It's a simple aluminium post that bolts through the timing cover, the result is very rigid and sits within the run of the belt so I only have to pop the connector to change a belt.
A-Series sensor bracket, my solution.
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A-Series sensor bracket, my solution.
No idea if anyone has done it this way before, but here's my take on mounting a bracket on an A-Series.
It's a simple aluminium post that bolts through the timing cover, the result is very rigid and sits within the run of the belt so I only have to pop the connector to change a belt.
It's a simple aluminium post that bolts through the timing cover, the result is very rigid and sits within the run of the belt so I only have to pop the connector to change a belt.
Hi Brent,
So far it appears to do the job, I fired it up for the first time yesterday running on just the EDIS side and it worked perfectly with a nice solid idle. Unfortunately I also found that you really need to remove the distributor drive shaft before revving the engine.
I'm just hoping all the teeth that were ground off it are sitting in the sump and haven't stuffed the gearbox, something to look forward to Friday for...
So far it appears to do the job, I fired it up for the first time yesterday running on just the EDIS side and it worked perfectly with a nice solid idle. Unfortunately I also found that you really need to remove the distributor drive shaft before revving the engine.
I'm just hoping all the teeth that were ground off it are sitting in the sump and haven't stuffed the gearbox, something to look forward to Friday for...
Thank you, it's actually reasonably thick material and the shaping of the metal in that area makes it very rigid. Hopefully at higher revs it will stay nice and stable, I guess time will tell.Ratsun wrote:That is a very clean looking install! I like it. The weakest point will be the front cover, but will not likey be a problem.
Nice work!
Rich
Yeah the stamping looks like it will help qite a bit. Let us know how it does. If you ever ran into a problem you might be able to help it out by welding a stiffiner to the outside of the cover. I assume there isn't much room on the inside for one. However, I doubt you will even have an issue with it.
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spitfire50
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Hi Paul,spitfire50 wrote:Midas,
My concern with that method of mounting the sensor would not be the strength of the installation, but with its oil tightness. However it is obviously possible to make it seal by using a suitable gasket compound.
It was a concern of mine too, initially I cut an o-ring groove into the base of the post, but that allowed some rotary movement. I ended up sealing it onto the cover with gasket sealant, the area isn't subject to any pressure and it isn't immersed in oil. In fact, if the breather is doing it's job it should be subject to a slight negative pressure.
Rich