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Well let us see if I can post a new picture. I did order the suggested rubber boot for the alternator wire but it is way too big for the very tight space between the front corner of the bock and the alternator (as installed by the guy who insisted that I have an electric water pump or he would not guarantee the transmission!). OK I got the picture here for anyone who might want to see it. The rubber boot is in the clear box in top of my horn so you can see the size. In addition you can see the edge of the Radio Shack perf board wrapped with several layers of electrical tape between the alternator and the shoulder of the SBC block. Due to a recent tuneup by Bruce Orlandi including new plugs, a new starter and a new battery the car started easily and ran great on a short test run. Bruce Orlandi also swapped out the Corvette pressure module that came with the "Eat-My-Shift" 700R4 and replaced it by a Chevrolet sedan unit. It still shifts hard with a chirp going into second on hard acceleration but the jerk is less sudden than before. I think I will keep it this way because it still has a little "Hot Rod" acceleration with the chirp but the jerk on the passenger(s) is less severe than before!

Don Shillady (two "ll" )
Retired Scientis/teen rodder

Well.... you did get the picture up!! LOL..

Encouraged by the posting of the picture of my necessary innovation with the perf board insulator I will try to post a few more pictures. Due to the obvious ugly-but-necessary perf board insulator I will only open the other side of the hood at local car shows! Now to try to bring back a few key pictures that were erased by whoever? As you cannot see what I tried to post either I am blocked or did not send them correctly.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

34-40 I tried to bring back just one or two previous pictures but I get a note that says to drag them to where?

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Originally Posted by Don Shillady

34-40 I tried to bring back just one or two previous pictures but I get a note that says to drag them to where?

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

IF you're doing what I think you are doing, you would drag them from the top to the bottom, but if they've been deleted before, you won't see any picture...

I think that's why your latest pic shows up. it hadn't been deleted from the site.

36 Sedan,
yes that idea has come to me but you have pointed out there would need to be some sort of cup or tape barrier to form a temporary mold for the putty while it sets up. I note that that type of putty exudes acetic acid while it cures which might not be good for alternator windings. Maybe it is better to mold a "dog bone" piece of transparent putty outside the engine so the acetic will not effect the alternator. I do appreciate your suggestion since that may be the ultimate answer. Another wild idea is to use one of those preformed rubbery toe separators used by women who suffer from the effects of pointed toe shoes. Let me try one more new/old post by changing the name of the picture since I really would like to get a picture of my roadster in this thread. Well I tried to load two pictures. One is a picture of my roadster with the name changed and the other is of the drag car owned and raced by Bruce Orlandi which I previously posted and was erased. I will try again with just the renamed picture.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Just curious, but couldn't you insulate the connection at the alternator with electrical grade silicone?

You would need to disconnect the battery while applying it and until it cures completely (about 48hrs), after it is cured you can trim it with a razor blade. I usually tape the surrounding areas off first before applying, with a little diligence and patience you could have a good looking insulated connection that you wouldn't have to worry about.

Just a thought.

the difficulty of posting pictures is really hampering this site--------every body has pics to post, but seems no one is interested in having them do it---------posted with out an ego per Bill's request

Well I took some new pictures to document my roadster which took about seven years to build and which benefited from many suggestions from this Forum. I do not know what is going on with Jerry Clayton on this site/thread, but I have found his suggestions very helpful! Now let me try to post some new pictures of my roadster. Hooray! There it is! Let me add pictures of my interior.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Let me document my dash gauges and my $15 Dodge seat which just fits the 1929 body with a little shortening of the legs.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Don,

Pat is taking the week off, Jerry let his ego get the better of him by posting what he did and if he continues will also get to take the week off. Honestly, it is nothing that should concern you.

As for his contention of posting pictures, in order to use the forum software which at this rev is buggy, the forum will have to go through another major revision. last time we did this there was a revolt and people who could not take the change left, some for a few days, some for a few months, a few have never been back because it was "their way or they were leaving".

Great picture by the way...


Bill S.

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Don,
contention of posting pictures, in order to use the forum software which at this rev is buggy, the forum will have to go through another major revision. last time we did this there was a revolt and people who could not take the change left, some for a few days, some for a few months, a few have never been back because it was "their way or they were leaving". Great picture by the way... Bill S.

Thanks for the heads up, I "think" we will go through the next revision better than the last one. If it makes us better?!?!?! Then let's do it!


Yes, Don S., great photos and thanks for the perserverance in getting them up here.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Thanks for the heads up, I "think" we will go through the next revision better than the last one. If it makes us better?!?!?! Then let's do it!


Yes, Don S., great photos and thanks for the perserverance in getting them up here.

Now all I need to do is convince Brent that he needs to spend 5 full days making it happen. Tough to do when you have a wife, kids, and a full time gig or two.......


Bill S.

Originally Posted by mrmustang

Now all I need to do is convince Brent that he needs to spend 5 full days making it happen. Tough to do when you have a wife, kids, and a full time gig or two....... Bill S.

I ( and many of us ) understand! And for the record thanks for all you do Bill!

Another thought, on some alternators the backing plate can be rotated placing the connections in a better place. Check with the manufacturer, some have the instructions for this on their website.