Chris Wilson Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am pleased with their lengths, they cling to the inner wing and form a nice gentle arc above the headlamp. The N/A t.b closes efficiently but the pedal is uncomfortably heavier, it has a nice gentle arc and the cable is well lubricated. Strong tea with plenty of bromide and a cold shower for the lad with the funny car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 27, 2011 Author Share Posted September 27, 2011 (edited) Strong tea with plenty of bromide and a cold shower for the lad with the funny car. Playing with spanners doesn't quite float my trouser boat, but the 'lingering' conversation(s) I had today with the gorgeous red-head who lives just over the road, does tempt a visit to the bathroom. Edited September 28, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) I'm not happy with the stiff operation of the throttle cable. I was hoping not to have to tinker with the throttle ramps, those things are Chinese puzzles at the best of times, but needs must. So I have worked out a way to reverse and re-align the throttle cable ramp on the Lexus t.b. and use the OE N/A cable. It looks like I'm back to making frackets again. Edited September 29, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 any more progress on the build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 i was thinking that david hasent been here for a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Must have finished it and is out having fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Plethora Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 More like sat inside with a horlicks! What gives Dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Hi, Still at it, yet recently I've been very busy and haven't had the time needed to keep nursing the project along. I lost count of the number of failed attempts and number of weeks/months to eventually get a straight adaptor made. This long awaited item has now been fitted to the car engine for several weeks in readiness for the TIG welding, however, I have been dicked about several times with this little job too. As I have mentioned before, elements that require work of others, for reasons probably better not knowing, have proven mostly to be a PITA. Here's a pic. Edited November 16, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Glad to here you are still making progress all be it slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 (edited) Maybe it only appears slow, because it was progressing fast before. I enjoy the project tinkering and it's at the top of my spare time list, sometimes I have lots and sometimes very little of this prime time. C'est la vie. Edited December 8, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 18, 2011 Author Share Posted December 18, 2011 (edited) I have bought high tensile Allen bolts in the correct lengths and final fitted the re-engineered belt tensioner system. A new MT6 arm plus 5kg extra from the gas strut is the first guess at belt tension. The gas strut has been vented down to it's minimum in readiness for the first trials after the PAS support has been TIG welded. Edited December 21, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 (edited) I have been tinkering with Bob's lathe, with this PAS pulley wheel fitted with the Mk5 adaptor, the run-out is down to 2 thou. With delicate shimming I aim to reduce this to 1 thou and then keep my fingers crossed the floating bearing is in the correct plane to allow the little wonk. Edited December 29, 2011 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I am waiting delivery of a spare PAS pump from Barney, when it arrives I will have another go at facing that pulley to try and lose the slight run-out in the adaptor before the component parts are welded together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Good news, Barneys pump has turned up and I have taken the PAS pulley to the local engineers for them to machine a true face. Bad news, I have found that the Meziere water-pump idler pulley has worn loose on it's bearing. I have had nothing but trouble with aluminium pulleys and think it prudent to have one made from steel. Edited January 10, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) The slack in the pulley proved to be lateral movement in the bearing, which is good news and whilst it was off I had a 10mm larger idler cloned from steel, which is not as good news as I would like. It's heavier than it need be, yet now the important machining has been done, I can machine some of the weight off and 'prettify' it. Pics of fronts of; OE PAS pulley with true planed face - Meziere alloy pulley - bespoke steel idler Pics of rears of; Meziere alloy pulley - bespoke steel idler. Edited January 14, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morpheus Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Ooooh, shiny bits. I like shiny bits. Have a good weekend Dave and hope you have time to get some graft in eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Looks good mate. This things gonna be a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) It's pleasing to make a small step forwards, but it would be nice if just once in a while someone did what they were paid for. The w.p. idler pic is of the engineers 3rd attempt at a 'lightweight' steel pulley, yet it's still heavy enough to run tank tracks. Edited January 14, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 i love this build so much great work i just hope it dont end the same as barneys, great thread and use of smileys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 It's pleasing to make a small step forwards, but it would be nice if just once in a while someone did what they were paid for. The w.p. idler pic is of the engineers 3rd attempt at a 'lightweight' steel pulley, yet it is still heavy enough to run tank tracks. The fex plate will be with Nodalmighty on Monday (because i do what I am paid for ) Getting most engineering firms to come out of bridge building mode to make something light, well thought out and elegant is hard work unless you go to somewhere Motorsport or Aerospace specialised. Good luck David, hope this works, you know my thoughts on the PAS pump as an element in the drive belt train... At least it will allow you to test the setup even if it needs modding later on. I said suprcharger installs were many fold more hassle than a turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Cheers Chris, we need a few more like minded. Good news is; the Mk3 PAS pulley runs the Mk5 adaptor straight and true and I declare it good enough for the support bracket to be fabricated. More good news is; the Meziere bearing mount stub is nice and strong to mount the steel idler pulley. Edited January 14, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Reading that confused me. But as long as its good news lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I have arranged for TIG Stig to weld the PAS support bracket components tomorrow, then I'll be ready for a test fit of the supercharger on the car engine. I know that the Gatorback belt I have won't be quite long enough for the job, because of the additional idler between PAS & supercharger and a 10mm larger diameter idler on water-pump, but using the unfinished steel idler a final measurement can be made for the correct belt and whilst it's on, I'm hoping that I can reverse lay the belt I have on the air-con pulley to get it on and allow me to give the charger it's first twirl and check for run-out. Nearly time to hear it's first 'Growl'. Edited January 14, 2012 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 TIG Stig has to go and visit his mother-in-law today, Mrs Stig has spoken, so no welding today then. I can't get access to the workshop lathe either. Looks like the Supra play will have to wait till next weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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