Next step is to drill and tap the Emission/PCV/Air holes in your heads using 10 mm 1.5 about deep using your new Straight Back headers or the Hooker 10828 as a template. Hardwood instrument & glove compartment inserts. Additional modifications include the fitment of a Ford 8 rear end, a Lecarra steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and . 3) It seems the v6 seems to be a popular choice on this forum. Its 49 flange to flange and a 3.73 with Trac-Lok. I know there will be "Adjusting" , after what I've been through with this, that will be the easy part. THIS is why original/ proper is not a priority. RockAuto.com and AutoZone sells correct oil pans (Rear Sump)83-86 Ranger/Bronco II for $64, Mutt IIs will not work. If there is a good reason not to, I won't. It will give you a bit more fuel thus an increase in HP. Hello, I recently installed a roller motor in my 65 Mustang. Hall effect electronic speedometer sender. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice Now, with the first phase of painting done, the Alpine bodyshell is ready for some reassembly. PICd above are the plugs used to fill the emission holes available in most all machine shops and PICd below the plugs before being cut off smoothly. If you are using a Tiger speedo, a factory issue or aftermarket Mustang cable of 64 to 66 vintage has the correct connections on both ends and is just the right length. You will change everything on the block. (master) 1986 Ford Mustang master cylinder and booster. (See Radiator modifications for directions and a PIC of the new routing of the upper hose Gates 21341 cut to fit). Griffin aluminum radiator. Engine: 1991 Ford 302 HO V8 EFI (Mustang) Conversion by: Wilfred L. Potter, his son James M. Potter, & Sporty Car Garage. . More on the recommended options later. The engine mount brackets I bought in an available kit at the time, sat off the back edge of the crossmember. Other essential components: a gear selector and an Ididit tilting steering column were fitted. Very tight, but doable. Mustang power rack. The area in the Orange circle is where the stock clutch cable release connection was originally. If you like the two seat convertable, try an MGB (they are much more common, although an MGB owner would cry sacrilige). Consist of 2 pieces, comes with Adj arm. See PICs. 14" electric fan. So unless your planning on running a Zilla at 144V I think youll be OK. 4) lastly what I have not seen much is the Nissan 4 Cyl. June 11 - 16, 2023. You have several options. Gordon Holsinger Diamond Level Sponsor I Know a couple members here HAVE USED Headers in their cars. If so please use the bidding box above. Thank You, There's a set on the fake book tiger page for 200. (All ceramic coated. The bypass path is necessary to prevent water pump cavitation and to ensure equal heat distribution within the engine block. If you're new here, click Log In/Sign Up and enter your information. New transmission tunnel. Flowmaster 21"x4" mufflers . The V6 Conversion By DanR Last Update: 10/9/2019 I have created this bit of documentation for those of you that are wanting more power and maybe cruising the Highways at modern speeds. (Now the Fuel Pump Block Plate) See PIC. Sony FM-CD player, mounted in glove box. Hope to have more made. The choice of your transmission may be a personal preference, availability and cost. Also there is a radiator shroud, I hand fabricated which may have also assisted in adequate cooling. very interesting i am starting a triumph spitfire conversion as well why would you go with a direct drive for a vehicle like this? Make your Sunbeam shine brighter than ever. Come join the discussion about electric vehicle conversions, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! 1989 Ford Mustang body wiring. The headers that came with the kit I bought when I first started the V6 Conversion were not to my liking, they stuck out the sides right behind the front wheels (15 20 degrees) which would be fine for drag racing. I like the gearing on that trans. X2 all the junk that breaks is taken out. I would at least consider staying with the 289 and sorting out its problems. (with 1" access holes to get the bell housing bolts. 1948 Ford door handles. Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with DIY Electric Car Forums Plus. An autopsy revealed uneven wearing of valve stems and the standard rockers that led to the rocker arm "falling off" a valve, and that the HiPo heads were poorly rebuilt (knurled iron guides running a 0.52 lift cam, not upgraded to hardened valve seats, etc.). As for the distributor you just need to change the gear to match the H.O. Here is a shot from under the front of the Alpine where you can see plainly the 90 degree elbow fitted in the bottom tank of the radiator. My son Jim and I completely disassembled the car and discovered it needed all new Did you enjoy this article? My suggestion for the best and perhaps most economical way is by installing a FORD 2.8 V6 engine in an Alpine. There Under-drive pulleys. Melling IS-87 Melling Heavy-Duty Intermediate Driveshafts Summit Racing has them for $8.73. Parts information: Sunbeam Alpine Dashboard heater control brackets for replacement wooden dashboards. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Wayne67vert Donation Time I've ordered a Weber conversion for my Series 5 Alpine. To contribute to our operating budget, please click here and follow the instructions. Remotely mounted oil filter. Measure between for your driveline for length. I think best to get an adapter to fit your pilot shaft spud if needed. Are there any tips or tricks I need to know? Ford part Number 74 TM 6059 AA. Itis to be installed in the right rear recessed hole. After replacement of the structural panels, the car was assembled with the new parts Owner: David Petrikas City: Sydney, Australia Model: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine Series V Engine: Ford 302 V8 (rebuilt 2007) Conversion performed by: Previous owner. The seller is including a clutch pedal system which is a good start to a 4-speed swap. Not good for what I wanted. But, In an attempt to be both performance minded and cost effective, I recently discovered perhaps a better way to route the upper water hose and save dollars! I put a 38-38 -DGV commonly used on Jeeps. The main problem I had was with the Z bar. Filled-defroster vents. Removal of the original engine mounts is the only necessity with exception of widening of the transmission tunnel in some cases, so you will not be butchering your Alpine.Installation is made easy with the use of my two piece engine mounts consisting of: (1). Discussion in ' "Stock" Alpine ' started by Wayne67vert, Jan 26, 2020 . tubular A-arms, coil over shocks, Mustang II spindles, 11" disc brakes, and a power I suspect it will be fine right off the bat, but since you asked : The conversion to the Weber is without a doubt the best mod that can be done to the car. The car has the right looks with clean bumpers, Tiger body trim, and V8 badges. The Alpines were normally fitted with radiators that had 2 tubes and 9 fins per inch. Jun 16, 2008. H-pipe. PIC