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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:33 am    Post subject: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

I'm still in the mock-up stage of my WW Okrasa build, but I've ran into a problem with the fan shroud bolts.

The inboard intake nuts has to be secured before the fan shroud is installed. Once the intakes are installed, I can't get the fan shroud bolts started into the cylinder tin. There's not enough space between the intake and the shroud.

Has anyone had/solved this problem?

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:12 am    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

Instead of the usual sheet metal screws, I switched to the 10mm fan shroud bolts so you can get a wrench in there. Worked fine.
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:05 pm    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

I should have put a ruler next to the intake for the picture, I think it's 2- 4mm clearance, so I can't get a bolt started, regardless of the head type.

Maybe I should just open the slot in the cylinder tins and have the bolt installed with a washer to slide over the tin, then tighten...
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

turn the bolt hole in the cyl. tin into a SLOT & shroud, with bolt will drop right in
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

Two thoughts:

Follow Mr. Bill's suggestion or don't worry about it. With the generator strap tightened down, the shroud isn't moving.

A small hex head would work as well
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:46 am    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

Same challenge I had with mine! I lifted the fan shroud and the cylinder tin a bit so I could reach it. Make sure you don't have the other screws fastened, start with these!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 11:24 am    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

JeeWee wrote:
Same challenge I had with mine! I lifted the fan shroud and the cylinder tin a bit so I could reach it. Make sure you don't have the other screws fastened, start with these!


That sounds like a good simple solution... Thanks.

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

I opted for hex head bolts. The treads are pretty short but it all goes together well.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 14, 2016 12:44 am    Post subject: Re: Okrasa intakes vs Fan Shroud Fastener Reply with quote

scvw wrote:
I opted for hex head bolts. The treads are pretty short but it all goes together well.

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Agreed! I choosed the same method and after some attempts it worked.
Just make sure the threat of the bolt and the nut is working well Smile
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