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Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:38 pm
by BAJA-IT
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Just the flywheel left to remove, then the six main case nuts and I will have the case split.

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:44 pm
by BAJA-IT
Had some time today to finish up the rear trans/lower engine cage mount.

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And got it painted.

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Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:09 am
by CentralWAbaja
Looks like somebody has been practicing their welding. :D

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:58 pm
by BAJA-IT
The class the boys and I took last fall was very helpful. Still need practice with the out of position welds though.

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:32 am
by BAJA-IT
Got the last two bars bent, fitted and welded to the engine cage/reat bumper.

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Side shot.

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Now I just need to finish up the receiver mount for the trailer hitch and the rear engine mount tabs. The tabs will have to wait until I get the engine back in.

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 9:03 pm
by Leatherneck
CentralWAbaja wrote:Looks like somebody has been practicing their welding. :D
It sure does, what is your setup for that?

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 6:11 pm
by BAJA-IT
Miller 175 using .030 wire and co/argon mix.

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:39 am
by BAJA-IT
The new to me case has now been machined, had the oil galley plugs removed and taped for threaded plugs, the galleys have been cleaned and it is now time to start putting things back together. :D :D

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 1:09 pm
by no1clyde
That's great, I'm sure you miss it.

Ed

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 1:12 pm
by BAJA-IT
Got the plugs put in along with the oil return fitting.

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I have also picked up some new cylinders and rings.

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Just a few more things left to check on the case (lifter clearance, oil pump to cam clearance, rod clearance) and parts will start going in. :D

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:33 am
by BAJA-IT
All clearances checked out good, crank and cam sitting in the new case getting ready to close.

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Just a couple of small things to do first.

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:50 am
by TimS
Oooh... Shiny metal! :). What kind of carb setup do you use on the Baja?

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:07 pm
by Qurtys Lyn
A single Zenith 32

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:48 am
by BAJA-IT
Got the case closed last night. :D :D

Re: BAJA-IT runs again (again)(not)

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:25 pm
by CentralWAbaja
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