below shows the Mounts upside down for a good look at the stop or catch that connects to the cross member and locks the engine from going too far forward. Just more expensive. Porsche 928 steering rack. Tim, tell me about your cold air intake/air filter housing. The bracket on the left is an original piece with the one in the center being one of the reproductions I had made. So why bother? Custom interior of Wilfred Potter's 1954 Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine. Model: 1954 Sunbeam-Talbot Alpine MkIV convertible. First a discussion of the way the 2.8 V6 is designed to flow coolant: When the engine is below operating temperature, coolant is circulated from the thermostat housing, through the water pump and distributed to both sides of the engine block. Traction-Lok limited slip differential. What choice of cam to use will bring lots of opinions. A bypass port on the intake manifold and a rubber bypass hose allow the coolant to circulate through the engine until enough heat is built up to allow the thermostat to open. In order to help you find various parts or find answers to some questions, this documentation is arranged in alphabetical order by components or individual pieces thatmaybe utilized in the conversion. It also helps deflect air movement from under the radiator. BBK cold air intake kit parts. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Alpine Mist Blue of the car (think Grace Kelly "To Catch a Thief" blue). After some trial and error, it occured to me to modify the water neck to point toward the left side. Using this original spacer allows you to use the carb without making any mods to the intake. Munich, Bavaria. Ford electronic fuel level sender. If it takes longer, you were probably caught in our spam/scam filter. I didnt know how to weld at the time and brazed it with a MAPP gas torch. After fitment of the new parts was completed and rechecked, the car was completely It is soldered in where the former bottom hose connection was located. I have headers that the previous owner massaged to get to fit. You must log in or register to reply here. See PICs for positioning!. Here is a better view of how the hose connections go together. Imagine an Alpine with performance that will blow the doors off a stock Tiger and embarrass more than a few modified ones: 300+ reliable horses, 0-60 in 5 seconds, and under 12 seconds in the quarter mile, all with the more balanced handling of an Alpine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Brake pedal linkage. 3rd PIC shows both angles. JavaScript is disabled. A compatible temperature sender to use with the stock Series 3 to 5 Alpine temperature gauges is the New Vintage USA 99005-40 sender. Later BW35 bracket are laser cut and formed as one piece similar to the 4 speed Alpine style. Mustang floor shifter. :) Here is some good reading material for the T5s.http://www.allfordmustangs.com/Detailed/349.shtml, Needs to be shortened to the length of the 5.0 T5 (4). LOL Thank you. Very presentable car. Put a quality regulator in to dial in the best pressure. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ; bellhousing; Transmission (of choice) w/correct tranny mount bracket; and My straight back headers. 235x50R16 wheels. Custom fabricated deep sump oil pan. Go with a tonneau or source a factory hardtop to add value and cold weather practicality. BaT Alumni Gathering: July 8 with the Iola Car Show in Iola, WisconsinRegistration is Open! We had to relocate the brake master cylinder from the firewall to under the floor, which required fabricated. Roller valve train. One of the main problems with british cars is wiring and leaky oil both of witch should not be an issue. I modify the OFY 4 bbl water necks also. A Ranger/Bronco II dipstick reads correctly (Remember the rear sump oil pan?). I made a pilot bearing adapter that pressed into the flywheel, because the input shaft on these transmissions are just a bit short, and will not go all the way into the existing pilot bearing if installed in the way the factory calls forthe original 4 speed had a longer shaft, by about .750, than the T5. The timing cover will not due to the thermostat configuration, neither will the water pump, its snout being too long. The one with the 1/2 clearance has an A/C unit installed which requires an additional pulley for the water pump and the harmonic balancer. This bottom piece is welded in place. Painless wiring harness kit (for Ford Alternator and Ford EEC-IV ECU-48). Looks can be so deceiving this is actually the before picture! I have a 32/36 on my SV currently that uses the stock block mounted fuel pump, in fact I've. I've used the spacer that was original to the series 4 when fitted with the Solex PAIA carb. I used a 90 degree elbow and a copper line. Shortened (22") driveshaft. BaT is Sponsoring the 2023 Overcrest Rallyand You Should Come Drive It! Under-ride traction bars. The Bypass hose runs up to the Nipple in the Intake manifold. In the PIC above a least expensive way to route the upper radiator hose, utilizing a stock (or Ofy) water neck with a Gates 21341 hose cut to fit and jointed together with a metal pipe. The 221, 260, 289 and 302 Ford engines all had the . See PIC. It was move from the left side to here because it interfered and could possibly damage the hose connections to the Modified Thermostat. For Auction. Just curious. You may want to grab the tape measure first, and see it the engine will fit or not, across the valve covers. There were traffic signs posing as VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. New motor mounts. The water pump is bolted to the timing cover which forms the interface for the engine cooling passages. Date: July 11, 2012 02:18PM. But this car is a "Frankenstein car". Over the years I've topped 30 MPG with the series 4. The tubes allow a flow of water, But, the fins are the most critical element in the dissipation of heat. These carbs were jetted by Doug for MGB's and since these are 1725's they work great. These two cars use original series 4 intake manifolds with 32/36 DGV carbs. I was thinking it would make trans install/remove alot easier. In 2nd PIC the stock water neck points to the right side of the Alpine. Custom made headers and deep sump oil pan. aluminum "FSR" Chevy radiator, turned on its side. The SVs are the stronger! Ford Racing spark plug wires. RFengineers, I would recomend you look at selling the Sunbeam and using the money to build a different car. Instructions are available for drilling water passage which improves the life of the heads (Cool Heads prevail):) This PIC shows several things that might be of interest to you. Also the aftermarket shifters have a spring to assist 2nd to 3rd. Excellent alternative to its much more expensive counterpart. Ford Mustang high pressure fuel pump, mounted inside the tank. See the hose picture above, just below the Temp sending unit and the ones below for some ideas. My main reason for removing the transmission is to get rid of as much moving parts as possible. A rotisserie facilitated substantial chassis modifications. (especially a "shot downward" of the tower to header on both sides ?) Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) Run a stock setup 2bbl or a 4 bbl with OFY intake pictured below which is a very good performer. The upper ferrule stays the same and works just fine. This PIC shows the emission holes plugged up! There is a lot you would not have to buy over again or outright re-engineer. Enjoy banner ad-free browsing with Ford Muscle Cars Tech Forum Plus. The 83-86 Ranger/Bronco II, AeroStars 2.8 V6 engine and heads will work. Stock Ford P/N D4ZE-8600-AA four blade from a 4 cylinder Mustang II works nicely on two of my cars. There are very few Sunbeams left (Alpine or Tiger). The first set of rear tires rubbed, so we had to install smaller diameter tires. Alpine turn signals. 125. Adapt or perishit's the way the universe works. "Three years ago when I started this project, I decided to start with a 1989 Mustang donor car Components for converting a 2.8L Ford Cologne V6 into a Sunbeam Alpine. The clutch lever is a must for the V6 conversion, unless you go with an internal hyd release bearing or convert to an Automatic transmission. Borg Warner T5 manual transmission. (FORD oil filter adapter Part number FA141). March 2010. custom made headers. We'll approve your account as quickly as possible, typically in about 24 hours. Jose. Chromed Ford aluminum valve covers. Bolts and Spacers (4140) used with your stock Cross link bar to replace stock bolts/pins. PICd below is my 1st Generation Tranny bracket for a T5 in my Alpine that came from Rootes with an Automatic Borg Warner BW35. back from Sporty Car Garage, we will install a tan interior in the car. narrowed Ford 8.8 rear axle. Even the Alpine rear yoke as Paul A has pointed out.. A new yoke is cheaper than looking for a used t-bird drive shaft. Fatman Mustang II based independent front suspension. Aftermarket radiatorstoday are almost always aluminum, and almost all aluminum radiators are cross-flow design. Mojave heater and defroster. To fit a modern aftermarket speedometer in the original instrument panel, an adapter was required am I posting in the "Correct part of the Forum ? It is available from Summit Racing (nvu-99005-40). document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. See PILOT Bearing. Cobra R 17X9 4-bolt aluminum wheels. = If it was easy, everyone would do it =. Ford Mustang 8.8 rear end with fabricated sway bar. Correct metric header bolts furnished. new replacement 1960's Mustang leaf springs, with the eye in the main leaf on centerline. Since the stock frame is underslung, The correct bell housing P/N D4ZA-6394 CC: Its made of aluminum & the most defining feature is the bell crank to operate the clutch, an arm/lever from the driver side of the bell housing. Over the shoulder seat belts. Comments following may provide you with some fodder. The chart below identifies various T5 applications and their specifications. The top hose Gates Part Number 22209 ? As for the distributor you just need to change the gear to match the H.O. This design is said to be especially fitting for the Alpine conversion as an implant of the 2.8 V6 Power plant just because of the exhaust port design. This happened less than 3k miles after I purchased the car. It must be removed to provide clearance for an external slave cylinder to function. Adjustable polished aluminum coilovers. ), It's NOT racing if you let the damn car do the shifting for ya. In order to run a factory Rootes speedometer with the different transmission (T5-five speed conversion), the cable must be changed on the transmission end to fit the five speed. We will likewise be working with the 1974 & 78 Mustang II and other interchangeables such as the Pinto, Mercury Capri and Mercury BobCats and the 1983-86 Ranger/Bronco IIs and some Aerostars. Details on sender tests, including the New Vintage USA 99005-40 sender, are available at:Senders Report. New floorboards. Ford Mustang HO camshaft, Ford roller lifters, and Ford roller rocker arms. Sunbeam Alpine with Ford 302cid V8 (owner: David Petrikas) Photo Gallery of Performance-Upgraded Rootes Group Sports Cars. Subtlety being one. 215/35R17 directional tires. If it takes longer, you were probably caught in our spam/scam filter. Even perhaps cooling your trips with an Air Conditioner or perchance Electric Power Steering (EPS) like I have done. Recommend: New 2.9 intake and exhaust valves, hardened exhaust seats; Port & Polish will enhance breathing and make major difference in the 2.8; Trim gaskets to match ports. As long as the suspension, steering assembly and the differential are in good condition it should be fine. Sunbeam Alpine V6 Conversion Part 2. Simply click Log In/Sign Up up and to the right and use your same username and password from the old site. floor boards and the putty was inches thick in places in the body. The chrome sidepipes also came from Speedway Motors. City: Springfield, Ohio Adjust to match your stock linkage, approximately 21 center to center of the tie rod ends. This 1962 Sunbeam Alpine was refurbished and modified under previous ownership including a repaint, an interior refresh, and installation of a Mustang II-sourced 2.8-liter Ford V6 and a three-speed C4 automatic transmission. I am about to buy the motor and controller for a Triumph Spitfire conversion. The green car has had the conversion since the mid 80's and the blue one was converted in 94. Stock ignition system. Breaking pushrods is not normal. I found a sink drain pipe cut to proper length to work perfectly:). Wm. and to do all the work myself. ". You must log in or register to reply here. Welcome to the board. Several suppliers sell 3 bolt dampers with 50 ounce imbalance from stockish to race type units so thats not a big problem. I have the bottom right hand hose connection removed and plugged off. the car so that we can be reassemble it before it is painted the finish coats. Pretty much, yes. Another Fan Option is one offered by fellow V6 er Dennis Michaliga, a Volvo modification. The reproduction bracket also has the opening in the top as original. One option, a Dana 44 from a 1970 Jeep DJ-5. The one on your 289 is probably a 3 bolt, but Ford changed it to a 4 bolt crank pulley later on (69 or 70 I think? Give or take (with your restricted exhaust and a good dual-plane) about 350hp, or 300ish with lightly massaged GT40 heads, The crank pulley is the first thing that came to my mind. so I made a new Rosewood instrument panel with a smaller speedometer hole. I found some 79 & 80 Mustangs &Capris also have the correct 2.8 V6s. The Bellhousing ID is 4.850 so to mate with a slip snug fit, the Input Bearing Retainer Collar diameter should be turned to 4.846 +/- 0.001. The part# listed is for the Sunbeam stock axle yoke. New transmission mount. consisted of metal screws and sheet metal sign pieces screwed together (no welding), Modified and has NPT plug for heater option. After about four months of trying to get my V6 to idle below 1300 1500 RPM (Zero Vacuum below 900-1000RPM) I gave up and called Delta. While the pan is off, knock it out and install it in the front hole where the dipstick presently resides. Polished brass trunk hinges. Tri Bar sealed beam headlights. what I started with. Transmission Mounts I have multiple transmission mounts available. I have found some 79 &80 Mustang & Mercury Capri also have engines, flywheels and maybe bellhousing that are acceptable for this conversion. Installing one of these requires a certain level of customization by the fabricator or someone that is accomplished with welding aluminum. Speedway side pipes. The project begins with the desire to have an Alpine with a little more zip than the original 1725cc engine could provide. . After all the roof is in the floor according to the old Rootes group advertisement. To use this requires drilling three holes in the fire wall. Much can be said about what and how to do a Radiator modification so that your Alpine Powered by a FORD V6 will cool adequately. 