J666AYP
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| posted on 15/5/18 at 08:15 PM |
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Bugger, ok a change of plan is needed then lol.
Cheers mate
Jay
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miskit
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| posted on 16/5/18 at 01:35 PM |
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Great project! I have a Merc SC ready for the MX5 engine. I did figure out how to drive the electronic bypass from a signal generator hooked to a vac
sensor, but in the end like a good few others decided that the Mini Vac driven one would be easier.
Just one observation is that a lot of your earlier welds and some of the later ones look "cold" from the pics. Also as if you have not
cleaned back to bare metal. Did you hammer test some of them? MIG can be a bit deceptive in that it looks great but if it has not penetrated it might
as well be Pritt stick. - The ones holding the gearbox on look good though! You can get a much more experienced opinion if you post samples on the
very friendly MIG welding forum.
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J666AYP
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| posted on 16/5/18 at 02:01 PM |
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Miskit, no problem with the welds as most of them have had atleast 2 passes in structural areas.
They are thick and messy but strong mate.
Jay
[Edited on 16/5/18 by J666AYP]
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J666AYP
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| posted on 26/5/18 at 01:30 AM |
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Looks about as much fun as it was :/ on the plus side all of the heavy fab work is nearly done. Just the N/S footwell to plate, rear wishbones,
scuttle and the diff mount to finish and the rest should be bolt on bits. (I hope!)
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J666AYP
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| posted on 26/5/18 at 06:48 PM |
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big_wasa
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| posted on 26/5/18 at 07:15 PM |
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I love seing your progress.  but the welding comment was a constructive one.
Don’t forget the vid of it running
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J666AYP
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| posted on 26/5/18 at 07:46 PM |
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Thanks for the compliment.
I know the weld comment was constructive, it could have been a real saftey issue if the welds were dodgey.
On most thin stuff I do two or more passes to ensure that any defects/holes are burned up and sealed. Makes the welds look lumpy but I would rather
grind back than snap off lol.
Jay
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Gre3D
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| posted on 29/5/18 at 08:54 PM |
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nice project, been a while since i've been here. nice to see new stuff! keep it up!
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running a duratec ST engine'd locost for belgian slalom championship
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J666AYP
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| posted on 1/6/18 at 02:17 AM |
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Gre3D,
Thanks mate. It has been a real nightmare so far, fingers crossed the rest will be easier.
Jay
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J666AYP
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| posted on 1/6/18 at 07:05 PM |
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Did abit more today...
I found a new shape mini steering coloum on ebay for £20 with next day postage. I have stripped/trimmed all of the adjustable junk off it. Much
smoother and more robust than the merc donor one.
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J666AYP
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| posted on 2/6/18 at 07:19 PM |
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J666AYP
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| posted on 4/6/18 at 02:21 AM |
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That fits quite nice! Just needs setting back abit.
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miskit
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| posted on 4/6/18 at 05:18 PM |
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Like that mini column, tidy bit of kit!
What's the screen ?
How's the loom on the Merc - split or all in one bit? I am just finishing up the MX5 one, extracted what I needed for the engine to run and
removed 20kg of the rest. However even on a 2002 MX5 on top of the engine stuff it still needs the vehicle speed sensor (I'm not using the
gearbox so had to improvise), clutch sensor, brake sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor. and one exhaust sensor to run properly. I would imagine the
Merc needs all that and more!
EDIT - Sorry just noticed waaay back on page one you said you were going with an aftermarket loom
[Edited on 4/6/18 by miskit]
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will121
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| posted on 5/6/18 at 05:59 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by J666AYP
Did abit more today...
I found a new shape mini steering coloum on ebay for £20 with next day postage. I have stripped/trimmed all of the adjustable junk off it. Much
smoother and more robust than the merc donor one.
What is the bottom uj connection like to the rack, spline or keyed? Looks neat, will it connect direct to an escort rack as looking for a new one
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J666AYP
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| posted on 13/6/18 at 09:52 PM |
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Gents, sorry about the delayed responce. Things have been manic at work.
