New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
New Project - Skunkwerks EM9D
No workie this week, I am in on a cruise in the middle of Pacific Ocean right now, had to check emails and see what was up. When I get back work will resume!
(06-17-2010, 08:13 AM)Rudolf_Diesel No workie this week, I am in on a cruise in the middle of Pacific Ocean right now, had to check emails and see what was up. When I get back work will resume!
(06-17-2010, 08:13 AM)Rudolf_Diesel No workie this week, I am in on a cruise in the middle of Pacific Ocean right now, had to check emails and see what was up. When I get back work will resume!
(07-01-2010, 09:28 PM)supercharged3.0 This is the longest cruise i have ever seen!
lol ))))
(07-01-2010, 09:28 PM)supercharged3.0 This is the longest cruise i have ever seen!
lol ))))
Hey Rudolf, are you planning on selling some of those motor mount arms? I haven't looked yet but from a CG standpoint it might be beneficial if I could lower the motor in the chassis bit...
(07-04-2010, 03:45 AM)Captain America Hey Rudolf, are you planning on selling some of those motor mount arms? I haven't looked yet but from a CG standpoint it might be beneficial if I could lower the motor in the chassis bit...
(07-04-2010, 03:45 AM)Captain America Hey Rudolf, are you planning on selling some of those motor mount arms? I haven't looked yet but from a CG standpoint it might be beneficial if I could lower the motor in the chassis bit...
Been busy at work, but I have done a few things that needed to be done. I drained the trans and changed the filter and bowden cable. I removed the drive shaft and replaced the support bearing and holder and I will replace the flex discs before it goes back in.
I also built a new reservoir tank for my A/W IC system. The new tank mounts where my air cleaner used to live on the passenger side behind the headlight. It holds 1.5 gallons and the whole system should be close to 3.5 when all is complete. I still need to make one more support then it gets painted - I polished it initially and it looked tits, but I just don't want the up keep. Eventually I may have my intake tubes coated, maybe a black chrome would look cool
Here is a pic of the tank:
sweet!
Looks good! Yeah I hate polish too. Everything is either satin finish, clear powder coated (so it can easily be wiped off), or wrinkle blacked ...
sorry to change the subject, dave from dervtuning has had my pump for 3 months now i cannot get a hold of him,are u having the same problem? Is he on vacation please help me. Thank you
(07-14-2010, 05:58 PM)squirrelmaster sorry to change the subject, dave from dervtuning has had my pump for 3 months now i cannot get a hold of him,are u having the same problem? Is he on vacation please help me. Thank you
(07-14-2010, 05:58 PM)squirrelmaster sorry to change the subject, dave from dervtuning has had my pump for 3 months now i cannot get a hold of him,are u having the same problem? Is he on vacation please help me. Thank you
A couple of pics (not real clear) of my completed tank and custom wrenches made from phenolic so I won't mar the AN fittings -
Man! you made wrenches? lol The fitting don't usually mar even after wrenching on the a couple times ... Snap Off wrenches are the best because they are polished and smooth, whereas Craftsman are a little more crude
Still working on a trans connection.....
Holly sh@t!!!! This guy also makes some TOOOOOOOLS!!!!! OMG!!! A+++++
A little more progress on the project, waiting on my pump to ship, it should be here by the end of next week. I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
A few pics:
New fittings for the A/W radiator
Oil cooler lines on filter housing
Oil cooler lines on oil cooler, I am not entirely happy with this setup - it sticks out too far for my liking. I will either weld an AN fitting or a threaded bung to accept an AN adapter. I found a fitting that would possibly work, but it lives in England and the cost is too much to not be sure if it will work.
Power steering reservoir from an older Mercedes, I think a W115, modfied with a JIC adapter brazed on the bottom
(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
(07-25-2010, 12:58 PM)garage(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
Any more information about this cruise you speak of rudolf!??
I would love to attend
(07-25-2010, 12:58 PM)garage(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
Any more information about this cruise you speak of rudolf!??
I would love to attend
(07-25-2010, 01:06 PM)Rudolf_Diesel(07-25-2010, 12:58 PM)garage(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
Any more information about this cruise you speak of rudolf!??
