Thread: Project Dancing Hippo

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Hi again,

I have one of those rotary pumps lying around, but was under the impression they didn't last long doing on board air. How do you get them to last?

cheers, DL

a good trick is to run the oil breather from the v8 into the inlet so the oil vapor keeps it running just put an oil catcher somewhere down the line or you end up with oil everywhere after a while

Mick

Thanks Mick,

Hadn't thought of that one. I think the breather from the Chev would drown it too fast though!

I am aware of how people plumb in /out oil with on board air, but I was under the impression that no-one used rotary pumps because they didn't last even with an oil supply.

cheers, DL

I just put one of those mini oilers you can get from bunnings, they are made for air tools. This allows the compressor to last for a good while. They do still stuff up after about 2-3 years but you can get Sanden compressors from the wreckers for $25 so it's not a big deal.

Originally Posted by 350RRC

Really nice build there Walker.

Which braided brake lines did you go for in the end and what did the engineer have to say about them? (may have covered this in another thread, but I can't remember the answer)

cheers, DL

Brake lines were custom made locally. The engineer has not seen them yet, why, is it a problem?

Originally Posted by McDisco

Oh very nice. Though they look good, but dont go that fast. I always wanted a Fiat 124CC. Its got nearly the same engine as a Lancia Integrale and can be turbo'd!

Angus

Sorry, ....but no. It should have been the 124 BC. They were just the best little eyetie sports coupe, and scared a few V8's for sure. I had the 1600 twin cam, twin two choke weber downdraft motor + 5 speed, that i pulled from the severely rusted (yeah yeah) BC , into a 125 body. Went like snot! Above all else, what a sweet sounding motor. I reckon that and the alfa's just had the best exhaust note out side the supercars.

Nick

Hi Adam,

Mine came from Paddocks (Goodridge) and are MOT approved in the mother country. Someone on here suggested that they needed to be stamped DOT to be legal in Vic. Nitpicking I reckon. That was the reason I asked the engineer Q.

Noticed you have the front hoses around the same way as mine. Not the way I found mine when I was building this POS and not the way they are arranged in the workshop manual.

After not being able to get a new MC to bleed, and having a play with a spare front caliper and an air duster, I worked out that the hard plumbing in mine (81) was wrong. (A year ago) The primary circuit to the front was going to the secondary pistons and vica-versa.

Changed the hoses to the same way you've done and instant normal bleed and great brakes. (Bling hoses help)

cheers, DL

Not sure about DOT approved but I have heard that they should be ADR stamped. I guess I will find out when I get it inspected.

just been through the whole 17 pages of this thread, this build is looking truly spectacular Walker, you should be proud of what you have accomplished, its looking great. I will be following this thread to see the final product.