Prototypes Finished, Taco plate and clutch wheel |
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Prototypes Finished, Taco plate and clutch wheel |
Zeke |
Feb 23 2003, 09:19 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
These are ready to install on the race car. I don't see any problems with the oil temp sump plate, but the clutch cable pulley might not work. It has been pointed out to me that an aluminum wheel and stainless steel cable will not get along very long. I will probably produce the final product in steel unless there are some better suggestions. The steel version would be plated. Thanks for looking, commnets welcome. Those of you that expressed interest in them can email me and this time I will save your addresses and keep you posted on availability. If 914Club becomes a parts source, maybe the parts will be available thru here.
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Zeke |
Feb 23 2003, 09:22 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
The above pic is the exploded view of the wheel with ball bearing insert and new 10mm bolt. The stud has to be removed from the housing. Attached here is the complete assembly.
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Zeke |
Feb 23 2003, 09:23 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
And the plate:
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ChrisReale |
Feb 23 2003, 09:28 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
That Taco Plate is a beauty! Are you planning on testing it for a while before you offer others for sale? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
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Brad Roberts |
Feb 23 2003, 09:31 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Sell them on here. I would imagine with a little arm twisting.. we could put a club page together for you.
I know of at least 5 cars close to me that have ran a billet wheel for more than 10 years. The clutch cable ends up burning on a header or breaking from something else... before we should have to worry about this wheel on the cable. B |
Zeke |
Feb 23 2003, 10:39 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
Regarding the cable burning on the headers: I have the KH or European Motorworks style headers and I see that it is very hard to route the cable through there. I am installing a 1400 degree tubular heat shield on my cable. I hope that will help. I have a source for that too, but I don't think it's that hard to find is it? It took me a while, though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
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Brad Roberts |
Feb 23 2003, 10:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
I coat all the headers I install now. Here is what I do to keep the cable off header:
There is a small "tab" hanging off the engine block on the passenger side that is threaded. I put a clamp around the cable and thread a bolt through the clamp and block. Its not easy to access and its a pain to route the cable through there when you do have to replace it, but it keeps it off the collector and the pipe from the number 3 cylinder. Coating the header allows you to rest it on the pipes.. but the plastic will still melt to the pipes..just not as fast and you wont have to replace the cable. When a clutch cable melts on a non-coated header...the plastic sheathing "falls" through the metal internal supports and keeps the cable from moving smoothly when it cools. They are normally OK while on the track... but as soon as you get into the pit area and shut the car off the plastic cools and cable doesnt move. B |
Dave Cawdrey |
Feb 23 2003, 11:40 PM
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Dumbo going poop, Daddy :) Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Seattle, WA USA Member No.: 182 |
Put me on the buyer's list for the taco plate, please. Somehow, I think y'all knew that already... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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J P Stein |
Feb 23 2003, 11:54 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
The 2 metals will get along if they don't get wet and grease will help also.
I use header wrap around oil lines it would do the job here, also......yeah, I've heard all the blurbs bout header wrap, so don't bother me with it <_< .....It's been on mine for 4 years and they haven't self destructed yet. I have a mostly full box of the stuff if you wanna try it. |
Brad Roberts |
Feb 24 2003, 01:10 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Header wrap works great as long as you dont use it on headers...LOL LOL
Seriously.. header wrap holds moisture and causes the exhaust to rust even faster (sponge) when/if they get wet. B |
J P Stein |
Feb 24 2003, 03:27 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
Brad:
Well, it migth be a problem IF: You take your car out in the rain. You don't soak the wrap thru and thru with header paint. I wasn't clear. I cover the header with the wrap in the area where an oil line comes close. I used to have 3 spots, but now have it down to one... you saw how I had rerouted the line off the scavange side, eh.....the intake tube right below the oil cooler is the only problem area. When you do some SSI headers, take care of that, will ya? |
bernbomb914 |
Feb 24 2003, 12:44 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
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Mueller |
Feb 24 2003, 12:48 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
For the header wrap, a high temp silicon spray is available to coat/saturate the wrap to help prevent problems down the road due to water and grime
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Zeke |
Feb 24 2003, 08:00 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Zeke @ Feb 23 2003, 08:39 PM) I am installing a 1400 degree tubular heat shield on my cable. I hope that will help. I just wanted to clarify that I found a half inch ID 1400 degree tube for the cable, not the header itself. Actually, I found two types, one has a high temp sicone covering over a kevlar (I think) interior. The other is just a woven product, most likely kevlar again. |
914Timo |
Feb 25 2003, 04:31 AM
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Looks GOOD !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
Did you do that wheel according original dimensions of the plastic wheel ?? What kind of bearing did you use ?? Is it sealed ?? Or do you have two of them in one wheel ?? What is the OD and width of the bearings ?? |
Zeke |
Feb 25 2003, 09:23 AM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 382 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914Timo @ Feb 25 2003, 02:31 AM) Looks GOOD !! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) Did you do that wheel according original dimensions of the plastic wheel ?? What kind of bearing did you use ?? Is it sealed ?? Or do you have two of them in one wheel ?? What is the OD and width of the bearings ?? Hah! It took me a long time to figure these things out. But, I'll give you this tidbit: there are two bearings, side by side. |
914Timo |
Feb 26 2003, 01:22 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
QUOTE Hah! It took me a long time to figure these things out. But, I'll give you this tidbit: there are two bearings, side by side. Ok, many thanks for shearing that valuable tidbit. |
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