Resurrection and development of V8 Project GT1

[mike_sekinger]

SteveV8 prepared me a nice set of lightweight carpets in black, but initially I will run without.

[mike_sekinger]

Getting ready to reunite the body and chassis.  Wiring of the EWP and fan controller, ignition cut and downshift throttle blip to the Motec.

[mike_sekinger]

Slight challenge and looking for a sanity check.

My new gearbox has a 24mmx1.5 drain plug.  My gearbox oil cooler set-up from the UN1-027 has a 3/8BSP banjo with a distribution block containing the thermostat and feed union.

I have been unable to find a suitable adaptor between the twp threads, so was considering having the new drain plug drilled and tapped to accept the 3/8 BSP banjo.  Looking at the depths, I think it would work but looking for some other ideas or feedback.

[EXCEL V8]

Is there not enough material on the distribution block to bore for a 24 x 1.5 banjo bolt?

Pete

[djgaloot]

is there a location on the gearbox to drill and tap for the banjo fitting and keep the oil cooler and drain plug separate?

[mike_sekinger]

23 minutes ago, EXCEL V8 said:

Is there not enough material on the distribution block to bore for a 24 x 1.5 banjo bolt?

Pete

Thanks Pete, but there is not enough material in the distribution block for that.

21 minutes ago, djgaloot said:

is there a location on the gearbox to drill and tap for the banjo fitting and keep the oil cooler and drain plug separate?

The gearbox is assembled and I do not want to perforate the case to create another feed for for the cooler circuit.

[mike_sekinger]

James Brown found a supplier of a suitable adaptor from M24x1.5 male to and extended female 3/8 BSP.  Perfect result.

METRIC male 1.5mm pitch x BSP fixed female extended (burnettandhillman.co.uk)

[mike_sekinger]

Supported bracket for the gearshift cable, so no more flexing - solid as a rock.

Angle of the cable bracket is adjustable to optimise the line-up with the pivot.

[mike_sekinger]

Progress today:

- Gearbox fitted and changer cable installed and checked

- Rear cross member checked for clearance

- Initial thoughts on location/installation for gearbox oil cooler pump.  Will need another custom bracket, but there is plenty of space back there.

[djgaloot]

jaw dropping cool!

[mike_sekinger]

More brackets....  lightened version of the cable mount brackets.

Measuring up for the chargecooler brackets. Going to be using the pair of threaded bosses on top of the gearbox.

Happy that there is so much access clearance once everything is up together.   

 

[mike_sekinger]

Job done

[mike_sekinger]

Ready to reunite the body.  This time tomorrow, I hope it will be resting on its wheels.

[Trevsked]

You’re on fire this week Mike 🙂

 

Trevor.

[mike_sekinger]

@Trevsked I`m wanting to start the engine very soon, so big push required 🙂

[mike_sekinger]

Body is resting on the chassis !   Yeehaw.

[mike_sekinger]

Body is secured on all 12 points.  Pedal box is secured.  Engine is fully loomed-in.  Chargecooler header tank and main coolant header and overflow installed.

Checking ride height at the front, prior to installing the radiator pack and front splitter.

One air filter done, but I just ran out of time.

[Trevsked]

Can’t be too far away from the first start Mike?

 

Trevor.

[mike_sekinger]

Hoping for a first start this coming weekend.

[mike_sekinger]

Getting closer:

- Hydraulics connected and checked (brake, clutch and PAS)

- Fuel plumbing complete and ready to accept fuel

- Radiator pack ready; just need to change the OEM connector on the car side

[Bibs]

Nearly there

(All you need some are some flame decals)

[mike_sekinger]

Slight delay due to supporting my friend Andrä Schrörs at the Osnabrück hillclimb last weekend.   He placed 5th overall and 2nd in class, which was a brillant result.

The radiator pack and oil coolers are now installed. Just need to check all connections and add fluids

[tomcattom]

Its gettign tantalisingly close to completion

Apologies if you've already explained it in an earlier post in the thread, but what is the little cooler behind the rear window with the duct from the roof for?

[Trevsked]

Good result for your friend and his car look good too.

looking forward to the start of yours though.

 

Trevor.

[Tim H]

Looks fab mike, I think the cooler on the top is for the gearbox oil?

 

Looking forward to ignition👍