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On 19th Apr, 2010 apbellamy said:
shit happens

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

And while it's in bits we can improve/fix a few other bits and bobs too

I did not read explanations, just looked at pictures. Why the fuel filter OUT goes to the T ? Is is the right direction of the flow ?

std 998 A+, g295, MD266, RHF4, 109hp @0.8bar/5400rpm

As we've done such a good job of ruining the engine, I thought I'd have a go at ruining the ride as well.

I've stuck on a couple of these



So that we can fit these



Put some poly bushes up here



The current displacers are all pretty knackered. It's taking 450psi to keep the ride height, where 300 psi should be enough and one is leaking a little bit. So while we're at it, we're going to fit a set of good used ones. And while we're at that, we thought we may as well lower it a bit. I've taken 6mm of the rear trumpets and 10mm of the fronts. Should drop it about 30mm.

Damn I wish we got these here !

"So wat we gonna do tonight Brain?"
"Same thing we do evernight Pinky!"
"Try to take over the world!"

i detect the touch of Mr titanium...

Yep, they're the std thrusts that Mr Austin drilled. I've just drilled a set of +0.005's as the crank thrust face matched the old thrusts....

Next job is to turn 2 broken gear boxes into one working one. We have 2 weeks to get it back drivable. Better take our fingers out...

what is the reason behind the thrusts being drilled and screwed?

no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.

to combat chewed thrusts from heavy pressure plates

The screws stop them moving around and the hole in the middle goes through to the oil gallery, leaving you with a nice film of oil between the thrusts and the crank face. Doesn't guarantee to stop the clutch killing the thrusts again, but it will certainly extend the life of them. Carl uses them in the Don, so if it's good enough for that car...

is there a need to do both, or would just the cap ones do the job?

You need to keep the block one in place as it's that one that has the hole through to the gallery. It's Carl's design and I'm happy to follow it

Indeed, indeed, makes sense. i was just pondering, far from being critical.

You are going to be busy for the next 2 weeks alright. I wish i had more time to work on mine, but very glad to have work getting in the way.

Best of luck
regards
colin

Thanks. Should be fine, just need to motivate John to help a bit more

Edited by apbellamy on 13th May, 2010.

looking good andy, done any more to the chassis?

Yes i moved to the darkside

Instagram @jdm_brett

Nope. Need to get the engine built and in soon, needs to be back on the road!

On 13th May, 2010 apbellamy said:
Thanks. Should be fine, just need to motivate John to help a bit more

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Ill come and threaten you whilst wearing My bass hunter t!

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

Nooooooooooooooooo!

If something is worth doing, it's worth doing half of.

Haha nah the missus might catch me again

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

The 'new' gear box is now sorted - 4 pin diff fitted with the 3.1:1 CWP, straight cut input gear and these removed from the selector mechanism.



Then we've cracked on and built up the engine.



Thanks to Mr Oneeyedlizzard the timing is set to 108 degrees.



All end floats are checked, so depending on how much beer we drink tonight we should have a complete engine tomorrow

Edited by apbellamy on 15th May, 2010.