Derek Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 I decided to get started on my EDIS install. My plan is to get the ignition portion up and running with the megasquirt. Then when I finish my manifold (soon I promise) I won't have to worry about the ignition side of things. I decided to run the ford coil as I plan on running custom Magnecore plug wires and they have the proper boots for the coil. Here is a shot of the coil bracket. I have a pretty good sized air gap between the block and the coil. The wires were $97.00 with shipping by the way. Now for the fun part. The trigger wheel adapter. I'm basically using variation of Sidwels mount. The adapter uses the crank bolt to center it and the 2 1/4-20 puller bolts to keep it indexed. The escort wheel is held in place with 4 screws and washers. This way the ring is adjustable. I have .010" crush on the ring so that should hold it tight enough. Boring out the center. Turning the back side The adapter is dished to allow for the boss on the balancer but it still sits against the boss. There is a slight air gap around the rest of the adapter. Here's the assembled adapter. The washers are just for the mock up. I'll use something larger in application. Well that's it for now. next up is the sensor mount. That should be fun! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 The VR bracket's much easier to visualize once you figure out where you want to mount it. Setup looks great. Where are you going to mount the EDIS module? You should have not drilled the two "alignment" holes that will tap into the two pulley tap holes until you mounted the sensor. This way you can mount your sensor, rotate the aluminum hub and tooth wheel to the right spot and then drill the holes to the exact clocked position you need. This would allow you a little more flexibility in the VR bracket design/mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 The VR bracket's much easier to visualize once you figure out where you want to mount it. Setup looks great. Where are you going to mount the EDIS module? You should have not drilled the two "alignment" holes that will tap into the two pulley tap holes until you mounted the sensor. This way you can mount your sensor, rotate the aluminum hub and tooth wheel to the right spot and then drill the holes to the exact clocked position you need. This would allow you a little more flexibility in the VR bracket design/mounting. Thanks Dave. I'm planning on mounting the module directly across from the coil tucked up under the fender and just in front of the battery. The wheel is held in place by the clamping force of the 4 screws and washers. So this allows it to be rotated into position and then locked down. Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Oh cool, I get it now. The screws don't pass through the tooth wheel. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Ummm, bitchen!!!!! That is all I can say:)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Here's the mock up for the sensor bracket. I'm using corian solid surface material in case your wondering. The final product will be machined from 6061 aluminum. The large hole is the timing cover bolt next to the oil pump and the small adjustment hole is a boss on the timing cover. I have a ton of adjustment but that will be reduced to almost nothing on the final product. This should make for a nice rigid mount Now it's time to start whittling some aluminum! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Just a quick question. Do you sleep? Looking good Derek, keep up the caffeine intake and good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 Just a quick question. Do you sleep? Looking good Derek, keep up the caffeine intake and good work. I'd get nothing done without this bad boy! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 That was a bit of work! Well the finish isn't perfect as I didn't want to spend the time with finish passes but it works like a champ or a clamp as the case may be! The bracket is rock solid. it's a little tight getting to the adjuster screw but all and all I'm pleased with the results. Now all I have to do is make the hold down washers for the 36-1 and the bracket for the EDIS module and I'll be ready for the megasquirt. derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Super nice work Derek! My stick built bracket looks like a PoS compared to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 You kept the file for all this right? Cause I might have to bug ya for one of these shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garvice Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 WOW, great mount. Nice machine too, got myself a Gaggia, looking to upgrade to a Isomac Heat Exchange machine one day. I'll stop taking your thread off topic now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Super nice work Derek! My stick built bracket looks like a PoS compared to yours. Thanks Pete Well if I didn't have the CNC Knee mill My bracket would look exactly like yours being as I was a fabricator before I was a pattern maker. You kept the file for all this right? Cause I might have to bug ya for one of these shortly. No problem Jeff. The bracket is pretty straight forward. The wheel adapter was a real PIA though. I started with a 2" thick square and had to hog it out on the mill before I moved it to the lathe for the turning ops. WOW, great mount.Nice machine too, got myself a Gaggia, looking to upgrade to a Isomac Heat Exchange machine one day. I'll stop taking your thread off topic now. The Gaggia is no slouch for sure. The best thing I did was putting the PID controller for the temp. That makes it a Hybrid so it should be ok for this forum! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letitsnow Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Everything looks really nice. I'd also like to get a hold of the part file for the mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dts300z Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 wow!! that is jam up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidWell Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 She's a Beauty! I am jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Went smoother than silk. Then only thing I had to mess with was switching the sensor wires around. I got it running in limp mode first then went with megasquirt. I even nailed the initial timing on the 36-1 ring! The Magnecore wires are really nice. They only took about a week to get here. I was skeptical at first about using the Ford coil but I kind of like the way they snap on. Here's a shot of the wires. I'm planning on getting some looms. Taylor makes a nice 6 cylinder set that will work really well. I know my engines really ratty. After I get my manifold done and working I'll be ripping the top end off as I have a oil leak between the head and the timing cover. It will be getting a major detailing then. And here's the obligatory laptop on roof shot A big thanks to all the pioneers on HybridZ that went before me. All the info made this a real piece of cake. Now for the road test and the dreaded noise issues. I hope they're minor! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Excellent design and fabrication...and nice coffee maker! Congrats on a super reliable, hands free, ignition system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Excellent design and fabrication...and nice coffee maker! Congrats on a super reliable, hands free, ignition system. Thanks Dave I sold my KTM that I never had time to ride and bought the espresso machine that I use every day. I wish my business decisions were that sound! I drove the Z home last night and it ran pretty poorly. Today I learn about spark tables! Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 dang! I sure wish you could do a quick production run on the mount and wheel!!! I would love to buy a set! wowza! Excellent excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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