Author Topic: Making Of The Willy Mammoth (Read 789659 times)

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #870 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 04:33:56 PM »

It's here

this thing is huge. Looks like I will have to find a place to squeeze it in somewhere.

gonzo · « **Reply #871 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 05:07:25 PM »

Damn......the output of that thing would probably push the Mammoth like a jet engine.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #872 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 05:12:10 PM »

Quote from: gonzo on Jul 29, 2005, 05:07:25 PM

Damn......the output of that thing would probably push the Mammoth like a jet engine.

Yea it's rated for 400 cfm and is used on V8's of more than twice the size as the little 2.2L, but I figure it won't need to be turned very fast to get the job done.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #873 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 05:14:55 PM »

Check this cute little thing out. A 2.5 lb Co2 tank for filling up tires or emergancy air locker air supply. $75

gonzo · « **Reply #874 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 05:17:42 PM »

Mr. Dubya what kind of pressure will the cylinder handle?

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #875 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 05:18:59 PM »

Quote from: gonzo on Jul 29, 2005, 05:17:42 PM

Mr. Dubya what kind of pressure will the cylinder handle?

I think Co2 is rated at 800 psi at room temp.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #876 on:** Jul 29, 2005, 11:27:45 PM »

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #877 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 02:35:38 PM »

Update on million dollar radiator build.

I made tanks and a funky crossover pipe so the hoses will hookup right. There was no room to have a tank big enough to have a hose connection at the bottom, so the crossover pipe sends the coolant to the other side and comes in the front. Then the top hose goes in the driver side top. Thats the weirdest thing I have seen yet, but it gets the job done.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #878 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 02:38:08 PM »

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #879 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 02:41:22 PM »

Lady Di · « **Reply #880 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 03:12:10 PM »

Quote from: InstaGator on Jul 23, 2005, 08:46:49 AM

SkyCraft on Fairbanks ave has all kinds of shrink tube and rubber hoses on the shelf. I'm still in awe over that willy. Also have you seen the one that is the same color (but I think it is closer to stock) on Tuskawilla rd. between Redbug and d**e? The 1st time I saw it I thought it was yours but it has smaller tires.
Lator.....

Skycraft is where I got the tubing for the chains, the guy there was having a good time helping me decide what would work best. I love that place, you just walk around with all kinds of ideas coming to mind.
I haven't seen that other one but someone else around here told me about it not too long ago too. Where abouts are you Insti?

WHITE_TRASH · « **Reply #881 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 03:20:45 PM »

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/HydroAssistTap/index.html

http://www.peakempire.com/

These are the links I used to drill my steering box. The first link shows where I ported mine and the second has the best directions on working on the box.

When I put my box back together I found it much easier to to take the threaded steering shaft retainer off the steering shaft when putting the worm assembley back togehter. I just couldnt get the worm and the steeing shaft to mate up correctly unless I pull the retainer off and put them together before Iput them back into the box. I also packed the worm assembly with HEAVY lucas grease that I kept in the shop fridge to make sur eit was tacky enough. I didnt have ANY issues getting the balls to stay in their place.

Hope this helps.

FATB0Y · « **Reply #882 on:** Jul 30, 2005, 05:58:14 PM »

Mr.Willy->

U R Da man

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #883 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 05:22:43 PM »

Welp, didn't get done with the radiator this weekend, but it is coming along. I need to order an aluminum fill neck and pick up some more aluminum to make a shroud with. The shroud I made is too thin to weld togrther.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #884 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 05:28:51 PM »

I got the D rings welded on and painted. I also started looking at the supercharger to see where to mount it. Looks like I my be able to mount it back on the pass side of the engine and run a jack shaft to it from a pully that will take power from the injection pump drive.

Still working on the details.

nosey · « **Reply #885 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 05:49:14 PM »

Boy am I missing a lot,get to see it online.well about two weeks or so and I can get my nose in it

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #886 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 06:21:23 PM »

We only got 4 weeks to be ready to leave for MCR4 and there is lots to do yet.

BUBBA · « **Reply #887 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 08:11:55 PM »

better get busy then

Duffil · « **Reply #888 on:** Jul 31, 2005, 11:32:54 PM »

hey Mr W, WTF happedned to your Air Cleaner?

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #889 on:** Aug 01, 2005, 04:09:12 AM »

I put in a taller element and there wasn't room, it has been taking a pounding from the hood reinforcement.

It was just temporary anyway, I have to do something better, but I was waiting till the supercharger goes on so I can incorporate it into the snorkel.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #890 on:** Aug 01, 2005, 06:48:24 PM »

I hated the way the first shroud came out and I ran out of material, so I started over and made a new one. I think it looks much better.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #891 on:** Aug 01, 2005, 06:53:15 PM »

Here is the first try.

I am going to try to make the bottom part tomorrow.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #892 on:** Aug 02, 2005, 08:06:58 PM »

Has anybody else seen or used one of these tools? It's a shrinker / stretcher. These things are great for making curved panels and patches.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #893 on:** Aug 02, 2005, 08:09:50 PM »

I worked on the lower part of the shroud/splash gaurd and this is what I got done.

reklund5 · « **Reply #894 on:** Aug 02, 2005, 08:33:33 PM »

Faaaaannnnn-ceeeeee! Wanna make me a custom shroud for my Supra? If you're going on a southern route to the round up, stop by here in Albuquerque and lemme check it out.

Very nice, Mr W.

gonzo · « **Reply #895 on:** Aug 07, 2005, 12:40:28 PM »

It just keeps getin' better Mr. Dubya.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #896 on:** Aug 07, 2005, 06:04:04 PM »

Well we had a rather busy weekend and made some progress. First off I finished the radiator and pressure tested it in the bath tub. I installed it and test drove it down the interstate at a whole 62 mph on the mat. It only got up to 205 where it had been getting to 210 at 45-50 mph. I am going to change the thermostat from a 195 Chevy to a 180 Nissan stat. This should help keep the temp stable at about 185.

I also was making good progress on the roof rack when I ran out of argon and my backup bottle was empty too.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #897 on:** Aug 07, 2005, 06:08:54 PM »

On to the other projects, I made mounts for the ram assist and tapped the steering box for the fittings.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #898 on:** Aug 07, 2005, 06:13:00 PM »

I didn't have to take the entire steering box apart, just the front valve assy. I used paper towels and a wet vac to keep the shavings from getting into the box.

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #899 on:** Aug 07, 2005, 06:15:16 PM »

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