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UFO teaser.
JR
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Good to hear on the heat exchanger. I have the same one on my rig and Ron Davis told us that it would be more than sufficient to cool the trans. I was thinking of adding an additional finned cooler afterwards if the temps start creeping up. So far my Art Carr trans hasn't lasted to long due to several pump failures--pretty sure it is do do a bad case, so I ordered up an new one from Hughes and wanted to make sure my cooling was going to be adequate.
I didn't read his post as being arrogant, in fact most of it was reaffirming your feelings about the cooler working. As for his experience, he's got a build thread on here with some pretty damn amazing work, and IIRC works in aircraft maintenance where wiring and plumbing are insanely strictly regulated. Personally I think a lot of the things they do are way overkill, and sometimes copying what they do on aircraft can be a waste of time in something that wont fall outta the sky if it fails, but there is a reason they do it that way. So it never fails.
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Quick question for you JR.... I know that you are one of the most meticulous builders here on Pirate, but why wire the bolts that hold the bracket together for the fuel system?? I know all about wiring the bolts in the Rockwell third, and the reasoning behind that, and I know why people wire bolts in the first place.... But my question is why did you chose to wire these particular bolts??Slowly getting back up to speed (if you want to call it that).
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We went with hard lines where appropriate. Stainless for the fuel lines and aluminum for everything else.
Thanks and keep up the awesome work! I can't wait to see the finished product!:smokin:
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First, the whole part has to be removable to remove the fuel tank.
The part you are referring to has nuts lightly tig welded in place so that it is easy to remove and assemble. The problem is that a locking nut can't be used then. I suppose a thread locker compound would work or even perhaps lock washers, but I choose to by pre drilled bolts and wire them as it just takes a second.
The problem with showing pics of wired bolts is that the SAFETY WIRE POLICE will bust you if it is not done to aviation specs. :flipoff2:
LOL, so true there JR. I think his real question is why bother doing any kind of locking method on something so small and unlikely to break loose, the bolt torque alone should be more than enough. I understand why though. When you're building a car to this level, is anything really "enough"?
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Okay...Here ya go
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=621539&highlight=
I try to refrain from adding my two cents the majority of the time to avoid someone taking it the wrong way. I added this input only to share my experience with aluminum hydraulic lines. What you have used is more then adequate in most cases,I was only trying to add some personal knowledge with line failures I have seen on the job. Sorry if you took it the wrong way.
When you work in the commercial aviation industry for 25 years it becomes almost inbread into your thought process. You are right, processes, materials ,procedures, and safetying are all done for a reason. Overkill...maybe,but when your flying to where ever I'm sure everyone is more then happy to have it that way. That being said as the bar raises on super bad ass builds like this, I personally like to see clean correct wiring and plumbing. How many top builds have been taken out of a race for lines coming loose or wiring chaffing and ending their race day? IMO wiring and plumbing is as important as chassis design and clean fabrication. Oh and thanks for the compliment. I enjoy your work also!
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Dallas, I'm not going to try and justify it any more than I already have except to say to each his own.
God, I love this place! :laughing:
When youre the one setting the bar there are always bound to be hecklers.
This "UFO" cause i cant call it a buggy, was my inspiration for learning about independent suspensions, although Shannon Campbells machine may have contributed:smokin: im now putting money aside for a long travel IFS daily driver build, one day i hope ill be able to see this thing in person.
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It's totally cool. I try not to be judgmental about anybodies work and almost never critique it (especially on the internet). We're all just doing the best we can.
Funny thing about that little bracket is that I fussed over it in my head way too long trying to make it as light, strong and simple as possible. :laughing:
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This winch is pretty light and compact. 100 feet of rope will come in handy.
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