Fenda's uber garage Engine Build

[mazpower]

Good thing you tested it!

[Rotary Evolution]

if you check the sock also check the filter inside the pump. it is a small screen filter and if it gets even a small amount of junk inside the inlet the volume will take a dump quite quickly.

E85 stripping the tank sediment plugs the pump filters rather quickly. it's almost best to not even have it in there.

[Fendamonky]

Originally Posted by Rotary Evolution

if you check the sock also check the filter inside the pump. it is a small screen filter and if it gets even a small amount of junk inside the inlet the volume will take a dump quite quickly.

E85 stripping the tank sediment plugs the pump filters rather quickly. it's almost best to not even have it in there.

Nice to know! I've just ordered a replacement sock, once that gets in I'll swap the sock and have a peek to see if there is anything on the screen inside the pump as well.

As far as I'm aware the pump was only used for 100-200 miles previously as an inline pump mounted after a swirl pot. I don't know for sure if the previous owner ran E85 or not, I know that I have no intention of putting it in my car though.


I've got 1 week before my buddy arrives from England, 2 weeks before my wedding, and 3 weeks before DGRR...

My new "to-do" list is to replace the filter element in my fuelab filter, replace the sock on the 044, re-test. If that results in the appropriate amount of flow than I'll be super happy. If not... I'll get Jacks sweet, sweet, man-cheeks over here and test again while monitoring voltage.

Once my fuel flow is correct (ideally that won't require buying another pump) I'll get her on the dyno and get some numbers posted! (everybody loves dyno sheets! lol)

So far I've ordered the new filter element, and I'll be ordering the new sock as soon as I finish posting here!

[DriFD3S]

Congratulations on getting married, and I hope that you can get your car done for DGRR.

[hades]

Knock. Knock.

Whose there?

Guess who.

Ok.

Hint....not oil.

Oh must be walked e shaft.

Correct! And his friend toasted bearings!

[Fendamonky]

Originally Posted by hades

Knock. Knock.

Whose there?

Guess who.

Ok.

Hint....not oil.

Oh must be walked e shaft.

Correct! And his friend toasted bearings!

Not exactly a normal scenario as per why that shit happened. Fucking sucks to be honest. Though I am SUPER glad you guys came by after me.

Poking fun like that isn't exactly cool, or appreciated, though.

[lt1_fd3s]

^ too soon?

[banzaitoyota]

Suxors.........

[Fendamonky]

You're telling me... This time I'll rebuild it solo, hopefully I remember enough from the last build to get it all right.

If I'm lucky than most of the engine will be salvageable. It will be a crying shame if I need to buy new rotors and irons

[speedjunkie]

Wait, did you blow the engine on the way home from DGRR?

btw it was good to meet you Levi. And your buddy.

And the rest of you guys too lol.

[Fendamonky]

Yeah, I did The fitting that connects my oil thermostat to the engine worked loose and I dumped a full load of oil on the highway.

At best my bearings are toast and my e-shaft is toast. If I'm lucky than everything else is salvageable. If not... well I'd rather not dwell on that possibility until I've got the engine out and I'm tearing it down.

It was good to meet you too! I'm glad that Brian and the rest showed up at the gas station so you were able to get up with him

[TheAsset]

This is the first thread I read, and it's bad news man. I hope for a speedy recovery!

[speedjunkie]

Oh shit man, that sucks. Sorry to hear that

[afgmoto1978]

Damn that sucks!

Almost had a similar experience at DGRR, luckly I caught it time and temporarily fixed it.

Good luck getting it rebuilt.

[Fendamonky]

Originally Posted by TheAsset

This is the first thread I read, and it's bad news man. I hope for a speedy recovery!

Yeah, it REALLY sucks! Especially since the engine was running really strong. I've identified the cause (lack of a mount for my oil thermostat caused the threads to walk loose, dumping all my oil on the highway) and will certainly be correcting that when she gets back on the road. Unfortunately that probably won't be until the fall or winter

Originally Posted by afgmoto1978

Damn that sucks!

Almost had a similar experience at DGRR, luckly I caught it time and temporarily fixed it.

Good luck getting it rebuilt.

Yeah, you're telling me! I wish I would have caught the dropped oil pressure before it was too late.

Thanks! I'm actually going to try to tackle the rebuild myself. Hopefully my rotors, plates, and housings are all fine.