Gordon, after looking at your excelent pictures of the evil L , I,m wonering if
one
can,t weld the damage ( TIG) and reshape it? or is it a hardened piece, or wierd
alloy?
Russ Southwell 70 1600, 4 Dead 2L
Gordon Glasgow wrote:
> I can't think of any way to cut it off that won't introduce a lot of metal
> shavings into the engine. Why not just shim the tensioner and take the slack
>out
> of the chain? If the timing chains are new and the head hasn't been cut a ton,
> it should be easy.
>
> Your timing will not be affected by that chain. The timing is controlled by
>the
> lower chain (from the crank to the jackshaft).
>
> To Chris: Yes, the "Evil L" is that upper bracket. And here's how bad they can
> get:
> http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_3.JPG
> http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_4.JPG
> http://www.gordon-glasgow.org/images/Evil_L_2_closeup.JPG
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ken Pearce
> Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 11:13 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: The "Evil L" and it's removal...
>
> Questions questions questions...
>
> 1.) I want to remove the "Evil L" before my timing chain does the job for
> me. I took off the valve cover today to inspect it, and while the knotches
> worn into the bracket are only about a 1/16" deep, I don't like the idea of
> metal shavings in the engine. All the timing components are almost new, I
> just need to get cam tower shims when I have the $$$...
>
> What's the best way to remove the piece of the bracket? I would rather not
> remove the cam sprocket if I don't absolutely have to. If I have to cut it
> with a hacksaw, I would have to stuff clean rags down the front of the
> engine to prevent any shavings from falling down there. Maybe a magnet
> placed directly below the sawing would help? Will the L just break off if I
> put some vice-grips on it and start bending? It doesn't look like I can get
> a dremel in there. :(
>
> 2.) Assuming I get the L removed, is my engine timing affected that much my
> the chain being a little loose at low rpm? I guess I could check it with a
> timing light at various rpm levels...
>
> 3.) I bought one of those really cool stainless steel SU carb heatshields
> last year at Shasta but still haven't installed it. Has anyone installed
> one of these without pulling the carbs? Every way I try to slide the
> heatshield in there is blocked by something of other...
>
> I did a little arc welding today with the throttle cable and the positive
> battery terminal. Very exciting! Of all the places that cable could have
> landed, it had to be on the terminal! Murphy's way of reminding me to be
> more careful!
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ken Pearce, 68-2000
> Bellingham, WA
>
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