Posted: Sun Oct 01, 2017 7:50 pm
It's been a while since an update.
I've now got myself a proper mancave so things aren't so cramped.
Had to move everything for the Z and all my workshop stuff so it's great to lay it all out for the first time.
Now here's a question for you all:
What does a hand truck, a RB25 gearbox and 240z have in common.....????
Answer- when I'm trying to design a gearbox mount and I happen to see just the right curve in the hand truck handle then whala! Measure, Cut, weld. Well not quite that simple but. Used part in of the original gbox mount and had to take the 'ears' off the tunnel to get the box in without clashing.
I made another mount but it was a bit agricultural, worked but looked a bit ill considered, not what I want even for something under the car.
I also sorted out the engine mounts after setting up the engine again. Designed them so the use the original 240z mounts.
I don't like the idea of using nolathane like some kits do and have heard that don't last long so factory is best. You can buy heavy duty ones if I ever have issues.
Just need finish welding by my engineer friend.
I've now got myself a proper mancave so things aren't so cramped.
Had to move everything for the Z and all my workshop stuff so it's great to lay it all out for the first time.
Now here's a question for you all:
What does a hand truck, a RB25 gearbox and 240z have in common.....????
Answer- when I'm trying to design a gearbox mount and I happen to see just the right curve in the hand truck handle then whala! Measure, Cut, weld. Well not quite that simple but. Used part in of the original gbox mount and had to take the 'ears' off the tunnel to get the box in without clashing.
I made another mount but it was a bit agricultural, worked but looked a bit ill considered, not what I want even for something under the car.
I also sorted out the engine mounts after setting up the engine again. Designed them so the use the original 240z mounts.
I don't like the idea of using nolathane like some kits do and have heard that don't last long so factory is best. You can buy heavy duty ones if I ever have issues.
Just need finish welding by my engineer friend.