4.4 rv8 build thread (Doc evil need not post)
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jamesmartin
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that will do thanks
Thank you mate!
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Plenty of progress not many pics yet, sorting the ancillary brackets and belt runs and the AIRCON brackets in particular as it's all custom and then just the carb and she's done
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its gotta have it and id rather fit it now while the engines out
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nah its me man! I got the kit off ebay from a 70s car prototype from an a/c company- brand new its a rotary type pump.
Ill take some pics soon but basically a bigger version of that silver bracket takes the alt and the comp although it seems I can mount it to the head only which I dont like or just with the two lower large bolts to the block but not both due to my combo of parts - I wonder which is best- if I mod it to be bolted to both that might strain the headgastket too??
Ill take some pics soon but basically a bigger version of that silver bracket takes the alt and the comp although it seems I can mount it to the head only which I dont like or just with the two lower large bolts to the block but not both due to my combo of parts - I wonder which is best- if I mod it to be bolted to both that might strain the headgastket too??
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Yo, its been 2 1/2 months.
I just read your entire thread. Awesome, but it can't end here!
Any updates, please?
I just read your entire thread. Awesome, but it can't end here!
Any updates, please?
Mr Noisy
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I must admit I have wondered on occasion about this build!
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Ha ha guys, it's all still there, it's built now ( good job I used bearing guard with this timescale) just need to sort the ancillaries. Could use an early alternator if anyone's got one. It's all safely in the purpose built garage wrapped up- just too busy with people to get near it atm- life eh
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I've got an early lucas type alt, bearings are noisy but it works just fine
Was keeping as spare
Interested?
Was keeping as spare
Interested?
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Shot.
fett
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Thanks mate, is it really early? 3 pin plug? I'm trying to keep to the same amp rating i think my early one is 16acr
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Any amp will be fine aslong as the bolt configuration is the same fyi.
personally I would go a bit higher on amps if possible.
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Been advised not to as keeping 42 year old loom and ammeter
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Been advised not to as keeping 42 year old loom and ammeter
Fair play squire! Defo stick with stock with the amp meter then
could end nasty!
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Hey john
Nope it's not 3 pin plug
It's hotwire era so it's late in terms of V belt motors...
Nope it's not 3 pin plug
It's hotwire era so it's late in terms of V belt motors...
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thanks mate, I will keep my eyes out for an old one, lots of other stuff to get on with atm ha ha
