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These are a more traditional 5-spoke rim (than the Saw Blades).

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Vette91 DIY Airpump Eliminator
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A couple of month ago I made an airpump eliminator for my '91 Vette. I did not want to post pics until I'm sure it will work with the engine running.

A few years ago I got this off eBay:

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I made a rough estimate where to get the pulley and fixed it ...

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Designed a shaft and turned it 0,02mm oversized. Put it into the deep-freeze for about two hours and put the pulley on. You can see the ice still on the shaft.I placed a lock-nut infront of it just to be sure it won't come off.

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Back at the car I got it aligned again and TIG-welded flat bar steel to support it. After the welding, I glass-blasted the whole thing. Of course, the pulley was protected.

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Pics are old, but basically the look did not change. Of course you have to get a new belt. I cut an old one to figure out the length needed ...
Posted on: 2014/1/18 20:07
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istter1 Re: DIY Airpump Eliminator
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simple cool
Posted on: 2014/1/18 20:16
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bogus Re: DIY Airpump Eliminator
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impressive! That is very nice looking. And it looks strong.

Well done!!
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Matatk Re: DIY Airpump Eliminator
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That is the best looking eliminator I have seen!
Posted on: 2014/1/19 4:12
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