Taking a page from Tom & Neil, I've started preparing my A-4 for FWC. I don't have an HX yet, but while I had good access to the motor this winter/spring, I finally installed the oil filter kit, & shifting to cast cooling fittings wherever possible. I also added a raw water strainer & moved to 5/8" cooling hose throughout, except for that short run of the bypass between side plate & t-stat housing.
I also added studs in the side plate, moved to a 1/2"NPT in the side plate and copied Neil's idea and built & extended alternator bracket...thanks Neil!
The only issue when I finally got the motor fired up yesterday, was some leaks out of the side plate. If you look closely, you can see two drips on the studs flanking the alternator bracket.
I am guessing I need to add some thicker sealant to the stud threads, & maybe the gasket too. I used Permatex #3, but have a feeling it may be a little thin here...#2 in the tube might be a better idea.
Any other thoughts and tips & tricks to cut down the seepage?
Incidentally, the engine runs great! Especially after I could get it to fire long enough to 'power time' it. I had it off about 10 degrees maybe..poor girl was not happy at first! - My other great investment last week, a remote starter switch. I dunno why I waited so long to get one of those!
And here's a little teaser of some of the new electrical work. Nothing is tied up or put away..this was just to get the motor running & make sure the new primary circuit was functional...which it is.
I also added studs in the side plate, moved to a 1/2"NPT in the side plate and copied Neil's idea and built & extended alternator bracket...thanks Neil!
The only issue when I finally got the motor fired up yesterday, was some leaks out of the side plate. If you look closely, you can see two drips on the studs flanking the alternator bracket.
I am guessing I need to add some thicker sealant to the stud threads, & maybe the gasket too. I used Permatex #3, but have a feeling it may be a little thin here...#2 in the tube might be a better idea.
Any other thoughts and tips & tricks to cut down the seepage?
Incidentally, the engine runs great! Especially after I could get it to fire long enough to 'power time' it. I had it off about 10 degrees maybe..poor girl was not happy at first! - My other great investment last week, a remote starter switch. I dunno why I waited so long to get one of those!
And here's a little teaser of some of the new electrical work. Nothing is tied up or put away..this was just to get the motor running & make sure the new primary circuit was functional...which it is.
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