CwazyWabbit Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I've used a dumb battery charger before and I've also used a bench power supply which could put out up to 30v dc. You'll get more current through it by either increasing the voltage, increasing the solution strength or increasing the electrode area. Also ensure all connections are as good as possible. Oh and every so often clean the electrode(s). Also clean your part really well afterwards or it will rust quickly as it's pretty much soaking in a salt solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 We tried using a car batter that was at about 80% but it didnt put out much current at all. I wanted to use an old laptop charger which gives 19V at 3.5amps but my dad said it wasnt safe... The parts will be well cleaned when they come out. I took out one of the less rusty parts this morning washed it off in clean water dried and scrubbed it. It seems like a big improvement over their initial state! Fortunately the noise the steering pump was making has now gone so I believe it was just air, but the leak is still there so I am fairly sure it needs another new seal but at least Its only 1 circlip and pulling the bearing out after the pump is off. That might wait though as it doesnt seem too bad.... Cheers Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 So rather than being ill this Christmas I decided to get on with some car work! What a novel idea Gearbox tunnel has been constructed We used some more lumiweld to fill in some fold lines. Its a little tricky to use but can yield some faily good results. et voila And with a bit of trimming the original footwell panels fit. Although I am still a little unsure whether I want to make some new ones or not. I suppose it could always be done later when its on the road. and a bit more in the next post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 We made a brace to go under the seatbox for the handbrake. Made an attachment for the transfer box linkage to secure the knob and after a little cutting and drilling the centre panel is on. Still not sure what to with the gearbox stick gaiter though so am open to suggestions! I also added the original series instruction plate which im still hoping is correct with high towards the front..... Correct me if I am wrong? We also finished off the drivers side rock slider as that has been waiting for a while now! Cheers Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 that tunnel is begging for a couple of "set in" cup holders!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 If I were you RE the gearstick gaiter, what about chopping the bent disco gearstick off where it steps out at the rubber line, weld some straight bar on the bring it forward a little and then use the front portion of a defender gaiter. I did the same with the gearstick and made a defender/disco hybrid gaiter in my tomcat. Not the best pic but you get the idea. There are disco style leatherette gaiters on eBay for reasonable money I have used in the past. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Haha thats a brilliant idea! My dad initially wanted to put some storage in there but i got the feeling anything would just get quite warm and I didnt think it would look that tidy. Initially it will probably have a laptop on for tuning. But then cupholders will probably be high up on the list! Keep my coffee nice and warm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 be right back... "opens CAD up" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Cheers Will. I want something like that. just trying to work out the best way to keep it looking neat and tidy. I was planning on using a disco gaiter but dont have one to look at right now. Not sure how I would mate the current square hole to the round gaiter a defender has.... Will have to get hold of a couple and have a play. Cutting the gearstick is probably a good idea as at the moment it is a little far back, although manageable, but if you turn it around 180 degrees its a little far away! So right and forward would be ideal Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 a "quick" surface quilt of the idea with added carp tray (i realise that it would be pretty difficult to hand fabricate that particular shape carp tray but i was playing ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Crikey that was quick! Definitely has potential....I like the incorporated tray. Are the cup holders big enough for costa cups? Think they might be a bit close to the megasquirt et al though, although I assume you have got the cover we are going to make for the electrics already on their? Hand fabricate? could make a billet top cover for the tunnel?...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 That curved upper section is supposed to represent a cover containing the megasquirt and fuse box, the dims are completely out I'm not even sure if the units were in inches or mm haha and I didn't bother saving it but yeah a billet tunnel top would be smart, could even get it anodised for extra burburry points And the cup holders are designed to fit bottles of newcy brown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Great stuff guys I still can't wait for the first youtube clip of that thing launching off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 ....and the trail of EP from the rear diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Great stuff guys I still can't wait for the first youtube clip of that thing launching off! You like watching axle tramp? ....and the trail of EP from the rear diff Improvements will be made where necessary...... (Please not the last one ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 No as a matter of a fact not! i can "feel" the halfshafts screaming for their lives when I see axletramp! Uhh that last one looks like it hurts the old pocket With regards to axletramp, I take it this won't be used so much offroad? If not you could make some traction bars like the Yanks do on the old school dragsters, it should help the grip on launch as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 It wont be used much off road. I got a bit bored of pay and play sites with my 90. Everything started to look the same.... Mostly it will be green laning trips with mates, winter hack and chav beater I went for the Borg Warner T Box for the centre diff. Hopefully it will spread the power somewhat more effectively, prolong axle life and reduce axle tramp. If I have axle tramp issues then yes I will be investigating some traction bar type system but at the moment I would like to keep it more simple if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Wow that gearstick is a long way back. You'll be wanting to do whatever you can to move that forward. Have you tried putting a seat in yet to see how it all feels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I also added the original series instruction plate which im still hoping is correct with high towards the front..... Correct me if I am wrong? Jad Not sure about Borg Warner but lt230 it's pull back for high ratio. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah had a seat in it and positioned it to have a look at making seat frames and it really doesn't feel that bad. In 2nd and 4th its a bit far back but I don't think it will be uncomfortable at all. If it is then shouldn't be hard to modify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Not sure about Borg Warner but lt230 it's pull back for high ratio. Mike It is as standard but I think that the standard shifter is on a pivot and the linkage comes off below the pivot meaning that forward is back and back is forward?.... But I havent had a look at a car and cant find any pics on the internet so cant be too sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I grabbed a quick pic of the hybrid gaiter ther other day just in case it gives anyone any ideas Hope you don't feel I'm trying to push anything. Edit: damn iPad and photobucket! Struggling to copy and paste. Should be a new pic now? Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Dont feel you're being pushy at all! but it is the same picture as on the previous page... Was it meant to be different? Jad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 H is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 Damn..... Does that connect straight to the bit on the tbox or is it on a linkage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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