http://brickspeed.net/forum/ Fri, 24 May 2013 07:34:42 +0000 MyBB http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1784&pid=79261#pid79261 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:18:26 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1784&pid=79261#pid79261 Good: made progress.
Bad: working an exhaust system while the car is on jack stands.
Ugly: my attempt at a 'Y' pipe. (soon to change)

   
    ]]> Good: made progress.
Bad: working an exhaust system while the car is on jack stands.
Ugly: my attempt at a 'Y' pipe. (soon to change)

   
    ]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1784&pid=79200#pid79200 Sat, 18 May 2013 01:54:49 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1784&pid=79200#pid79200

Made slow but decent progress.
Had to borrow my 15yo protractor. Worked out pretty good.
Stole the idea of the HAMB. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showt...nds+radius

   
   
   
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Made slow but decent progress.
Had to borrow my 15yo protractor. Worked out pretty good.
Stole the idea of the HAMB. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showt...nds+radius

   
   
   
    ]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79122#pid79122 Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:35 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79122#pid79122 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79106#pid79106 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:11:42 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79106#pid79106 360 fits. Continental ones are too big but can be fitted and gives a tighter seal.]]> 360 fits. Continental ones are too big but can be fitted and gives a tighter seal.]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79103#pid79103 Wed, 15 May 2013 02:00:56 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79103#pid79103 (05-14-2013 05:21 PM)WindowsBreakerG4 Wrote:  Mine is leaking a lot, like 1 quart per 500 a lot, anyone had any luck using RTV?
when I did the 15g swap I cut the gasket when I was inserting it into the block. Since I had to daily the car while I was waiting for a new one, I used some RTV and the remnants of the old gasket and it leaked slightly less. You can get away with it for a few days but I would order the new gasket quickly.]]> (05-14-2013 05:21 PM)WindowsBreakerG4 Wrote:  Mine is leaking a lot, like 1 quart per 500 a lot, anyone had any luck using RTV?
when I did the 15g swap I cut the gasket when I was inserting it into the block. Since I had to daily the car while I was waiting for a new one, I used some RTV and the remnants of the old gasket and it leaked slightly less. You can get away with it for a few days but I would order the new gasket quickly.]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79096#pid79096 Tue, 14 May 2013 21:21:19 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2259&pid=79096#pid79096 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1409&pid=79048#pid79048 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:35:57 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=1409&pid=79048#pid79048














The rest of the pics are in my pbase gallery, as well they're on Tony's hosting site.

For mechanical updates, refer to the timeline in post #3 on page 1.]]>














The rest of the pics are in my pbase gallery, as well they're on Tony's hosting site.

For mechanical updates, refer to the timeline in post #3 on page 1.]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=79019#pid79019 Sun, 12 May 2013 02:59:35 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=79019#pid79019 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=79018#pid79018 Sun, 12 May 2013 02:37:43 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=79018#pid79018 http://www.do88.se/en/artiklar/engine-_-...ction.html what do you think of this kit?]]> http://www.do88.se/en/artiklar/engine-_-...ction.html what do you think of this kit?]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=79004#pid79004 Sat, 11 May 2013 15:45:22 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=79004#pid79004 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=78993#pid78993 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:15:31 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2117&pid=78993#pid78993 So hows it goin with it so far? Run into any crazy problems?]]> So hows it goin with it so far? Run into any crazy problems?]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78991#pid78991 Sat, 11 May 2013 08:10:40 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78991#pid78991 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78980#pid78980 Fri, 10 May 2013 22:42:03 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78980#pid78980 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78932#pid78932 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:06:58 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78932#pid78932 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2256&pid=78854#pid78854 Sun, 05 May 2013 05:16:07 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2256&pid=78854#pid78854
So here's the deal...

Find yourself a 960 with a full set of cores and a key (V90 may be the same, front lock cores are different, dunno if the linkage is the same or not). If you have a sedan, grab the trunk lock and doors. Wagon grab the doors, liftgate, and cargo cover locks. You can figure out the R&R for the cores, it's way simple. When it comes to the liftgate, the core will already be in it and working, so that's not an issue at all. Follow the normal instructions for that swap. Cargo cover is a 30 second swap. Not sure on the trunk lock, you're on your own for that one.

