Terry in Las Vegas Build - 15,000 miles, standard ratio R-P installed.

[TMartinLVNV]

i just spent the weekend in vegas over by red rock casino....im in st george

In the first week of Oct, a few of us are planning on a three day two night through the Grand Escalante area of Utah. PM me if you are interested in joining us.

[TMartinLVNV]

I started to do a 300 miles undercarriage inspection and I'm sure glad that I did. Looks like my power steering rack is leaking on the right side. I have an email into F5 to see if they will replace. If not, do you have any suggestions for a replacement? I remember reading some bad things about Cardone. Rock Auto lists BBB/Vision-OE and AAE as options.

Or, should I just get a seal kit? While I'm in there, I will put in some of the limiters. My tires touch the F panels at full turn.

[Papa]

Terry,

What are you running for your PS pump? You may be outputting too much pressure to the rack.

Dave

[TMartinLVNV]

Terry,

What are you running for your PS pump? You may be outputting too much pressure to the rack.

Dave

Dave, it is the KRC setup that Forte included with the motor. I don't know anymore about it than that.

[Papa]

Dave, it is the KRC setup that Forte included with the motor. I don't know anymore about it than that.

Maybe something to check with Mike on. Here is some info I found that you might want to read up on.

https://www.krcpower.com/ecommerce/m...it-b-c-d-e.asp

[Pat427]

Terry,

I had to put a pressure down regulator on my power steering pump because I was told the pump was too powerful for the powersteering rack. Maybe this too is happening with yours?

[TMartinLVNV]

Maybe something to check with Mike on. Here is some info I found that you might want to read up on.

https://www.krcpower.com/ecommerce/m...it-b-c-d-e.asp

Really interesting reading here. Thanks. I found a tag that was attached to the pump when Forte shipped the motor. It lists the 2.41 gallon per minute flow which is the second lowest option that results in a lower amount of assist. My pressure valve is the 1600 psi which sounds like it should be the one I'm using from my reading on that page. With all of this said, I don't know how either of these would cause the seal to leak around the right side arm. I can't imagine that there is a lot of pressure in that area but I don't know exactly how it works.

F5 responded. They are sending me a new rack. I've heard from others that it is pretty common for them to leak and need to be warrantied.

[TMartinLVNV]

Terry,

I had to put a pressure down regulator on my power steering pump because I was told the pump was too powerful for the powersteering rack. Maybe this too is happening with yours?

Your setup is very different from mine. I don't know how they really compare to each other. Skidd would know way more about this than me.

[TMartinLVNV]

Steering rack is back out. It sure was easier when the body was off. But this actually was not too bad. I'm thinking there will be some bad words said when I'm lining up everything for the install though. Now it is waiting time for FedEx and the new rack.

[GTBradley]

Terry, I wrote the over boost issue up on my build thread, see the last page, and I got the rack from FFR also. Though my pump is for the Coyote. I don’t know why they deliver it with so much boost but the flow control valve I used was the lowest boost.

[TMartinLVNV]

Terry, I wrote the over boost issue up on my build thread, see the last page, and I got the rack from FFR also. Though my pump is for the Coyote. I don’t know why they deliver it with so much boost but the flow control valve I used was the lowest boost.

Did you recently buy stock in KRC or something? Now my wallet is $40 light too! It is a ridiculous amount of assist. I can turn the wheel with one pinky finger with ease.

Based on what you and Dave are telling me, I'll swap this out too. On my setup, access to the valve is super easy. I also got a FedEx shipping notification from F5 and the rack will be here on Wed. Dan Golub was very quick to answer all of my questions and get a new one out.

[GTBradley]

Oh, good point, I should hit them up for some kickbacks!

Yeah, at that level of boost the car is telepathic. Factory Five is fantastic! I was unhappy with them over windscreen cracks, but have since learned to get over it. They really care about their customers.

[bobm488]

This subject of over active steering is perfectly timed. It’s almost scary how sensitive the steering is, maybe you get used to it?? Ordered the part today.
Thanks guys

[TMartinLVNV]

I'm loving the Quickjack 5000. So much better than jack and jack stands. It gets the car higher off of the ground too.

[TMartinLVNV]

This subject of over active steering is perfectly timed. It’s almost scary how sensitive the steering is, maybe you get used to it?? Ordered the part today.
Thanks guys

Bradley is now on the Christmas bonus list with KRC

[TMartinLVNV]

Since I'm in a holding pattern, I did a few things. First, I filed down the "horns" on the brackets where the steering rack attaches to the frame. The bellows contacted the horns when the car was in the air and the suspension drooped and would drag. When the car is on the ground, it was probably less so, but I ground it down, filed off the burs, and painted over.



I'm going to try my hand at my least favorite thing, painting. I will paint the inlet areas on the spinners the same color as the car. I've masked off the rest. Miller recommend two coats etching primer first, before paint. I'm waiting for it to arrive from Amazon.

[GTBradley]

Bradley is now on the Christmas bonus list with KRC

Hooray! Well, wait a second, I’ll need to forward that bonus on to Edwardb, that’s where I found out how to do it.

