Starting on the install of the engine and various other parts that I have been working on. Feels good to be on the other end instead of continuing to do work.
Installing the alt mod instead of the new stator. Had a week off to visit family and friends a couple of weeks ago, and on return had a refreshed look at what I had to do. Had the new stator in and, but I was having to find an o-ring that would seal the rear case plug. After several attempts, I succumbed because I should not have had to look for an o-ring and sent it back, and decided to install the alt mod.
Found a 55 amp alternator, a three wire hook up for $125.00 out the door. The alternator dimensions are 7 inches high by 5 1/2 inches long by 4 1/2 inches wide, and is a two point install. The dimensions are similar to the Chevy Mini Denso dimensions.
Sourced the crank pulley off a '99 Prelude. It is a 4 inch pulley with a 12mm bore. For the spacer I have used 3-1/8 inch thick - 12mm bore washers and 2 bearings with 12mm bore. Here are pictures of the spacer and pulley:
I used a hole saw to modify the timing belt covers:
I dry fitted the crank pulley and timing belt covers with the engine still out. The 4 inch crank pulley covers the inboard bolt of the right timing belt cover - above picture identifies which bolt. Because of this, I have to install the timing belt covers and crank pulley in a specific sequence starting with the right timing belt cover, the crank pulley, then the right timing belt cover.
I will also have to be aware of the small engine coolant hose that may have to be routed around the crank pulley and belt. When I test fitted the crank pulley and covers, I noticed that there may be very little clearance between this hose and the alternator belt.
I was also able to prep the left side under the upper fairing for the alternator bracket:
More on the install later.
Cheers
Installing the alt mod instead of the new stator. Had a week off to visit family and friends a couple of weeks ago, and on return had a refreshed look at what I had to do. Had the new stator in and, but I was having to find an o-ring that would seal the rear case plug. After several attempts, I succumbed because I should not have had to look for an o-ring and sent it back, and decided to install the alt mod.
Found a 55 amp alternator, a three wire hook up for $125.00 out the door. The alternator dimensions are 7 inches high by 5 1/2 inches long by 4 1/2 inches wide, and is a two point install. The dimensions are similar to the Chevy Mini Denso dimensions.
Sourced the crank pulley off a '99 Prelude. It is a 4 inch pulley with a 12mm bore. For the spacer I have used 3-1/8 inch thick - 12mm bore washers and 2 bearings with 12mm bore. Here are pictures of the spacer and pulley:
I used a hole saw to modify the timing belt covers:
I dry fitted the crank pulley and timing belt covers with the engine still out. The 4 inch crank pulley covers the inboard bolt of the right timing belt cover - above picture identifies which bolt. Because of this, I have to install the timing belt covers and crank pulley in a specific sequence starting with the right timing belt cover, the crank pulley, then the right timing belt cover.
I will also have to be aware of the small engine coolant hose that may have to be routed around the crank pulley and belt. When I test fitted the crank pulley and covers, I noticed that there may be very little clearance between this hose and the alternator belt.
I was also able to prep the left side under the upper fairing for the alternator bracket:
More on the install later.
Cheers