Progress Thread Monkeybutt2000's 89 vert build thread- Back on track

[Monkeybutt2000]

Man you really know how to up the anxiety level... now I have to go check mine

Nah Steve,I'm past the half century mark. My brain just don't work like it should. That's my excuse anyway

 

[a91what]

Then I have no excuse

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Update: pulled all rockers,and I'm just gonna guess that once I set the guideplates and tightened them down I never torqued them. They weren't "loose" but they were NOT 55# torque either. Gonna do another pushrod length check cuz I'm not convinced they're the right length.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Alright,received my valve spring compressor and low tension springs. Let's get this pushrod length narrowed down.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Going with a 6.350 pushrod,gave me the best pattern. Hopefully someone has them in stock.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Got her all buttoned up,went to put the belt on and had a moment. Now, I worked a 10hr shift and may have had a few beers. This took me a few minutes to figure out,LOL

 

[General karthief]

Ahhhhhh, kinda forgot something eh?

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Alright,car is running pretty good thanks to @a91what . I have an oil leak issue and appears to be the valve cover. I believe these are the lmr rubber/steel version. Never had an issue before but its bad enough to make a spot on the floor. Two questions: has anyone ran a thin coat of rtv on this type of gasket? Also,its kinda hard to see but in the second pic there is a threaded hole on the side of the block. What is that for? Still has engine paint on the threads so looks unused,but definitely had oil there.

 

[90sickfox]

That threaded hole is unused.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

That threaded hole is unused.

Yeah,figured that out. Apparently on some aftermarket blocks it's an oil sending hole. Got some UV dye last night so that'll tell me what's up.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Got this hood installed today,it's ok. Will eventually put the stock hood with the 84 GT scoop back on. I've been organizing a benefit car show for a work buddy who has stage 4 bone cancer. The first thing he asked me is if the Fox was gonna be there. So been burning the midnight oil to get it ready.

 

[Cheapskate207]

Good on you for organizing the fundraiser. Car looks great!

 

[2Blue2]

Looking sweet for the show!
Heck yeah!
Carry ON!

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Well folks,had to cancel the show due to weather. No worries had a rain date and will be early summer weather. So,last time I drove the Fox,I heard rubbing and it smelled like burnt rubber. Appears my Team Z springs settled,and are letting the 275s rub on the 1/4s. Fortunately I have a fender roller on hand. Not gonna get to it today,but should alleviate any issues.

 

[2000xp8]

If your paint is good be careful with that fender roller. Take precautions not to crack the paint.
Something I learned the hard way.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

If your paint is good be careful with that fender roller. Take precautions not to crack the paint.
Something I learned the hard way.

Heat gun is ready. I did this years ago with the baseball bat method,worked pretty well.

 

[Mustang5L5]

If your paint is good be careful with that fender roller. Take precautions not to crack the paint.
Something I learned the hard way.

Same here. Even used the heat gun but cracked some paint.

One day I’ll try to touch it up. Certainly not worth a repaint but it bugs me

 

[2000xp8]

If i had to do it again, i think i would slot the lip.
It gets pulled in two different directions at once.

 

[2Blue2]

I have a fender roller on hand

Need some more in progress pic of this

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

Kind've hard to photograph,but you can definitely see the difference from where the side molding is compared to top of wheel arch.