Just to clarify - I'm trying to screw the threaded adapter that came on the hard brake lines directly into the MC and it doesn't want to go. Feels like the threads are a different pitch and I'm afraid to force it in in fear of stripping the MC. The previous reply says it should just screw in - is that your experience too?
Just to clarify - I'm trying to screw the threaded adapter that came on the hard brake lines directly into the MC and it doesn't want to go. Feels like the threads are a different pitch and I'm afraid to force it in in fear of stripping the MC. The previous reply says it should just screw in - is that your experience too?
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Mine went in with no problems. Do you have another fitting you could try that's the same size? Does the fitting you are using do the same on both MCs?
Interesting. Yes, I've tried all the fittings from all the brake lines, and also tried the T-fitting adapters for the brake lines, which I think are the same. Maybe I've got the wrong MCs. Will reach out to F5 parts to see what they think. Thanks again.
Just to clarify - I'm trying to screw the threaded adapter that came on the hard brake lines directly into the MC and it doesn't want to go. Feels like the threads are a different pitch and I'm afraid to force it in in fear of stripping the MC. The previous reply says it should just screw in - is that your experience too?
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First rule of thumb -- don't force anything. If something won't thread in with finger pressure, or very light help from a wrench, pretty good chance something is wrong and you won't like the outcome. Possible exception of lock or distorted nuts, but even then it should be obvious when something is too hard. Sounds like you're trying to thread the tube nut on the end of the brake lines directly into the Wilwood MC's? Without using the adapter that Papa pictured and is shown in the build manual? Won't work. The Wilwood threads are 1/8 in. NPT. As I recall there's a sticker on the MC that says that. Standard 3/16 in. brake line tube nuts used in these kits are 3/8-24. The adapter is mandatory and should easily thread together. Recommend a touch of thread sealant on the NPT threads into the MC.
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Thanks Edward. Right, got it. Here's a photo of what I'm using and it just won't go in. The threaded adapter in my hand is removed from the hard brake line.
Thanks Edward. Right, got it. Here's a photo of what I'm using and it just won't go in. The threaded adapter in my hand is removed from the hard brake line.
Interesting. Yes, I've tried all the fittings from all the brake lines, and also tried the T-fitting adapters for the brake lines, which I think are the same. Maybe I've got the wrong MCs. Will reach out to F5 parts to see what they think. Thanks again.
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Thanks Edward. Right, got it. Here's a photo of what I'm using and it just won't go in. The threaded adapter in my hand is removed from the hard brake line.
You're on the right track. Nothing wrong with the MC's if the adapter goes in like that. I'm assuming the tube nut in the picture was removed from one of the provided brake lines? If so, should be 3/8-24 and should go into the MC adapter, the kit provided T-fittings, flex tube adapters, etc. From what I can see in the picture, that MC adapter appears to be an inverted flare, so should be the right one. Have you tried other tube nuts? Maybe that one is damaged. This should be all pretty straightforward. I know, easy for me to say..
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Hope everyone is well during these crazy times. As I've seen in other posts, one of the only benefits has been more time at home to work on the Mk4!
I'm about to install the engine - my first time doing this - and am super excited.
Question for all of you about the driveshaft adapters. I ordered my car from you with the IRS kit and a 347 engine and transmission from Blueprint Engines. Below are photos of my transmission output and the two driveshaft adapters that I received. Doesn't look like they are compatible. The problem is that the transmission doesn't have a splined female connector to attach to, which the driveshaft appears to be looking for. What am I missing?
So... I just tried pulling out the piece in the transmission and see it just slides out. In the crate I didn't have enough space to try.... Glad that was easy! False alarm!
Hi Everyone. Happy to report that I'm making progress. Even thinking I'll be able to start the engine soon!
I'm in the midst of wiring of my Blueprint Engines 347 with EFI (Holley Sniper). Johnny from BP has been a huge help and I can't speak highly enough about his patience and expertise.
As a first timer doing this, figuring out the engine wiring was a bit overwhelming at first with all the harnesses. Want to summarize what I learned in case it helps anyone else.
- F5 Orange wire splits so half goes the Engine Pink wire and the other half goes to the Coil (+).
- F5 Purple wire and the Engine Yellow goes to Coil (-).
- Engine Red goes to Battery (+)
- Engine Black goes to Battery (-)
- Engine thick Blue goes to the Fuel Pump (+)
- Engine Light Blue connects to F5 fan relay (cut the red jumper, patch it into that, ground the green fan switch wire)
(Note, the Holley Sniper is configurable and the above does reflect on some of the settings that Blueprint pre-programmed. No guarantee yours is the same, but this was the default setting mine arrived with.)
Thanks everyone!
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