Port & Polishing a Supercharger
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Port & Polishing a Supercharger
Should I be overly concerned about all the metal filings that come from all the fine grinding that is done, or will a compressed air gun get rid of most once finished? I can always try to insert rags but then that may cause a problem should the grinder get caught in it by accident.
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Re: Port & Polishing a Supercharger
Originally Posted by Maymybonneliveforever
Should I be overly concerned about all the metal filing that come for all the fine grinding that is done, or will a compressed air gun get rid of most onece finished? I can always try to insert rags but then that may cause a problem should the grinder get cause in it by accident.
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Have you read over Willwren'* guide? It can be found here. I found it to be extremely helpful. Use a Dremel with the flex head. A grinder isn't going to give you the flexibility to get in on the inlet.
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Re: Port & Polishing a Supercharger
Originally Posted by Mortehl
You need to take the supercharger apart to do this so I wouldn't be too concerned. The porting and polishing is all done on the body. You can properly blow it out when you're done. By the way.. you do have a spare right? This isn't something I'd attempt without a working backup first.
Have you read over Willwren'* guide? It can be found here. I found it to be extremely helpful. Use a Dremel with the flex head. A grinder isn't going to give you the flexibility to get in on the inlet.
Have you read over Willwren'* guide? It can be found here. I found it to be extremely helpful. Use a Dremel with the flex head. A grinder isn't going to give you the flexibility to get in on the inlet.
Yes I have read over Willwren'* guide since this is what prompted me to even attempt this project. As for cleaning, would a presure washer be a problem if I didn't exceed 3000 psi?
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Originally Posted by willwren
A pressure washer will be fine, but you'll need to replace your needle bearings before reassembly.
Ok, I need to read up on needle bearings cause I don't know what the heck they are. Thanks for the info willwren.
I don't think I'm ever gonna get this car on the road. Frig.....
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Replacing the needle bearings is already on my supercharger page. Look again.
Any time you clean or make a mess (either debris or cleaning agents/solvents) you wipe out the VERY EXPENSIVE and specialized grease in the needle bearings in the case. You MUST change them.
You SHOULD change them any time you open that case.
Any time you clean or make a mess (either debris or cleaning agents/solvents) you wipe out the VERY EXPENSIVE and specialized grease in the needle bearings in the case. You MUST change them.
You SHOULD change them any time you open that case.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Replacing the needle bearings is already on my supercharger page. Look again.
Any time you clean or make a mess (either debris or cleaning agents/solvents) you wipe out the VERY EXPENSIVE and specialized grease in the needle bearings in the case. You MUST change them.
You SHOULD change them any time you open that case.
Any time you clean or make a mess (either debris or cleaning agents/solvents) you wipe out the VERY EXPENSIVE and specialized grease in the needle bearings in the case. You MUST change them.
You SHOULD change them any time you open that case.
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