pics of my "relaxing" weekend

[iskwezm]

Well, the new super duper billet water pump, was crowding the blower belt.So after a few choice words, i decided to cut and weld a new tensioner and move it down to get a little clearance between the belt and the waterpump motor.The engine went in relatively easy this time,from hoist to mounted in about 51 minutes(yes i timed myself). I have 1 header left,wire up the water pump,put in the radiator(and hope it fits:aaron: )fill with fluids, but it should be running by tomorow or wednesday at the latest.
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hopefully,the belt doesnt "slap" around
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true freinds,gettin greasy
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[gunmetal5.0]

That engine is super sexy. Carbs own.

 

[86bluecobra]

very pretty. Now get us the info on what times it runs.

 

[gunmetal5.0]

P.S.: I like the tranny jack, I have one just like it.

 

[iskwezm]

very pretty. Now get us the info on what times it runs.

no times until i figure out how to get past tech with shaved door handles...............im gonna say it runs mid nines

 

[86bluecobra]

leave the doors open maybe they won't notice.

 

[C6AE]

Looks real nice

But why the 3 finger clutch? aren't diaphram clutches easier of the pedal?
Do the 3 finger hold better?

 

[10secgoal]

Were you touching up paint with the orange RTV ?
Do you have a fuel return for that thing ?
Kinda scary to work on such nice cars.

 

[washMO66]

Looks like fun..... Mines only been out once since 03 for a freshen and CAM. Next time it comes out it will be for good.....

Good lookin car....

Are you one of the two in the picture? Like to put a face to the guy who paints his car bright orange ...

 

[iskwezm]

Looks real nice

But why the 3 finger clutch? aren't diaphram clutches easier of the pedal?
Do the 3 finger hold better?

long story short. I had a diaphragm centerforce DF. It chattered from day 1. I pulled the trans about 4 times in one day and double checked everything.I finally pulled out the clutch and the guys at McLeod looked it over and said everything looked ok.They DID NOT want to sell me a clucth because they couldnt guarantee it would fix the problem. Well I bought one of their strip clutches and problem gone.So i stick with their product now.

 

[iskwezm]

Were you touching up paint with the orange RTV ?
Do you have a fuel return for that thing ?
Kinda scary to work on such nice cars.

Im not sure if the regulator is a "return" type, but theres a bypass on the pump that runs back tot the tank.


Ans yes i have use RTV in a pinch to touch up paint

 

[iskwezm]

Looks like fun..... Mines only been out once since 03 for a freshen and CAM. Next time it comes out it will be for good.....

Good lookin car....

Are you one of the two in the picture? Like to put a face to the guy who paints his car bright orange ...

This was just gonna be a simple "cam change". $3000 later, i'll see if it makes a difference.


Nope, neither one is me,those are just two buddies that decided to help out and get greasy

 

[Pbum5]

Great Car, Engine looks sweet.

All that Power, Money and Time invested and you still have a single reservoir master cylinder.

C’MON MAN!

 

[iskwezm]

Great Car, Engine looks sweet.

All that Power, Money and Time invested and you still have a single reservoir master cylinder.

C’MON MAN!

I know I know, stopping isnt a concern of mine

Im replacing it this week (maybe)

 

[NasaGT]

Bolts, spark plugs, oil quart all sitting on the paint!!!

 

[iskwezm]

Bolts, spark plugs, oil quart all sitting on the paint!!!

Its all on how you place them,nice and slow................plus i've learned its only a paint job, cant stress over it.

The car need to be cut and buffed before the Knotts show in 3 weeks anyway.

 

[1320stang]

But why the 3 finger clutch? aren't diaphram clutches easier of the pedal?
Do the 3 finger hold better?

The diaphram clutches are easier pedal effort, but I believe the 3 fingered ones hold better. The diaphram's assist is based on centrifical force with weights, on some three finger clutches, you can adjust the springs that hold the clutch tighter between the pressure plate and flywheel. Of all my buddies that use clutches, they all use the 3 fingered kind.

 

[Decurion]

Nice car, hope it turns out to be worth all the effort!

AND LOSE THE FRAM FILTER!!!

 

[iskwezm]

Nice car, hope it turns out to be worth all the effort!

AND LOSE THE FRAM FILTER!!!

It matches

I know they clog easy or something like that

 

[Decurion]

It matches

I think theyre just all around crappy filters, but I forgot what exactly was so crappy.