snowbird
09-15-2007, 09:11 AM
Hi,
Here’s a few informations about my 2007 enhancement season. It started early in spring with Mosers GB 31T axles, girdle and Auburn 31T change that I already posted about.
METH:
The next step was to repair my methanol kit as the second pump seized for unknown reasons. This time, I contacted Alkycontrol from Florida and ordered a new, purpose built, high capacity pump that should help on the reliability department (no more Snow pumps!). Being about half an inch longer, I had to rethink my set-up since clearance was a big issue ( I did the install at the room left by the battery after moving it to the trunk for handling).
I had to cut and reweld some swivel brass fittings as I was short of about half an inch. My domesticated welder had become very handy in those crazy projects !!. Now, the finished clearance is about 1/16” on the four sides of the pump. I also made a 1 ¼” lower aluminium “pool” to install the pump lower, more in par with the low level reservoir, boosted the gravity capacity feeding with a double T outside the pump with an air connection to the reservoir to prevent starvation under hard acceleration for added protection against possible pump seizing. I calculated that the combined inner diameter directly accessible to the pump, outside the reservoir is now more than enough for a complete boost cycle. The “communicating vase” effect still take effect to help and add meth.
Finally, I also revamped the electronics with HD fuse and connectors for added protection against moisture and Canadian weather on their own “pick-nick table”, stash away bracket.
The finished set-up now can be easily serviced in minutes with pack aside electronics so future problems should be easier to solve. The pump or reservoir can now also serviced independently or as a whole unit with minimal screws and bolts. Here’s a few pics.
Here’s a few informations about my 2007 enhancement season. It started early in spring with Mosers GB 31T axles, girdle and Auburn 31T change that I already posted about.
METH:
The next step was to repair my methanol kit as the second pump seized for unknown reasons. This time, I contacted Alkycontrol from Florida and ordered a new, purpose built, high capacity pump that should help on the reliability department (no more Snow pumps!). Being about half an inch longer, I had to rethink my set-up since clearance was a big issue ( I did the install at the room left by the battery after moving it to the trunk for handling).
I had to cut and reweld some swivel brass fittings as I was short of about half an inch. My domesticated welder had become very handy in those crazy projects !!. Now, the finished clearance is about 1/16” on the four sides of the pump. I also made a 1 ¼” lower aluminium “pool” to install the pump lower, more in par with the low level reservoir, boosted the gravity capacity feeding with a double T outside the pump with an air connection to the reservoir to prevent starvation under hard acceleration for added protection against possible pump seizing. I calculated that the combined inner diameter directly accessible to the pump, outside the reservoir is now more than enough for a complete boost cycle. The “communicating vase” effect still take effect to help and add meth.
Finally, I also revamped the electronics with HD fuse and connectors for added protection against moisture and Canadian weather on their own “pick-nick table”, stash away bracket.
The finished set-up now can be easily serviced in minutes with pack aside electronics so future problems should be easier to solve. The pump or reservoir can now also serviced independently or as a whole unit with minimal screws and bolts. Here’s a few pics.