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Old 02-10-08, 05:23 PM   #92 (permalink)
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MReid
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Re: Mark Reid RCR-40 Build

Okay, I'm kicking butt now! My 14 year old son Mike has been a real help. We finished the engine install by making up some spacers for the ZF. The length is determined by how far back your engine sits. My spacers ended up being 1 7/8":



I also made spacers for the upper control arm reinforcement (upper right in this picture) and bolted in the half-shafts. The bolts on the upper flange are just temporary until I get the correct 10mm bolts. The u-joint straps were a real pain! The 8mm bolts with dried locktite on them broke two 8mm 1/4" drive sockets! I finally got a 3/8" drive and drove them home, but my hands are killing me!



We also reinstalled the firewall and roll cage. I had a Karmic moment. My son who often rushes, had his rachet slip and knick the roll cage powder coating. I was giving him a hard time about rushing, when mine slipped and did the same thing! Oh, well the seat will cover it.



I got to go back down now and install these:

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