How about take pics, then test fit while taking more pics, and load them here same day? :yesb:
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How about take pics, then test fit while taking more pics, and load them here same day? :yesb:
Step 1 - take & post pics
Step 2 - test fit
Step 3 - take & post more pics
Get with the program, 'Rado. ;)
I'll try to install the snorkel this weekend. I had a couple styles ordered and returned one of them earlier in the week.
The snorkel I have now should be the best fit. It's made by Airflow for an Isuzu MU (Amigo) but fits well on a Frontera (Rodeo) and hopefully our VX :)
http://www.snorkels.com.au/resources...A_webnew_a.jpg
The snorkel design is different but its growing on me.
...and this thing is pricey. $350 AU (~$360 US) + around $100 shipping.
My original plan to have a custom VX snorkel made fell through because the initial estimate was a bit too expensive.
If this snorkel fits & looks good, I will see if I can get the snorkel priced lower for a bulk order directly through Airflow.
First things first, lets get this thing installed to see how it fits & looks.
During the build of my truck I made a bracket that puts the alt up beside the RHS cam cover. Alt pulley height is just below the idler pulley on the thermostat block, so the belt still engages there.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Where the alt used to be is another aircon compressor converted to air. All on the serpentine, uses the standard tensioner slightly indexed and a longer belt. Alt stays out of the crud, compressor has marine grease in the bearing (and is less susceptible to crap anyway)and I have massive amounts of compressed air too. Win-win :bgwo:
Hey do you have some pics of that setup? I'm installing a york oil filled air compressor with a v belt but i would like to see a setup that moves the alt too.
The head has threaded bosses that the engine lift hook bolted to. I made a simple bracket that picked up those and the alt mounts, and added a jockey pulley. The alt mounts upside down compared to its normal position. I chose this height so the belt still picked up the idler on the thermostat housing ribs down. Could have gone higher, but then the idler would have needed to be a smooth one running on the back of the belt - easy enough I just didnt think it neccessary on mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
The belt tensioner is the stock unit with the fixed point indexed about 10 degrees. You can see the aircon/air compressor at the bottom, which are not as susceptible to crud and has marine grease in the bearing. Works well! I was set on getting a York but this one came up brand new for $50. If you didnt want the air compressor the jockey wheel would go down there - just low enough for the tensioner to exert its pull
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...cture_0181.jpg
I have still lost an alt with it up here but I bent 4 rods in the engine in the same bog-hole too so it was an extreme circumstance!
That's awesome :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbomaz
I need to look into this, the VX has less room in the engine bay but I might be able to mount the alt a little higher and like you said, run a different idle pulley.
Currently my plan has been to relocate the battery (done), and put the york compressor in it's place. The york will connect to the alternator with a serpentine/v-belt pulley and also have a spring loaded tensioner on the v-belt that will allow belt stretching with engine movement. It should work but isn't ideal and unfortunately was the only place I could put the large york compressor. Looks like I need to look into another option :)
Any pics of that bracket by itself?
Dude...yer making this WAY too hard...:_wrench:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
Just fab up the bracketry to mount the alt high center...:smack:
Then cut a hole in the hood...:yesgray:
Fab up a fancy cover and make it look like a 6-71 blower!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...BlownHatch.jpg
DUDE...SWEET!
I wanna ride...:yesgray:
:) Thanks, I gotta start using my head. I'll go get a torch & a hammer for the hood.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Just need to remember the old saying: measure once, cut twice. I think that's how it goes...
I checked this out today, should be enough room for the alternator to sit next to the oil fill. I'll try pick up a spare alt and do some measuring.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXorado
I have pics only if youse promise to excuse the mess...??Quote:
Originally Posted by RabidPony
Bracket, with super-race-spec lightening hole. 10mm plate. Tools: Chop saw, angle grinder, MIG, assorted drills, beer
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...cture_0202.jpg
Alt & air compressor. This was the test-fit to see if my idea was feasible. The bracket for this went thru several prototypes getting lighter each time. In hindsight a comp with the 'ear' type mounts would have been a LOT easier, but this one was new and $50.......
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...cture_0212.jpg
Nice bracket, I would have guessed plasma cutter for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbomaz
Do you by chance have measurements or a diagram for it? Looks really good and like it would be pretty easy to duplicate.
So yeah... Can a mod please end this poll? Otherwise I fear this thread will be bumped for eternity with people voting. I'm getting sick of this thread... it's SOOOOO 6 months ago.
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