Those frame rails are a tight fit, and will likely scrape some of your freshly applied undercoating as you press them flush.
While the frame rails are off, make sure the drain holes in the car's rails are open. One thing I did not like about the FM rails is that the mounting studs for the fuel/brake line clips are on the bottom. I've had off-track excursions where the frame rails got scraped. In fact, the main reason I put frame rails on my car was to act as a skid plate. I'm working on a safer track solution for the line clips. I'll let you know what I come up with. (In other words, I'm fully expecting you to race ahead of me and solve this problem for me :D). Remind me on the door card material you used . . . ABS? |
Nice one on the alternator! Glad I could inspire.
It really isn't that bad. Just don't be a fool like me and assemble the case backwards. Then after that don't forget to remove the brush holder pin before you re-install... |
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Originally Posted by shlammed
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was it difficult to disassemble, or did you just have to undo the long bolts and slide it apart?
never played with alternators. Then after that is removed you'll think to try to pull the casing apart but first take out the middle assembly to reveal 4 more screws. Remove those and then you can separate the bottom of the housing from the alternator assembly. Very easy, just need to be delicate
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1089933)
Hey man, I just told you to spray it. ;)
BTW, resist the urge to clean the shaft where the brush rides (copper section below the bearing). Sure, wipe it down (alcohol or acetone), but don't try to sand or wire brush it, as this will mean the brush has to re-seat, accelerating wear. Thanks for the info rleete! Props!
Originally Posted by hornetball
(Post 1089951)
Those frame rails are a tight fit, and will likely scrape some of your freshly applied undercoating as you press them flush.
While the frame rails are off, make sure the drain holes in the car's rails are open. One thing I did not like about the FM rails is that the mounting studs for the fuel/brake line clips are on the bottom. (In other words, I'm fully expecting you to race ahead of me and solve this problem for me :D). Remind me on the door card material you used . . . ABS? I'm thinking of drilling a hole in the side of the rail and using my tap and die to match the bolt threads and relocate it to the factory mount locations. Or a simpler way would be to buy electrician stainless steel zip ties and zip tie it higher. The door cards were abs plastic. Speaking of which I'm not too happy with the door pulls. They work yes but by protecting the exposed metal of the door from rattling via the door latch rod it binds a bit and doesn't give it a solid feel, I think I might just go back to the regular door handles. Especially since Revlimiter sent me his Leather door pulls for free in my order! https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1389292731
Originally Posted by leboeuf
(Post 1090037)
Nice one on the alternator! Glad I could inspire.
It really isn't that bad. Just don't be a fool like me and assemble the case backwards. Then after that don't forget to remove the brush holder pin before you re-install... |
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Also here are some color options I'm considering for the intake manifold.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1389293767 I'm going for the far right, easier to clean since it is a smooth texture plus it matches the VHT wrinkle finish better. |
Agree. A glossy finish is always more resistant to dirt/easier to clean.
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A vote for the far right here. Moving right along, this has been a fun thread to follow!
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do it in an aluminum color imo.
black im's I have personally never liked. |
I agree, aluminum is good looking.
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Personally agree with alum, i'd just brush the alum and call it a day though. That way, no matter how many times I pull and replace the engine (read: too many damn times), i cant scratch it and mess up the finish (LOL).
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+1 on brushing the manifold. It lets the black valve cover stand out more and no chips.
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Well the problem is, it is currently being sandblasted at the powdercoaters. Should I just have them do a clear coat of some sort?(not sure if you can do that with powdercoating) or maybe even an "aluminum" color.
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TorqueZombie is a badass, sent this to me for free since he knows me to well and didn't want me to have a cracked diff spacer. Major thanks.
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And as we all know you - that thing is going to be sandblasted, 24k goldplated and polished... ;-)))))
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1090228)
Well the problem is, it is currently being sandblasted at the powdercoaters. Should I just have them do a clear coat of some sort?(not sure if you can do that with powdercoating) or maybe even an "aluminum" color.
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Originally Posted by concealer404
(Post 1090362)
Come on Jeff. Ball hard.
. . . . . https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1389374409 That is insanity |
Like you aren't?
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Originally Posted by Jeffbucc
(Post 1090367)
[IMG]https://www.miataturbo.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=99483&dateline=1389374 409[IMG]
. . . . . [IMG]https://www.miataturbo.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=99484&dateline=1389374 409[IMG] As for the IM, I actually did what they're suggesting: sandblasted it then clear coated it in VHT satin clear. Check my thread for visual, I think it came out pretty nice, and looks "natural". I too don't think an IM looks all that great in black. |
Originally Posted by rleete
(Post 1090385)
Like you aren't?
You guys didn't have me convinced on a natural look until I started looking at painted manifolds. It looks, as you said, just wrong. Not bad mind you, just doesn't look good. Called the powder coater and he recommended an actual aluminum Powdercoating color that comes off pretty exact, after researching issues with just clear coating I think I'll go with that. |
Sweetness! Just sold my 18" wheels/tires for $1100 off my Jetta, now I can start looking for a hard top. I want to get the one in Sacramento but I honestly for the life of me can't think of when I'd get a chance to make a 20 hour round trip drive to grab it. Unless Vlad, you want to ship it via Greyhound for me!:giggle:
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