What did you do to your FB today?
#2752
'84 5-letter
iTrader: (5)
Goodies
Today I got some goodies in the mail. High-fives if you figure out what its for
I've been scheming on this for quite some time now.
This shot is a little less cryptic...
And in other news - my shiney new alu radiator fund just turned into a shiney new windshield fund!!!
This windshield was toast anyways - SUPER scratched up. Even driving during the day the sunlight would catch and spread across the glass. So actually a blessing in disguise. New glass + new headlights = actually being able to see at night! Woot!
I've been scheming on this for quite some time now.
This shot is a little less cryptic...
And in other news - my shiney new alu radiator fund just turned into a shiney new windshield fund!!!
This windshield was toast anyways - SUPER scratched up. Even driving during the day the sunlight would catch and spread across the glass. So actually a blessing in disguise. New glass + new headlights = actually being able to see at night! Woot!
#2755
HeyHeyHey..Its the Goose
iTrader: (3)
I ground mine down with the bench grinder... then road tested... then ground off some more... then road tested etc untill I was satisfied with the transition from primary to secondary.
Before I did that I just wired it open all the time, but with it working correctly it does make the transistion smoother. No where near as smooth as the rats nest makes it, but untill someone makes a nikki manifold for the 13B I guess I'm stuck with what I've got.
#2757
'84 5-letter
iTrader: (5)
Other goodies...
OK so i couldn't resist any longer. This actually came in last Tuesday....
I have an upgraded S5 alternating device ready to go on:
I dont have the equipment for polishing @ home, so I got Robert @ RotaryShack to deliver on the goods He was very patient with me as I was extremely specific and nitpicky.
I have an upgraded S5 alternating device ready to go on:
I dont have the equipment for polishing @ home, so I got Robert @ RotaryShack to deliver on the goods He was very patient with me as I was extremely specific and nitpicky.
#2758
1st-Class Engine Janitor
iTrader: (15)
Today I discovered that although the S4 alternator is plug-compatible with the SA wiring, the spacer and pivot bolt required to mount it both need to be shorter.
Mounting extrusion on the water pump is 55mm thick.
The SA alt has an 80mm inner mounting gap (with a floating sleeve), and uses a 25mm-long spacer (ID 10mm, OD 20mm) and a 115mm long bolt (threaded for 35mm at the end) for the lower attachment.
The S4 alt has a mounting gap of ~66.35mm max (with a floating sleeve) and therefore needs a spacer only 10-11mm long, and ideally would have a 105mm bolt.
I have a stack of high-strength washers that could do the trick, except that they are just under 2mm thick each, a sack of 5 is not quite long enough, but 6 is too long.
So I either have to find the right spacer, or lap one of these washers. & I still have 10mm of extra bolt thread sticking out the rear, which doesn't look quite right. I'm guessing that flange head shouldered bolt might be a bit hard to come by.
Mounting extrusion on the water pump is 55mm thick.
The SA alt has an 80mm inner mounting gap (with a floating sleeve), and uses a 25mm-long spacer (ID 10mm, OD 20mm) and a 115mm long bolt (threaded for 35mm at the end) for the lower attachment.
The S4 alt has a mounting gap of ~66.35mm max (with a floating sleeve) and therefore needs a spacer only 10-11mm long, and ideally would have a 105mm bolt.
I have a stack of high-strength washers that could do the trick, except that they are just under 2mm thick each, a sack of 5 is not quite long enough, but 6 is too long.
So I either have to find the right spacer, or lap one of these washers. & I still have 10mm of extra bolt thread sticking out the rear, which doesn't look quite right. I'm guessing that flange head shouldered bolt might be a bit hard to come by.
#2759
'84 5-letter
iTrader: (5)
Today I discovered that although the S4 alternator is plug-compatible with the SA wiring, the spacer and pivot bolt required to mount it both need to be shorter.
Mounting extrusion on the water pump is 55mm thick.
The SA alt has an 80mm inner mounting gap (with a floating sleeve), and uses a 25mm-long spacer (ID 10mm, OD 20mm) and a 115mm long bolt (threaded for 35mm at the end) for the lower attachment.
