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  1. DneprDave

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    #100 DneprDave, Jun 23, 2023
    Why not have a fuel tank made to your specifications? They you wouldn't have to modify an existing tank.
     
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    #102 old81, Jul 10, 2023
    Curious, any updates on the ecoboost project or other projects keeping you out in the shop? Always fun to see a master tech and innovator at work.

    Take care, Don
     
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    #105 00Mini, Jul 14, 2023
    A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #109 00Mini, Aug 5, 2023
    It’s nice when you have a vision and you actually start putting the pieces parts together and they just start falling in place.
     
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    #111 00Mini, Aug 7, 2023
    Wowzer that’s a whole lotta sensors !! It’s amazing to see what is needed to run vehicles these days.
     
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    #112 Minidave, Aug 7, 2023
    This engine, in addition to being turbo charged and direct fuel injected, also has variable cam timing, so you have cam position sensors and cam phasers......so yeah, a LOT of sensors. But that's how you get 250hp out of 2 Liters and 40 mpg (if you can keep your foot out of it! :cool:)
     
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    #113 MCS02, Aug 8, 2023
    It really is amazing the power we can squeeze out of these little motors.
     
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    #115 old81, Aug 23, 2023
    Wow, lots of work accomplished and lots of great engineering and tinkering. I do not have the patience for this but I do admire a great project and technician.

    So, a year or more away from a running project, it should be wonderful. Thanks Dave for all the posts.

    Don
     
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    #117 MinixB, Sep 5, 2023
    Dave, this looks like an awesome, crazy project. Can't wait to see it finished :)
     
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    #118 00Mini, Sep 5, 2023
    Will you need to weld in braces to keep the body squared up ??
     
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    #124 MCS02, Sep 13, 2023
    At our age we all have rust!:D
     
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    #125 00Mini, Sep 13, 2023
    Oh so very true.
     
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    #133 Crashton, Oct 28, 2023
    Well there must be a hole in one of the wires leaking volts. Look for a puddle of volts under the car & trace back to the leak. ;)
     
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    #135 Crashton, Feb 14, 2024
    Good to hear you are doing well Dave. Life does have a habit of getting in the way. Your green one looks perfect. Enjoy!
     
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    #140 MCS02, Oct 24, 2024
    The 308 axel angle is about half of the angle as the picture. I would think it would depend on how the spider gears are riding in the hub. If you have an old axel you could pull the boot back and set it at that angle to see where the spider gears are riding. As long as they are not riding on the edge it should be ok. Also maybe reach out to the axel manufacturer to see if they specify a max angel. Last thought. Look at the angle the 4x4 crowd run.
     
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    #143 00Mini, Nov 10, 2024
    This is going to be a classic Minidave build with innovative solutions and great attention to details.
     
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    #153 00Mini, Dec 21, 2024
    It’s really coming along very nicely.
     
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    #154 Minidave, Dec 21, 2024
    So much more to do tho.....
     
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    #163 MCS02, Feb 8, 2025
    LOL. don’t feel bad. About 3 days ago I was fixing the water pipe on the back of the refrigerator. I tore the house and garage aperture trying to find the hose I ordered. My wife walks in and says isn’t that it on top of the fridge?

    here’s my sign:D
     
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