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The T in my head, thoughts?

Discussion in 'Project Plans & Updates' started by Mykk, Jul 2, 2018.

  1. Spanky

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    Driving your T has it's moments . . . some great, and some not so great :rolleyes:

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    OUCH!
     
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    Just a bit too low! I guess he didn't use the softball test.
     
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    Myyk posts on fb: "Grafting the lower apron section of a replacement aftermarket '32 Ford grill to the exisiting painted top section. Taking out another 3" of the already 4" sectioned "lo-boy" grill. Making this grill 7" shorter then a stock '32 Ford. Also needed to take 3" out of the grill insert."

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    Update from Mykk from fb:

    Recently cracked a timing cover, in my attempts to reduce supercharger belt slip I tightened the belt up to a High E. The belt tensioner bolts to the timing cover took the brunt of the stress until it couldn't anymore.
    Needed to remove the supercharger to unbolt its mount that is on the timing cover.
    Replaced the timing cover, retimed the cams, stripped and painted the valve covers in wrinkle black.
    Fired it up, the timing cover didnt seal.
    Removed the supercharger & mount again, removed the timing cover. Cleaned it up. Went to the parts house and picked up some extra thick gasket material, made a timing cover gasket.
    Snotted it all up in Right Stuff. Bolted it all back together.
    While the RTV was curing I focused on moving forward on the sectioned grill, welding the dzus tabs as lower mounts.
    Still more work to do until it's fully back together.

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    The engine grows when it gets hot. Are you using a toothed belt? If the belt is too tight it will run off the idler even with the guides. I ran about 1/2” of slack on my car with a 2” belt. Don’t know if it will be different with the 3” belt.
     
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    My 3" belt is supposed to have 3/4" deflection in either direction (1 1/2" total) when cold, but that is also a cogged belt. Also, aluminum case blowers do grow quite a bit when they get hot.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I had my belt to tight and it rode up on the flange of the idler and destroyed the belt and locked up the rioters. Still drove but quite a power difference !
     
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    Mykk posts on fb: "Hmm, appears I've got some front spring perch/frame welding and reinforcing to do... !"

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    Ouch! Did that come from wheelie or pothole? Was the spring perch welded all the way around?
     
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    Mykk reports on fb: "Back on the ground and driving again after some repairs and mods. Time for a celebratory beer. My gal wants to take it up to 'Too Broke for Sturgis' next Saturday in Winslow Az. Just a few more little tweaks on it before it'll be ready."

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