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Xplosiv · #11 07-28-2009, 10:32 PM

Kind of reminds me of my buddys ranger in high school. He had an 87 ranger with a 429 cobra jet in it. Stupid fast, and by stupid i mean way to much power to be safe in such a little truck.

wedged · #12 07-31-2009, 04:51 PM

I was succesful in getting the fuel pump working again. I'll add a few pics of the pump repair when I get a chance. I also picked up a used Holset HX35W for when the time comes to start mock up for the twin turbos. It looks like I have plenty of room for them, I just have move some things around.

wedged · #13 08-01-2009, 07:50 AM

Here's the fuel pump disassembled. The first time I took it apart, I desoldered the wires at the bulkhead screws. When reassembling this time, I realized I should have done that again this time as it makes putting the pump back together easier.

The little parts. It's simple to take this pump apart. Aeromotive doesn't offer any service parts in their catalog. I don't know if they would sell them seperately. I bought the replacement brushes based on dimension from Eurton Electric Company, 800-423-4789. I was able to look up the size of the brush in their pdf catalog online at www.eurtonelectric.com. The part # is 33D. The brushes cost $3.25 each and I got 4 so I would have spares in case I screwed up. The brushes are about .100" too long as supplied. I shortened them with a sanding drum un my Dremel tool. I should have done that before I soldered them to the board, but I forgot to check them first.

The inside of the motor case with the magnets re-epoxied. I didn't take any "before" pics.

The brush holder after soldering the new brushes in place. I was also able to get them partially crimped into the connector, but not well enough to eliminate the need for solder. Again, I should have checked and trimmed the brushes to length before soldering them as well as de-soldering the wires to the bulkhead screws in the pump end cap.

A shot of the motor before installing the brush holder assembly

I installed the pump yesterday and wedged fired right up after priming.

JB Weld $6.99

2 sets of brushes plus shipping $20

repairing a $300+ paperweight yourself:
priceless !

Now we'll just have to see how long the JB weld will hold up to soaking in alcohol enhanced gasoline. The stock glue holding the magnets in place lasted less than 500 miles. I bought the pump 05/06. It was installed toward the end of 09/06. It first partially failed during the summer of 2008 , then started working again, then failed totally early spring 09.

**GregWeld** · #14 08-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Wow --- such little parts! I hate little parts!!

Good job!

wedged · #15 08-02-2009, 02:45 PM

The rear tires waiting patiently

the used turbo that might someday get installed

it needs some work. The shaft has a lot of play and the compressor wheel has hit the housing, contrary to the description in the ebay auction.

close up of the damage

a bigger picture- it's really too big and messes up the layout of the post, so just click.
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the housing just got polished a little from the contact, but doesn't appear to have any real damage.

BritishGreen68 · #16 08-02-2009, 05:18 PM

dude this is a cool project! You should do yourself a favor and just get a new turbo. Having a bad turbo like that rebuilt costs some money and its an absolute pain when they go out. I have seen quite a few rebuilt ones go bad because they will start to leak oil and its difficult to get a high miler rebuilt properly. I guess you could get it mounted and running with it and get a new one later but its totally worth it to start new with a warranty and get the exact size you need...just my .02..

wedged · #17 08-02-2009, 06:27 PM

I am going to rebuild the turbo myself. The kits are cheap and I've already found a source for a new compressor wheel at a fair price. $ became a big issue over the last year, so it's now low budget all the way. If $ wasn't an issue, I'd have an aluminum block and a pair of Turbonetics Thumpers.

wedged · #18 09-12-2009, 08:47 AM

After a bit of back and forth, I was able to get specialty car insurance on wedged !

I'm limited to 3,000 miles a year, which is plenty for me. I was a bit unmotivated since I couldn't drive the thing. I've got a vacuum leak between the upper plenum and lower runners of the intake. I'm going to make a gasket and try it. If that doesn't hold up, I'll weld the upper to the lower. Once that's situated, I'll finish up the A/C system.

**waynieZ** · #19 09-12-2009, 08:58 AM

Its enough of a chalange getting these back together never mind dealing with ins.co.

wedged · #20 09-12-2009, 10:25 AM

The insurance company wasn't too bad. They said "no" , I said "why", they said "um... fill out this modified vehicle work sheet and we'll get back to you". A few days later I've got insurance cards. I've been dealing with this company for quite few years now. Heacock Insurance : Heacock Classic . Heck, they even insured a buddy's 9 second pro street blown hemi Duster.