philfingers
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 09:42 AM |
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Rosejointed crossflow alternator bracket
Made a alternator bracket adjuster with some rod ends and hex bar which I turned down in the lathe. Came out well, alternator wasn't aligned so
spent more time getting that right than making the adjuster. It has LH and RH rod ends, so very easy to adjust, just twiddle it to the right tension
and nip the nuts up! Using a 800mm belt.
Here's the pics
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 09:56 AM |
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OoooH!!!! Nice. That's definitely a "Like".
So where did you get LH rose joint? Pls advise.
I shall be fiddling in this area - (when the weather warms up!).
[Edited on 20/12/12 by Dick Axtell]
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 09:58 AM |
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Now I saw Ford Pinto/Xflow/Crossflow Adjustable Alternator Bracket (Red)  on eBay the other day and thought it was a great
idea! I was considering buying one for my Zetec install, but holding fire for the moment.
Out of curiosity, how much would you say it cost you in terms of materials, time etc.? Could be a market for this....
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 10:10 AM |
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Very neat and tidy.
McGill Motorsport is a good source of RJs. They also make premade turnbuckles:
linky
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britishtrident
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 10:31 AM |
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Got to be better than what Ford fitted.
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philfingers
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 11:03 AM |
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Seeing as there’s so many posts in an hour! I could do them for £14.00 inc recorded delivery, payment into bank account, £14.60 with paypal. Cheaper
than £28.50 on ebay!
The stock one will be sized for crossflow with 800mm belt, as mine is BUT you could extend them by 1.5”ok. Can be made to length tho for other
applications
LMK if you’re interested and I’ll order more material
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STM Phoenix R1
Sold-Sylva Striker 1300xf, 40s etc
Sold-Sylva Phoenix, 1300xf, BVH, 234cam, 2xDCOE 40s, live axle - 'old school', rally car and a few bikes
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paulf
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 12:03 PM |
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I made something very similar a while ago for my alternator.As I didn't have a left hand tap at the time I just used 2 RH threaded rose joints
and drilled the hex bar clearance at one end and tapped the other end. This means that the belt tension holds it together but never had a problem .
Paul
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 12:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by philfingers
Cheaper than £28.50 on ebay!
Are the £5 McGill ones no good then?
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philfingers
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 12:19 PM |
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Sorry, should elaborate. Mcgill ones all too long- for cross flow anyway, mine is 2.25" I think.
Good LH tap is £20
You don't need a lathe to machine them but easier and more accurate.
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STM Phoenix R1
Sold-Sylva Striker 1300xf, 40s etc
Sold-Sylva Phoenix, 1300xf, BVH, 234cam, 2xDCOE 40s, live axle - 'old school', rally car and a few bikes
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 12:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by philfingers
Sorry, should elaborate. Mcgill ones all too long- for cross flow anyway, mine is 2.25" I think.
Good LH tap is £20
You don't need a lathe to machine them but easier and more accurate.
Fair enough. Is that centre to centre or the main shank thats 2.25"?
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philfingers
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 12:53 PM |
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the hex bar is 2.25" ish!
The true home of cars born under the Sylva name - http://jpsc.org.uk/forum
STM Phoenix R1
Sold-Sylva Striker 1300xf, 40s etc
Sold-Sylva Phoenix, 1300xf, BVH, 234cam, 2xDCOE 40s, live axle - 'old school', rally car and a few bikes
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 01:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by philfingers
Seeing as there’s so many posts in an hour! I could do them for £14.00 inc recorded delivery, payment into bank account, £14.60 with paypal. Cheaper
than £28.50 on ebay!
The stock one will be sized for crossflow with 800mm belt, as mine is BUT you could extend them by 1.5”ok. Can be made to length tho for other
applications
LMK if you’re interested and I’ll order more material
Definitely interested, seeing as I've also got Xflow. U2U in your inbox.
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 02:45 PM |
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mcgills for rod ends, and in fact they sell the linkages too, not too expensive either.
http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=33
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loggyboy
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 02:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
mcgills for rod ends, and in fact they sell the linkages too, not too expensive either.
http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=33
Must be an echo.... lol
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 03:14 PM |
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echo echo echo 
yeah, i saw that after lol, didn't read the whole thing, i've not got all day 
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 04:26 PM |
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great idea  will use that myself
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sylva_phoenix
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| posted on 20/12/12 at 08:52 PM |
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nice work.
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wonderfulweasel
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 12:59 AM |
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Looks neat. I'm interested in one. I'll send you a u2u.
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philfingers
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 09:11 AM |
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ordered more parts yesterday for another 7 kits, will update when they're available
The true home of cars born under the Sylva name - http://jpsc.org.uk/forum
STM Phoenix R1
Sold-Sylva Striker 1300xf, 40s etc
Sold-Sylva Phoenix, 1300xf, BVH, 234cam, 2xDCOE 40s, live axle - 'old school', rally car and a few bikes
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philfingers
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| posted on 21/12/12 at 10:12 PM |
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Ok, for those that have expressed an interest I have 5 made up
These are £14.60 if paying by paypal or £14.00 if paying by bank transfer
If you wish to pay my midnight tonight then can mail them 1st class recorded tomorrow
They're are 100mm wound right in and fit my crossflow with stock pulleys and 800mm belt, which in the striker clears the bodywork on the
nearside
The true home of cars born under the Sylva name - http://jpsc.org.uk/forum
STM Phoenix R1
Sold-Sylva Striker 1300xf, 40s etc
Sold-Sylva Phoenix, 1300xf, BVH, 234cam, 2xDCOE 40s, live axle - 'old school', rally car and a few bikes
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