Decided it was about time to put all the parts for the charger together to determine if any parts can’t socialise with the other bits… I like to weed out the trouble makers early!
Nothing too problematic – I did need to use the grinder, file and hacksaw on some stubborn points on the charger to ensure the fabricated parts got along without issues. Took the opportunity to remove the BMW Mini power-take-off housing (used on the Mini to drive the water pump) – see the two rabbit ears at the end of the charger? Yup, that whole assembly is now removed. Removing this means I have one less thing to maintain (as it uses oil to lubricate an internal drive gear) and means the super charger is more efficient (due to less moving parts) – Yay!
I also connected the charger to my electric power drill – and gave her a spin… and she spun up and whirled… music to my ears.