I would love to attend
Here is the link:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/show...p?t=281131
(07-25-2010, 01:06 PM)Rudolf_Diesel(07-25-2010, 12:58 PM)garage(07-25-2010, 12:55 PM)Rudolf_Diesel I am planning on going on a Mercedes owner cruise, open to all that want to participate, on August 21st - I am planning on have it completed by then...
Any more information about this cruise you speak of rudolf!??
I would love to attend
Here is the link:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/show...p?t=281131
Hey Rudolf, what are the threads on the oil filter housing and cooler? I might be able to help with a better setup... The company I work for makes fittings.
(07-26-2010, 09:48 AM)Captain America Hey Rudolf, what are the threads on the oil filter housing and cooler? I might be able to help with a better setup... The company I work for makes fittings.
(07-26-2010, 09:48 AM)Captain America Hey Rudolf, what are the threads on the oil filter housing and cooler? I might be able to help with a better setup... The company I work for makes fittings.
Well I failed... Those JIC fittings have me confused... They are the same as AN? but to less exacting tolerances??? FML, have a look through our catalog and if something will work for you, I can get it dirt cheap. If you have questions, I have answers
http://www.professional-products.com/201...oducts.pdf
(07-26-2010, 02:28 PM)Captain America Well I failed... Those JIC fittings have me confused... They are the same as AN? but to less exacting tolerances??? FML, have a look through our catalog and if something will work for you, I can get it dirt cheap. If you have questions, I have answers
http://www.professional-products.com/201...oducts.pdf
This is what I did with our AN fittings for my Buell oil cooler on my bike:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/me...53281.html
Scroll down till you see my name with pics....
(07-26-2010, 02:28 PM)Captain America Well I failed... Those JIC fittings have me confused... They are the same as AN? but to less exacting tolerances??? FML, have a look through our catalog and if something will work for you, I can get it dirt cheap. If you have questions, I have answers
http://www.professional-products.com/201...oducts.pdf
This is what I did with our AN fittings for my Buell oil cooler on my bike:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/me...53281.html
Scroll down till you see my name with pics....
(07-26-2010, 10:19 AM)Rudolf_Diesel IIRC I ordered the 9022-08-L15-22 which is: 1/2" Male JIC x 15MM tube/ M22x1.5 female swivel
(07-26-2010, 10:19 AM)Rudolf_Diesel IIRC I ordered the 9022-08-L15-22 which is: 1/2" Male JIC x 15MM tube/ M22x1.5 female swivel
(07-26-2010, 03:20 PM)Captain America(07-26-2010, 10:19 AM)Rudolf_Diesel IIRC I ordered the 9022-08-L15-22 which is: 1/2" Male JIC x 15MM tube/ M22x1.5 female swivel
Ok so you need 1/2" straight or 1/2" NPT? The picture on your link looks like straight thread.
I'm thinkin one of these will work for you?
That will keep it nice and close to the cooler. What size hose are you using?
(07-26-2010, 03:20 PM)Captain America(07-26-2010, 10:19 AM)Rudolf_Diesel IIRC I ordered the 9022-08-L15-22 which is: 1/2" Male JIC x 15MM tube/ M22x1.5 female swivel
Ok so you need 1/2" straight or 1/2" NPT? The picture on your link looks like straight thread.
I'm thinkin one of these will work for you?
That will keep it nice and close to the cooler. What size hose are you using?
Well I'll be headed home here in about 25min or so... Maybe I'll just take mine apart and see what screws into it to keep me from having to ask so many dumb questions.
(07-27-2010, 02:41 PM)ConnClark Rudolf,
Just to check, you are running the water from the intercooler to the radiator first before returning it to the reservoir aren't you?
Otherwise you won't dump heat very fast and you ability to cool the air will suffer.
(07-27-2010, 02:41 PM)ConnClark Rudolf,
Just to check, you are running the water from the intercooler to the radiator first before returning it to the reservoir aren't you?
Otherwise you won't dump heat very fast and you ability to cool the air will suffer.
No flow arrows on your fancy schematic!?!