[TMartinLVNV]

FedEx dropped off the replacement power steering rack on Wed. I got it all in today and hooked up. Getting it all lined up and the two main bolts in was not fun, even with the Breeze bushings. I bet without them it is much harder. Thanks to Dan at F5 who got it shipped out right away.

New rack, tie rods back on and the Breeze bushings installed.


Breeze fittings swapped over. Checked the "O" rings and they still look good.


steering limit spacer installed under the dust boot. My tires were rubbing at full turn.


Sliding it in through the drivers side.


Bolted in after a few bads words were uttered.


Hopefully, this one does not leak. I set the toe using a tape measure. My KRC pressure reducer is still on the way.

[TMartinLVNV]

I tried my hand at applying some paint protection film in the easier areas. I purchased the 3M stuff in a 6" by 84" roll for $24 and an application kit for $10. I watched a few YouTube videos and away I went.

The first step for the spats was to place the film on the area to be covered and figure out the correct length. Then cut off the desired amount. The angle cut makes for a nice line across the top.



The next series of steps is a compilation of what I saw on the videos. Clay bar the area, clean, apply a 50/50 mix of distilled water and iso alcohol, clean the area, the spray the area liberally with a distilled water and Dawn soap mixture.



Peel off the backing material and apply to the area. If it sticks, apply some more soapy water until you can easily move it around. Get into the perfect position, apply some soapy water on top of the film and squeegee the soapy water out towards the edges. I decided to wrap it around the lip of the wheel well. The first time I did this, I cut it too close to be able to grab ahold of it with my fingers to stretch it. This is the second time and I left an inch of excess material. After stretching it around and removing the soapy water from under the lip, I used an exacto knife to do the final cut.

[TMartinLVNV]

Now it is time for the tops of the doors where your arm rests. This was much easier. I divided the remainder of what I had left in half. Then I used my custom radius tool to cut a nice curved edge at the 4 corners. No, I won't loan this custom high end tool out. You can get your own spray paint cap



Same process as the previous post.



Final product. It is not perfect, but decent enough. If I did it again, I'm sure it would be much better. I may even do that. The 84" roll was just enough to do the tops of the doors, one fender spat screw up, and two more fender spats. I already have another roll on the way. I'm going to do the area behind the rear wheels. The front is a nightmare. I'm not even thinking about that right now. These pictures are with my real camera. It sure does pick up the color of the car a lot better than my phone. I also did the door edges.

[bobm488]

Nice job Terry

[TMartinLVNV]

I did my first mini road trip today. It was over 100 and a little bit windy, but not too bad. I went up to Mt Charleston and back in a round about way. 190 miles averaging 17.5 mpg. I'm now at 640 miles and no issues right now.

[TMartinLVNV]

I applied a little bling to the spinners for the wheels. I've always felt that the voids needed something. I tried painting them with some Duplicolor spray paint to match the car. Primed, color, then clear coated. I think that I like it. The price was right too, just took time.

[TMartinLVNV]

I swapped out the power steering flow control valve per Dave's/Bradley's/Sir Edward's recommendation.





There was minimal fluid loss as it is at the top of the reservoir. It does give a bit less assist and more feel through the steering. I would actually like even less, but is the least amount of assist flow control valve that they offer. It is still easy to turn the wheels at a stop. But now, instead of just using a pinky finger, you need three fingers on the wheel. Thanks Bradley and Ed, good suggestion.

I got some more 3M paint protection film in too. I want to cover the rear quarter panels at the bottom from stuff the tires kick up. However, it is almost 7 at night and still 104 outside. But it is a dry heat

[TMartinLVNV]

Also, I went to an appraiser to get my car......appraised. I have $65K in the car and that is all that I'm interested in covering with my car insurance. I showed up at his shop (Italian exotics repair shop, lots of eye candy) and he looked at my car for about 5 seconds and said "ok, no problem". He said that is the easiest appraisal he has done in a long time. He told me a few stories about people showing up with either poor workmanship or a unrealistic value for their build. He said that he has to be accurate in his valuation or insurance companies would not continue to use him and that it can get ugly sometimes with the car builder who is very proud of their work. I was surprised that he did not want to see any of my paperwork or receipts.

American National Insurance covers up to a valuation of $25K no questions asked. They require an appraisal for anything more than that. The bump up from $25K to 65K raised my premium only $70 per 6 months.

Terry

[TMartinLVNV]

I brought my car down to an alignment shop today. All in all, my home garage alignment was not terrible. Everything is in spec now. I cut one shoulder off of the rear adjustment collar on each side back when I assembled the front suspension. Some have had issues getting enough caster with just one shoulder cut off. The alignment guy did 7.21 degrees on the passenger side and 6.84 on the driver side (less for the crown of the road, he told me) without issue.

[TMartinLVNV]

I pulled into my garage after a late afternoon drive and noticed that I am at 996 miles. VegasJack and I also did a morning run up to Mt Charleston to enjoy the good weather up there. The car is running great!