Now, when it comes to the front doors there is a compatibility issue with the different cores. Fitment is fine, but the linkage setup is different. If you swap it in you will end up with about 15* total movement in the key to get you full lock/unlock movement, which makes it VERY finicky. It works, but...

The reason for this is the 7-series allows for movement at the lock core, where the 960 allows for movement at the latch. Latches are different as well, so your options are limited.



So, take your lock cores and set them side by side. As you can see, they are indeed different. Pull the snap rings off both cores, pull the linkage plate off (be careful of the spring, it will try and spring off if you're not careful).



Next you will need to either make or buy (assuming you can buy one, I opted for making one) a key. Slide the linkage plate from the 7xx core onto the shaft from the 960 core and you will see a keyway in each core. Because they flipped which one has the keyway, this allows you to just make a key instead of anything more difficult.



Once you have your keyway made, install it into the slot between the plate and the core. I only used one keyway for now, not sure on longevity yet but I will let you guys know if it fails. If you are concerned, you can make a keyway for the other side as well. Keep in mind these parts do mot move independent of each other, so it's simply preventing movement, on a part with minimal loading.



Reinstall the circlip, placing the solid part of the clip over your key.



Install the lock core as you normally would, and test that everything works. If you did it right, you're all set. If not, well, that's on you. :-P]]>
So here's the deal...

Find yourself a 960 with a full set of cores and a key (V90 may be the same, front lock cores are different, dunno if the linkage is the same or not). If you have a sedan, grab the trunk lock and doors. Wagon grab the doors, liftgate, and cargo cover locks. You can figure out the R&R for the cores, it's way simple. When it comes to the liftgate, the core will already be in it and working, so that's not an issue at all. Follow the normal instructions for that swap. Cargo cover is a 30 second swap. Not sure on the trunk lock, you're on your own for that one.

Now, when it comes to the front doors there is a compatibility issue with the different cores. Fitment is fine, but the linkage setup is different. If you swap it in you will end up with about 15* total movement in the key to get you full lock/unlock movement, which makes it VERY finicky. It works, but...

The reason for this is the 7-series allows for movement at the lock core, where the 960 allows for movement at the latch. Latches are different as well, so your options are limited.



So, take your lock cores and set them side by side. As you can see, they are indeed different. Pull the snap rings off both cores, pull the linkage plate off (be careful of the spring, it will try and spring off if you're not careful).



Next you will need to either make or buy (assuming you can buy one, I opted for making one) a key. Slide the linkage plate from the 7xx core onto the shaft from the 960 core and you will see a keyway in each core. Because they flipped which one has the keyway, this allows you to just make a key instead of anything more difficult.



Once you have your keyway made, install it into the slot between the plate and the core. I only used one keyway for now, not sure on longevity yet but I will let you guys know if it fails. If you are concerned, you can make a keyway for the other side as well. Keep in mind these parts do mot move independent of each other, so it's simply preventing movement, on a part with minimal loading.



Reinstall the circlip, placing the solid part of the clip over your key.



Install the lock core as you normally would, and test that everything works. If you did it right, you're all set. If not, well, that's on you. :-P]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=580&pid=78848#pid78848 Sat, 04 May 2013 23:50:06 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=580&pid=78848#pid78848 (05-02-2013 11:59 PM)745 TurboGreasel Wrote:  Local guy has 2 of those, and drives one enough I see it fairly often.
I don't think they get 15K.
I had a real nice chat with Mr. Gordon of Gordon Imports; basically he owns the remaining stock of Amphicar parts, and all of the tooling to make more, really amazing. Virtually every part is available and in stock.

Really nice to talk to, I'm sure your guy must know of him.

Re. the price he says it all comes down to how original it is, I guess there's some specific voodoo especially related to keeping it afloat and if any of that magic has gone wrong over the years it's an expensive proposition putting it right.

Agreed that for that price it would be a zero sum game by the time it was back over there and gone through, sure would be fun to play with though.
___________________________

Beautiful '73 280 2-door Benz.





Out of inspection but said to need only the lightest of touches here and there, runs and drives. $3k

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u46464302]]> (05-02-2013 11:59 PM)745 TurboGreasel Wrote:  Local guy has 2 of those, and drives one enough I see it fairly often.
I don't think they get 15K.
I had a real nice chat with Mr. Gordon of Gordon Imports; basically he owns the remaining stock of Amphicar parts, and all of the tooling to make more, really amazing. Virtually every part is available and in stock.