1965 Sunbeam Tiger 20,175 mi $ 76,500 Notice He is running an A/C unit too. We considered Ford Mustang seats (shown here), but now plan to use Speedway Motors low-back bucket seats. Headers, straight back like the Tiger System with 1 " tubes into a 2 " Collector with 3/8" thick header flanges. We are not planning on renting a car at all. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich. DAA Industry Opt Out And the diameter needs to be milled to fit snugly in the opening of the Mutt II bell housing. Get the new stuff. Having owned lots of 20 and 30 year old Japanese cars, and having owned a couple of 30 year old British cars, I would like to respectfully point out that your Sunbeam has a pretty decent resale value. We dropped a Mustang seat from the loft above the car and dented a front fender. home Inventory Car details: 1965 Sunbeam Alpine V8 Conversion MORE PHOTOS 1965 Sunbeam Alpine V8 Conversion 1965 Sunbeam Alpine V8 Conversion chassis#B9472286LRXFE in light blue with tan interior. a hoop shock mount was made for the rear. Stock 10.5" diaphragm pressure plate. cam as the 289 gear will get chewed up. A power-boosted brake system was hung on I "Made" the firewall, floors, trunk, lower deck lid, front "inside"of hood. In 1st PIC below the water neck has been modified to turn toward the left side of the radiator. After getting the car home, we discovered the rust to be much worse You will change everything on the block. I have to make one no matter what I do. This is a Mazda color that matches the original Alpine "Mist Blue". . Note that if you elect to utilize an internal clutch Hyd release bearing the Slave Bracket is not need. The Alpine is already a bit low to the ground, so I wanted headers that would run straight back similar to the Tiger exhaust system and not hang down for the speed bumps and such:) See PIC below of mine. . All came out stock with a two row core. Losing the piston engine would mean a net gain of 800 lbs, or around 3000 lbs total. Picd below is a Stock Metric Nipple 22MM 1.5 threads that screws into the Intake manifold for the bypass hose. Sunbeam suspension. See PIC below for the Stop. Upon return of the body, a setback firewall and new floors (including trunk) were The earlier series Alpines used cross-flow design while the later series used vertical flow. Cactusmasher discovered this recently when He changed His speedometer from Alpine to Tiger.I had good results with Texas Industrial Electricaltie@texasindustrialelectric.comSent one of my Alpine Speedometers and a matching Alpine cable to them (Steve) to have the transmission gear end fitted to a late model Mustang T5. The WILL THEY FIT? It comes with 2 new tie rod ends & lock nuts. The piece in front is a reproduction with the end turned 90 degrees to fit the Weber. Replacements are difficult if not near impossible. I ASK to see if someone has Already "Tried to do something" and what problems they ran into. When I first started my V6 Conversion Project, most Guys were moving the top connection to the right top side and the bottom to the left. Do a lookup for articles on making 400hp 5.0L on the stock cam. RamClutch.com and McLeod racing are a couple suppliers. I would recommend sticking with the 289, repair the heads and a stroker crank. Polypropylene body mounts. The Ford 60 degree V6 engines referenced here were designed in Cologne Germany and became known as a Cologne engine. Griffin aluminum radiator. Contact Dan Richardson Email. #1. I am considering an EV conversion. For example, we had to make two sets of exhaust headers. 5.0L Ford 302 HO engine, from a 1989 Ford Mustang. https://m.facebook.com/jeffrey.wilktn__=EH-R&cached_data=false&ftid=&mdp=1&mdf=1, https://m.facebook.com/jeffrey.wilkins.10/posts/pcb.10159344037424066/?photo_id=10218131638153624&mds=/photos/viewer/?photoset_token=pcb.10159344037424066&photo=10218131638153624&profileid=100038266729342&source=48&refid=18&_ft_=qid.6904051402395694498%3Amf_story_key.10159344037424066%3Agroup_id.58077944065%3Atop_level_post_id.10159344037424066%3Atl_objid.10159344037424066%3Acontent_owner_id_new.1568280338%3Apage_id.58077944065%3Asrc.22%3Aphoto_attachments_list. The engine control module is located in the cabin. I suggest getting one. The only thing wrong with alpine steering is all the moving parts take up a lot of real estate in the engine bay. I made that swap while I still ran the 1725 Engine. To my surprise the yoke would not slip into the tail shaft but an inch or so. OEM type Distributors, parts and ignition boxes available as aftermarket parts. (Suggested contribution is twenty bucks per year. has come a long way in past 7 months. Radiators vary between the series Alpines, and none of the stock configurations are adequate for cooling the 2.8 V6. The soft top is in good shape but we would never put it up. The rod was made with 1/4 bar stock and a piece of an angle bracket. You're on the right track for a smooth an powerful engine. M-6880-A50 Adapter, Oil Filter, Right Angle, Aluminum, Natural, 3/4-16 in. Speedway low back bucket seats. If the body is straight, wed choose to dial in the wheels and transmission before the aesthetics. Re: Sunbeam Alpine swap suggestions. Now that the V6 is installed I designed a new Air Compressor Bracket and retained the Vintage Heat & A/C unit for a Cool Alpine:). Now for the bottom hose connections:The Gates Hose P/N 22080 trimmed to fit lower connections makes for a very nice job.Below is a front view of the radiator showing the 90 degree elbow running the Gates 22080 hose over to the Modified Thermostat Housing on the bottom left of the 2.8 V6. C37 - Alpine V6 Conversion. Our magazine is funded through the generous support of readers like you! My recommendation is have your drive line shop build you a drive shaft suitable to your needs. Ford alternator. what mastiff said.you can reduce costs also by using a smaller motor which could also be used with a less expensive controller.you could still hit the 120v mark as well. . My header bolts are 10mm 1.5 x 20 and 25 in length 12 point heads 12.9. 