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Modding the Steering Column Shroud
I have ruined a good set of steering column shroud! When I retro-fitted the stalk switches from a 745 to my 240 a few months back, I had to hack the cover to accommodate the bigger 745 combo-switch for the hazard lights, high beam and indicators. Because of the way I mounted the 745 switches … Continue reading
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Finally all the parts are successfully put together into a lump of mean looking motor. The engine mounting brackets are only hand-tightened to see how and where the other brackets are fitted. They will later be taken out as I will be using those from the old 240, together with the respective rubber mountings. I … Continue reading
It’s a shame that when the timing belt cover kept my camshaft sprocket that has been powder-coated blue hidden from view. I have always fancied on of those timing belt covers seen on tuned engines that has holes on them so you can see their bad-ass sprockets. So, out come the cover again. A bare … Continue reading
I’m stumped. Can’t seem to find any info on this sensor. It’s fitted to the right side of the block, at the back near where the block mates with the transmission. The sensor’s probe points at the flywheel while the wires end in what appears like a test terminal mounted on the engine cover. It … Continue reading
Updates
- The flash flood that ravaged my village last week struck us by surprise. All it took was an hour of very heavy rain and we had muddy water running through every home, my mom's place included. And this time it took longer to subside. Water went into my project shed as well. My tools, parts and other stuff kept in cardboard boxes on the floor were all covered in mud. Hopefully I can start Operation Clean-Up tomorrow.
- I think I figured out what is causing the wind noise at high speeds. The window frame of the driver side door is not close enough to the roof when closed. I bent it in placing my knee against the door panel and I think it has improved a bit.
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