Really nice to talk to, I'm sure your guy must know of him.

Re. the price he says it all comes down to how original it is, I guess there's some specific voodoo especially related to keeping it afloat and if any of that magic has gone wrong over the years it's an expensive proposition putting it right.

Agreed that for that price it would be a zero sum game by the time it was back over there and gone through, sure would be fun to play with though.
___________________________

Beautiful '73 280 2-door Benz.





Out of inspection but said to need only the lightest of touches here and there, runs and drives. $3k

http://page16.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u46464302]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2251&pid=78840#pid78840 Sat, 04 May 2013 07:09:14 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2251&pid=78840#pid78840 (05-01-2013 05:08 PM)scottyd Wrote:  Can you datalog in TunerPro?

Edit://TunerPro RT says it can log WB: http://www.tunerpro.net/features.htm
The challenge lies in relaying the signal from the 0-5v output in the wideband and the software.

I much less know how to get the drivers to work for the PLX's alleged USB output :/]]> (05-01-2013 05:08 PM)scottyd Wrote:  Can you datalog in TunerPro?

Edit://TunerPro RT says it can log WB: http://www.tunerpro.net/features.htm
The challenge lies in relaying the signal from the 0-5v output in the wideband and the software.

I much less know how to get the drivers to work for the PLX's alleged USB output :/]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78829#pid78829 Sat, 04 May 2013 00:21:50 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2252&pid=78829#pid78829 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2246&pid=78827#pid78827 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:55:20 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=2246&pid=78827#pid78827 )

27SF512 is not the best choice but usable, 27SF512 is a 64K*8 (512K) eeprom. If you use it put the 256K firmware in the upper 256K (A15 is hardwired to VCC). Also worth noticing A14 is either under MCU control (R951), or hardwired to VCC by R950 depending on the EZK.

A better choice would be 28C256 eeprom, its a direct replacement for the Bosch Bxxxxx 32K*8 (256K) eprom, just make sure that R950 is installed and R951 is not.

27SF512:
Size: 64K*8 (512K)
R950 installed: A14 to VCC (OK)
R951 installed: A14 to MCU A14 (EZK controlled bank switching)
A15: Hardwired to VCC (Hardwired to high bank, therefore 256K firmware must reside in high bank)

28C256:
Size: 32K*8 (256K)
R950 installed: /WE to VCC (Write disabled)
R951 installed: /WE to MCU A14 (Do NOT install !)
A14: Hardwired to VCC (OK)

27C256 (same as original Bosch Bxxxxx chip):
Size: 32K*8 (256K)
R950 installed: A14 to VCC (High bank selected)
R951 installed: A14 to MCU A14 (EZK controlled bank switching)
VPP: Hardwired to VCC (OK)


Hope it all makes sense ]]> )

27SF512 is not the best choice but usable, 27SF512 is a 64K*8 (512K) eeprom. If you use it put the 256K firmware in the upper 256K (A15 is hardwired to VCC). Also worth noticing A14 is either under MCU control (R951), or hardwired to VCC by R950 depending on the EZK.

A better choice would be 28C256 eeprom, its a direct replacement for the Bosch Bxxxxx 32K*8 (256K) eprom, just make sure that R950 is installed and R951 is not.

27SF512:
Size: 64K*8 (512K)
R950 installed: A14 to VCC (OK)
R951 installed: A14 to MCU A14 (EZK controlled bank switching)
A15: Hardwired to VCC (Hardwired to high bank, therefore 256K firmware must reside in high bank)

28C256:
Size: 32K*8 (256K)
R950 installed: /WE to VCC (Write disabled)
R951 installed: /WE to MCU A14 (Do NOT install !)
A14: Hardwired to VCC (OK)

27C256 (same as original Bosch Bxxxxx chip):
Size: 32K*8 (256K)
R950 installed: A14 to VCC (High bank selected)
R951 installed: A14 to MCU A14 (EZK controlled bank switching)
VPP: Hardwired to VCC (OK)


Hope it all makes sense ]]> http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=580&pid=78825#pid78825 Fri, 03 May 2013 18:00:18 +0000 http://brickspeed.net/forum/showthread.php?tid=580&pid=78825#pid78825 ]]> ]]>