Dean's MK4 #9191 Build
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Heater Mounting
Choose to mount the heater more substantially that threading self tapping screws into plastic. So, i got some 1/8' x 1/2" steel bar, drilled and tapped for 8 #8 screws. Drilled, tapped, and countersunk 4 #6 screws to hold the bars in place. The 8 screws were put into the bar from the back side with Locktite to keep them from backing out as the nuts are tightened. Also added a piece of bar to fill the gap instead of using a gob of silicon seal as suggested in the instructions.
Choose to mount the heater more substantially that threading self tapping screws into plastic. So, i got some 1/8' x 1/2" steel bar, drilled and tapped for 8 #8 screws. Drilled, tapped, and countersunk 4 #6 screws to hold the bars in place. The 8 screws were put into the bar from the back side with Locktite to keep them from backing out as the nuts are tightened. Also added a piece of bar to fill the gap instead of using a gob of silicon seal as suggested in the instructions.
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Front ABS Sensor Brackets
Started out with the Russ Thompson front ABS sensor brackets but I am using 2007 front ABS sensors which did not fit the Russ Thompson brackets. The 2007 sensors take a 5/16" bolt instead of 1/4", and the flat spot is turned at a different angle from the mounting location. Started by modifying one of the Russ Thompson brackets and decided that a winder piece of aluminum would be needed. The pictures shows the 2 Russ Thompson brackets (on the left) and the 2 that I made, and a mounted sensor.
Started out with the Russ Thompson front ABS sensor brackets but I am using 2007 front ABS sensors which did not fit the Russ Thompson brackets. The 2007 sensors take a 5/16" bolt instead of 1/4", and the flat spot is turned at a different angle from the mounting location. Started by modifying one of the Russ Thompson brackets and decided that a winder piece of aluminum would be needed. The pictures shows the 2 Russ Thompson brackets (on the left) and the 2 that I made, and a mounted sensor.
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E-Stopp brake with T56
Anyone use an E-Stopp parking brake with a T56? I have a later MK4 with Wildwood’s. There are 2 brackets that the cables can go through. I was considering cutting off the front one to push the E-Stopp as far back as possible. Would that provide sufficient clearance?
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Anyone use an E-Stopp parking brake with a T56? I have a later MK4 with Wildwood’s. There are 2 brackets that the cables can go through. I was considering cutting off the front one to push the E-Stopp as far back as possible. Would that provide sufficient clearance?
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Gen 3 Intake Runners
Since the actuators for the intake runners do not fit in the MK4, they were removed and plates fabricated to hold them open. The wire harness was attached to the actuator bracket so i incorporated the wire harness attachment into the brackets.
Since the actuators for the intake runners do not fit in the MK4, they were removed and plates fabricated to hold them open. The wire harness was attached to the actuator bracket so i incorporated the wire harness attachment into the brackets.
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Gen 3 Coyote Oil Pressure Sender
The oil OEM oil pressure sender on the Gen 3 Coyote does not utilize a 1/4" NPT connection. Instead it is a M12-1.5 thread with an o-ring connection. Attached pic shows the comparison with the Speed Hut provided sender and adapter. I followed Edwardb's lead, removed the mounting plate off of the engine, and drilled and taped it for the 1'4" NPT connection needed for the Speed Hut sender and adapter
The oil OEM oil pressure sender on the Gen 3 Coyote does not utilize a 1/4" NPT connection. Instead it is a M12-1.5 thread with an o-ring connection. Attached pic shows the comparison with the Speed Hut provided sender and adapter. I followed Edwardb's lead, removed the mounting plate off of the engine, and drilled and taped it for the 1'4" NPT connection needed for the Speed Hut sender and adapter
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Coyote Gas Pedal
Got the Coyote gas pedal modified and installed. I am using a '03/'04 Cobra pedal box. Modified the Coyote pedal and the pad off of the Cobra pedal. Took quite a bit of trial and modification to get the positioning correct. Also added some spacers under the top mounting of the FFR adapter to move the pedal forward a little. Got it so it is 1.5" forward of the brake pedal.
Got the Coyote gas pedal modified and installed. I am using a '03/'04 Cobra pedal box. Modified the Coyote pedal and the pad off of the Cobra pedal. Took quite a bit of trial and modification to get the positioning correct. Also added some spacers under the top mounting of the FFR adapter to move the pedal forward a little. Got it so it is 1.5" forward of the brake pedal.
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Centering Steering Wheel
With the '04 steering rack, the steering wheel is 60 degrees off of vertical when the rack is centered. I noted that others had re-drilled the steering wheel hub as a means of correcting this so I decided to pursue that option. I found that if the steering wheel is rotated to near vertical 3 of the holes line up and get the steering wheel to within a few degrees of vertical. However, if the steering wheel hub is rotated 180 degrees then 4 of the holes line up with the steering wheel within a few degrees of vertical. I choose to go this route. I epoxied aluminum slugs in the 2 holes and re-drilled them in the new locations. The pics help explain the process.
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With the '04 steering rack, the steering wheel is 60 degrees off of vertical when the rack is centered. I noted that others had re-drilled the steering wheel hub as a means of correcting this so I decided to pursue that option. I found that if the steering wheel is rotated to near vertical 3 of the holes line up and get the steering wheel to within a few degrees of vertical. However, if the steering wheel hub is rotated 180 degrees then 4 of the holes line up with the steering wheel within a few degrees of vertical. I choose to go this route. I epoxied aluminum slugs in the 2 holes and re-drilled them in the new locations. The pics help explain the process.
Dean
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It Moves
Go carting was on outstanding success. :grin2:
Leaving Driveway https://youtu.be/5PBpTrKs-Ao
Drive By https://youtu.be/gY3JaedDQFM
Returning to Driveway https://youtu.be/etnMq6x_ZCY
Just under 2 years getting to this point.
Go carting was on outstanding success. :grin2:
Leaving Driveway https://youtu.be/5PBpTrKs-Ao
Drive By https://youtu.be/gY3JaedDQFM
Returning to Driveway https://youtu.be/etnMq6x_ZCY
Just under 2 years getting to this point.
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