4-spoke wood steering wheel. The earlier series used overflow tanks. . with a turbo. There is a lot about motors I don't know. Trunk insulation, and access hole for fuel tank connections. Sounds like it might work out of the box or not. Remote brake master cylinder and power brake booster. Shelby American and Shelby Automotive labels. (Ford outlets added.) Several solutions can be found. Optima battery, located in the trunk. See PIC. To add the heater connection obtain a Cooling Depot P/N 84719 Nipple Male NPT w/ hose end. First, to the left of my hand & between the exhaust valves you can see two small holes () which are pilot holes for the water jacket passage modifications to the Head that will aid in cooling thus saving from cracking; Late model 2.9 Valves are installed; The Headers are my 1st Generation StraightBacks with thick Flanges as recommended by Sven Pruitt, they are not yet notched. I recall that one of the models had rack and pinion steering and the other had worm gear steering (because the standard Alpine steering interfered with the Ford engine at the placement used by Sunbeam for the Tiger. Posted by: socorob. ), Those of you that have used" Headers", What brand did you use, and how much of a pain was it to get them to actually FIT ? Just dont precut. Distributor Ignition Control Mustang II Unit 1976-78; Standard Motor Products LX203T. We're still working on the seat belts to get them to work correctly. If you've forgotten your password, please send an email to membership@sunbeamalpine.org for assistance. Use the HO as a short block. An "Ididit" tilt steering column controls the new They are most likely corroded as this one and needing replacement. 1974-1978 Ford Mustang II Bypass Hose Dayco 70773 or Gates or ? An OFY 4 bbl intake water neck runs about $50, then cutting the nipple and welding in the left position, it runs close to $75. was a lot of trial and error and lots of research on the internet to figure out part combinations. Ive been asked if my Straight-back Headers for the 2.8 V6 will fit on an Alpine with the jose kit? Can anyone else feel the I've got 18 gauge steel so that's what I'm going to use. I use a Carter P4070 fuel pump supplying 4-8 psi and 50gph. They carry a narrowed 9" The body is clean but the paint is only average, and the front suspension needs rebuilding. Consisting of 2 pieces each side (upper & lower) w/Anchor Rubber Biscuits P/N 2424. Whether you have a stock 4 spd or the Borg Warner BW 35 Alpine, I have a Bracket for you.Comments:Hi Ken, I have seen pictures of Dans crossmember and it will work beautifully. stainless fuel lines were added including a return line for a (future) fuel And it has served me well for about 20 years. mgb260. yes, but I don't want a 6. Pictured below is the engine side of one of my modified radiators. The stock rear end is pretty strong, check the ring gear bolts and swap out the soft stock woodruff keys. Also, I'm sure you plan on using the differential sounds like you are off to a good start.please keep us posted on your progress.this will be a very interesting project! June 22 - 25, 2023. The car had a V-8 with a stock front end and to say it was cobbled See my recommended Head Work (modification) for the emission ports. Now, some one may have pounded on a few fenders to make fit too. Kelly Mathis, Comment:The factory shifter does not have positive stops and the shift forks can get bent. If you desire a heater hose connection simply remove the NPT plug and purchase a Hose Nipple. Remember the Cologne Engine is Metric. Possible for anyone to post Pictures of what they have ?? Now the body shop is completing the body work and primering Standard P/N PS-64 recommend for emergency shut off. No amount of effort would make it work short of removal of the engine and tranny UGH! Normally you will find the best connection just below where the manual fuel pump was connected. June 10 - 11, 2023. injection system later. Designed for better performance, zero ground clearance problems and ease of routing the exhaust system. but this is a car that should never have been "saved", there was almost nothing left, I'll see if I can find the "before" photo. Enjoying this article? Not too fond of the boy racer colored shift lever. 1. Fabricated sway bar. Details are furnished on the alignment, fitting and necessary welding for a nice complete installation of the engine mount brackets (See Engine Mounts). Comes with a soft top and spare tire. Good luck. No Engine heating problems in Hot Sunny SC. Stock HO cylinder heads. . Ford 302 "high output) V8 with electronic fuel injection, sourced from a 1991 Mustang. Shelby American and Shelby Automotive labels. It is made in two pieces, a top for the Carb Base and the bottom that connects to the heads. Im always trying to cut expenses but not the dependability and performance enhancement. You can concentrate your money on fixing whatever problems the 289 has. For ease of installation, I recommend a mock-up conversion assembly consisting of the engine block; engine mounts w/Anchor 2424 biscuits; timing cover; water pump; fan; modified thermostat housing; radiator modified w/upper connection top left; bottom right connection w/ 90 degree elbow underneath the bottom of the radiator pointing directly back toward the opposite side; a set of heads w/ or w/o valves etc. The first time, I had everything installed before I attempted to hook up the driveshaft. BritishV8 UserID: wpotter NOS OEM Ford Crankshaft Pulley Bolt D4ZZ-6A340-A 1974 Mustang. The bracket on the far right was on the blue car when it had side draft carbs. Sell price $30.00 USD + Shipping. 66 Mustang seats, a Mustang floor shifter, and a Lokar emergency brake lever system. As an added thought, I recommend you check the yoke for your driveshaft by fitting it in the tail shaft before installing the engine and tranny in your Alpine. The bottom piece that serves as a Stop or catch on the crossmember which keeps the engine from being placed too far forward thus allowing adequate spacing between the radiator and the fan. Next PIC for the modification of the emission holes & the reason. The inlet manifold with its curved runners, unique to Alpine Innovations, is mated to the genuine Weber 32/36 DGV . IMHO. This will be my first conversion, so please excuse me if I say something obvious as if it were a revelation. Make sure by sitting the radiator in place before cutting! Similar in power to a small block eight cylinder gas vehicle. It may not display this or other websites correctly. For a low buck bracket and rod, here are a couple of photos of what I did many years ago. Found the tailshaft bushing was the wrong one!! A solution given to me was to weld a piece of exhaust pipe for support. Is there a "SEARCH" button to use ? Answer 1 of 8: We are arriving in Munich on Aug 23 and departing Aug 29. Porsche 928 steering rack. Keeping weight and costs down were two main priorities. Choice of collector with or without Ball & Socket. Here is where I relocate the draincock. The balancer and flywheel are $100-150 each. We ran out of places to put the Perpetual Motion advocates, because Australia was already taken. Works great! The rear axle has now been upgraded to a Ford 11" disc brake set up. together is a kind description of the work. I purchased the 1954 Alpine knowing there was a reason for the