that thing it sexxy i want one
Builds FZJ80 + Taco 6 speed + Orion (1 Viewer)
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Very nice brian, i cant wait to hear about this project once its all done.
Now you just need to setup things to start doing this for others and charging them......
i would kill to have that engine/tranny
Now you just need to setup things to start doing this for others and charging them......
i would kill to have that engine/tranny
bjowett
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Speaking of high prices, has anyone ever priced having a single custom gear cut and splined? Yeooooowwch! The best price to come along so far is $1400, for a single one-off gear... and that is with my local shop supplying the billet blank... then there is the heat treating, which hasn't been priced yet.
Impure thoughts of cutting the center from one gear and press fitting it into the center of the Orion input gear are creeping into my head.
Does anyone have some idea's?
Impure thoughts of cutting the center from one gear and press fitting it into the center of the Orion input gear are creeping into my head.
Does anyone have some idea's?
bjowett
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Ok, the problem should be solved. The Orion 16 spline input gear is being sent to a company that will cut the 19 spline pattern into the center. The 19 spline is obvious larger, and there is enough meat in the center of the 16 spline piece to recut it. I forgot what they called the process, but it sounded similar to a CNC Plasma process.
SOOOOO, anyone out there that wants to place an Orion where a split case now resides, drop me a note. I can have the input gear splined to fit the shaft.
SOOOOO, anyone out there that wants to place an Orion where a split case now resides, drop me a note. I can have the input gear splined to fit the shaft.
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bjowett said:Ok, the problem should be solved. The Orion 16 spline input gear is being sent to a company that will cut the 19 spline pattern into the center. The 19 spline is obvious larger, and there is enough meat in the center of the 16 spline piece to recut it. I forgot what they called the process, but it sounded similar to a CNC Plasma process.
SOOOOO, anyone out there that wants to place an Orion where a split case now resides, drop me a note. I can have the input gear splined to fit the shaft.
Guessing they would machine out the centre then use a broaching tool to make the new splines?
Rob
broach would be the logical guess. who knows though
bjowett
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No maching here... the inner and outer spline diameters along with number and pitch are programmed into the machine, then it shoots a little electronic beam and cuts/traces it out. Fast and easy... minimal heating of the part. I will find out more if you are interested....?
yeah that sounds really wild, makes sence instead of having one tool that can only preform one very specific operation
rusty_tlc
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Plasma etch is very precision. It has been used in the electronics industry for many years to "electroform" EMF shields amd housings. As bjowett mentioned there is minimul heating compared to laser milling or conventional tooling.
Eskimo
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Ohh, EDM, yeah, that's how the best diesel injectors are being made.. using the EDM for the actual orifices... Bad ass!
That is sick sick sick....one of the coolest builds so far brotha... not as extreme but I am putting a 5 speed in my 80 and it would open the door to a toy box....H55F/Toy combo..... good luck with everything but it doesnt look like you'll need it
Great project. Did you consider installing the turbo diesel?
Work like this is inspiration for the rest of us
Work like this is inspiration for the rest of us
bjowett
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Which 5 speed are you installing.
A turbo diesel swap was heavily considered... check this thread for a little info on a Hino swap.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=18351
A turbo diesel swap was heavily considered... check this thread for a little info on a Hino swap.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=18351
I'm pretty sure lowtide is planning on putting the H55 in his...I may soon follow in his footsteps after he paves the way (too young and foolish with too shallow of pockets to go diving into a project like that without guidance or somthing to follow). I am liking this project, keep up the good work and keep us posted!
alkaline747trio said:
Hey dude...im only 21