LOL
(07-27-2010, 06:11 PM)Captain America No flow arrows on your fancy schematic!?!
LOL
(07-27-2010, 06:11 PM)Captain America No flow arrows on your fancy schematic!?!
LOL
Yeah, Yeah, just givin ya a hard time...
On the oil cooler, I had assumed that there was a female thread in the cooler, not a permanent male fitting sticking out. I thought your JIC fitting screwed into the cooler.
I now se what you mean about the fitting needed being hard to find. I'm sure you checked this out right: http://www.hydraulicfitting.com.my/produ...seat-dkol/
Did you look through Aeroquip's stuff?
What I have will work, I just don't like the way it looks.
I did check out that place, but I found this one too:
http://www.396hose.co.uk/webcat/Detprod....e=T0400930
They seem to have more of what I am looking for...
Acoms Razor will dictate that I just weld NPT bungs and call it a day.
Oh yeah that 396 place has it! to bad their dollar sign is all weird and screwy...
Ok, so I didn't pay attention to what the cooler tanks are made from.. Aluminum? I would weld in a aluminum bung then tape it to accept a -8 (3/4-16) or -10 thread (7/8-14) so you could use one of my fittings above with an o-ring seal. that would make the fitting as close to the cooler as possible. You could do it with NPT, but there's always a small chance of galling, plus they are more permanent... but you know that!
(07-28-2010, 01:26 AM)Captain America Oh yeah that 396 place has it! to bad their dollar sign is all weird and screwy...
Ok, so I didn't pay attention to what the cooler tanks are made from.. Aluminum? I would weld in a aluminum bung then tape it to accept a -8 (3/4-16) or -10 thread (7/8-14) so you could use one of my fittings above with an o-ring seal. that would make the fitting as close to the cooler as possible. You could do it with NPT, but there's always a small chance of galling, plus they are more permanent... but you know that!
(07-28-2010, 01:26 AM)Captain America Oh yeah that 396 place has it! to bad their dollar sign is all weird and screwy...
Ok, so I didn't pay attention to what the cooler tanks are made from.. Aluminum? I would weld in a aluminum bung then tape it to accept a -8 (3/4-16) or -10 thread (7/8-14) so you could use one of my fittings above with an o-ring seal. that would make the fitting as close to the cooler as possible. You could do it with NPT, but there's always a small chance of galling, plus they are more permanent... but you know that!
Yeah that would bug me too if it hung out like that.
Would it be possible to flare the stock steel swivel line and connect a new hose to that?
(07-28-2010, 12:48 PM)Captain America Yeah that would bug me too if it hung out like that.
Would it be possible to flare the stock steel swivel line and connect a new hose to that?
(07-28-2010, 12:48 PM)Captain America Yeah that would bug me too if it hung out like that.
Would it be possible to flare the stock steel swivel line and connect a new hose to that?
That is exactly what I had in mind...
I want some for mine!
I'd like to see what it looks like when you get it all back together...
I took the fittings to the plating company and should have them back on Saturday, I will post some pics when I get them.
I have a tight schedule and have only 16 actual days to get this completed, most of those are after work at 4 hour blocks - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
Any how I have made some progress and getting more parts on the car - it is almost like a puzzle to get this thing together, everything has to go on in a certain order, ask me how I know.
I made a little progress today, I need to get a spring to go inside the turbo drain line so it doesn't kink, then it goes on tomorrow as well as the intake manifold.
I have to help someone move tomorrow so Saturday and Sunday will be busy days.
Here is a pic of the turbo out and in:
Are you going to use a heat shield above the turbo?
How are you connecting the oil feed line for the turbo at the oil filter housing? what fittings? I need to make one up for mine but do not know what thread the banjo is at the housing....
Are you going to rotate the center section so the oil system can drain?
(07-30-2010, 05:10 AM)ForcedInduction Are you going to rotate the center section so the oil system can drain?
(07-30-2010, 05:10 AM)ForcedInduction Are you going to rotate the center section so the oil system can drain?