body putty under I suppose I'm curious as to a good reason to keep the transmission. It is the icing on the cake! Feb 16, 2009. conversion scenario, significant improvements in all associated technological and reservoir related sectors need to be made in order to reduce the uncertainties described in this paper. For 2K you should think about picking up a set of AFR-165 heads, ordering a matched roller cam for your power/torque needs, a good dual plane intake like a Performer RPM , and have a pro set up a distributor curved for your combo. Sunbeam leaf springs. Comes on all Ford V6s, from 2.8, 2.9, 3.0 and 4.0 & many others. Filled old fuel filler hole. It ran very cool especially when the Hardtop was on. I made the bracket with just some scrap sheet metal and a jigsaw, vice and hammer. sets (three pieces to a set) One tab on each side and a center piece laser cut. One is sporting an A/C unit. The whole setup wont win any beauty prizes, but neither will my car. Originally published in Tigers East/Alpines East's newsletter, Rootes Review. Pictured above is a good shot of a good way to route your upper hose without the expense of modifying the water neck saving about $65. A fuel cell, electric pump and braided I'm in the process of converting a 1974 Lotus Elite, and am happy that it will take a few weeks to get my Warp9 and adapter because there's so much work to do to the car. Move the dipstick from the front driver side, to the rear drivers side hole. I spotted some of SC Transport Police near me and asked if they would weigh my 67 SV Alpine ST with the 2.8 V6. JavaScript is disabled. To contribute to our operating budget, please click here and follow the instructions. The coolant output of the 2.8 motor is at the top center of the intake manifold with the stock housing pointing to the front right, and the input is at the lower left at the thermostat housing (needs to be modified). Top hose connect from the water neck on the intake routed to the top left of radiator is one such modification recommended for a better fit down below with the modified Thermostat housing. anyone ever make a "BOLT DOWN" transmission" tunnel" for their sunbeam, like they used in Triumphs ?? The stock fuel injection will The three bolt pattern is for an automatic Alpine. You can barley see the bracket ( behind the brake master) in the picture of Bobs blue Series V. You can see the rod clearly. BaT Auctions Presents "Gruppe P" from Bond Group, Road Scholars, and Magnus Walker, BaT Auction Success Story: One for One for Ninety-Eight. If you want a Hot, Big, race cam Delta Cams has what you need. I have nothing but Time (I am retired auto body) been "building" cars, (everything from old ford coupes to musclecars, & English sports cars), The engines, trans, for 50 years. Roller blocks don't have the hole or enough casting to drill one for the pivot ball. I have been selling them for $75 and $80 just for the benefit of V6 Conversion Guys. The original "fabrication" 3" stainless steel tubing turn-outs. ), Ford AOD four speed, overdrive automatic. Feel free to give more!). June 16 - 18, 2023. COMP; Crane; ERSON and a few others can fix you up nicely.Highly recommend a mild cam for street and everyday driving and maybe gettin it on occasion. 5.0L Ford 302 HO, from a 1989 Ford Mustang. The more moving parts I can remove the better! parts include: aftermarket wiring (all wiring is done by my son, Jim), taillights, Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? You raised some questions that I hadn't considered. Distributor clamp Mr Gasket 9860 and Lockdown Bolt Kipling Metric 8.8; Mallory and DuraSpark are good for this conversion. Ford high torque starter. We havent seen a real Tiger in anything resembling driving condition sell for that little in some time. New early-Mustang leaf springs replaced the nine leaf stock units. Chances are if you welded a piece of exhaust on the rear of the crossmember you may need to remove it before welding my bottom mount bracket piece in place. just looking for "Brands and maybe Part numbers" of what may fit . As I have posted in the General Chit-Chat section, I am the new owner of a 1970 Sunbeam Alpine fastback. Not liking that idea, I designed a bracket with a curved lip that catches on the backside edge of crossmember and serves as a stop which keeps the engine from moving too far forward. Used by permission of Gary Schotland, 1996 TE/AE President. Some of the guys that have done this and willing to share are guys like Paul A on the SAOCA Forum who had a custom driveshaft made up using 2.5 X .065 tubing. Custom tailpipes. Very hard to form and unnecessary. The modern mirrors need to be swapped out for Raydyot spun aluminum or factory chrome units. When the thermostat opens, coolant is introduced from the bottom of the radiator through the thermostat housing and into the water pump inlet which pushes the heated coolant out the top of the intake manifold and back to the radiator. Call for Price. A forum community dedicated to Ford performance owners and enthusiasts. New power steering rack and pinion from Fatman Fabrications. Front end alignment is recommended. Obtain from a Mustang II 74-78, 2.8 V6 & other interchangeables such as Pinto, Mercury Capri & Bobcats. I have had good luck with the $40 Ebay Mustang T5 shifter. Then I have a 90 degree elbow fitted downunder to the bottom of the tank, with it pointing directly back across toward the left hand side of the radiator. NOTE: Here is a link to a better understanding on the 60 Degree V6 Engine:http://myplace.frontier.com/~capriclubchicago/Cologne.html. Bear Claw door latches. Feel free to give more! Already a member? An option less costly but just as effective. Stop dreaming. YesDJ as in 2wd Postal Jeep. Conversion by: Wilfred L. Potter, his son James M. Potter, & Sporty Car Garage. Please take note the bleeder should be on the top side:). Mustang II has 10 spline and is 9 dia. That seemed a really easy solution, except I could not figure what hose or hoses to utilize? A rack setup would open it up to a lot more engine choices but the few available are $5000 and up. than I assumed. A new rear shackle mount had to be made for the springs. A few left $15.00 each. Ford 9" narrowed 3.08:1 with Traction Loc differential. Try to find the silver or black one. As you can see notches are in the flange between the headers and the head for demo purposes. AutoZone also carries them for 9-10 bucks. I try to stay away from Facebook as much as I can on most of my other devices. Thanks to everyone for the advice. It seems to be a natural fit for the Alpine. Check the fingers on your pressure plate. 