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post Jul 15 2009, 10:20 AM
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I was thinking of getting a Powermaster alternator for the Corvette, thinking that my stereo was depleting the battery... but after I had the starter rebuilt, the battery drain problem went away, so I'm still running the generic auto-parts-store alternator in the Shark.

You gotta admit, though, chrome is cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jul 15 2009, 12:06 PM
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Well, ya. I mean, I dont hate that it is chrome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 15 2009, 12:19 PM
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I get to drive the bus on Saturday right??

or at least Zachs car

is there anything drivable in that yard???
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post Jul 15 2009, 05:08 PM
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Zachs new riding lawn mower (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jul 15 2009, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jul 14 2009, 05:38 PM) *

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I really love that fan setup. To bad you couldn't make something like that using a 911 fan alternator setup. Make the engine looks slick as can be. Sure I have seen it done but not sure if anyone makes a kit.
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post Jul 15 2009, 05:26 PM
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I like the way you used the old George Forman gilles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) . No really I like the valve covers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jul 15 2009, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Jul 15 2009, 01:19 PM) *

I get to drive the bus on Saturday right??

or at least Zachs car

is there anything drivable in that yard???
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Maybe my car. We will be running the engine for break in of the new cam, and balancing carbs and setting timing.

When that is done, assuming nothing breaks and we have good oil pressure, we should be able to drive the car.


Or, yeah, we can play with my riding mower. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 15 2009, 10:16 PM
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Corvair engines are cool. I really like the down the middle fan arrangement. The bus will giddy-up and go with a Corvair engine. What induction are you using for the engine?

This one uses triple carbs, I think they are webers. Estimated HP is about 275.



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post Jul 15 2009, 10:28 PM
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I am using a Holley 4bbl 390 cfm carb on an adapter with a Holley dial-a-mile electrically adjustable jet system (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I need to get an O2 meter so I can adjust my jets more precisely on the fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

My engine is 3.1L since I used 2.0L Type I p/c from a VW. It will move the bus and did not cost me an arm and a leg.
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post Jul 15 2009, 10:37 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(scotty b @ Apr 9 2008, 06:42 PM) *</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
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Well I was right there with you - until I saw this. I still wish I had my '69 camper bus that had that same interior. I guess I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to split-window and bay-window busses. Last night I stumbled upon "Pimp My Ride" and saw what they did to a split-window. I just about puked.

Edit - Oops! I'm late the party as usual and didn't look to see how long this project has been going on. I like the paint. Looks real nice. You mentioned a camper top - it's a long way to Arizona, but I've got a free top from a 77 Westy if you want it!
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post Jul 15 2009, 11:16 PM
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Thanks, Ernie. I already have a top waiting at Scotty's. As soon as the bus is able to drive to VA on its own, it will be worthy of the extra work needed to put the top on. Scott was smart to stop where he did thus creating that inherent requirement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:09 AM
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Today was very productive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I had to modify the front mount a little more to get the drive train more forward so the starter would miss the rear cross bar, and my engineering actually worked! Now the engine in where it will live and is ready for the tin and engine bar to be mocked up after the exhaust is hung. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

First is the plate I made to utilize the newer stock front mount on my bus. The mount setup originally had the spacers shown. They turned out to be to big and I had to shorten everything up so the starter would clear the cross bar. Arrows depict the space I shortened.
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:13 AM
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:21 AM
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Here is a pic of the starter clearance issue. You can see the nose cone of the solenoid on the left where it can interfere with the cross bar.
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:25 AM
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:28 AM
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Ta da! This is where it will stay as it can not go any further up as the bell housing hits the rear frame bar.
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I may attempt to modify the front mount one more time to place the mount higher on the plate and lower the front so the engine may be able to sit a little higher. I need to compare with the pics I have of other conversions.
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It looks like I can flip the front mount and gain some wiggle room. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tomorrow.
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post Aug 2 2009, 01:36 AM
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Engine height looks to be about right, though, compared to this excellent example.


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post Aug 2 2009, 12:06 PM
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SWEEEEEET !! Nice to see this. Soon you and Zaychk will be scooting around Pa in both your rides (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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