Project update

didget69 · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:32 pm Post subject:

Yep, kids are cool - As I write this, we're trying to get our 4 kids into bed -and the little Missus wonders why the buggy only has seating for 2...

Thanks for the radiator info - I'm currently using a local guy that builds radiators & has been here for about 30 years or so -

BNC

bajaherbie · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject:

congrats on the upcoming baby, mine are now 18 and 10. my favorite picture of my son is when he is about 1 1/2 years old in front of my baja when it first got painted....
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takotruckin · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

didget69 · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject:

Yep, kids are cool - As I write this, we're trying to get our 4 kids into bed -and the little Missus wonders why the buggy only has seating for 2...

Thanks for the radiator info - I'm currently using a local guy that builds radiators & has been here for about 30 years or so -

BNC

didget69 · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:16 pm Post subject:

Yep, kids are cool - As I write this, we're trying to get our 4 kids into bed -and the little Missus wonders why the buggy only has seating for 2...

Thanks for the radiator info - I'm currently using a local guy that builds radiators & has been here for about 30 years or so -

BNC

SHMO · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject:

So that's how it starts huh? First you have kids, then the mind starts slipping......I'm already half way there....lol

SHMO
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USMCord1 · Razorback Joined: July 22, 2005 Posts: 1538 Location: Az

Congrats SHMOdad, this should be interesting.
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scott the viking · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject:

Are you going to name the baby Scott...like you promised?
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Jowlz · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject:

Man that engine looks nice and clean up in there. I kinda figured you would have gone for a full polish on the engine or at least powdered valve covers etc. Shocked

In excatly 13 years I will remind you of how you were looking forward to your first child etc...

Seriously, congrats on the kid.... Very Happy

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SHMO · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject:

I got a little more accomplished on the motor swap. I finished up the radiator rack/ductwork. It is sheeted with .090 aluminum. When all was said and done, I think I could have gone a lot lighter duty on this part. It is pretty much bulletproof.

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(note the rack is just sitting there. That is why it is crooked, SCOTT! Rolling Eyes

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SHMO · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:39 pm Post subject:

I also pulled the motor (hopefully the last time) and cleaned up the firewall opening. I also started to finish up all the plumbing and get a head start on the wiring.

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SHMO · Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:45 pm Post subject:

OK, so that final "motor pull" was wishful thinking. I threw it back in the car to finish the mock up. At this point it gives a pretty good idea what the final product will look like. The only missing parts are the engine cage and a few accessory items. Hopefully this weekend I will R&R the motor for the last time, button everything up and start focussing on the fuel tank and pump. After that, its "Wrrrrrrr Wrrrrrrr baaaaaaruuuhhhooooom". Wink

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1FASTHOE · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:13 am Post subject:

that is one sweet ride shmo, great work. looks very professional. when do you think it will be on the road ?

SHMO · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:09 pm Post subject:

Scott,

Tonight I got the motor installed for hopefully the last time. I only R&R'd about 6 times this afternoon Evil or Very Mad

First time, one of the studs wasn't long enough. Then the pressure plate was inerferring with the transmission, causing a bind. It took me three times removing the motor to get that one resolved. Then The wiring was slightly off and showed a possible spot where it might whear. So, out came the motor again. Finally, and this is the one that about put me over the top, during all the action I forgot to torque the pressure plate.....grrrr....that just pisses me right off. All in all, not a very productive day. But, I pretty much buttoned up a lot of loose ends. All the car needs to run is the finish wiring and to make the connection at the fuel tank/Fuel pump. The rest is just detail stuff. All I need is a little more "free time". Hopefully I can swing a full day on the car this week to get it running.

SHMO
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HamburgerBrad · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:17 pm Post subject:

sounds like me during the type 4 install. can't wait to see how this thing turns out.
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TurboLark · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:01 pm Post subject:

Looking good SHMO. What fuel pump and filter are you using? Also, could you get the part number off of the belt?
I blew a hole in the VW Easter weekend, so I am now progressing to stage 2, and getting the Eco prepped to go in.
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bajahank · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject:

Hey SHMO,
Are those header tubes equal length? That looks like it could be done on a Pinto engine.

SHMO · Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:45 pm Post subject:

Im not sure if they are "exactly" equal length tubes, but pretty close. I suppose you could do that to a pinto motor. But, it's still going to explode on impact when someone rear ends you...haha

Turbolark,
I'll take a look for the part numbers the next time I am at the shop. Sorry to hear about your motor. It never fails, just when a guy is having fun.

SHMO
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David58bug · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:14 am Post subject:

SHMO very nice fab work. I have two question's and I know you have it all figured out no doubt. I see the fan pushing air thru the radiator. Where do you have an exit for the air the fan is pushing? Is there a reson for the fan not being on the inside pushing the air towards the engine? Reason I am asking is because I may go water cooled on my next project.
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TurboLark · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 11:46 am Post subject:


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