Gazzar Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Yeah, what can you do Was fun, had it a long while, and by the time I sold it had gone up in value enough to cover the cost of all the parts thrown at it over the years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Alloy block ordered, and is this okay for an insulator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Ferpickt. Though, do you need one? For carbs, the reason was to stop boiling fuel in the float chamber, however with a return fuel line, the fuel never hangs around long enough to boil. Or is it for performance? Keeping things cool etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 A certain forumer used Asda chopping boards to make a spacer for his TBI unit You don't need to over-think this stuff - as long as some petrolly air can make its way into the engine it'll run, the rest is just polishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 I need the clearance to fit the TPS cable. A block of this should do it, with a scoop out of the alloy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 In the absence of a mill, would a wood working router mill aluminium? It would cut tufnol, for sure. Right? I'd like to step the adapter where it meets the insulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Absolutely, knock yourself out. Plenty of examples of that on YouTube -you can put a nice chamfer on the edge as well :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 Sounds good. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrover17H Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 The only issue I've ever had is the cutter getting hot with friction,, and then cutter/blade attempting to melt the cut, and failing. Thus not cutting anything... but that was nylon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 I think I'll be doing this in very slow stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Shout with what you need milled, I'll get it done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 Thanks, I'm tempted, because I'll muck it up. But I've bought enough to make two, so I'll have a go first. When I do mess it up, you'll have some post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 This is how I'm going to mount the adapter for the carb. I was going to bolt through the exhaust holes. But that might interfere with the exhaust. Then I thought about machining an insert that could be tapped into the hole,....... D'oh! I have some already! My bigserts! From when I fixed the cylinder head on the TDI. Here's the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Am I missing something - why not bolt it to those two threaded holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 The flange of the throttle body is wider than the two holes. I think. And the holes interfere with the TPS wire. I'll offer up the throttle tomorrow. It should make more sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 TPS connection would be over the nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Can you unbolt the TPS and flip it 180? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 I could, but there's a redundant mounting cast into the throttle that I'd have to grind away. I'd rather not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Countersink the two hole's in the adaptor and use bolts instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 That's another option. I'll think about it. I think my current "plan" fits with the series aesthetic. But, I've to finish the engine first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hario' Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Hello just wondering did you wet hone the bores, as in drenched them in diesel / engine oil during the procedure? Perhaps its the camera but they look like they were done dry? Cool build & following! Beers! HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 Paraffin! Lots and lots of paraffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 I've started back on this. I've been fretting about the piston ring gap spacing. Is this right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeley75 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 EFI in a series well done, I've been mulling this over myself. I was looking to go the ACR Power Plus system which I had before. But a recent delve into all things Megasquirt and a mild understanding keeps bringing me back to EFI for the old Series engine. Inlet manifold is an area that Ive had an idea that may help. Although its doing it via buying products that already exist so cost goes up. I plan to use the ACR inlet manifold which has the SU 4 bolt flange and has been designed for better flow. Bolt this SU all in one throttle body to it just like the one you have from VW Speedshop. https://www.specialist-components.co.uk/index.php/shop/engine-management/engine-managemennt-accessories/generic-injection-su-throttle-body.html If the bolt patterns match up with your throttle body and the mounting you're working on doesn't work for you then the ACR manifold (expensive) might help. Throw in an O2 sensor, Microsquirt, a coil pack, Temp sensor. IAT Trigger wheel some magic and its done. Years of tuning and tinkering. Right I'm off outside to check the WUE as its warmer than it was yesterday and maybe tweak my Cranking Pulse............... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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