HM-2037 Build Thread

[Kamal]

That’s very strange.  I think the manual has certain fitments of motor mounts to use.  I originally wanted to use rubber mounts, but it was suggested to go poly mounts to reduce engine movement, which makes an issue for the sidepipes. 

I used these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NSHQSI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Yes a shocker on the price but this is a $50k car 🤷🏽‍♂️

[Redstang69]

Thanks for confirming that Kamal. Found that same set on eBay for $100, brand new. Maybe I got a little lucky on this one. I thought about making some adapters but the prothane look like they set the engine up a little higher than the ones I currently have, which i need since I have the rear sump pan. Might end up switching that.

[Redstang69]

Happy Thanksgiving all!!

[Redstang69]

Ended up having a really productive holiday break. Engine went in perfectly (with the correct mounts), and I finished up the firewall aluminum (thought I'd never get to say that).
Hush mat will go in next.
I have to figure out some way to tidy up the plug wires. Might end up having to put 90° ends up at the distributor.

[Redstang69]

For anyone that may do the hush mat, the product worked really well from an install perspective. Cut very easy, was easy to form around all the bends in the tub and sticks very well.
I bought the box with 20 sheets and only used 8 to get this done. This is all I planned to do but since I still have some I'll probably add to this.

[Kamal]

Your progress is looking great!  The firewall aluminum came out nicely, good clean work!

[Redstang69]

Thank you sir. My progress is pretty slow.
Got my oil dipstick tube made up, hard fuel line from pump to carb made, and plug wires mocked up. Need to start putting the ends on them now. Also got my slave cylinder bracket template made, hopefully make the bracket this weekend.

[Kamal]

I think that the 90 degree ends will be good on the distributor, and some sort of wire loom around the front and bottom of the valve cover.  Although I wasn't pleased with the cheap Taylor ones I bought, they actually look OK mounted, and the routing of the wiring is pleasing.  I just posted final details of my shroud mounting.

[Redstang69]

Had some help last night so I test fit my cockpit tub. I've got space, not much tho.
I also filled my gas tank with water and thankfully had no leaks. I'm going to call it good as well. Now to just get it dried out.
Happy New Year to all.
I did end up having to trim some for my shift to fit and still need to trim more.

[Paul Proefrock]

Suggestion on your trans shifter hole - cut it in the shape of a rectangle, large enough to the rear to allow the transmission to slide back about 4". Then use an aluminum plate with a round hole to cover the void. You can rivet or screw it to the tunnel

If you ever have to pull the transmission, you need to be able to slide it back far enough to clear the bellhousing. You need to be able to pull the transmission back far enough that the input shaft disengages from the clutch splines, allowing it to then tip on an angle. If you just have the round hole, it won't move back far enough, you'll then have to pull the engine to get the transmission out.

Paul

[Greg K]

Looks like you're missing a bolt...

[Redstang69]

Paul, thanks for catching that, I will open up accordingly. I guess as long as the hole is opened up enough, one could probably unbolt the shifter and gain clearance.
I can't fit a bolt in that lower hole since I put my bearing inboard. I got a black plug to plug the hole off.

[Kamal]

Hilarious, I’m missing the same bolt, but it’s because the fiberglass is so thick and the bolt is too close to the corner.  I also put my gearing inboard.  Instead of a plug, I was going to chop a bolt short and caulk it in there 🤣

[Redstang69]

Haha Greg actually noticed my lack of valve cover bolts and was busting my balls a little haha. I threw them on quick and temporary.
I'm pretty sure I got that black plug at Lowe's. I'll see if I can find the part number if you'd want to get one too.
Not much new for me. Finalized my dip stick tube and painted it. Squared up my rear end so I can get accurate driveshaft measurements.
Forgot that I put the speedo cable in the trans, put the last couple bolts in the block plate at the "dust cover" and looked at what what I'll do to getting the block and starter.

[Kamal]

I’ve been dragging my feet on the issue of the speedo cable. Did it come with the kit or did you have to buy one? I don’t have one, and I haven’t started to figure out which one it is. I have the TKX transmission and some sort of reverser piece that did come with the kit.