HM2017 Build

[Jeff K]

I’ve made some good progress lately.  Got the engine started for the first time last week and drove the car around the block this week.  No big surprises but lots of little details to work out now.  The car is difficult to drive right now due to the EFI self-learning, at least that’s what I hope it is.  I only have a few miles on it.  I did have one concerning event.  On my last lap around the block, I noticed the rear wheel was wobbling.  After I removed the wheel I noticed the wheel drive pin studs were loose.  I know I tightened them before.  I retightened them on all four corners.  I’ll have to keep an eye on them going forward.

[Redstang69]

Big congrats, that's a huge achievement and milestone.
The thing is a beast and unlike anything else isn't it.

[Bob Worley]

Ain't it great?!   The big grin says it all... congrats!

What branch tires are those? the look great.

[Jeff K]

Thanks.  Cooper Cobras

[Jeff K]

Spent some time sealing up the openings in the trunk liner.  I borrowed Greg K’s design for the roll bar opening.
I figured out the problem with the loose wheel drive pins.  I didn’t read the directions.  The directions said to use Loctite on the threads and I used anti-seize compound.  Enough said.

[Greg K]

Good to see some work being done, all I've been doing is driving...

[Jeff K]

I had to replace the clutch and front brake master cylinders due to seal leaks.  New ones seem to be working so far.  I took the opportunity to reduce the diameter of the clutch master cylinder from 7/8” to 3/4” to match the throw-out bearing requirement. 

Finished securing the remote reservoir hoses.  Also fabricated brackets to secure the inner engine compartment panels to the frame.  Brackets provided with kit didn’t fit.

Made a heat shield for the master cylinders.  While driving in my neighborhood I noticed the master cylinders were getting warm and the remote reservoir hoses were getting very hot from the header heat.  Next time I drive the car I’ll verify it works as intended.  I’ll probably put some adhesive backed heat barrier material on the top surface to further reduce the heat transfer.

[Redstang69]

I like the heat shield idea. I never checked how hot my master cylinders were getting but this is something I've planned to do at some point. Figured it'll at least help the rubber lines from the reservoirs to last a little longer.

[Bob Worley]

I had to replace the clutch and front brake master cylinders due to seal leaks.  New ones seem to be working so far.  I took the opportunity to reduce the diameter of the clutch master cylinder from 7/8” to 3/4” to match the throw-out bearing requirement. 

Does reducing the clutch MC from 7/8 to 3/4 reduce or increase the fluid/pressure to the throw-out bearing?

[Greg K]

Does reducing the clutch MC from 7/8 to 3/4 reduce or increase the fluid/pressure to the throw-out bearing?

It'll reduce the amount of fluid and distance it'll move the the throw out bearing, not so much a pressure thing.