Sunbeam 2000 build

[hartmandm]

I don't think the trim ring needs to be very tight against the gasket. I aimed for having even spacing in the gap between the trim ring and the body, but not sure how feasible that was. I put the trim ring in place and used a sharpie in the screw hole to mark the spring clip. It was a challenge for me to drill the spring clip with any precision, since it is so flexible and bent under the pressure of the drill bit. I ended up with slightly larger spacing at the bottom of the ring than at the top. It seems solidly in place, though.

Mike

 

[260Alpine]

You could do what I am doing:

Harley Headlight Bezel | SAOCA Forum (sunbeamalpine.org)

 

[belmateo]

Mike,
There is the problem, I have them too tight to the rubber gasket. As I remember the metal plate at the top is held on by three small "rivets" and the material for the rings is cast I believe and very fragile. Will take your suggestion and try to install screws in place of the rivets and increase the space so they are not so tight against the rubber.
Guy

 

[belmateo]

You could do what I am doing:

Harley Headlight Bezel | SAOCA Forum (sunbeamalpine.org)

Jim,
I looked at those before and was not sure of the bottom being split (Could be a good thing).
Please let us know how they work out for you.
Guy

 

[260Alpine]

I looked up installing them on bike forums. They were designed to go over stock rims and leave a gap on the bottom. The chrome ones come with a piece of chrome tape to cover it. Some have used it without the stock rim and the gap was closed but it fit too loose. A strip of foam tape around the retaining ring tightens it up nicely.

 

[hartmandm]

Mike,
There is the problem, I have them too tight to the rubber gasket. As I remember the metal plate at the top is held on by three small "rivets" and the material for the rings is cast I believe and very fragile. Will take your suggestion and try to install screws in place of the rivets and increase the space so they are not so tight against the rubber.
Guy

At the top of the ring, there is a small vertical plate attached by rivets I believe. That small vertical plate sits in a recess to keep the top part of the ring in place. I believe the rings fly off when driving when the bottom of the ring first comes loose, then it doesn't take much for the top of the ring to come unseated. So making sure the bottom of the ring is secure should be all that is needed. I don't think you need to replace the rivets at the top of the ring, unless they have been failing for you.

Mike

 

[belmateo]

Guys,
Please keep an eye on the parts for sale section as I just picked up a pallet full of spare parts that will be listed in the next couple of days. Just to list a few of the parts.
Seats
Covertible top frame
Front Valance
Door Cards
Tiger Headers
etc.

 

[belmateo]

At the top of the ring, there is a small vertical plate attached by rivets I believe. That small vertical plate sits in a recess to keep the top part of the ring in place. I believe the rings fly off when driving when the bottom of the ring first comes loose, then it doesn't take much for the top of the ring to come unseated. So making sure the bottom of the ring is secure should be all that is needed. I don't think you need to replace the rivets at the top of the ring, unless they have been failing for you.

Mike

Mike,
I was able to carefully drill out the center rivet (after breaking a small drill bit) and put a brass screw in it's place. Seems to be much more secure.
Thanks!
Guy

 

[belmateo]

Other attempts to clear the CEL did not work will try this product which has good reviews.

 

[belmateo]

Just got an extension wire for the 02 sensor so I can wire in the magnum tuning simulator.

 

[Aladin Sane]

Did santa bring it for you?

 

[Aladin Sane]

He brought me a new shroud and electric fan for my radiator.

 

[belmateo]

Did santa bring it for you?

Well, not to brag but since you asked and I know you are familiar with the Mick Jagger singing about his BIG 10 " and some guys brag about a 14".
Santa brought me a 16"
HAHA
Merry Christmas to all my Alpine Brothers and Sisters.

 

[belmateo]

Well, Happy to say that Magnumtuning did the trick!
No more CEL.
I was somehow able to tuck it under the console and run the wires to the extension cable dicretely so all appears to be stock.

 

[belmateo]

What would cause a fuel smell from the left tank?
Tanks were pressure tested and there are not leaks, however everytime I fill up there is an odor of fuel. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[hartmandm]

Have you checked the vent hose for any apparent issues and checked the tightness of the vent hose connection clamp?

 

[belmateo]

I need to pull the tank to do that as I mounted them higher than normal due to the larger wheelhouse.

 

[hartmandm]

You can search for the gas leak using a detector like Klein Tools ET120: https://www.kleintools.com/catalog/gas-detectors/combustible-gas-leak-detector

Mike

 

[Alpine 1789]

The left tank is the one with the fuel sender and that gasket can cause problems. It is possible that the pressure ring (I'm sure it has a proper name, but I don't know it) has come loose and just needs to be banged in tighter, or the gasket might need to be replaced.

 

[belmateo]

Jim,
I have a closed system adapted from the Honda, instead of a fuel sending unit in the driver's side tank the EVAP module was put in its place. It turned out to be one "snap on" connector was not seated properly. These same type of connectors are used on the high pressure fuel supply and return lines as well.
Thanks