ragindave
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:05 AM |
|
|
Pinto crank shaft sensor fitted.
Picture of crank shaft sensor I have fitted to my pinto.
|
|
|
|
|
Mr Whippy
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:09 AM |
|
|
where's the sensor cog from? is it key'd?
[Edited on 10/11/08 by Mr Whippy]
|
|
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:10 AM |
|
|
Nice but is the bolt holding the sensor via the rubber strip and clamp fixed to the block?
The metal used for your bracket looks quite thin and together with the length of bracket, your sensor may flop about.
I say these things since from what I have read/seen, there are issues with the sensor vibrating and the brackets I have seen are much more substantial
than those you are using.
|
|
|
ragindave
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:12 AM |
|
|
Its actually very solid but I will have to wait and see if vibration effects it.
|
|
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:16 AM |
|
|
how hard do you have to press on the tip of the sensor nearest the trigger wheel for it to move? (obviously not so hard as to break it!)
|
|
|
BenB
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 09:18 AM |
|
|
Looks good. My only worry would be that it might slip backwards in the clip and you'll lose a signal. The sensor has to be very close so
it'll only have to move a little to cause all kinds of problems (like intermitent signals, misfires etc). But I guess there's only one way
of seeing!!!
I haven't seen a clip used to hold the sensor- seems a sensible solution though. If there are no problems I might whip that idea!!
|
|
|
whitestu
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 10:20 AM |
|
|
quote:
where's the sensor cog from? is it key'd?
Looks like a 1.8 CVH one to me - if so it isn't keyed.
Stu
|
|
|
Dusty
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 11:29 AM |
|
|
I would be thinking vibration and rotation and possibly the spacer bolt undoing itself. There is a bolt head to the right of your spacer holding the
crank seal housing to the block. You could machine up a second longer spacer and use a longer bolt on this to hold an extended beefier bracket?
|
|
|
ragindave
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 11:52 AM |
|
|
Just what I was thinking anchor the bracket using 2 points would be better using 2 post's and I have some thicker ali for the bracket I will
have go and update this thread.
|
|
|
02GF74
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 11:59 AM |
|
|
^^^ I recommend you try that - it is much easier to get to the bracket now than when it is fitted.
Can you see the sump bolt where the allen bolt is? You could use as a second point.
Not saying you will have problems, but I know people have had issues with flimsy brackets.
No reason why not to use steel - stronger for same thickness as alumnium.
[Edited on 10/11/08 by 02GF74]
|
|
|
clairetoo
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 04:40 PM |
|
|
I'd use that sensor bracket as a pattern and make a proper bracket - engine vibration will have that set-up wandering all over the place 
It needs to really solid - mine is made from 20mm ally plate , held on with two bolts (with just one as you have it can rotate and lose position)
Its cuz I is blond , innit
Claire xx
Will weld for food......
|
|
|
DarrenW
|
| posted on 10/11/08 at 04:57 PM |
|
|
That bracket will probs stiffen no end with a bit of weld or better still an triangular plate for good measure. Doesnt look too bad to me as it is but
as said already you cant have it too stiff.
|
|
|
ragindave
|
| posted on 13/11/08 at 08:40 AM |
|
|
2nd attempt.
The trigger wheel is off a cvh and is not keyed.
2 post mounted on thicker ali plate.
|
|
|
DarrenW
|
| posted on 13/11/08 at 08:47 AM |
|
|
i think that bracket might be too stiff now. Will transmit the resonant loads to the sensor head under extreme conditions causing electronic chatter
and signal warble. You dont want it to be too stiff.
Only joking! Looks rather good. Well done.
|
|
|
