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Post by daydreamer on Feb 11, 2014 22:50:01 GMT
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Post by martinw on Feb 11, 2014 23:53:10 GMT
Hi Brian I agree with Daydreamer re the rotation direction for the water pump - I recollect that Steve pointed it out on a previous thread for a Rocket build a few weeks back too. My config is the exact same as Daydreamers - even down to the extension bar to move the tensioner to a position where it works more effectively. Build looks great. What colour / color scheme are you going for? Martin
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Post by drbrian on Feb 23, 2014 5:18:25 GMT
Spacer for front Calipers Thickness of Spacer 5.2 mm Front Calipers Front Caliper Type of Caliper Caliper
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Post by drbrian on Feb 23, 2014 5:22:44 GMT
Flaring Radiator Tube Flaring Tool , The flare is a bit rough but it will do the job, even the lady on TV respects it. The flaring tool is basically a large bolt with a round head, Then it held in place with a bent piece of metal and a cradle I believe from the exhaust.
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Post by drbrian on Feb 23, 2014 5:29:37 GMT
Here I placed the radiator tube on the sides of the car with 1 1/4" pipe clamps, see close up pictures. Then placed some hot water piping insulation with zip ties it came out really clean and it will keep the heat down in the side panels.
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 23, 2014 7:47:24 GMT
Brian, I would not be happy with using washers as spacers, especially in such quantity, on brakes and hubs.
Personally I would use a single spacer (round or rectangular) with the appropriate number of holes in it.
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Post by drbrian on Feb 24, 2014 2:04:52 GMT
What you said it my future plan, but for now I wanted to get everything mocked up. Today I spent 3 hours just getting the dam bolts to go through the upright and screw into the spindle. My spindle does not have the bracket to attach the fender brackets, so I will need to buy a plate 5mm thick and bend out some tabs to attach the fender bracket too, of course it must all fit within the envelope of the wheel and behind the rotor. It feel like every bolt is fighting me : ( Thanks Kiwi can Fly Oh David is in New Zealand now at his moms house about three hours from you. Shoot him an email maybe you can connect. He said New Plymouth was his childhood home, I am hoping he brings back some tasty cheeses.
Thanks Brian
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Post by kiwicanfly on Feb 24, 2014 7:56:01 GMT
Oh David is in New Zealand now at his moms house about three hours from you. Shoot him an email maybe you can connect. He said New Plymouth was his childhood home, I am hoping he brings back some tasty cheeses. David said he was coming over, I sent him my contact details a couple of weeks ago, not heard from him yet but I expect we will hook up. I doubt he would be interested in a ride though
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Post by drbrian on Feb 25, 2014 4:28:15 GMT
You can ring him up, or email him. He mentioned that his mother was old and he wanted to spend as much time with her as possible.
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Post by drbrian on Mar 3, 2014 19:46:12 GMT
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Post by drbrian on Mar 3, 2014 19:48:36 GMT
I am think of creating a cowling to funnel the heat from the radiator to the hood vent. This way the heat flow is maximized, In Texas temperature reach 110F so an oversize radiator and efficient flow should keep the engine much cooler. I was going to have it direct into the dash vent, then cut some slits in the hood or make the dash vent bigger. It is a triple core radiator with much more capacity. Ford focus radiator 23-5/8 x 14-7/16 x 5/8 23.625 x 14.125 x 0.625 = 208.56 Cooling Volume cubic Inches Verse mine Performance Civic Radiator Three core 14.37"x16.5"x2.5" = Total Volume = 501.18 cubic Inches Does any one have an opinion on the cowling?
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Post by mawdo81 on Mar 3, 2014 20:48:33 GMT
Are you boxing in the floor as well?
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Post by gwnwar on Mar 4, 2014 18:56:13 GMT
I would use a graded bolt and nut with lock washer to hold calipers on. not a self locking nut.. Put some sealant on the coolant tube to seal those nicks in.. Nice looking build..
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Post by drbrian on Mar 6, 2014 23:39:20 GMT
Thanks for the advice gwnwar!
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Post by drbrian on Mar 6, 2014 23:53:39 GMT
BAD WELDING FROM MANUFACTURE and my fix which required me to pay a local Auto Racing shop. I received one bad lower rear A-arm from the MEV manufacturer and the upper rear A arms are pretty bad too. This pictures shows the original which was messed up, and the guys at the shop made fun of the poor quality of the welds! According to Pete MEV is going to send me new Rear Upper A-Arms which I need desperately. Here is the fixed Version !! Come one MEV you can do better!!!
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