slngsht Posted May 22, 2007 Author Share Posted May 22, 2007 Mazda You might have to replumb back to the master. That thought did cross my mind... not a big deal if I have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert O. Urfer Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Here is a link that might help you locate someone in the Baltimore area. http://web.fluidpower.eaton.com/public/distributorlocator/DistributorLocator_Public.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Looks like the local speedshop has what I need. I'm waiting for the parts to come in today. While waiting on that, I decided to wrap up the wiring and fired up the computer. All the wiring is routed, and 90% of it is in loom. Just have final clean up left. I fired up my new (to me) LCD. I think I'm going to be very happy with this one, although it is heavy. Unlike my old one, you can easily read this in direct sunlight (pointed directly at the sun, high noon). Notice the brightness even with the drop light right near it. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1779066783_CIMG1520.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Very nice tech display you have there .. makes my car feel so .. ... .... 20th century! Rob M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 24, 2007 Author Share Posted May 24, 2007 Some days are just frustrating. Apparently I ordered left hand thread bolts from McMaster instead of right hand thread :banghead: Speedshop got the right brake hose :hurray: but forgot to order the adaptor piece I needed to go with it. I think I worked on the car about 2 hours today, and got NOTHING done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 "I think I worked on the car about 2 hours today, and got NOTHING done." Been there, done that... :banghead: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 That beats working on the car all day..... getting something done.... then realizing that night that you have to undo it all because you forgot the muffler bearing has to go in first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well, another day of falling short of my goals :nonod: Plan for tonight was to completely finish the brakes (after tracking down all the right adaptors all week). Everything is in place, but the damn thing won't bleed all the air out. I think the master drained too low, and needs to be bled, or there are trapped bubbles somewhere. I will get a vacuum bleeder tomorrow and try with that. I will also be getting the right springs, and some nuts and bolts to get this thing tight and ready for a test drive. http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1878635734_CIMG1524.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Everything is in place, but the damn thing won't bleed all the air out. I think the master drained too low, and needs to be bled, or there are trapped bubbles somewhere. I will get a vacuum bleeder tomorrow and try with that.[/img] Looks great! Patience .. never fun to bleed without help from a friend. Rob M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 25, 2007 Author Share Posted May 25, 2007 it took my friend to come over and keep pumping the brakes. There may still be a little more left in there, but they're in decent shape now. I'll be putting all the final bolt hardware on tonight. It will all have to come apart again for cosmetic cleanup, etc... but after my test drive. I did drive her up and down the driveway today. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 26, 2007 Author Share Posted May 26, 2007 Well, the front end is all bolted up. Thanks to a tip by Locost V8, I went to sears and bought a digital level (with zero reset). I made camber measurement very easy. I've already realized my upper aarm design pretty much sucks for adjustment. It has to be taken off and adjusted. I do have a better design in mind, but it'll have to wait until after 7/7/7 Wiring and dash tomorrow, and maybe I can take her for a spin Sunday or Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted May 26, 2007 Share Posted May 26, 2007 Here is a URL about the level http://locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1362 I had been looking for a digital protractor to no avail because there was no way I was going to pay that much. These are nice with magnetic on one edge and a laser. In pairs you should be able to do most anything you would need to do in fab work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Wiring and dash tomorrow, and maybe I can take her for a spin Sunday or Monday. Wiring is complete, but I still need to make a few adjustments to the dash before it goes in. Nose cone is going to need a little massaging as well. THEN, I should be able to go for a spin. With all the family stuff this weekend, Monday is optimistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 27, 2007 Author Share Posted May 27, 2007 Trimmed the nose cone, fixed the radiator mount, and threw the hood on. Took her down the street and back. I have to look at the ackerman angle. It seems to suffer from the same problem as vette... in slow sharp turns, one of the front wheels skips a little. Brakes are much softer than before. Probably have to bleed them further, but could be due to dual pistons up front. Finally a few pics: http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1876650090_CIMG1558.JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/988296296_CIMG1557 (Small).JPG http://www.usa7s.com/aspnetforum/upload/1498002907_CIMG1556 (Small).JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I have to look at the ackerman angle. What is this angle?? How are the tail lights fastened? Close up pic? BTW: This is not the same car that you bought from the Custer estate! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 What is this angle?? How are the tail lights fastened? Close up pic? BTW: This is not the same car that you bought from the Custer estate! Rob Ackerman angle refers to the difference in angle between the inside front wheel and the outside front wheel when turning. Basically the inside wheel needs to complete a turn with a smaller radius than the outside wheel, therefore it needs to turn more. If you draw a line perpendicular to each inside wheel, and those two lines intersect the line that represents the extension of the rear axle of the car, then you have correct ackerman geometry. However, that's not always desirable, due to flex or slip angle of the tires during cornering. The topic is very finely researched, so I won't pretend to understand all the issues involved. My tail lights are temporarily hanging there. Won't mount them until the rear fenders are on. You are right, my wife keeps reminding me how much of the car is still left :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 From what I have read on Capitol Cobra Forum the laws in MD almost rewquire that you get a car with an old title and update. Bet if felt good to take it up and down the street under it's own power. The relative advantage/disadvantage of ackerman other that at very slow speeds is greatly contested. Threads I've reat on C-C seem to indicate the need even on a track car. FWIW the Fox Mustang has either none or very little ackerman and no caster. These are amont the first things that need to be fixed on that car when unscrewing the front suspension. IIRC you can add ackerman by sinking the rack back toward the axle centerline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 From what I have read on Capitol Cobra Forum the laws in MD almost rewquire that you get a car with an old title and update. Fortunately, I already have historic tags :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locostv8 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Fortunately, I already have historic tags :thumbs: The advantage of a 25 year old car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted May 28, 2007 Author Share Posted May 28, 2007 The advantage of a 25 year old car. There aren't many... I'll take what I can get :yesnod: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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