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sanderson
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MAY 12, 06:30 PM
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Will
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MAY 12, 06:31 PM
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!@#$ [This message has been edited by Will (edited 05-12-2009).]
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sanderson
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MAY 12, 06:46 PM
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No disagreement here. We stretch bolts all the time in the oil refinery to get consistent clamping loads. It's the method of choice for high pressure and large rotating equipment.
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Will
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MAY 12, 10:17 PM
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Head gaskets arrived today. I was advised on CHRF's Northstar forum to use head studs, which for an idiotic reason I didn't get ordered today... I'll have to wait until Thursday to torque the heads down. I'll set the heads in place, hang them with a couple of snug bolts and build the timing drive, seal up the bottom end/front cover and install flywheel/clutch tomorrow (@$$uming I can find my stash of 12.9 flywheel bolts). Thursday I'll see about getting the trans apart and the 3.94 gears installed. I already have a great grip and the short 2nd and 4th in it. I'll also have to find my stash of 12.9 ring gear bolts.
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Erik
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MAY 12, 11:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
Head gaskets arrived today. I was advised on CHRF's Northstar forum to use head studs, which for an idiotic reason I didn't get ordered today... I'll have to wait until Thursday to torque the heads down. I'll set the heads in place, hang them with a couple of snug bolts and build the timing drive, seal up the bottom end/front cover and install flywheel/clutch tomorrow (@$$uming I can find my stash of 12.9 flywheel bolts). Thursday I'll see about getting the trans apart and the 3.94 gears installed. I already have a great grip and the short 2nd and 4th in it. I'll also have to find my stash of 12.9 ring gear bolts.
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Got any spare flywheel bolts that would work on a spec AL flywheel? What is the reason Alan gave for using headstuds? I used them on my rodeck and never had a problem blowing gaskets with 800hp ( boosted ) on tap
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Will
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MAY 13, 12:41 AM
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Even if I can't find my stash, I'll have bolts. I ordered a box of 50 from Lawson. I'll mail you a set.
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Will
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MAY 13, 12:55 AM
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I was playing with the serpentine belt and I believe I've had my Eureka moment regarding how to fix the accessory drive. Now if I can just find the exact tensioner I'll need to make it work...
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Erik
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MAY 13, 02:55 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
Even if I can't find my stash, I'll have bolts. I ordered a box of 50 from Lawson. I'll mail you a set. |
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Thanks Will , I'll PM you with my address. Let me know how you want payment sent[This message has been edited by Erik (edited 05-13-2009).]
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Erik
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MAY 13, 03:03 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
I was playing with the serpentine belt and I believe I've had my Eureka moment regarding how to fix the accessory drive. Now if I can just find the exact tensioner I'll need to make it work... |
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What was wrong with it?? I am using a smaller form factor alternator so I can get the dang thing out without alot of hassle if needed on the road
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Will
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MAY 13, 08:07 AM
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It was slipping at high RPM. It didn't have enough wrap on the crank pulley.
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