d.p Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 Let me know what you do about getting through the firewall. Specifically where it’s threaded on the engine bay side. I had to hack together a b210 and 531 cable to get a working setup on mine. I always wanted to do something else but not enough motivation as of late. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 The easiest way to hold a cable through a firewall is to use the barrel adjuster supplied in the linkage kit, then a large OD washer on either side of the firewall, and another nut to hold it all in place. A cleaner way is to weld a nut onto a large washer and glue that one on the inside of the cab so you don't need two people to tighten or adjust it. Cleaner still is to weld up the hole and weld in a nut that accepts the barrel adjuster. Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted October 22, 2022 Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 Idk I struggled with mine (as you probably know) and in the end just cobbled it together. I wanted to make it as cleaner but never was able to. mine gets hung up/sticks every so often and I have to apply more pressure to the gas pedal. It’s not always a smooth depress and I’ve never been able to figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted October 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2022 If you look close at this pic, you can see that I just stuffed the housing of the throttle cable into the hole where the previous one was. It has worked fine like that since putting the new engine in. This new linkage is going to be different though. The cable entry is fairly high and close to the firewall, so I’ll need to put some strain relief loops in or something. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted October 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 @d.p Here’s what I did. I pulled the original ferrule off from the original throttle cable, and then drilled the crimped points out from the inside. Once that was done, it easily slid over the end of the new housing, and then I slid the original nut over the cable before installing. Cable tension kept the housing in place. 2 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 Sorry, for some reason I was thinking it was a rod linkage, like in a car. The truck cable linkage makes it easier already. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 I hate those 2 pc mainfolds 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted October 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 23 hours ago, banzai510(hainz) said: I hate those 2 pc mainfolds I don’t have any issues with them, aside from the old linkage, which sucked. Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted October 24, 2022 Report Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) I like the 1 pc design as for some reason my Felpro intake gaskets the exhaust middle holes would eventually blow out . So I just pull the carb as a whole unit and rebolt back on. just disconnected the cable. everything else is still set correctly for the carbs,meaning the throttle playes ect. I had some 2 pc ones that a company sold as Italien Solexes just didnt want to mess with the funky linkage system hanging when taking it off. but if your happy with your thats all that matters. Edited October 24, 2022 by banzai510(hainz) Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Does anyone know for sure what the thread size is on a Kyosan-Denki/Nikki fuel pump outlet? I'm trying to find an adapter for a 6AN fitting. Tired of fuel hoses leaking. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 I believe it is 1/8 BSPT, but 1/8 NPT is only one thread per inch different so you can run a 1/8 NPT tap into the hole and make an NPT fitting work. If you want to find a BSPT fitting, here - https://www.google.com/search?q=1%2F8+BSPT+to+-6+AN&source=hp&ei=uhSOY6GQDo_ekPIP09C7-AQ&iflsig=AJiK0e8AAAAAY44iyi07aaQb0IfJq8lt9GYVglfMKxCM&ved=0ahUKEwih1Zre6-L7AhUPL0QIHVPoDk8Q4dUDCAk&uact=5&oq=1%2F8+BSPT+to+-6+AN&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAM6CAguEIMBELEDOgsIABCABBCxAxCDAToLCC4QgAQQsQMQgwE6CAgAEIAEELEDOg4ILhCABBCxAxDHARDRAzoICAAQsQMQgwE6CAguEIAEENQCOg4ILhCABBCxAxCDARDUAjoFCAAQgAQ6BggAEBYQHlAAWIswYLY0aABwAHgAgAGVAYgB3A-SAQQyLjE1mAEAoAEB&sclient=gws-wiz Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted December 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2022 Stoff was right, the fuel pumps are 1/8 BSPT. Found a 1/8 BSPT to 4AN fitting on Pegasus Racing. 3 Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 Very nice, I love. getting rid of push on hoses. 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) I guess I never posted this, but I finished the AN lines to the DCOE’s. I bought some banjo blanks, turned some 4AN bungs down to size, welded them, and then turned them again. I then coated them with POR15 to fix the zinc that burned off during welding. This was the before shot: Edited January 16, 2023 by mainer311 2 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 oh man that badass!!!!!!! wonder if you can find a shorter trottle cable 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted January 16, 2023 Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 7 hours ago, banzai510(hainz) said: oh man that badass!!!!!!! wonder if you can find a shorter trottle cable That's what cutters or hacksaws are for Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted January 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2023 9 hours ago, banzai510(hainz) said: oh man that badass!!!!!!! wonder if you can find a shorter trottle cable The issue I have is that the rear exit of the linkage is very close to the firewall, so I put a loop in the throttle cable to keep a generous bend radius. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 I have made a bracket before and mounted it from the bottom, and made a pull down style. I hate throttle cables and spark plug wires being exposed or over valve covers IMHO. How ever if it works rock it. It does look good though. No hate.lol 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 I’d like to cut the powder coat on the breather nipple and put something cleaner there (and lower) there. The hood actually contacts the hose in that spot. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 14 hours ago, mainer311 said: I’d like to cut the powder coat on the breather nipple and put something cleaner there (and lower) there. The hood actually contacts the hose in that spot. You could modify the hood. We would clearance the hood by putting a 4x4 on top of the valve cover and gently closing the hood. If you do it carefully, you get a nice bend that's almost invisible, and also creates a sort of cowl induction hood. Helps the heat escape the engine bay. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted January 17, 2023 Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 19 hours ago, mainer311 said: I’d like to cut the powder coat on the breather nipple and put something cleaner there (and lower) there. The hood actually contacts the hose in that spot. Tap it and put a -6 fitting. Also L20B i presume and if so you are aware the engine is taller and is an issue, like in my wagon. I actually put a small spacer in between the cross member and body to lower a little. Of course the truck does not have that option. What engine mounts are you running ? Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2023 Yeah, I know that it’s about 19mm higher. I’m using the same mounts from the L16. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted January 18, 2023 Report Share Posted January 18, 2023 I'd rather mod the hood than lower the motor. Quote Link to comment
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