The S4 alt has a mounting gap of ~66.35mm max (with a floating sleeve) and therefore needs a spacer only 10-11mm long, and ideally would have a 105mm bolt.
I have a stack of high-strength washers that could do the trick, except that they are just under 2mm thick each, a sack of 5 is not quite long enough, but 6 is too long.
So I either have to find the right spacer, or lap one of these washers. & I still have 10mm of extra bolt thread sticking out the rear, which doesn't look quite right. I'm guessing that flange head shouldered bolt might be a bit hard to come by.
Mounting extrusion on the water pump is 55mm thick.
The SA alt has an 80mm inner mounting gap (with a floating sleeve), and uses a 25mm-long spacer (ID 10mm, OD 20mm) and a 115mm long bolt (threaded for 35mm at the end) for the lower attachment.
The S4 alt has a mounting gap of ~66.35mm max (with a floating sleeve) and therefore needs a spacer only 10-11mm long, and ideally would have a 105mm bolt.
I have a stack of high-strength washers that could do the trick, except that they are just under 2mm thick each, a sack of 5 is not quite long enough, but 6 is too long.
So I either have to find the right spacer, or lap one of these washers. & I still have 10mm of extra bolt thread sticking out the rear, which doesn't look quite right. I'm guessing that flange head shouldered bolt might be a bit hard to come by.
Maybe drop by your LBS (local bike shop) and see if they have anything that would fit the bill. I wanna see that thing INSTALLED!
#2766
'84 5-letter
iTrader: (5)
Black Dragon sells new glass with black trim and i think green shade at the top. Its $2xx.00 something plus gobs of shipping.
#2768
Lapping = Fapping
iTrader: (13)
The radiator is finally in. That took way longer than it should because I decided to use a set of pristine 79-80 radiator support parts. My GSL-SE one was rusty and wouldn't lend itself well to a front mount IC which uses round tubing. The GSL-SE CAI hole is oblong 5" x 2.25" or so. So that meant creative trimming of sheet metal to fit around the oil cooler perches and oil cooler lines. But the new rad is in place now.
Next is a waterpump. I should have one in the pile... Do I have hoses?
Next is a waterpump. I should have one in the pile... Do I have hoses?
#2770
Finally got a nice day so I removed the power antenna from the GSL-EV and installed it on the GSL-SE to replace the rubber ducky antenna the PO had installed. I had fixed the antenna last fall when I discovered a replacement rod I had purchased years ago. It even works! The rubber ducky is on the EV for now. Thinking of doing some sort of hidden antenna anyway and Ill plug the hole in the car when I decide to paint it. Not convinced I need AM/FM anyway because I have XM in it. Is that too many M's in one sentence? Got dark on me but changing out that antenna took longer than I thought. I actually managed to change it out without removing the right rear taillight years ago but I sure wasn't able to do it today.
Anyone have a source for the gasket that goes around the taillight? All of mine are in what I would consider poor condition.
Anyone have a source for the gasket that goes around the taillight? All of mine are in what I would consider poor condition.
#2773
Lapping = Fapping
iTrader: (13)
Originally Posted by DivinDriver
If I did it that way, you'd never see them... I'd do an overwrap of some kind. Also much easier to install if they are bound together somehow.
This would be an FC "want to buy" though, wouldn't it - - seeing as it's an FC alt spacer I need?
This would be an FC "want to buy" though, wouldn't it - - seeing as it's an FC alt spacer I need?
Hmm, now I have to ask what in the world would an FC alt be doing in your engine bay? Looking pretty?
Edfit: Oh I see. You did get it in there and it looks ok. Did you use a stack of washers?
#2774
1st-Class Engine Janitor
iTrader: (15)
The S4 is a direct replacement from an electrical standpoint, & I got a decent deal on a freshly-rebuilt one without having to give up a core. Logical upgrade, especially for a car that sits a lot and thus needs heavy charge current often. Plus, they look a bit less like a coffee can sitting up there on top the engine.
The stack will serve until I can locate the proper spacer and paint it.