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post Jan 8 2010, 06:34 PM
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Mike I watched the output flanges a couple different times when we were having problems, and never saw them move. Are you certain it is in gear ?
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post Jan 10 2010, 02:12 PM
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Watch the video and you can see them moving.
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post Jan 14 2010, 11:52 PM
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Got some more work done today. I heard that the weather would be about 50* so I planned my week around today being bus day. No pics, all in prose so consider yourself forewarned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I finished cutting the engine bay shelf, prepped and painted it. Then I did some wiring to get things about where they need to be on the engine. I will finish up the wiring when the engine is in.

I had received the nice HT starter but had yet to test it as I didnt want to go through the paces of bringing my car up, opening the hood, getting the damn cables. However, Zach's battery was just sitting there and his cables were near by so I figured what the heck. This starter cranked the engine over like it was nothing. I think that the stock corvair starters are no match for the abomination that I have created (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

I did some more work on the front tin with putting holes in it for the vacuum lines to pass. Its not complete, but I wanted to get the engine in the bus before I did anything more.

I had to raise the ass end of the bus up 32" to get the engine to slide right under the rear. It was so high up that I almost had to jump to pull the hatch down. I lowered the bus to its wheels afterward and the engine was not smooshed. I am starting to get a little concerned with clearance, though. It will be tight.

If I could have one more thing done to the bus, I would have the rear floor above the engine bay cut out and a late model large opening hatch welded in so I could get to the engine easily. Oh Scotty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I am gonna need to find some more matchbox cars.

Lastly, I took some naval jelly and applied it to the engine bar to cure the rust that developed on it. Worked like a champ. I primered it and left the final undercoat coating for another day.

Not wanting to be idle at home, I did some fancy wiring stuff for my bus. I got a bread board and used it to make several connections. The alt light now goes through the bread board and when the alt stops or dies a buzzer and light will go off. This board is also a junction for power to the electronic fuel control.

Next wiring stuff to do:
- Wire shifter cut off so that bus only starts in N.
- Wire reverse lights to trigger from auto shifter.
- Wire back up camera to turn on when shifter is in R.

Next time, I intend to mount the engine in the bus so that I can finish mocking up the engine tin. Once the tin is done, then is the wiring which is pretty much done. Then I will be goofing in the cabin with the wiring, then I try to make the boom in a useful way. I also need to weld in the bung for the O2 sensor which will require a small section of pipe to be added to one of the headers.

Thats about it. Pretty exciting. Hopefully I will have picture worthy stuff next time.
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post Jan 15 2010, 06:09 AM
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What is the O2 sensor for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 15 2010, 07:48 AM
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to tune the electronically adjustable jets. This way I can adjust them for altitude and fuel economy.
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post Jan 15 2010, 08:04 AM
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Wait wait wait...

BACKUP CAMERA? Oh Mike. Not you too!

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post Jan 15 2010, 08:05 AM
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Cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Jan 16 2010, 09:48 PM
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Camera is for Noel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jan 19 2010, 04:47 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) updates...pics...anything? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 19 2010, 04:51 PM
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I'm back in class and Mike is interviewing and rebuilding many transmissions. Given the great weather today, I half expected him to pop in, but updates may slow for a bit until Mike knows where he is going.

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post Jan 19 2010, 04:55 PM
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I am out of it for this week. I returned from OH on Mon and have til Wed night to get all of my homework done for my two Masters classes before I leave to MN on Thurs morn. Then I will be gone until late Mon. Then I will see about starting in on this again. We are sooooo close now. Next step is to mount the engine, hopefully dodging disappointment with clearance issues, cut the engine tin, and cable/wire it up.

Soon to make the vroom vroom.
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post Jan 19 2010, 05:12 PM
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Well I can't wait to see it Mike. You're doing an awesome job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jan 28 2010, 08:10 PM
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Before I talk about what I did in the few hours I worked on the bus today, I must say that the camera battery was again dead when I got down there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) So, no pics.

Last night I took my instrument cluster and soldered all of the wires into a 15 pin plug to help with removal and diagnosis. I went to work on the bus and realized I brought EVERYTHING except the damn soldering iron (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Luckily, Zach had the equivalent of a solder machete vs my scalpel, but I made it work. I got most of the wires in the dash hooked up with a few exceptions that I need to research, but it was getting too damn cold in the bus so I quit when the sun went down.

Exhaust; I could not find a correct adapter to fit between the header and the pipe for the exhaust so that I could weld a bung in it for my O2 sensor. So I bought two sizes, welded them together and welded the bung into it tonight. Not bad for only working about 2-3hrs.


To do list:
- Run a few wires for things like tach, R, reverse lock out, gauges, etc.
- Reinstall the engine and finalize the engine tin
- Engineer a fitting for the oil temp sensor....figure out what temp sensor to use.
- Install fuel pump and ignition module.
- Buy and install battery

I am pretty close, but the weather is crap and I need to fill some bolt orders when the stock arrives. Add in school work and I will be done by summer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Jan 28 2010, 11:42 PM
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After inspecting my exhaust adapter (plug end and bung, blow in other end) I have found that I have a pin hole that needs attention. I love welding (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Its nice not to be bummed by having to reweld something (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 29 2010, 07:18 AM
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You inspected your own bung?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jan 29 2010, 08:10 AM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 28 2010, 09:10 PM) *

Luckily, Zach had the equivalent of a solder machete vs my scalpel, but I made it work.


That soldering iron is probably older then you and I put together.

QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 28 2010, 09:10 PM) *

After inspecting my exhaust adapter (plug end and bung, blow in other end) I have found that I have a pin hole that needs attention. I love welding. Its nice not to be bummed by having to reweld something.


When I am really mad or frustrated, there are a few things that I do that always work to calm me down and help me focus and think straight. Welding is one of them (shooting is the other, but I don't ever have time to shoot anymore.)

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post Jan 29 2010, 12:51 PM
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Oh ya, Zach, your out of kerosene (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I hope to come over this weekend and will refill your tank.
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post Jan 29 2010, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 29 2010, 01:51 PM) *

Oh ya, Zach, your out of kerosene (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I hope to come over this weekend and will refill your tank.


I noticed that the other day. A chilling discovery, to be sure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/kenny.gif) I was planning on getting some more tonight after work, as I hope to get some work done out there myself. The new heater is thirsty, but it does a good job of warming.

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post Jan 29 2010, 04:35 PM
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As soon as the sun went down last night the inside of the bus became unbearably cold. My feet started to freeze so it was real nice to go in and have that 70,000btu of love waiting in the garage for me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 29 2010, 04:43 PM
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Holy crap, it's cold out there. The wind was cutting through my jeans like nothing. Gonna either find my long johns or stay inside.
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