Snout!

[topcatcustom]

With my 4-71 blower nicely mated to the inlet manifold, and (finally!) the serp front end complete enough to start making decisions from- the old snout for the blower is going to have to be long- like roughly 10" (not including pulley).

It will be strong as I am going to machine it out of a lump of billet ally 6" diameter- just looks like a long stretch! Using a toothed belt I shouldn't have to tighten it much which will help- but just want to find some re-assurance!

As good as the interim front end is for my requirements it makes for a ridiculously long set up

Input & opinions welcome as always guys,

TC

[andyv8van]

Hi,

i was looking to do the same with mine, extend the nose. going for a double belt design for mine i think

with a clamp and a strong bracket it will be okay

Andy

[topcatcustom]

How are you driving the SC? Seperate belt/s off the crank or are you making use of the alternator drive or something? Ribbed or toothed belts are more efficient than V belts- though not sure you would notice much difference!

TC

[CastleMGBV8]

Don't know if this is of any help, scroll down for some blower pics.

http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?6,7845

Kevin.

[andyv8van]

Hi TC,

i will be working the design from this idea

http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/MGB-V ... harger.htm

but my idea is to run it the other side, it will keep the water pump the same and the alterator same as before

Andy

[katanaman]

Yes I was going to say it might be an idea to put some braising in and Kevin's link shows that nicely. Not so much for the snout but it will put a lot of stress on the inlet manifold joint and manifold itself which could lead to flexing and then your belt tension goes out and your belts get thrown. A braise like the link shows would get rid of all that completely.