Where I am at now.
-The alignment seems to be perfect.
-My leaking left front caliper at the fitting has been leak free for about 400 miles since I removed the fitting, cleaned up all the threads, re sealed, and put back together.
-The coolant over flow tank seems to be at its happy spot. I bought the 52 oz one from Summit. It puked twice after hot drives and hasn't since.
-My replacement power steering rack is holding up fine. I'm loving the reduced power valve in the power steering pump that Paul/Bradley suggested. It gives me much more feel in the steering.
-The longest I've driven at above 100 degrees ambient temp is 1 3/4 hrs. It wasn't that bad. Mostly on the highway. I have a serious case of swamp butt and have to shift my weight around in the seat a little, but I could go longer.
-It is fun starting up the car for the first time and the water and oil temperatures are already registering on the gauges at about 105


Things still to address.
-When I installed the gas pedal and throttle cable linkage, I thought that I had it set at WOT when the pedal arm came into contact with the pedal box frame (with a cut piece of vacuum tube to act as a bumper). However, when the pedal is all the way forward, the Holley is only seeing 79% throttle. I need to verify that the throttle blades are all the way open when the pedal is all the way down and then figure it out from there. I'm hoping that maybe I just need to move the RT pedal back a smidge to allow the pedal to be depressed further. This will be next weekends task. If anyone has any suggestions, my ears are open.
-I have the tires set at 25 PSI. Does that seem about right?
-For my swamp butt, I'm thinking about a wooden beaded seat liner. Anything to get some airflow will help. With the Kirkey Vintage seats, this may be difficult to find something that fits well. I'm open to suggestions.
-This is kinda a weird one. In second gear, from about 15 to 20 mph (just putzing around the neighborhood) and at light throttle, I feel a rhythmic vibration from the driveline. Above 20, and it goes away. I don't notice it in any other gear. When driving normally or pulling away from a light, I never notice it. I set up the driveline angle at a hair over 2 degrees (very shallow "V" with the rear U joint).
-I still have some hot air coming in from under the dash. I thought that I had it all blocked off with the adhesive A/C foam strips. It seems to be coming right over or to the left of the fuse box.

[bobm488]

"I still have some hot air coming in from under the dash. I thought that I had it all blocked off with the adhesive A/C foam strips. It seems to be coming right over or to the left of the fuse box"
I had the same issue yesterday.

[TMartinLVNV]

I solved one of my problems. It turns out that my cruise control attachment screw was blocking the throttle linkage from fully opening. I removed the screw, and can get 99% TPS when operating the linkage by hand. I can get 93% from the pedal now.



Now I need to find a new way to hook up the cruise control (which works really well BTW after getting the settings from Carl) and because I had to move the throttle cable adjustment around to get more travel from the pedal. Now, my throttle pedal sticks up too high. It should be below the brake pedal. It is now higher by about an inch. I'm waiting for everything to cool off before climbing into the driver's seat head first upside down in the footwell.

Holy cowdung Batman! Car has a little more giddieup now

[GTBradley]

What? Your car has cruise control? Cheater!

[TMartinLVNV]

What? Your car has cruise control? Cheater!

Don't hate!

[GTBradley]

Okay, but I’m gonna do jealous.

[Hoooper]

What? Your car has cruise control? Cheater!

Does the coyote harness not include cruise controls? With drive-by-wire throttles I have done cruise in the past with as little as 1 switch (on/off) and 1 3-way momentary (up/down) and it has been really easy to set up. DBW throttles have made cruise control so simple it would be pretty disappointing if the coyote setup omits that for some reason.

[TMartinLVNV]

Does the coyote harness not include cruise controls? With drive-by-wire throttles I have done cruise in the past with as little as 1 switch (on/off) and 1 3-way momentary (up/down) and it has been really easy to set up. DBW throttles have made cruise control so simple it would be pretty disappointing if the coyote setup omits that for some reason.

Hoooper, you will get a lot more response to this on the main Roadster forum rather than on a pushrod Ford motor build. There are also a ton of Coyote build threads you can look through as well.

[Hoooper]

I was just asking I guess for his reference, Im not using a coyote

[GTBradley]

Does the coyote harness not include cruise controls? With drive-by-wire throttles I have done cruise in the past with as little as 1 switch (on/off) and 1 3-way momentary (up/down) and it has been really easy to set up. DBW throttles have made cruise control so simple it would be pretty disappointing if the coyote setup omits that for some reason.

I’ll bet it does, I haven’t looked into it yet. An on-off would be fine.

[TMartinLVNV]

I went out for another 200 mile drive today. When I was transferring my photos from my camera to my computer, I noticed my photos from almost exactly 1 year ago since I save them all by date. Quite a change in the Roadster in that time

[GTBradley]

I can't go, Terry!



I don't have a rear view mirror like yours...

[GoDadGo]

You Nailed The Color Combo!
This one needs to be submitted for the POM award because I'm sure you will win.

[TMartinLVNV]

I can't go, Terry!



I don't have a rear view mirror like yours...

Oh crap! Have you considered adhering it to the windshield with gaffer's tape? Or better yet, just put on one of those cheap stick on plastic hooks. Try to find one in simulated chrome so that it won't look ugly

How long did the pass take to arrive? I haven't ordered one yet.