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Today I built some Mazda motor mounts to drop the motor 3/4". I built a jig, and these are the prototype mounts. I'll be installing them tomorrow, and if all goes well I will make a new set and TIG them.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300
Reply:Looks really good.   Maybe you could try cleaning the plate if you didn't or use a little more shielding gas.  The "brown stuff" shouldn't be there.OR maybe you are holding the gun a little far away. This could explain the spatter.They sure look strong.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:what is the reasoning for the notches being on the bogger plates? unless there is a clearance issue, i would get rid of them and go with a rectangular plate. the notch could be a possible weak-point. plus, it's less time you need to cut them out. they look go though.later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted Minis ...these are the prototype mounts. I'll be installing them tomorrow, and if all goes well I will make a new set and TIG them.
Reply:Originally Posted by David RLooks really good.   Maybe you could try cleaning the plate if you didn't or use a little more shielding gas.  The "brown stuff" shouldn't be there.OR maybe you are holding the gun a little far away. This could explain the spatter.They sure look strong.David
Reply:It's mig...it's got the silicon beads on the weld. I'm wondering what the brown smoke was from myself, doesn't seem right at all.Anything worth doing is worth doing RIGHT
Reply:Originally Posted by David RLooks really good.   Maybe you could try cleaning the plate if you didn't or use a little more shielding gas.  The "brown stuff" shouldn't be there.OR maybe you are holding the gun a little far away. This could explain the spatter.They sure look strong.David
Reply:Stitch method?  You mean trigger welding to get those artificial dimes?  Screw the dimes, make a nice mig weld bead.    It looks strong, but a good mig bead should have small ripples almost like a Stick bead.  I am not saying you did a bad job.  Just trying to help.How many passes did you make?   Was the welding all in the flat position?DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:may i reccomend to box them in? i think they would hold up durring a driving situation (dependant upon weld quality), but i think it would be wise to over-engineer something like that. i would not want to chance the engine falling out/breaking a mount just becasue i didn't want to spend the extra hour fabbing and welding on 4 more plates.just a thought. i'm really anxious to see the finished product.Later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by David RStitch method?  You mean trigger welding to get those artificial dimes?  Screw the dimes, make a nice mig weld bead.    It looks strong, but a good mig bead should have small ripples almost like a Stick bead.  I am not saying you did a bad job.  Just trying to help.How many passes did you make?   Was the welding all in the flat position?David
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted Ministhis is already a much beefier than the stock mounts.Also, its not much of a concern with around 70 horsepower.
Reply:Originally Posted by aczellerin that case, i'd almost be willing to run with the "prototypes". i figured there was more power in that engine. my bad.later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted Minis Tomorrow I am going to try to get it ready for a test drive. If everything works out, and theres no signs of rubbing on the oil pan I will make a new set.
Reply:Thanks, almost forgot that.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300
Reply:one more thing to think about... the yoke that connects the transmission and the driveshaft... make sure that you won't be slamming it into the tranny gears when you hit a bump... the rear end will ram the yoke further into the transmission. it's hard to explain without showing you in person, but i'm sure you understand. in short, if you hear a little "Tink!" comming form the rear of the transmission when you hit a pothole, you will need a shorter drive-shaft.also, make sure you are not rubbing the exhasut manifolds when you are driving. i'm not sure where they sit, but i can see it possibly being an issue, dependant upon their location. i would also make sure you hae enough slack in the wires and hoses to compensate for the motor flexing. i know the lower power output of this engine is not great, but the engine can still flex a little. i knwo that if i tried to drop my engine 2 inches, i woudl have to lengthen about 20+ hoese and about 40 wires. also, if it is 4X4 (i doubt it), check the front drive shafts. these maybe thrown out of whack  due to the new placement. just a few things to think about.later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by aczellerone more thing to think about... the yoke that connects the transmission and the driveshaft... make sure that you won't be slamming it into the tranny gears when you hit a bump... the rear end will ram the yoke further into the transmission. it's hard to explain without showing you in person, but i'm sure you understand. in short, if you hear a little "Tink!" comming form the rear of the transmission when you hit a pothole, you will need a shorter drive-shaft.also, make sure you are not rubbing the exhasut manifolds when you are driving. i'm not sure where they sit, but i can see it possibly being an issue, dependant upon their location. i would also make sure you hae enough slack in the wires and hoses to compensate for the motor flexing. i know the lower power output of this engine is not great, but the engine can still flex a little. i knwo that if i tried to drop my engine 2 inches, i woudl have to lengthen about 20+ hoese and about 40 wires. also, if it is 4X4 (i doubt it), check the front drive shafts. these maybe thrown out of whack  due to the new placement. just a few things to think about.later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by aczeller.... i woudl have to lengthen about 20+ hoese later,Andy
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabI hate it when my hoes are too short. I like them tall, too....but 20+ hoes at one time? You are a better man than I, sir.  Nice work TM. Did you do the body drop?- Paul
Reply:Originally Posted by Twisted MinisI do know how to weld, believe it or not. Here is a project I posted a few weeks back.
Reply:I'll post more pictures tomorrow. I'm almost done, I have the carpet relief cut and gluing overnight. A new set of motor mounts will be the last thing, after the test drive. The truck has been on jackstands for the last month, so I'm kind of excited to see what it looks like on the ground.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300
Reply:Just finished it up.Will get better pictures tomorrow.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300
Reply:VERY IMPRESSIVE!!!! i've seen my fair share of slammed mini trucks, but that is by far the lowest i've seen. what size wheels are those? 22's? it looks like it has a lot of potential. structurally it's great. i'd just reccomend a paint job (as if you didn't already plan on it) to go with the rest of the great work.later,Andy
Reply:upon closer inspection... those are Cadilac Escalade wheels aren't they? very sneaky. what's the bolt pattern on those? oh yea... VERY different of that found on a stock pickup with a 4-banger in it. i'd be very interested in seeing all the small things that go into a truck like that. later,Andy
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Reply:Better pictures, as promised.Lincoln PowerMIG 215XTLincoln Precision TIG 225Hypertherm 300Originally Posted by aczellerupon closer inspection... those are Cadilac Escalade wheels aren't they? very sneaky. what's the bolt pattern on those? oh yea... VERY different of that found on a stock pickup with a 4-banger in it. i'd be very interested in seeing all the small things that go into a truck like that. later,Andy