Minor4326 LTO Conversion

I wanted to document the layout and external (Peter) boards I use, my questions and the answers I received as well as my build techniques. This current thread starts out with old posts from several threads.

Before I started my project I studied jime build threads JimE LTO Conversion JimE LTO Conversion and LTO Layout #2 LTO Layout #2 Since then I’ve used ideas from Natalya LTO Conversion thread

Here’s jime’s diagram of the plate I copied in which to mount the three LTO packs. I modified it at the red line and used the red dimensions so it would fit easier.

I used .25 x1 1/2" (Metric equivalent) fine thread for hold down bolts on the LTO packs.. That gives a 12mm head and fits through the spacers and holes in the tabs.

Since I have not made the final install yet I have made two choices for spacers: 1 1/8 x1/2 diameter aluminum spacers with 1/4" holes. Since alignment of all this is difficult, I used slightly larger holes, like 5/16 holes. I also have 1” hollow, square aluminum tubing with holes drilled in the appropriate locations. I used a piece of wood as a transfer template for hole locations.