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Old 04-15-2020, 07:39 PM
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Still no threaded rod. But I did get a few deliveries. First, the propane guy filled up my workshop tank. Good thing, it was very low and it's been snowing all day. Then UPS brought me a nice present from a member in Florida. Nice packaging and delivered quickly. Thanks M.



Took stock of some parts. Getting a list together for exhaust hardware and coolant hoses.




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Just putting this out there. Don't, I repeat, don't try to reuse those broken, rusted bolts. They may look like they work but they wont.
Ask me how I know

Really enjoying the build my friend.
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Originally Posted by latonnelier
Just putting this out there. Don't, I repeat, don't try to reuse those broken, rusted bolts. They may look like they work but they wont.
Ask me how I know

Really enjoying the build my friend.
Not a chance. I just ordered all new hardware a few hours ago. There are some bolts that are fine - but anything rusty, is going in the trash.

I'm enjoying it too. I'd like it a lot more if I could move forward with the installation of the cams. Maybe the postal service can find my threaded rod...

I sent a package out today. You should see it in a few days.

Didn't take any photos, but I cleaned some coolant pipes, AOS plumbing and exhaust parts. Also installed the M10 studs at the 'front' of the engine for the support. Did a little more organizing and verified what still needs to be ordered. Hopefully I'll see the package I've been waiting on, soon.
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Say the word and I'll ship the rods and nuts (that sounds bad) out to you in the morning, gratis. I'll even get the packaging correct. I got my economic impact payment (corona virus check) and its burning a hole in my pocket. Even if there are more pressing needs for that money.
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Originally Posted by latonnelier
Say the word and I'll ship the rods and nuts (that sounds bad) out to you in the morning, gratis. I'll even get the packaging correct. I got my economic impact payment (corona virus check) and its burning a hole in my pocket. Even if there are more pressing needs for that money.
Yes, please.

There is no guarantee I'll ever see my order. One meter of M5 thread, is just silly.
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They'll be in the mail tomorrow.
In the mail now and should be there Monday. Keep em or pass em on to the next guy needing them.

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The race is on. Will Arizona beat Massachusetts?

Did a quick-fit of the skid plate.



I'll sculpt a couple of closed-cell foam blocks to maintain a gap and reduce the amount of debris collected by the plate. Heat build-up may become a problem. Frequent checks will be needed, otherwise I'll have to keep an air-gap.



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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco


Just don’t let it get too used to this position


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Originally Posted by JTT
Just don’t let it get too used to this position
Yup, greasy side goes DOWN! Right now, neither side looks greasy. Hopefully, you will change this in the near future. I know you have the ability!
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Originally Posted by JTT
Just don’t let it get too used to this position
Good advice.

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Yup, greasy side goes DOWN! Right now, neither side looks greasy. Hopefully, you will change this in the near future. I know you have the ability!
Fuzzy/ dirty side down. There's a common saying in rallying: there are two types of rallyists: those that have rolled and those that will. After all these years, I'm still in the latter group. I did put a car on its side though. So I'm halfway there...
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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco
Fuzzy/ dirty side down. There's a common saying in rallying: there are two types of rallyists: those that have rolled and those that will. After all these years, I'm still in the latter group. I did put a car on its side though. So I'm halfway there...

Funny i have been on my side or all the way over so many times it doesnt even raise my blood pressure. Is that bad? They have all been slow speed rock crawling comps luckily and none at high speed.

btw thx for the good shots of the skid. I welded up some tabs to use my factory skid with my deep sump but i think i need something stonger. Probably gonna make my own ss one similar to ln. Hopefully with less nvh .
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Alright! Got a package from Dr. Skip. Should be able to install the rear main seal quite soon.



I loose assembled most of the UAOS, plus my parts, to its approximate orientation. The pipe in front, would actually be installed to the opposite bank of the engine (#2). This includes the valve in the foreground. That installs at the top of the bank #2 head near the rear of the car



This is about all you should see, once it's in the car (except that little coolant hose at the upper left).


Thanks to our good Doctor for the great product.

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Originally Posted by Scott at Team Harco
Alright! Got as package from Dr. Skip. Should be able to install the rear main seal quite soon.



I loose assembled most of the UAOS, plus my parts, to its approximate orientation. The pipe in front, would actually be installed to the opposite bank of the engine (#2). This includes the valve in the foreground. That installs at the top of the bank #2 head near the rear of the car



This is about all you should see, once it's in the car (except that little coolant hose at the upper left).


Thanks to our good Doctor for the great product.

I was really wondering if it would ever get there !! I thought USPS had lost it...

Great pics also !!!!!
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Originally Posted by Porschetech3
I was really wondering if it would ever get there !! I thought USPS had lost it...

Great pics also !!!!!
We had the same issue when I sent Scott some tools a while back. Turned out to be my bad.
Pro-Tip: Don't keep your old mailing labels on your desktop, or try to half-a$$ the packaging.
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Originally Posted by Porschetech3
I was really wondering if it would ever get there !! I thought USPS had lost it...

Great pics also !!!!!
Good news that USPS came through.
Since the mail lady came up the driveway to deliver the UAOS, I knew the threaded rod was not coming today. I have an inquiry in with both USPS and the supplier (BelMetric). I'm putting my money on Gary's shipment coming through first.

RMS is in.




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