Bob, my welder and engine techie, came over on Day 60 and the two of us discussed the cooling system. Determined that the crankshaft location for the fan was much too low on the engine and that it would need to bolted to the alternator.
Not a problem said I; I'll order a new pulley with the necessary bolt holes and we'll be on our way! Got to looking at the pictures of the alternator I'd ordered (but has yet to arrive) and noticed immediately that the pulley on it was much smaller in diameter and the larger one I intended to order was much larger thus would result in a slower turning alternator.....
So. I determined that I needed to talk to a flathead expert at Speedway Motors, Nebraska and did so today. Much to my dismay, not only was my concern about the larger pulley on target but that alternators are not generally built strong enough to support a fan.
So, I'm back to square one with the need to have a generator that has a bearing supported shaft and an alternator that's on its way that cannot be relied upon for any regular use when a fan is mounted on it. Will have to find a 12 volt one somewhere!
Ordered a manual titled "The Official 12 Volt Conversion Guide" so as not to continue wandering around in a wasteland of ignorance.... Nothing like getting some timely direction .....
Ordered a supressive core wire spark plug kit for use with the electronic ignition. One needs this type of wire so as to not interfer with the operation of this type of ignition.
Took Day 61 off being Sunday.
Got up early this morning and gave the fan a coat of paint.
Today all were on the job and Bob began wire brushing off the engine in preparation for painting it. See Bob at work below.
Dylan, my college guy, is back on the job and continued work on the steering wheel resto. The second picture is of him hard at work.
I took all the springs and accessories over to the media blaster and spoke to the painter when I did; both advised that I should have everything back by this coming Friday.
It reaching 111 F by noon today, we stopped work at 1 PM.
Regards,
Jim