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str8maxn
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DEC 07, 06:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cyrus88:
The crank pulley bolts to the crank hub.
So you would have to shorten the crank hub, which is possible, but I don't know if doing so would create an interference between the crank pulley and optispark distributor.
I don't know how your setup is, but on mine I have no problem removing the alternator without dropping the cradle. |
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I'll have to take a closer look at my setup. Hopefully, there is room.
Thank you for the input.
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str8maxn
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DEC 08, 01:02 AM
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I took a closer look and it appears that the alternator has no adjustment. An Archie V8 kit was used for the install. I found this pic to illustrate
The Red Arrow : I don't see how I can add a shim to align it ; since the support is sandwiched between the two aluminum plates. I don't see any movement. Other than taking off the pulley wheel and adding a few washers. I don't see an adjustment.
The Green Arrow: I noticed this setup doesn't have belt tensioner. Mine does.
The Purple Arrow: The AC compressor, I think I can add washers to align. However, the bolts heads on mine are facing the headers on my install. Where as in this pic, they are facing the rear wheel. Not sure if that make a difference.
What belt size are you using?
I am currently running Gates Micro V K050420 which is 42.625" long. But I think I just saw a post that a 41" belt is needed. Unfortunately, I don't recall where.
Could it be that all that is wrong is that the belt is too big and thus sides off a bit?
Archie , are you around to comment?[This message has been edited by str8maxn (edited 12-08-2021).]
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str8maxn
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DEC 08, 01:06 AM
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La fiera - Is your BMW pump loud? Can you hear it running?
Did you use all four wires from the water pump?[This message has been edited by str8maxn (edited 12-08-2021).]
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cyrus88
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DEC 08, 03:21 AM
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You can add shims behind the alternator mount. It just means however many shims/washers you add there, you will have to also add to the spacers that separate the two aluminum plates. Or, add shims behind the plate that is againt the cylinder head.
I don't have an V8-Archie setup, so the belt length I'm using does not help you.[This message has been edited by cyrus88 (edited 12-08-2021).]
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str8maxn
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DEC 08, 01:17 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cyrus88:
You can add shims behind the alternator mount. It just means however many shims/washers you add there, you will have to also add to the spacers that separate the two aluminum plates. Or, add shims behind the plate that is againt the cylinder head.
I don't have an V8-Archie setup, so the belt length I'm using does not help you.
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I'll give it a shot over the weekend.
Thank you for the reply.[This message has been edited by str8maxn (edited 12-08-2021).]
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str8maxn
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DEC 12, 06:38 PM
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Hello All,
I was able to fix the belt issue... I found a 41 5/8" Belt and this fixed my belt issue. I'll include the part number incase someone else runs into the same issue.
Gates K050410 41 5/8 Gates Micro V 5 rib
I fixed the misfire, ran the car for over 30 minutes without issue. OPTISPARK strikes again.
The BMW remote water pump is in and working great ran the car at idle for over 30 minutes and it keep the car cool.
La Fiera>>> I went with a generic controller for now. Seems to be doing a great job and a bargain at $15 bucks.
Here is what I used.
Here is what the BMW water pump setup looks like.
But the old girl is still fighting me.. The starter seems to be going out. (I think) I have to crank it several times before the teeth engauge the fly wheel. I hoping its just an alignment issue.
The quest continues to work out all the gremlins. Next up install the rear C4 brakes.
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str8maxn
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DEC 12, 06:39 PM
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DUP post [This message has been edited by str8maxn (edited 12-13-2021).]
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str8maxn
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DEC 19, 05:18 PM
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DAMN, I can't keep the car cool. System boils over, I raised the back end of the car and used one of those no spill funnels to remove all the air.
La Fiera, I know the water pump is running but I can't seem to feel any water pumping to the top hose on the radiator.
I should be able to feel water passing thru the top hose, right?
Both radiator hoses stay cool to the touch (front) but the rear hoses are hot. I don't think I am getting flow throughout the system. Any pointers?
Thank you
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La fiera
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DEC 19, 10:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by str8maxn:
DAMN, I can't keep the car cool. System boils over, I raised the back end of the car and used one of those no spill funnels to remove all the air.
La Fiera, I know the water pump is running but I can't seem to feel any water pumping to the top hose on the radiator.
I should be able to feel water passing thru the top hose, right?
Both radiator hoses stay cool to the touch (front) but the rear hoses are hot. I don't think I am getting flow throughout the system. Any pointers?
Thank you
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Those cheap controllers only run at a certain speed and are not designed to run that specific pump. I don't know if you have a thermostat but my controller compensates for that pulsing the pump. Do you run a thermostat?
https://youtu.be/_32rdmTTIGE[This message has been edited by La fiera (edited 12-19-2021).]
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str8maxn
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DEC 19, 10:46 PM
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La feria, where did you buy your controller at?
I'm not running a thermostat.------------------
JM
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