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Alphius Peanut
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Nope, opposite directions. I'm going to have to do something about it. No contact on the short starts I've done so far, but it will probably hit with more revs. _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Can you cheat and ditch the d-side idler all together? If it will clear the TB going straight from the alt to the tensioner it would solve all your issues. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Might be a possibility. Gets a bit more clearance than this with the tensioner pulled but I don't have three arms to also take a picture. Belt wrap on the alternator isn't great like this.
Just had another thought, maybe I could use a timing belt idler from a Subaru? I just threw away a set of perfectly good ones because I never keep used timing components.
Thank Moog's Mini for that idea I guess.
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Alphius Peanut
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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So a 3" pulley on both the idler and the tensioner didn't help at all? Seems like that combo would move it upwards 1/4". |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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Idler was already a 3". Swapping the tensioner to a 3" only gave me the quarter inch there, so less at the point of interference due to trigonometry. Found an open box deal on the Holley brackets so I might just order those. Doing it proper-like instead of this rigged contraption might be the best long-term plan.
EDIT: Tired of screwing with it, bought the Holley junk as open box on Amazon for $250. _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh I see, that makes more sense. I forgot the idler was already 3".
When it doubt, throw money at the problem. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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As I grow older I find I have more money than time to screw with junkyard parts. What's another $250? I keep thinking this has got to be the last expensive part, yet somehow I keep proving myself wrong. It'll be worth it in the end. _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Alphius wrote: | What's another $250? |
That's the spirit! And a sure sign you're a grown up now. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
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Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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Careful now. Venture too far down that road you'll find yourself with a brand new Honda Accord. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:06 am Post subject: |
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QwkTrip wrote: | Alphius wrote: | What's another $250? |
That's the spirit! And a sure sign you're a grown up now. |
I've resigned myself to my fate. _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
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Dewey316 The Lama
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 7295 Location: Bringing the tech
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Alphius wrote: | QwkTrip wrote: | Alphius wrote: | What's another $250? |
That's the spirit! And a sure sign you're a grown up now. |
I've resigned myself to my fate. |
It's not so bad. You save time not having to clean used parts, and time is money, so really, if you do the math right, you are ahead in the long run.
Besides, team grown up gets better beer. |
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Twilightoptics Hardcore (12sec Club)
Joined: 13 Jan 2004 Posts: 9191 Location: Auburn , WA
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: |
Besides, team grown up gets better beer. |
_________________ A redline a day keeps the carbon away! |
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Alphius Peanut
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Dewey316 wrote: | Besides, team grown up gets better beer. |
I'll drink to that! _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
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Dewey316 The Lama
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Alphius wrote: | Dewey316 wrote: | Besides, team grown up gets better beer. |
I'll drink to that! |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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aaron_sK wrote: | Careful now. Venture too far down that road you'll find yourself with a brand new Honda Accord. |
That is a Stage 7 adult. Stage 8 is to overcompensate by buying the biggest, baddest toy you have ever owned in your life. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2016 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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The ultimate squarebody cluster. Electronic speedo, 7k tach and OEM clock.
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:37 am Post subject: |
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That tach was the right choice!
QwkTrip wrote: | aaron_sK wrote: | Careful now. Venture too far down that road you'll find yourself with a brand new Honda Accord. |
That is a Stage 7 adult. Stage 8 is to overcompensate by buying the biggest, baddest toy you have ever owned in your life. |
I trust your judgement in all matters regarding age and overcompensation. |
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QwkTrip 11sec Club
Joined: 17 Feb 2004 Posts: 3942 Location: Peoria, IL
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Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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aaron_sK wrote: | I trust your judgement in all matters regarding age and overcompensation. |
Oh, you'll do it too, only it will be something like a fancy compost toilet or something like that. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
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Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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Too hot for April, guys.
My A/C bracket came in today. I love Amazon Prime. Whaddya know, money does solve all my problems! This is the same bracket setup I am putting on the Camaro to add A/C. I put it all together to measure for a new belt when I noticed something... My dang junkyard power steering pump had puked all of it's fluid right onto the ground.
Detour to the parts store to pick up a new belt and power steering pump, and everything eventually went back together properly. This new A/C solution is much better than the previous one; the belt routing is much better, also the A/C line placement vs. drier and condenser is nicer. My A/C lines came from a '91 Suburban with the A/C compressor in a similar location, so I won't have to get new lines made.
I also picked up a mint condition rear sport bumper for $40 to replace my beat up original step bumper.
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