HM 1081 NorJak Hurricane

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, regarding the fan brackets, another HM owner suggested that I fab the four brackets out of alum and use them instead of the plastic ones that come with the fan. He said the plastic ones broke, so that is why he fabbed the alum ones and slid them into the slots that the plastic ones went in. I didn't see any answers to your electrical question above. Do you want me to call Ken at Haywire and see if he can reply?

Regards, Sam

[Fuzzy]

Thanks Sam, I got it figured out, am going to delete the extra relay and wire those into a regular floor dimmer switch.

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, glad you got it all worked out. I cranked my engine a couple of weeks ago and last Friday took it down off the jack stands and did my first drive in the go-kart stage. So far all seems to work fine. Now for the final trial fit of the body and then final prime,paint,and carpeting.

Regards, Sam

[Dusty]

Fuzzy, that is looking great!!! Oh and Sam, you better get to working away so you will get plenty of summer time driving in this year

[Fuzzy]

hey Sam, good to hear you got it go-karting. I was trying to get it that far before we left for the US end of May but looks like its not going to happen.  Trying to find hoses is a problem here, no parts places like back home in Ohio.  Have one big area here that sells parts, like 300 shops but each is about 10' x 10' or smaller and they all have limited stock.  so, you spend alot of time hunting around, sometimes, several days so still looking.  No cool flex available here though was told there was a place that sold the blue silicon hoses but haven't found it yet, will be at least 50% more.  Enjoy the ride...thanks dusty

[trainer7620]

Fuzzy, you and Sam need to slow down, you're ahead of me! haha 

George

[Fuzzy]

If I went any slower George, my wife would think I was ready for the old looney bin. As it is now, I have to scrape the mold off each time I go out to the garage.   

[Fuzzy]

Got my pipes figured out, they will exit just in front of the rear wheels.  Hve had  trouble trying to fit them the way they came from Hurricane so thought this would give me something different.  Mufflers are pretty low so may be doing a lot of dragging.  Was really worrried about some local speed bumps but last month, they took them all out.  Now its just the pot holes.

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, I like the pipes exiting out the side instead of out the back anyway. I think they look neater.

Sam

[Fuzzy]

Things that go clunk......thought we had it already to crank over, made horrible scrreeeching noises then a bang, followed by the starting spinning freely.  inspection revealed a broken nose on the starter...why, who knows, guess I screwed up, the wrong starter provided by engine builder, too much humidity, too dry...moon not lined up....either way looking for a new starter.  Motor seems to turn fine and it did cough before the bang so everything inside moves just fine.  More fun, challenge, tears and busted knuckles...nothing but good times.
ken

[Fuzzy]

Temp solution for radiator hoses and  pipes, stainless but top needs angle adjustment and  new hoses for connections.  Bottom seems to work fine but need to re-do clamps.  Neither leaked so that is good, will see what happens after it gets hot.  No NAPA or Pep boys here in Jakarta, makes sourcing parts a challenge.

[cobraspit]

Hurry up fuzz, hey what happened to the Orangutan? my wife and i loved him.
any way dear fella hurry up!
from the infamous Spit
PS have fun fuzz.
eric

[s_reynolds]

Fuzzy, lookin good!! Sorry about the starter problem. I'm sure it will start ok after you get it fixed.

Sam

[BIGDADDYFROG]

Looks like you need a new starter nose Fuzzy,. I have about 6 extra sitting around my shop. Should I send you one or two? do you have the 153 or 165 tooth flywheel?

BDF

[Fuzzy]

I bought a mini Hi Torque and hand carried it back, it is supposed to be able to be used on either via changes in positions.  I've found a guy over here that does a bunch of SBC 350's so am going to get him to mount it for me and save some embrassment, rather have it done right than buy one over here for $200.  figure it might cost me $40 or so.  I am be calling  just in case, don't throw them out.