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Post by Zed. on Oct 16, 2021 21:14:22 GMT
Can you swing it on the big lathe and do a clean part off. or is it air hacksaw then mill the face to true it something like that, probably rough-cut then skim to size, leaves space to test-fit and adjust  I have just had some Laser welding done to repair a hole in a 1934 alloy crankcase superb result with no distortion no need to pre heat with laser welding. I might be haunting you for details, definately photos  Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Oct 16, 2021 21:19:35 GMT
Universal mill would do the job too, keep both faces square for welding. or a shaper  I've a spoolgun mig-set so ally fizzin shouldn't be an issue although I may allow someone else the privilage of fusion  Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Oct 29, 2021 19:42:33 GMT
another tangent (BUT one thats lived on the back-burner for ages...) the front brakes I'm intending to use are based on Wilwood Dynalite calipers with ' Boxmount' brackets from Supermiata in USA and 280mm diameter discs as fitted to ND Mx5's. the calipers I have are the Forged Dynalites (Caliper No: 120-6806)  www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperProd?itemno=120-6806but Wilwood have released a newer re-designed Dynalite (Caliper No: 120-13839)  www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperProd?itemno=120-13839these are slightly different visually and supposedly stiffer BUT also don't have a spacer between the halves to adjust disc thickness - one less possible leak source? I've been unable to find the 120-13839 calipers here in the UK so a search found on ebay USA for the same price as UK sourced items - including post & Import charges... I'm now tempted........ the Supermiata 'Boxmount' brackets look like...  supermiata.com/Supermiata-boxmount-brackets.aspxand are mentioned a few pages earlier in this thread, these allow ducting to feed the disc's centre and the hub as opposed to other 'solid' brackets - a better design & Orange as to the Vauxhall engine conversion, I'm working on the bellhousing but have yet to cut as re-measuring & thinking before it's too late.... more to follow... Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Oct 30, 2021 17:34:43 GMT
decided to drop a Vauxhall head on a mazda cylinderblock to visualise the possible install related to the measurements I've tripped over...  looks slightly different to the mazda head, note the front & rear overhang.  no wider than the mazda head but....  slightly taller? admittedly the engine will be slightly lower but the Vauxhall cylinderblock may be slightly taller (cannot remember the dimensions off the top of my head)  inlet side.  the rear port-runner in the manifold will position the rear throttlebody close to the clutch slave-cylinder, I have plans afoot involving a different angled manifold....  better view?  exhaust side, forget the dipstick, that's Mazda not Vx...  this is one possible clearance issue, the Vx engine origonally had a distributor and it's common to blank / plug the head, another common mod is to plug the head in the rear cam bore and hacksaw the distributor mount off (add lightness?) - probably be doing this... maybe I'll actually drop a Vx engine in soon to properly visualise! Rich. |
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Post by dadbif on Oct 30, 2021 21:45:05 GMT
When you chop the old dizzy down and weld on a blanking plate you retain the “o” ring on the dizzy which helps prevent oil leaks.
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Post by Zed. on Oct 30, 2021 22:13:30 GMT
When you chop the old dizzy down and weld on a blanking plate you retain the “o” ring on the dizzy which helps prevent oil leaks. or just machine a blanking-plug? Rich. |
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Post by dadbif on Oct 31, 2021 7:22:39 GMT
I used to block the end of the oil gallery in the end of the camshaft with a ball bearing.
If you use the modified base of the distributor to block off the
unused distributor aperture it comes with a ready machined “O” ring groove. Less machining to do, and an OEM solution to potential oil leaks.
Tried a flat 4mm plate with a paper gasket, but it always used to weep.
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Post by Zed. on Nov 7, 2021 11:40:19 GMT
another tangent (BUT one thats lived on the back-burner for ages...) the front brakes I'm intending to use are based on Wilwood Dynalite calipers with ' Boxmount' brackets from Supermiata in USA and 280mm diameter discs as fitted to ND Mx5's. the calipers I have are the Forged Dynalites (Caliper No: 120-6806) www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperProd?itemno=120-6806but Wilwood have released a newer re-designed Dynalite (Caliper No: 120-13839) www.wilwood.com/Calipers/CaliperProd?itemno=120-13839these are slightly different visually and supposedly stiffer BUT also don't have a spacer between the halves to adjust disc thickness - one less possible leak source? I've been unable to find the 120-13839 calipers here in the UK so a search found on ebay USA for the same price as UK sourced items - including post & Import charges... I'm now tempted........ the Supermiata 'Boxmount' brackets look like... supermiata.com/Supermiata-boxmount-brackets.aspxand are mentioned a few pages earlier in this thread, these allow ducting to feed the disc's centre and the hub as opposed to other 'solid' brackets - a better design & Orange as to the Vauxhall engine conversion, I'm working on the bellhousing but have yet to cut as re-measuring & thinking before it's too late.... more to follow... Rich. okey, resistance is futile  damn you ebay (& the £-$ exchange rate ) ordered a pair of Wilwood's 120 13839 Caliper Fdli (Forged Billet Dynalite Internal) calipers and sold my existing pair of older design 120-6806 calipers for similar money (still have one new caliper as spare but thats another story  ) calipers were $285.90 with postage & import duties rounding up to £300. garanteed these 120 13839 calipers will be available in the UK soon but hey-ho.... now to finish the BMW E30 front hub conversion... Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Nov 9, 2021 22:42:41 GMT
more stupidity thanks to ebay   bought a 4.1:1 ratio fuji lsd assembly with driveshafts for a sensible price and a ~100 mile roundtrip (to Cardiff & back)  the ratio is of no interest to me so it'll be scrapped, the aluminium mount / casing & diff 'pigshead' will be saved for another ratio build.  wonder how many 'tags' are left? the seller had previously removed the diff so any of the tags would have been found - although the casing & diff are covered in old oil so any particles would have left marks from their removal... also... I'm a fool and decided there could be some usable bits in this lot...  front & rear subframes / wishbones etc (& another diff!) from an 'L' reg UK spec, abs equiped 1.8 car, unknown about ratio but guessing another 4.1 and doubt theres a torsen hiding in there more junk! Rich. |
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Post by Zed. on Nov 12, 2021 20:04:16 GMT
went to collect some more junk...  bonnet, boot, complete front & rear suspension subframes etc.  fitted nicely in my t4 heap...  abs equiped UK spec 1.8 mk1 car, will there be a torsen hidden in there?  the front subframe was unbolted as a unit complete with the chassis & gamper / springs and their chassis-mount section - obviously the previous owner wasn't planning on repairing the car or it's bodyshell will empty the van & inspect more tomorrow...... Rich. |
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Post by dickie on Nov 12, 2021 20:49:33 GMT
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Post by atlex on Nov 12, 2021 21:03:59 GMT
Crusty :-)
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Post by Zed. on Nov 12, 2021 22:20:51 GMT
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Post by Zed. on Nov 14, 2021 20:11:06 GMT
daylight inspection of the new scrap parts  rear setup.  was complete with the brace-frame but I unbolted it to transport as it was an odd shape.  passanger side.  has the later 7" diff.  drivers side.  another view of the complete rear setup. rear has uncut abs sensors and looks to have been well maintained as theres a 'fresh' rear passanger side caliper and the discs are not worn.  front setup with spare chassis section   handy to have abs hubs.  how many bits of spring?  this will be stripped and hopefully supply usable wishbones, the 1.9 calipers will be for sale (calipers almost definately needing refurb but carriers good to upgrade from early 1.6 size discs?) Rich. |
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Post by dadbif on Nov 15, 2021 22:03:37 GMT
Have you been magnet fishing?
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