Had to cut out of the garage early today to finish a project that is due in two hours (finished with two hours to spare
). In the hours that I did work at the garage I found out something interesting:
The ring on the hub for the pulleys is sort of important to keep the pulleys from being eccentric in orbit. I corrected it as best as I could (hacked an adapter pieces, shoved them together and wrapped with tape). The adapter sat inside the hub and was snug. The outside was larger and was snug on the pulleys. Hopefully this will be enough to not cause significant problems. It's about as good as it's going to get.
I was also able to build oil pressure and begin aluminum welding of the intercooler, charge piping, and a few other goodies. I hope to be done welding aluminum tomorrow and will hopefully have the entire exhaust done as well. Once those are all welded together I should be able to fill the tank with gas, top off the oil and coolant, and fire her up. All the gauges are installed and zeroed out. I'm getting exceptional close.
I still need to get an adapter piece for the radiator. I'm having a tremendous time trying to find a 1.5-1.75 inch adapter tee fitting with a 5/8in piece to hook in for the heater line.
If anyone knows of a location to get one hit it.