Faux RAM
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Discussion of diving methods and equipment available prior to the development of BCDs beyond the horse collar. This forum is dedicated to the pre-1970 diving.
Discussion of diving methods and equipment available prior to the development of BCDs beyond the horse collar. This forum is dedicated to the pre-1970 diving.
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ScubaLawyer
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Faux RAM
Finished my Cyclone, HPR, DBE, faux RAM rebuild. The cans are from a thrashed West Pico AM, the body is from an otherwise junky Voit Navy. The internal hardware (bonnet retainer, etc...) are all NOS parts from a bag of stuff a friend gave me. Tire yoke from a friend in Alaska. Label from Allan. Amazing breather. The Cyclone 1st stage locked up instantly and repeatedly at 135 psi. Kinda fun creating something out of random parts. Mark
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968) 
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Bryan
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Re: Faux RAM
Looks Great! Nicely done 
Doing it right should include some common sense, not just blindly following specs and instructions. .Gary D, AWAP on SB
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: Faux RAM
Thanks Bryan. Appreciate you having the necessary parts. Also free Argonaut advertising - if you look at the reflection in the first photo you can see the "Argonaut Dive" sticker my son put on the back of my phone.
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968)
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Bryan
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Re: Faux RAM
Nice!
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Doing it right should include some common sense, not just blindly following specs and instructions. .Gary D, AWAP on SB
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antique diver
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Re: Faux RAM
Good job, Mark. That's a beauty, and you should feel good about putting all that together!
The older I get the better I was.
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: Faux RAM
Thanks Bill,antique diver wrote: ↑Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:22 pmGood job, Mark. That's a beauty, and you should feel good about putting all that together!
I was staring into a pile of DH parts in a box a while back and it suddenly dawned on me I had most of the parts for a reg. Couldn't resist the challenge. Now, on to that HW with the restrictor.
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968)
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couv
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Re: Faux RAM
A sincere THANK YOU to all at VDH who make this wonderful resource available and to all the thoughtful contributors.
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Re: Faux RAM
That's beautiful man. Truly.
The impossible missions are the only ones which succeed. -JYC
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: Faux RAM
Thank you Ron and Couv! Had fun doing it! Damn addictive hobby.
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968)
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Fibonacci
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Re: Faux RAM
Looks great... rechromed cans too?
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: Faux RAM
Yes, rechromed. Before rechroming the cans looked like someone had dropped them down a garbage disposal. Amazing what a hammer and a good chrome shop can do.
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968)
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SurfLung
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Re: Faux RAM
Wow... I missed this when you posted it in March. That's just beautiful Mark. SwimJim calls the Cyclone upgrade a "Hot DAAM".
SurfLung
The Freedom and Simplicity of Vintage Equipment and
Vintage Diving Technique are Why I Got Back Into Diving.
The Freedom and Simplicity of Vintage Equipment and
Vintage Diving Technique are Why I Got Back Into Diving.
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swimjim
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Re: Faux RAM
DA Aquamaster + Cyclone + HPR + DBE = Hot DAAM! 
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ScubaLawyer
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Re: Faux RAM
I'm just happy someone gives a Royal DAAM about it.
[I'll be working the room all week folks....]
[I'll be working the room all week folks....]
"The diver who collects specimens of underwater life has fun and becomes a keen underwater observer. .. seek slow-moving or attached organisms such as corals, starfish, or shelled creatures." (Golden Guide to Scuba Diving, 1968)
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