For the oil return hose spring, if you look at the tablet chlorinators for swimming pools, the antikink spring is on the outside. Might be better, also to allow better drainige, as your engine is gonna need all the oil it can get. There's alsi "Shields" marine "exhausthose" with steel wire built into it availible at West Marine in all common sizes from 1/2" - 10" you would have to work very hard to kink it. I have used it in various applications. It's also a good suction hose as it will not collapse.
The inner diameter of the barb fitting is .5625" and the hose ID is .75" less the spring dimension it puts the entire hose ID at ~.5625" There is also a clearance issue with the turbo housing and the hose assembly. It leaves me just enough room to sheath the drain hose with some silicone hose cover for heat protection. The feed line has an .125" hole to feed the turbo, but I think I will open it up to .250" which is the size recommended by Garret for a sleeve bearing turbo.
I used a calculator from Gates to get these figures:
http://www.gates.com/industrial/pressure/fluidFlow.cfm
Based on a 15W-40 oil specification from Shell Rotella MSDS
Flow is just a guess, could be more or less.
HOSE DATA
Hose I.D. (in.) .5625"
Hose Length (ft.) .8'
Flow (GPM) 4
Reynolds Number 45
Viscosity 420
Velocity (ft./sec)* 5
Pressure Loss (psi.) 3.64
Pressure Drop (psi/ft.) 4.6
* Velocity must be less than 35 ft/s
Reynolds No. <= 2000 = Laminar Flow
Reynolds No. > 2000 and < 3000 = Transient Flow
Reynolds No. >= 3000 = Turbulent Flow
It seems as though I will be ok.
I appreciate the positive feed back
BTW the turbo is within the 35* tilt range recommended by Garret for proper drainage of oil return line, it flows pretty straight with a slight radius, I just want to make sure it keeps the ID consistent.
There is much work behind the scenes that I typically don't share, got to keep a few secrets, but I do a lot of research before I actually do or try to complete task at hand.
(07-29-2010, 11:39 PM)Captain America Are you going to use a heat shield above the turbo?
How are you connecting the oil feed line for the turbo at the oil filter housing? what fittings? I need to make one up for mine but do not know what thread the banjo is at the housing....
(07-29-2010, 11:39 PM)Captain America Are you going to use a heat shield above the turbo?
How are you connecting the oil feed line for the turbo at the oil filter housing? what fittings? I need to make one up for mine but do not know what thread the banjo is at the housing....
(07-29-2010, 11:39 PM)Captain America Are you going to use a heat shield above the turbo?
How are you connecting the oil feed line for the turbo at the oil filter housing? what fittings? I need to make one up for mine but do not know what thread the banjo is at the housing....
(07-29-2010, 11:39 PM)Captain America Are you going to use a heat shield above the turbo?
How are you connecting the oil feed line for the turbo at the oil filter housing? what fittings? I need to make one up for mine but do not know what thread the banjo is at the housing....
I definitely would not open up that restrictor plate! Just give James a call @ Performance Techniques before you go crazy with that plate, I know the hole looks way too small but the turbo really doesn't need much.... I hate EBay, that place is sketch! Well I have a whole warehouse with hose and fittings, so that isn't my issue. The problem I'm having is finding out what is need to connect the -4 to the oil filter housing... No one seems to know for sure. If you could check for me that would be awesome! Even with the jet hot coat there will still be some heat. On the TT mustang we built we bought some aluminum pitchers and cut them up and they worked great as heat shields to protect the hood.
(07-30-2010, 09:17 AM)Rudolf_Diesel The turbo side has a restrictor on the adapter plate, but it seems a bit small
(07-30-2010, 09:17 AM)Rudolf_Diesel The turbo side has a restrictor on the adapter plate, but it seems a bit small
(07-30-2010, 10:28 AM)ForcedInduction(07-30-2010, 09:17 AM)Rudolf_Diesel The turbo side has a restrictor on the adapter plate, but it seems a bit small
The orifice needs to be about 2mm or the pressure will push oil past the shaft seals.
(07-30-2010, 10:28 AM)ForcedInduction(07-30-2010, 09:17 AM)Rudolf_Diesel The turbo side has a restrictor on the adapter plate, but it seems a bit small
The orifice needs to be about 2mm or the pressure will push oil past the shaft seals.