1Michel
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Hey how did the alt brackets turned out??
I've considered doing a serpentine mod for a while, for the reliability, but I find the setup bulky, rather non esthetic (unless you spend big $$ for billet) and I still don't address the steering pump access problem.
Then I stumbled on a post on another corvette forum about bilmer belts.
I was hooked.
Ordered a kit on ebay, 115$
It's a small block long water pump setup. The short water pump model doesn't have the V-belt groove for the power steering.
Problem is that I have a short water pump, so I had a spacer machined, and also had the holes chamfered.
I need the installation to be flush for clearance reason....spreader bar's on the way
And to address the steering pump issue, I decide to put the alternator on the driver side. My machinist buddy made me this bracket :
It's just point welded, once I validate the fitting he will fully weld it (TIG).
Here's how it look so far, I will make the tension bracket this week end.
Now the alternator sit in front of the engine rather than on its side, and a bit lower, just behind the electric fan.
Hell yes it is :bonkers:Isn't that just a little overkill?
I'll let you know as soon as I get my PS pulley on.I tried the exact same setuo on a bbc. Junk, I had to mill the crank pulley to align the ps. belt and then I threw it in the corner. Hope it works better for you.
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I'll let you know as soon as I get my PS pulley on.I tried the exact same setuo on a bbc. Junk, I had to mill the crank pulley to align the ps. belt and then I threw it in the corner. Hope it works better for you.
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I wish I had a keyway style pump, I get ripped 60$ each I ask nearest garage to have it pressed on. I'm giving myself some time to get a better deal.
Because I didn't want to buy something I would use once.I'll let you know as soon as I get my PS pulley on.I tried the exact same setuo on a bbc. Junk, I had to mill the crank pulley to align the ps. belt and then I threw it in the corner. Hope it works better for you.
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I wish I had a keyway style pump, I get ripped 60$ each I ask nearest garage to have it pressed on. I'm giving myself some time to get a better deal.
Why not just buy a 40.00 puller installer kit?
Update : I had the 8116 cartridge changed, 3M rep have been super nice.well, if you bought it locally I'd still make them give me some fresh glue - obviously this stuff has been sitting for a while... if you cannot get it exchanged then glue two pieces of scrap-fiberglass together and see how it holds up... im sure it'll be fine but at that price you can expect "fresh" glue
if they are nice and give you a new cartridge the at least you got the doors done with free glue
I bought epoxy resin from allegedly THE resin specialist in Montreal Plasto. They sell under their own brand, it's 5:1 epoxy, hardener is a clear viscous liquid.I like the pulleys
not looking forward to the bodywork ??? Get epoxy resin for the door, something that will work on SMC. I just bought Evercoat SMC resin and while it seems to stick very well it took forever to cure with that white cream hardener.... never again, next time I buy epoxy resin that is mixed 1:1 or 1:2 with hardener, much better to get the mix right....
I bought epoxy resin from allegedly THE resin specialist in Montreal Plasto. They sell under their own brand, it's 5:1 epoxy, hardener is a clear viscous liquid.I like the pulleys
not looking forward to the bodywork ??? Get epoxy resin for the door, something that will work on SMC. I just bought Evercoat SMC resin and while it seems to stick very well it took forever to cure with that white cream hardener.... never again, next time I buy epoxy resin that is mixed 1:1 or 1:2 with hardener, much better to get the mix right....
In term of material, I'm pretty much all set. My concern, regarding the doors, is more how to proceed. It not like recreating a corner and plugging a hole, it's about thickening the door panel while keeping a smooth and uniform shape. I definitely need guidance on than. I'll probably ask the "rookie" from Calgary.
By the way I'm curious to know what you guys think about the resin+fiberglass powder compound. Someone ever used it?
I wouldn't do anything with the door right now bodywork wiseYour main concern right now is to get the inner door frame centered between the A and B pillars. Don't even look at the gaps right now. Get it centered, then shoot us some pics. You are a long ways away from doing any glassing Denis.
By the way I'm curious to know what you guys think about the resin+fiberglass powder compound. Someone ever used it?
From my first tests, fiberglass powder mix feel just as hard to sand than fiberglass, this is definitely for "structural" filling.By the way I'm curious to know what you guys think about the resin+fiberglass powder compound. Someone ever used it?
I've never used it myself. I'm thinking it might be a little difficult to sand. Seems like it's stronger than microballons, but maybe lighter than something like colloidal silica. If you have enough, it might be worth the time to do a little practice/testing first.
Mike