The mini coloum is keyed not splined so I had to knock up a bottom section to link it to the rack. Have a 16mm rose joint in the post to finish it
off. Have had to cut/weld a new spline on so I can use the removable boss (nightmare of a thing).
The screen is a old tablet from work, thought it would be nice to have satnav, gps, and real time engine info to hand. Would also be a nice modern
touch to put into it. Torque pro and other similar app's have quite a few cool features to play with.
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J666AYP
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| posted on 25/6/18 at 05:11 PM |
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Has been a quiet couple of weeks in the garage thanks to work trying to ruin my life on the night shift nightmare.
Have started the firewall and heat sheild for the cone filter (still needs a couple of bends and fixing in place).
Have finished the steering coloum and rack so thats one thing off the list.
Have also started to run wires to make up a loom.
Oh and I have made up a little storage tray so im not losing phones every couple of miles 
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Ian2812
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| posted on 25/6/18 at 09:15 PM |
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This project looks to be really taking shape now.
Love the updates.
And you have also proved one of my beliefs, 'You can use Uni-Strut for anything'... Marvellous stuff!
Although I have sold mine, the interest is still there...
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J666AYP
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| posted on 25/6/18 at 09:46 PM |
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Ian,
Thanks mate, has been a world of hurt getting to this stage and its almost looking like a car now (yay).
And agreed uni-strut is great stuff, has got me out of a few problems now.
Jay
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J666AYP
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| posted on 18/7/18 at 11:00 PM |
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Abit off topic but I brought this beast to refurb. Should be more than ample for a sandblaster
Disaster struck when changing the fittings on the regulator so I had to get a new one.
Have used my little borescope thing to check the inside of the tank and she seems solid. Now its time for the strip down and paint.
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J666AYP
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| posted on 19/7/18 at 11:58 PM |
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Well that did not take long.
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J666AYP
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| posted on 22/10/18 at 01:37 AM |
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Hi guys.
Been a rubbish few months my end thanks to Carillion going tits up and losing a family member. Have still managed to scrape a few hours in the garage
though.
Have started to make up my loom and done all the main power cables to starter and alternator. The starter is now spinning off the key so I'm
making little steps towards the big picture.
I brought a set of mankey 14" alloys for next to nothing so have been sanding them down as and when I get a hour to myself. I was not happy with
how far the centre caps stuck out so I have turned them down in the lathe and opened the badge holes up to 55mm to fit some funky punisher caps.
The front wishbones are now polly bushed and ready for paint. So thats one more job done.
I have also brought a motorbike alarm/immobiliser that I'm hard wireing into the loom. Has a vibration sensor so I will probably end up bonding
it under my seat or to the bulkhead.
Oh yeah I have also fitted a catch can, made up a spacer for the removable wheel boss with a built in locating pin to stop the slack. And finished my
diff mounting.
Fingers crossed the next few months will be better all round so I can start to tackle some of the bigger jobs.
ATB
Jay
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craigdiver
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| posted on 22/10/18 at 07:09 AM |
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Looking good. I know it’s difficult to stay focused with all that crap happening but everything will come good in the end.
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
Building - BMW powered Haynes Roadster/442E hybrid.
Volvo C30 T5 Polestar
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J666AYP
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| posted on 28/10/18 at 09:18 PM |
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Cheers Craig. Glad to see yours is coming on in leaps and bounds mate, shes looking very tasty.
Jay
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craigdiver
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| posted on 28/10/18 at 09:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by J666AYP
Cheers Craig. Glad to see yours is coming on in leaps and bounds mate, shes looking very tasty.
Jay
cheers, however, jealous of the supercharger :-)
If it ain't broken, fix it anyway (just because).
Building - BMW powered Haynes Roadster/442E hybrid.
Volvo C30 T5 Polestar
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J666AYP
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| posted on 29/10/18 at 12:54 AM |
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With all that silky smooth 6-pot BMW goodness you wont miss a charger lol.
J.
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