1966 standard rotation water pump. 2) most powerful would be the S2000 for sure, but that comes at a price as they are not cheap. Searching in the local Salvage Yard has mostly proven futile when looking for a drive shaft that can be modified for the T5 conversion. multi-port fuel injection) and I'm very satisfied with the results! ), please click here and follow the instructions. kinda makes you think about using a 8.8 out of a mustang. I am glad to hear when someone says "you shouldn't do that". Your 4 cyl needs calibration to the V6. Lots of good selections on the Custom Valve Covers too! The bearing retainer (Transmission Input Shaft) needs to be shortened to the length of the FORD 5.0 T5 (1994-95 V8 applications) which is 4. (Trimmed to fit). The main issue on the front of the motor is the later 302 will not have an eccentric for the fuel pump. Now you can finally tighten the top two bolts and not fear exhaust leaks:). The Anchor 2424 rubber biscuits connecting the top piece and (3). To ensure the . And yes, that includes designing and installing a new wiring systemthe existing one has been "repaired" by too many hacks. Mass Airflow sensor mounted in passenger-side wheel well. COMMENTS:Hi, Dan: The input shafts should be the same length, my trans is a 238, out of a 1996 Mustang with a 3.8 in front of it. You may need to fabricate a clevis. Next step was to route the top hose from the water neck of the intake manifold to the left connection on the radiator? MIMO - Milano Monza Motor Show. Similar floorboards were installed in the trunk area. remaking the pedals, because of packaging issues with the EFI. This documentation is in no way complete, but, a lot better than what I had to start with. Speedway Motors sells a 2 tube driveline at a reasonable price in various lengths for the 1310 U joints. While the body was at the 1991 Mustang 302 V8 engine, shown here with aftermarket intake manifold and carburetor. I removed my stock heater core and the heater fan assembly when doing a restoration project back in 2008 and replaced them with a Heat and Air unit (Vintage Air) because I wanted an option to run A/C here in Sunny South Carolina. The main issue on the front of the motor is the later 302 will not have an eccentric for the fuel pump. https://www.classiccarperformance.com/products/sunbeam-alpine-weber-carb-kit-32-36-dgv, http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?threads/weber-jets-and-valve-lash.27694/#post-192642. JavaScript is disabled. It worked nicely! An option for you Guys & Gals wanting to have a CoolAlpine. Stock Ford TFI Distributor. I am probably certifiable myself, wife says I'm type "A" ! My SV Rear axles are satisfactory for me. 1989 Ford Mustang alternator. PICs are available for How to do the A/C. We raised the car lift with a door open and crushed one of the doors. Not just a collection of off-the-shelf components, the Weber 32/36 Carburettor conversion kit for the Sunbeam Alpine was developed as a project in partnership with Webcon UK Ltd., carefully selecting and tuning each component. i have two reasons for wanting to keep it: Hang in there, rfengineers! It will simplify your job a lot. Suggest using with my recommended head modification to emission ports the Hooker P/N 10828 with your headers. Just one means of making it work. To mate with a slip fit, the Input Bearing Retainer Large diameter should be turned to 4.846 +/- 0.001. all body panels (lower 6" !). The car is ready for any test drive. [10218131636833591%2C10218131638153624%2C10218131638753639%2C10218131637433606%2C10218131636913593]%3Aphoto_id.10218131636833591%3Astory_location.6%3Astory_attachment_style.album%3Afilter.GroupStoriesByActivityEntQuery%3Atds_flgs.3%3Aott.AX9eLc6LIG6reMl0&__tn__=EH-R&cached_data=false&ftid=&mdp=1&mdf=1. I've commented on the Weber conversion before. Oil Pickup Bolt(s) One a Kipping 8.8 is 1/43/4x 24 TPI. RETAINER/Housing: Needs to be shortened to 4 (the length of the 5.0 T5). tried to contact the guy in Ca with manifolds, no luck. We had to replace GM fuel level sending unit in the gas tank with a Ford sending unit. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine 58,520 mi. WRC Safari Rally Kenya. that is a sweet little car for an EV conversion.with the low starting weight of the vehicle it should be a fine candidate for a direct drive system.eliminating the transmission should save quite a bit of weight to use towards batteries.i would shoot for at least 120v.check out the beetles at evalbum.com they are close to that weight. custom fabricated four-into-one headers made from a Speedway Motors kit. Clutches that operate with Hydraulics to activate the clutch disc. will FLOWTECH 12164flt actually FIT ? One choice is theMGB:OEM SHIFTER BOOT & RETAINER w/screws 72-80 MGB MGBGT. Owner: Sharon L. Potter (The Boss) Installation of the Mustang II crossmember and spring perches. In the lower PIC there is a rib that runs between the holes, notice the empty hole, there is a raised area about a taller than the opposite hole. All of my headers will come with these notches so you can secure the bottom of the flanges to the heads, thus, eliminating potential exhaust leakages. It was a very simple operation especially when I discovered the Gates 22080 hose! Initially, fitting in my Blue Boy V6 this shows how the bottom hose lays in front of the crossmember. A T5 withthe7.18shaft requires a Pilot Bearing Adapter to extend the pilot bearing and compensate for theshorter input shaft. As I remember, the original engines were 260 V-8s (powered by Ford) as the replacements were too big (powered by Sunbeam) across the valve covers. The dark linkage is an original from a series 4 with the Solex and the far left is a reproduction. They were very interested in seeing and weighting it! reliability should not be an issue,the ICE and transmission being removed and replaced with an electric drive system would increase reliability.british wiring has a bad reputation,but rewiring a small car of that type is not a huge undertaking.also increasing reliability. You'll then travel into Switzerland, a country whose dramatically-stunning geography has no equal. 2.8 V6 Conversion Components for your Sunbeam Alpine PRICE SHEET as of December 1, 2018 1. Recommend a short one for adequate clearance of the headers like the WIX 51348. Notice! The Bypass Hose Housing connects to the backside of the Modified Thermostat Housing thru the timing cover using three metric bolts. This Alpine needed to be stripped all the way down and put back together right. floors (including trunk, door bottoms and a new firewall.) Sunbeam lighting housings. I've since learned that for the North American market the base model Alpine got . (Close-up view of the engine control module.) It should be noted that this was the first top hose modification I did. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Frame mounted oil cooler. They have been fitted to several Alpine V6 conversions without difficulty. (there were No GOOD Parts anyone would even have wanted to salvage). If the fingers are flat, use one with a curved contact surface. We transport and deliver our cars in any destination, Europe 7/10 days , US 20/30 days, with our affiliated shipping companies. 