What happens if I cut this off my cossie water pump?
24-05-2007, 10:58 PM
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What happens if I cut this off my cossie water pump?
As title, what is the consequence of cutting down the threaded section highlighted on the pump below? I need to gain 5mm of space in this area in front of the engine.
Can it simply be trimmed down or will that effect the ability to hold the pulley?
24-05-2007, 11:35 PM
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i have a old one here if you wanna try it? just took it off
25-05-2007, 12:01 AM
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You could do me a favour and cut it off?
25-05-2007, 06:29 AM
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25-05-2007, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by polly_x
You could do me a favour and cut it off?
Yeah can do. Wont be till tomorrow though if thats any good?
25-05-2007, 07:22 AM
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When on the tools with the real old school proper engineers
they used to say you want at least 3 threads visible
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I cut mine flush no problems
25-05-2007, 11:14 AM
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I cut mine flush no problems
Ta, thats what I wanted to hear........
Off it comes tonight!
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stu, sorry i havent sent those bits yet, will get on it today, any joy with that alternator
25-05-2007, 11:37 AM
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man I want a go in that car Polly x
- have to post some vids up when its done
25-05-2007, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Eggleton
When on the tools with the real old school proper engineers
they used to say you want at least 3 threads visible
We work to 1+1/2 threads to ensure it is in safety (Aircraft).
25-05-2007, 02:12 PM
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thing is, for cossies, it doesnt actually do anything, so doesnt have to be there at all.
25-05-2007, 03:51 PM
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1.5 visible threads for steel pipework joints
25-05-2007, 05:55 PM
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The amount of thread visible relates to a bolt guing through a nut, and so clamping force is involved this is different.
25-05-2007, 06:03 PM
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hack it off
25-05-2007, 07:18 PM
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The amount of thread visible relates to a bolt guing through a nut, and so clamping force is involved this is different.
Aah..didn't realise the pulley was bolted on and the threaded portion was more of a guide.
I can see where it is bolted on now.
In that case cut it flush to where the pulley ends.
That way you will gain your 5mm plus the pulley will also sit on this bit aiding stability.
(I take it that it is the same part that's actually needed on non-cossies then ?)
25-05-2007, 07:21 PM
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Its gone...........cut it off.
Looks much tidier without it!
25-05-2007, 07:22 PM
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........Oh and I put the engine and new gearbox back in just now too.
Beer time now.
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.............heres a pic.
Had my beers now so not sure how I got this to upload!!!
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24-05-2007, 10:58 PM
What happens if I cut this off my cossie water pump?
- have to post some vids up when its done 
they used to say you want at least 3 threads visible
I can see where it is bolted on now.
