyone tried it? If it works as they have advertised it, I want to use it to hold the Sullivan tanks in place. Thanks, kez

Yes, it is the AVL. More specifically, built from a Dumas kit

I have enough parts to build a Picco P45. The parts I have are for the first generation P45 where the head button sits on top of the liner. The case has no fins on the exhaust stub and it has a drum intake. I believe all Picco after the first generation has the head button intrude into the...

I know I can buy a Speed Master rudder but I want to use what I have. This is how I am going to mount the rudder. A good friend machined a bracket for me. The rudder will be bolted to the 3/8" piece, which in turn will be attached to the bracket. This would place the rudder just behind the...

Thanks Tyler. So they are meant to be bolted directly to the transom, I imagine it would work OK on a sport hydro (20 or 40) but on a mono, the rudder would end up in front of the strut. The bigger concern I have is the small mounting area. The face is 3/8 x 1.5. It is too small to take the...

I have two of these Aeromarine rudders for a long time and want to use them on a .40 size vee. Aeromarine must have discontinue these as I cannot find them on their website anymore. Has anyone used these before? There are two 6-32 size holes in the block. Are they meant to be bolted directly...

I works very well. I add pigment and Cabosil to resin to make my own gel coat. Most pigment work with polyester resin and epoxy resin

Hi Mark, can you post a picture so that I can see how you drilled the holes? Do you have to bend the "U" of the spring? Thanks, k