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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Well I just put in a order to Pacific Customs for the last few things I need and also ordred a set of SCAT 1.25 rockers off here so I now will have everything except rods...

CB is still out of stock on the 5.4 unitech rods... so I hope its not much longer.

CB has been out of stock of those rods for over a year now.

I looked at them for my build last March and ended up just using my stock rods again.
You might just want to source some from somewhere else.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah I ended up getting some scat I beam rods from aircooled.net. I have the engine build going in the performance section, I haven't been keeping this one up to date on the engine stuff.
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PostPosted: Fri May 03, 2013 9:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well the engine build is complete...

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Its going in this evening...
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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Success!

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Video==>

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Have a few minor things to address, the acclerator pump on one of the carbs is leaking and the sand seal is leaking oil because I forgot to put spacers behind it and had to pull it back out and must have mesed it up. The oil filter is also leaking past the seal, it's tight so I don't know whats up with it, I might try a different filter mount.

Changed the oil and have been driving it around, going to follow aircooled.net break in. So 100 miles or so then break the rings in. I probably put 50 miles on it so far.
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PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 9:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work....
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PostPosted: Fri May 31, 2013 5:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some updates...

Engine is running pretty good, I plan to get a Bosch 010 distributor to finish it up. I got it down to one very small oil drip, I did an oil change and didn't go to the full line on the dipstick; I only put in 4 qts vs 5 the first time. It reads just a little below the middle mark.

I had to pull the pedals due to the flange breaking.. I thought it was the 50 year old mount failure but in fact it was from my own fault! I made a double arm on the gas pedal and the original pin wasn’t long enough so I used a ground down bolt, well the head stuck out a little too far on the part that butts up to the frame and was putting pressure on the mount when the mount was bolted up.... So 11 dollars off the classifieds and I was back in business. I also welded a bolt in for the clutch cable....

Then trying to put it back in the front mounting nut stripped out... luckily I was able to get the welder in there and welded a nut on the back side.

You can see in one of the pics the bolt head sticking out, this was before I fixed it...

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I also started on a rear brake/ turn/tail center led bar and a reverse light, also moved the plate down to the bumper ...

Aslo you can see I moved the oil filter up to the bumper, no need to absorb heat off the exhaust...

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 03, 2013 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking at going out to Silver Lake Sand dunes over the summer So I added in some needed mods...

Added front and rear recovery/ towing points,


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Rear...

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Front, you can also see a tab I welded on for a flag mount...

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Side question.. How do you think this will do with the all terrain tires aired down in the sand? I have never played in sand before....
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:36 am    Post subject: Hey Reply with quote

I don't know anything about sand dune driving but the new tow points look good. Engine still running good?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! Engine is running like a champ! Very happy with it!
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 12:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finished up the rear bumper...

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Used a wetherpack connector so the whole bumper can come off easily.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing your buggy finished.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

karu wrote:
Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing your buggy finished.


Thanks! But I don't know if it will ever be "done"... Its mostly "done" and drives around but I always seem to be finding somthing to do/ improve/ add on, etc.... Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So I went after my gas tank issues. I was having some small leaks when filling up all the way. I found it was probably 90% due to a leaking fuel sender seal. But I also found some pinhole leaks where I drilled the mounting holes. To fix it I nothced the holes out and welded them closed.

After a lot of pressure checking with soapy water and shop air. I think its pretty much sealed... I coated it with 5 coats of Master series silver, so I hope its sealed for good now....

I aslo reinstalled the sender with some sealer betweent the gasket and on the bolt threads.

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Its been sitting for a week to let the MS fully cure so I will see how it works this weekend.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well so far so good! I filled it all the way up and no fuel smell and no leaking that I can see....

All cleanded up and back together!

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great build Pallen. Your thread was just suggested to me for the fuel door. (I had to go thru the whole thing tho!!!) Great stuff and timing is everything!
I want to do the same fuel door. Joe Cool mentioned it can be an issue if you "spill" so I guess I will just have to be careful. I love the clean look.
I just cleaned out my tank and am going to seal the inside. Yours is already done but if for some reason you have to take it out again, I might suggest coating the inside. There are products like "Crème" and "Red Coat" that I use and have had in Hot Rod and Harley tanks for over 20 years. They keep the tank from rusting and plug pin holes. I have welded several tanks for people and always use it. I use Red Coat lately.
Again, excellent build and thank you for all the pix and info!!!!!!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 24, 2013 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Welp transmission broke... I guess a 60 year old stock trans can only take so many launches from a 2L engine... Laughing

Any guesses on what broke?

It rolls, spinning sound when clutch is out...

Off to build a transmission shopping list..... Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 4:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You sound absolutely devastated, like the kid who just finished flushing his pet goldfish with tears and immediately turns with a smile and asks for a puppy. Laughing Hope I can take a hit like that with a smile when it happens to me.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

pallen wrote:
Welp transmission broke... I guess a 60 year old stock trans can only take so many launches from a 2L engine... Laughing

Any guesses on what broke?

It rolls, spinning sound when clutch is out...

Off to build a transmission shopping list..... Wink


Mine lasted 9 miles with my 2276. I now PREACH to those who want big engines, build the close ratio tranny first....... Cheaper that way too!!
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice build, pallen!

I would recommend, however, that you find another routing path to protect the oil lines to the filter. They look all too happy to find something to snag on...

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like this buggy will be seeing some trails!
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