Haha! Yeah. I called the local auto parts store and zip, zilch, nada. So I just did it visually. I was in a hurry to get the power train back in.
I was completely wrong about the weather. It is freezing outside and there is snow and ice everywhere here in the Philadelphia area. Daddy doesn’t have a garage and cannot work on the Daddywagon. But I can do little things like buy oil and coolant, and finish hoses on the fuel rails. Above 30* and I will be right back out there! Haha!
Looks good. Great progress!
30 is my limit for working outside as well. Right now the DD needs an oil change but it hasn't been over 10 degrees for a week. As soon as it hits 30 it will feel like t shirt weather
30 is my limit for working outside as well. Right now the DD needs an oil change but it hasn't been over 10 degrees for a week. As soon as it hits 30 it will feel like t shirt weather
I cranked it over yesterday and tried to start it with some starting fluid. I was unsuccessful. I had every intention of re-stabbing the distributor today when I got home from work, but it’s frigid outside and I got lazy. It is supposed to warm up by the weekend, so maybe saturday after work!
I stabbed the distributor at zero sprayed some starting fluid and nuthin. I advanced the distributor a wee bit in yhe clockwise direction took off that K&N and sprayed right up in there, and wham! It started! Idled at like 1500 rpm but it started! I tried that adjustment screw and was able to bring the idle down. The computer is re-learning. I started on Johnny Walker Black Label as soon as I got home after picking my son up from school. So I am on an alcohol 351w high!
Yup! Already planning to wrench this weekend. I have had requests for video on forums from the beginning. I guess my next step is a youtube account? Still debating the purchase of a dedicated action cam. If everything falls in to place, wheels back on the ground sunday!
Alright. I have issues. I have an exhaust leak between r/s header and h-pipe. I can hear the valvetrain. They are cobra roller rockers and I’ve read about similar issues. I had no idea where to start with timing so I am at 12–13 btdc. It runs and idles ok even with the exhaust leak. My biggest issue is coolant leak between water pump and timing cover. Maybe between pump and that stupid plate. I disassembled and regasketed and tightened everything and it is STILL leaking heavy. I am going to have to take the whole thing apart again!!