need to rotate turbo outlet

[TBurow]

i am putting an intercooler in my truck and need to rotate the outlet from the turbo (h1c) so i can make an adapter to fit the intercooler pipe, question is do i just have to loosen the clamp holding thc compressor housing to the rest of the turbo and turn it or is there a gasket i will screw up?

 

[BHiggins]

No gasket, it's just that simple. The only problem I can see you encountering would be a little rust making it stick. Other than that, it should spin freely once you loosen the clamp.

 

[Madurski]

Not sure on our turbos but all of the other turbos I've worked on in cars have a pin which sets the clocking of the outlet. If it won't budge, take it apart and remove or grind off the pin.

 

[JLEONARD]

There is no pin or key that locks it in position.

Loosen the clamp, give it a light tap if necessary, and it will (should) rotate.

But I seem to remember there being a rubber gasket in there... but it should not stop you from clocking the compressor housing.

 

[Greenleaf]

I just did so. Had to rotate due to the removal of the OEM cross over pipe to a custom cross-over tube.



It didn't like to rotate. And, I had just put this turbo togerther less than a year ago. Yes, there is a gasket. It's a quad ring. The aluminum comp housing fits very tight onto the back plate. It wanted to turn slightly, but not enough. You may get lucky... ... ...



I had to pull the comp housing off. I removed the seal and reinstalled the housing to allow me to rotate it frequently during the "mock-up" of the new tube.



And yes, that band clamp is all it takes to loosen the compressor housing.

 

[TBurow]

thanks thats exactly what i wanted to hear, also i am giong to be selling my custom 2 1/4 inch crossover when i get the intercooler in if anyone is interested, cheap, like $25

 

[rumblefish]

send me some pics if you got em

 

[TBurow]

i will take some saturday