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stardiff


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I have noticed different cars using many designs for rear forks. However i do like the Thurston schools idea in which you move the motor in slots. I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on to which approach this design with. All I have is pictures to go off of so if anybody has blue prints or plans please let me know. That would be greatly appreciated.smile



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Ron


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I think Willamette High (Eugene Oregon) has a template (design originated there I think)

 

but the way I did it was to center punch where my first bolt hole was and then use a compass (dividers/scribe/spreader) to mark the "arc" the bolts would have to slide though.... then I cut out the arcs with a plasma cutter.... acetylene torch would work too if plasma not available.

 

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Where are you located? out here in the northwest? if so I would be glad to help or drag my car over for you to look at (to see what NOT to do...LOL)



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stardiff


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I am in school at Columbia Highschool White Salmon Washington.

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Well White Salmon is about 3 1/3 hours away from me.... but I will be going to Vancouver in a couple weeks to fix the hydraulic clutch system on my daughters Miata ( not the black one in the picture she now has a red one too... the white one is mine) so maybe I can arrange to make the trip up to White Salmon after I fix the car and before I go home... I live in a little town west of Eugene called Alvadore. my E-mail is musiciansattic@q.com if you have questions that I could help with it might be quicker than waiting for me to check the forum....

of course put the questions on the forum as well, there are many other folks with LOTS of knowledge here on the forum.

Ron

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Stardiff, Does Mr. Hiskinds have a Plasma CAM in your lab. That is a brand of computer design machine with a plasma cutter so you can cut out exactly what you design in metal and it is nearly perfect every time. If he does I can send you guys a file with the plans for ours. Thurston's mount I believe slides while ours pivots on one of the 4 eTek bolts. Both work well to adjust the tightness of the chain. If not I will see if I can print a copy of it with dimensions and send it to you guys. Let me know.
Mike

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Thank you guys for both ideas. I do like both ideas but i would like to see the blueprints or lay out for the sliding motor. I believe that would be more sufficient for our cars.



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