2 piece allows for precise alignment of your alternator. The custom headers were ceramic coated by Esthetic Finishers in Piqua, Ohio. I will help with the shipping Shaved front bumper. strippers, I completely modified the frame. Same for the flywheel, though stock HO flywheels will bolt right in to the early 4-speed bell housings, with the only difference being the actual diaphragm clutch. I removed the stock front end assembly and installed a Ford Mustang II crossmember, Even perhaps cooling your trips with an Air Conditioner or perchance Electric Power Steering (EPS) like I have done. If you have a Rootes Group (Sunbeam, Hillman, Humber, Singer, etc.) The making of a "Tiger" from an Alpine was quite popular in the early '70s. We removed the body from the frame and Just remember the Cologne engine is all metric. Not shown is his Electric Power Steering (EPS). I'm not sure I was only able to contact him through messenger on my laptop. In this PIC you can see the modified thermostat housing with the Plug for the heater. The Offy manifold accepts a 1/8 NPT temperature sender. Be sure to use the special rubber gasket with this oil pan and a rear oil pump pick up and the special main cap bolt that has a screw sticking up on the head for bolting the oil pump pickup tube to keep it from fatiguing from vibration and breaking off. Followed by drilling and tap work (10mm 1.5 thread). I attempted that on several cars but found most times they were not salvageable. I have a 1962 Sunbeam Alpine sitting on my carport waiting to be restored. Ram Clutch in Columbia, SC also. Stock fuel injection system. We'll approve your account as quickly as possible, typically in about 24 hours. If your are using a mechanical pump, yes, you'll need the eccentric. the rockers. There should be a little magnifying glass symbol in the upper right of your screen. I wasn't sure which sub-forum was appropriate for this post, but I figured early Mustangs would be most similar to a Sunbeam Tiger. On our list of wants is alpine scenery, history, and architecture so we're. You are using an out of date browser. For sure if you elect to go Automatic the adapter is not applicable. thanks for the lead. TomH on SAOCA is the Gent to see. I really admire qualities in others that I dont possess. The chemically-stripped 1954 Alpine body is reunited with the frame. They open full. 1974-79 FORD MUSTANG II, All USA V6 2.8L 171 cid 4 speed manual; 1979 Mercury Capri all USA V6 2.8L171cid; Mercury BobCat; Pinto; heres a website: www.kyclutch.com recommended by Paul A that does clutch work. If you want to retain your old clutch, then you'll need a new 50 oz flywheel as stated. Depending on how much power you intend on getting from your 2.8 V6, you could keep the stock rear end, thus saving you money and work. All of the spinning weight and dead weight of the tranny will only slow it down. cam as the 289 gear will get chewed up. I took a couple of Alpine drive shafts, to a Driveline shop and had them build me a couple for my cars undergoing V6 modifications. Easier to put in a 2.8,? My transmission is 44 years old, and a high torque motor may just kill it. When I get it Your stock radiator can be re-cored to a three row, however finding a shop to work with copper radiators is a little more of a challenge than it was a few years ago. Carolina Custom door mechanisms. I pulled into a flat, hard and level surface area and they pulled their scales out for me to drive up on!Here are the results:Front left: 620 Front right: 600 Total Front: 1220Left rear: 550 Right rear: 550 Total Rear: 1100TOTAL ALPINE WEIGHT 2.8 V6 w/T5: 2320That is without occupants or any other stuff! Under-drive pulleys. weight increase 75 lbs). Rebuilding the front end is not necessary just because you are installing the V6 (approx. The PICs that follow may be of great benefit to the installer. body shop, Sporty Car Garage, is painting it a Mazda color that matches the original I have fitted several engines mated to the later model Mustang T5; C3/C4 & A4LD transmissions into different Alpines utilizing my Conversion Components & my Straight Back headers without any notable differences. I have to make one no matter what I do. a. Note that theInput Shaft Lengthon some of the V8models are about 5/8 shorter than others. front end. Runs from starter solenoid on firewall to the starter. 2023 SCM 1000. Tailpipe tips. car with a big motor, please e-mail us with photos & information about your car and we'll post it on this web site. All of my Transmission brackets for BW35 Alpines will be three bolt pattern. You will need four (4) Metric bolts one of which is shorter than the others. I just took photos of the brackets I had made a number of years ago for the conversion to a 32/36 on a series 5 alpine or earlier series with down draft zenith carbs. Recommend you purchase replacement bushings from one of the Sunbeam Alpine suppliers for your stock crosslink bar/rod with this alternate option pictured below, save about $100. Previously, while the project was underway, Wilfred wrote: Come join the discussion about popular models such as the Mustang, Galaxie, Falcon, Fairlane, Torino, Shelby and many more! Comparison between two brackets, Mine on the right sits further back toward the rear of the engine away from the heat generated by the Headers, hopefully prolonging the life of the Slave Cylinder, The next two PICs are showing the different slave cylinders in use in my Bracket. By Bob Sharkey. I usually find them in the Salvage Yards for $15-30 bucks. Ford Mustang HO camshaft, Ford roller lifters, and . New side trim, color coordinated with interior. If you elect to keep your Stock Alpine Heater Core, beware of the possible troubles some owners have encountered by utilizing Radiator Caps with too much pressure (above 7 LBS) that may cause the heater core to rupture. No audio system. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This 1966 Sunbeam Alpine has been given a Tiger conversion with a 302 V8, firewall modifications, and a Salisbury rear end. Now for the top hose connectionsPICd below is a stock water neck I modified to turn toward the left hand side of the radiator. Engine: Ford 302 "high output) V8 with electronic fuel injection, sourced from a 1991 Mustang. Likely to Sell Out. A Speedway low-back bucket seat is shown in this view. Below PIC shows Bracket in place w/bolts. Will my performance suffer with only one gear? A dual-circuit master cylinder and power brakes were initially installed in the stock location. Rear shock mounting hoop has been sandblasted, sealed, and painted with POR-15 after welding all seams. We initially used hard rubber body mounts that weren't hard enough, and had to replace Along the way, I sometimes wished I'd used a carburetor for ease of assembly, but I stuck to VDO Gold electronic gauge set: speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltmeter, and fuel gauge. I just changed out the wires to the four bolt hubs. In fact, it is only the 9" ADC (FB4001) that has that problem A forum community dedicated to DIY electric car owners and enthusiasts. The engine ECU is tucked away into a compartment off the passenger-side footbox. After many hours trying to resolve what I thought was a very difficult procedure, I came to the conclusion to keep the original top connection on the left side and place the bottom right connection under the tank with a 90 degree elbow pointing straight back across to the left side. 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