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by onovakind67
Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:26 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: alternator bushing
Replies: 14
Views: 5630

Re: alternator bushing

This is one of the reasons I adapted an AC Delco CS130 into my car. It's mounted metal to metal and doesn't get squishy. It also is grounded by the same metal to metal contact. Plus it puts out 105 amps.

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by onovakind67
Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Want to buy - for an earlier engine
Replies: 7
Views: 4173

Re: Want to buy - for an earlier engine

These just came up - not mine and no affiliation.

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E3-E9-Bava ... 3461441173
by onovakind67
Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:36 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: valve clearance - Video
Replies: 3
Views: 2594

Re: valve clearance - Video

I'm wondering if it would perhaps, be more exacting, to set tappet clearance with the camshaft sideways, beginning its contact with the tappet surface. What I mean is, when the gentleman explains the gradual eccentricity slope is intended to "gently" engage with, and then press down the t...
by onovakind67
Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:37 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Want to buy - for an earlier engine
Replies: 7
Views: 4173

Re: Want to buy - for an earlier engine

Go to e9coupe.com and ask there. We have lots of parts like this for sale. I have a few sets of manifolds and carburetors and a box of distributors in my garage.
by onovakind67
Fri Apr 24, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Engine Ground - 1974 530i
Replies: 4
Views: 2753

Re: Engine Ground - 1974 530i

If your only ground to the frame/sheet metal is to the hood, that's not good. Get a ground strap and attach it between the block and the frame. Too many grounds isn't a thing.
by onovakind67
Mon Mar 09, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: e12 temperature question
Replies: 11
Views: 5829

Re: e12 temperature question

The fact that the engine temperature goes up when you're working it harder is not unusual. On my E3 the temperature will vary by 25°F depending on the outside temperature and the power level of the engine. It has been like this through 3 engines in 14 years.
by onovakind67
Thu Feb 20, 2020 11:22 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: ballast resistor with conventional ignition
Replies: 12
Views: 8872

Re: ballast resistor with conventional ignition

The polarity will have nothing to do with the primary current, the AC and DC resistance is the same regardless of which terminal is positive and which is negative. Improper polarity will affect the secondary and the ability to generate a hot spark. http://www.mossmotoring.com/coil-polarity/ The wire...
by onovakind67
Thu Oct 03, 2019 11:00 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: CFM of radiator fan?
Replies: 7
Views: 4964

Re: CFM of radiator fan?

very interesting the electric fan modification... if you can post some pictures of your auxiliary fan, did you guys use a reversible fan and mounted it in the back of radiator? The BMW 64541392913 2-speed auxiliary fan is built as a pusher and is mounted in front of the radiator in its stock config...
by onovakind67
Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:43 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: CFM of radiator fan?
Replies: 7
Views: 4964

Re: CFM of radiator fan?

I deleted my mechanical fan many years ago on my E3. I use the 64541392913 2-speed auxiliary fan from E32's or E34's as a pusher fan. I use a Volvo 2-speed fan control relay triggered by a BMW 90°/99°dual thermoswitch. As long as the car is moving 35 mph or so the fan never comes on. If I'm stuck at...
by onovakind67
Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: We did it: E28 subframe swap...
Replies: 7
Views: 5910

Re: We did it: E28 subframe swap...

We are in search of an early E28 cover that will bolt up directly. Bill PM me with your address and I'll hook you up with one. I have a few in my collection. I used straight pieces of the steel tubing from the transmission cooling lines from an automatic BMW ( maybe an E34 )for my sheath extenders ...
by onovakind67
Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:35 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 Project help needed - e28 rear end swap
Replies: 20
Views: 13807

Re: E12 Project help needed - e28 rear end swap

I stayed with the E3 rear sway bar for two reasons.
1. It is an aftermarket ST version.
2. I didn't feature removing all the stuff and insulation from the inside of the trunk to weld some brackets on and not burn the car down. It was much easier to do it out on the floor on the trailing arms.
by onovakind67
Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:38 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E12 Project help needed - e28 rear end swap
Replies: 20
Views: 13807

Re: E12 Project help needed - e28 rear end swap

I put an E28 rear axle in my E3, and the problems you might incur should be common. 1. As mentioned earlier, you will need the differential cover from an early E28 with the centered mount. It will bolt right on to the stock mounting point. Otherwise you will be fabricating an adapter. 2. You will ne...
by onovakind67
Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:57 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: E28 subframe swap question
Replies: 2
Views: 1996

Make sure you have an early E28 differential cover as it will mount in the stock bushing.
by onovakind67
Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Dinan Sway Bar Mounting Kit
Replies: 6
Views: 4036

Energy Suspension? "Made of HYPER-FLEX™ Performance Polyurethane. PLEASE NOTE: Refer to the specific vehicle page for your vehicle for the proper O.E.M. / stock style sway bar end link set part number BEFORE choosing the end link set from this page. For Cars & Mini Trucks- 8 per set. I.D.- ...