Nevada1906 1995 850 S60R m56 build thread

Post by **volvolugnut** » 13 Oct 2021, 19:45

Nevada1906 wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:43 This is why I don't do stand-up...

I can be humorless and well as clueless...

volvolugnut

Post by **Nevada1906** » 13 Oct 2021, 19:50

volvolugnut wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:45
Nevada1906 wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:43 This is why I don't do stand-up...
I can be humorless and well as clueless...

volvolugnut

Nah, I've just got a real Jack Webb style of delivery.

Post by **Nevada1906** » 13 Oct 2021, 19:59

All, thanks for the hose advice. It was something I hadn't considered.

I admit I'm learning as I go on this project, and the assistance IS appreciated. It looks like I need to do some more planning for the later stages of this car.

For example, I've been playing with an idea for an STi-style top-mount intercooler. Gonna have to sketch up an STi-configuration hood scoop that matches the 850's body styling, 3D print it in pieces and make a mold for the fiberglass part. Then design and weld up some sort of sheetmetal intake with the throttle body facing upward. Should knock several feet off the intercooler circuit.

I hope it doesn't give the ECU a stroke...

Post by **bmdubya1198** » 13 Oct 2021, 23:12

Nevada1906 wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:43 This is why I don't do stand-up...

I think I was the only one who realized that post was sarcastic

Post by **Nevada1906** » 16 Oct 2021, 15:09

I modded the power steering reservoir.

I'm reusing the 850's power steering pump, along with its reservoir. The problem is that the return line nipple fouls on the S60R's intake manifold:

Obviously not gonna work. Here's how I fixed it.

I cut the return nipple off the reservoir with a razor saw, sanded the cut areas on both parts flat, deburred them with an X-Axcto knife, cleaned them both with alcohol and J-B Welded them back together at the correct angle.

I have no idea if this will hold. If it works, great. If not, I'll figure something else out.

Post by **abscate** » 16 Oct 2021, 15:11

Should hold ok. It’s Better to use the JB regular stuff, it cures longer but about 2-3x stronger

Post by **Nevada1906** » 16 Oct 2021, 15:20

abscate wrote: 16 Oct 2021, 15:11 Should hold ok. It’s Better to use the JB regular stuff, it cures longer but about 2-3x stronger

Agreed, but this is what I had, and it's too late now.

However, I've been building models for about four decades now and one of the things I do religiously is to CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN any surface that'll get glue or paint. I use the same methodology on functional prototypes, which this basically is. I spent 10 minutes scrubbing and wiping down the reservoir and nipple with alcohol to make sure there was nothing present to impede the glue bond.

That was after I sanded the mating joints on both parts flat with a fresh 100-grit sanding stick.

Post by **Nevada1906** » 16 Oct 2021, 15:25

Test fit says we're clear.

Post by **Nevada1906** » 16 Oct 2021, 16:06

The reservoir is now permanently clamped in place, with a new O-ring. There's a whole 1/8" of clearance between it and the intake, but that's not a zero or a minus.

I'm not sure if I'm gonna run the new, custom upper hose through Gap #1 or #2.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 16 Oct 2021, 18:16

Nevada1906 wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:50
volvolugnut wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:45
Nevada1906 wrote: 13 Oct 2021, 19:43 This is why I don't do stand-up...
I can be humorless and well as clueless...

volvolugnut
Nah, I've just got a real Jack Webb style of delivery.

It appears I am also blind and cannot read. I just noticed you have always had the tag line about zip ties.
Apologies.

You have a great engine build going together.

volvolugnut