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Here you can see how quickly it starts. In fact the voltage jumps so high on the ckp when it starts running that I went past the 10V scale.
Here you can see how quickly it starts. In fact the voltage jumps so high on the ckp when it starts running that I went past the 10V scale.
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First I designed rain trays that would go under the openings I would cut. I made them with cardboard first. Once I got the right shape- I scanned them into CAD so I could print out templates and trace them on to aluminum. The idea of the rain tray is that it will catch water that inevitably gets in the holes- this routes it somewhere safe where it can drain safely.
First I designed rain trays that would go under the openings I would cut. I made them with cardboard first. Once I got the right shape- I scanned them into CAD so I could print out templates and trace them on to aluminum. The idea of the rain tray is that it will catch water that inevitably gets in the holes- this routes it somewhere safe where it can drain safely.
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Here is my template made from CAD. (only 1 side shown)
Here is my template made from CAD. (only 1 side shown)
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trays are made from 1mm thick aluminum
trays are made from 1mm thick aluminum
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I folded everything by hand with a break and a vise.
I folded everything by hand with a break and a vise.
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This is riveted together.
This is riveted together.
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2 trays done. The driver side has an extension chute which helps push the water away from the dipstick area and further towards the passenger side.
2 trays done. The driver side has an extension chute which helps push the water away from the dipstick area and further towards the passenger side.
0 2026/01/31 23:51:40
Templates made from cardboard. These are the rain trays that will go under the openings that will get cut. They allow the water that will get in to drain in a safe area.
Templates made from cardboard. These are the rain trays that will go under the openings that will get cut. They allow the water that will get in to drain in a safe area.
0 2026/01/31 23:53:01
Once I have the right shape, I scan it into CAD to make a printable template that I can use to cut out sheetmetal
Once I have the right shape, I scan it into CAD to make a printable template that I can use to cut out sheetmetal
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1 mm thick aluminum used on this project.
1 mm thick aluminum used on this project.
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All bends were done by hand in a vise or in a break.
All bends were done by hand in a vise or in a break.
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2 trays done. The drivers side has an extension to push the water further forward and over towards the passenger side away from the dipstick area.
2 trays done. The drivers side has an extension to push the water further forward and over towards the passenger side away from the dipstick area.
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removing the hood by myself
removing the hood by myself
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hood removed and ready for work in my paint booth.
hood removed and ready for work in my paint booth.
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testing the fit
testing the fit
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Here I made a template for the cut area so they would be identical
Here I made a template for the cut area so they would be identical
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Here you can see I cut holes and squared them out for clips that will be able to be screwed into.
Here you can see I cut holes and squared them out for clips that will be able to be screwed into.
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cuts complete
cuts complete
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test fitting the seal and looking at how much gap I have to the trays. This will be taken up by a "C" shape piece of perforated aluminum bent specifically to fit the space right.
test fitting the seal and looking at how much gap I have to the trays. This will be taken up by a "C" shape piece of perforated aluminum bent specifically to fit the space right.
0 2026/01/31 23:58:20
I made a paper template from CAD to cut the "C" shape piece.
I made a paper template from CAD to cut the "C" shape piece.
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the C shape piece will attach to the rain tray. This way everything is installed at once.
the C shape piece will attach to the rain tray. This way everything is installed at once.
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Here I sandblasted and poweder coated the trays.
Here I sandblasted and poweder coated the trays.
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Trays installed.
Trays installed.
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