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what an amazing and informative thread! Great work!
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I think you should go a little easier with the "blue", apply with a stencil brush and just colour the surface.
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After backtracking for nearly three months to modify my cam housings, I'm almost back to where I was.
But this gave me some time to make my own top dead center tool. Cost $20, worked perfect... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760064706.jpg I also had time to fabricate my own digital degree wheel. The rotary encoder was $50 and another $20 for the aluminum "fixturing"... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760064706.jpg Used the TDC tool to find calculated TDC... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760064706.jpg Set the DC43X-102 cams at 4.6mm lift at overlap for the 1-2-3 side... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760064706.jpg I was able to hit 4.58mm lift at overlap for the 4-5-6 side... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760064706.jpg Onward... |
Would you be willing to write up a DIY on how you made the tools? I'm sure I could figure it out but a guide is always nice.
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This should be the definitive build guide for a Mg case engine.
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I bought a TDC tool from Amazon. It's got an internal thread of 3/8"-16 tpi... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760914121.jpg Removed the "stock" screw and tacked it to an 8" length of 3/4" diameter DOM tubing. Nothing magical about this, it just happened to be in front of me at the hardware store. A schedule 40 steel pipe would have been cheaper... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760916056.jpg On the other end, I tacked a washer and a 3/8" nut so I could snug the tool down. I drilled out the threads so the threaded rod could move freely... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760916056.jpg Last is a 12" threaded rod with a slight chamfer at the piston end with a 3/8"-16 tpi nut welded on the other end. I had planned to use another 3/8" nut as a locknut, but I didn't need it. Plus, I forgot to buy one... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1760916056.jpg Overall, this contraption cost about $20. I could've made it for $15 if I was more frugal. I'll post the degree wheel when I have a chance... |
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Nicely done! I tried to make this but failed to get the 3mm threaded shaft on the angle finder connected before I mangled the circuit board. I ended up with some scrap. I did have a nice magnet attachment to the crankshaft though, did you use a magnet? Shane |
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Back to where I was three months ago...
Rockers installed, valve lash set... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg Lower gasket installed... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg Lower valve cover installed, modified for twin plug by Henry at Supertec... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg Upper gasket installed... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg This is my engine. There are many like it, but this one is mine. Valve covers installed. Cerakoted "Barrett Bronze" by Shaun at Tru6... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg Custom cam housing oil lines by Brad at 911rennen.com... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1761083453.jpg Long block basically done! Updates will be slow in coming for a while. Onward... |
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