Willys MB build

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nice work on the wiring Mark.

[dubt]

Do you have this yet Mark? http://m.ebay.com/itm/301735266991?rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-53200-19255-0%2F1%3Ficep_ff3%3D2%26pub%3D5575261121%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5338059078%26customid%3D%26icep_item%3D301735266991%26ipn%3Dpsmain%26icep_vectorid%3D229466%26kwid%3D902099%26mtid%3D824%26kw%3Dlg%26srcrot%3D711-53200-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D1190633358487&_mwBanner=1&ul_noapp=true

[Wingman]

Ooooo, kinda dig that!

[Wingman]

New accessory drive routing is a failure. 

Belt flaps badly between crank pulley and alternator under any current load. I can quiet it with added pressure on the tensioner but not adequately.

Attempt #2 = Goatbuilt low-pro alternator mount and tensioner, enroute.

[mr.mindless]

sounds like too long a belt, then? or is the tensioner just not at the right angle to do what it needs to do?

hopefully the goat will get you taken care of!

[Wingman]

Tensioner currently positioned to provide maximum travel and leverage, belt correct length to put tensioner in the "zone".

My theory is that the current placement puts the tensioner in a location where it cannot react properly, between accessories on the tension side instead of the slack side. I think it has to be right after the crank pulley no matter where your accessories are placed.

[mr.mindless]

Can't pull through the tensioner.  It's got the be in the "slack" area that the cranks is pushing the belt to, yup


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[Wingman]

Goatbuilt bracket solved the issue.

I also routed the belt differently. The current belt loops around the alternator, under the water pump, around the power steering, and back to the crank - no idlers in the system, just the tensioner. Simple and "short".

[Wingman]

Cut some plywood to cover and insulate the floor and protect the fuel cell.
Also mounted the nitrogen bottle again.



Mounted a permanent first aid kit.



Harry found me a set of red label BFG Krawlers in Texas. Fastenal shipping FTW.



Mounted up on KMCs. Nice to have tread!
First time out of the shop since Nov.

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you ready for RC/AOAA?

[Wingman]

I believe so.   

[Wingman]

Even though it was raining at RC this weekend, the improvements made over the winter performed as well as expected. The tires worked great.

Time to work on lighting.

Can't wait for the next trip! Field & Forest, look out!

[Wingman]

Another hurdle in the road-legal process...

Ins agent is having a hard time finding someone to insure a custom-built body/chassis?

[M4wdFab]

i sent an email to the guy here that has one that has been though the custom process asking his insurance.

[wnyjpgy]

I guy I work with built a "Locost" basically a homebuilt lotus 7, had to go though the same process as you.

He insured his as a partial use vehicle through Haggarty, he also said Grundy would have insured it.