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philfingers

posted on 20/12/12 at 09:42 AM Reply With Quote
Rosejointed crossflow alternator bracket

Made a alternator bracket adjuster with some rod ends and hex bar which I turned down in the lathe. Came out well, alternator wasn't aligned so spent more time getting that right than making the adjuster. It has LH and RH rod ends, so very easy to adjust, just twiddle it to the right tension and nip the nuts up! Using a 800mm belt.
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Dick Axtell

posted on 20/12/12 at 09:56 AM Reply With Quote
OoooH!!!! Nice. That's definitely a "Like".

So where did you get LH rose joint? Pls advise.

I shall be fiddling in this area - (when the weather warms up!).

[Edited on 20/12/12 by Dick Axtell]





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Charlie_Zetec

posted on 20/12/12 at 09:58 AM Reply With Quote
Now I saw Ford Pinto/Xflow/Crossflow Adjustable Alternator Bracket (Red) on eBay the other day and thought it was a great idea! I was considering buying one for my Zetec install, but holding fire for the moment.

Out of curiosity, how much would you say it cost you in terms of materials, time etc.? Could be a market for this....





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loggyboy

posted on 20/12/12 at 10:10 AM Reply With Quote
Very neat and tidy.

McGill Motorsport is a good source of RJs. They also make premade turnbuckles:

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posted on 20/12/12 at 10:31 AM Reply With Quote
Got to be better than what Ford fitted.





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philfingers

posted on 20/12/12 at 11:03 AM Reply With Quote
Seeing as there’s so many posts in an hour! I could do them for £14.00 inc recorded delivery, payment into bank account, £14.60 with paypal. Cheaper than £28.50 on ebay!
The stock one will be sized for crossflow with 800mm belt, as mine is BUT you could extend them by 1.5”ok. Can be made to length tho for other applications
LMK if you’re interested and I’ll order more material





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paulf

posted on 20/12/12 at 12:03 PM Reply With Quote
I made something very similar a while ago for my alternator.As I didn't have a left hand tap at the time I just used 2 RH threaded rose joints and drilled the hex bar clearance at one end and tapped the other end. This means that the belt tension holds it together but never had a problem .
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loggyboy

posted on 20/12/12 at 12:16 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by philfingers
Cheaper than £28.50 on ebay!



Are the £5 McGill ones no good then?





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philfingers

posted on 20/12/12 at 12:19 PM Reply With Quote
Sorry, should elaborate. Mcgill ones all too long- for cross flow anyway, mine is 2.25" I think.
Good LH tap is £20
You don't need a lathe to machine them but easier and more accurate.





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loggyboy

posted on 20/12/12 at 12:34 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by philfingers
Sorry, should elaborate. Mcgill ones all too long- for cross flow anyway, mine is 2.25" I think.
Good LH tap is £20
You don't need a lathe to machine them but easier and more accurate.


Fair enough. Is that centre to centre or the main shank thats 2.25"?





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philfingers

posted on 20/12/12 at 12:53 PM Reply With Quote
the hex bar is 2.25" ish!





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Dick Axtell

posted on 20/12/12 at 01:00 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by philfingers
Seeing as there’s so many posts in an hour! I could do them for £14.00 inc recorded delivery, payment into bank account, £14.60 with paypal. Cheaper than £28.50 on ebay!
The stock one will be sized for crossflow with 800mm belt, as mine is BUT you could extend them by 1.5”ok. Can be made to length tho for other applications
LMK if you’re interested and I’ll order more material


Definitely interested, seeing as I've also got Xflow. U2U in your inbox.





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blakep82

posted on 20/12/12 at 02:45 PM Reply With Quote
mcgills for rod ends, and in fact they sell the linkages too, not too expensive either.

http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=33





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loggyboy

posted on 20/12/12 at 02:55 PM Reply With Quote
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Originally posted by blakep82
mcgills for rod ends, and in fact they sell the linkages too, not too expensive either.

http://www.mcgillmotorsports.co.uk/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=33


Must be an echo.... lol





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blakep82

posted on 20/12/12 at 03:14 PM Reply With Quote
echo echo echo

yeah, i saw that after lol, didn't read the whole thing, i've not got all day





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Mr Whippy

posted on 20/12/12 at 04:26 PM Reply With Quote
great idea will use that myself
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sylva_phoenix

posted on 20/12/12 at 08:52 PM Reply With Quote
nice work.
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wonderfulweasel

posted on 21/12/12 at 12:59 AM Reply With Quote
Looks neat. I'm interested in one. I'll send you a u2u.
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philfingers

posted on 21/12/12 at 09:11 AM Reply With Quote
ordered more parts yesterday for another 7 kits, will update when they're available





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philfingers

posted on 21/12/12 at 10:12 PM Reply With Quote
Ok, for those that have expressed an interest I have 5 made up





These are £14.60 if paying by paypal or £14.00 if paying by bank transfer

If you wish to pay my midnight tonight then can mail them 1st class recorded tomorrow

They're are 100mm wound right in and fit my crossflow with stock pulleys and 800mm belt, which in the striker clears the bodywork on the nearside





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