Engine bay feedback appreciated
01-18-2019, 07:51 PM
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The screw in the holder for your ignition coil should not be painted black...should be zinc. See Rick's pic in post #32. Are we having fun yet?
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01-18-2019, 07:54 PM
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keep it coming!
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01-18-2019, 08:01 PM
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your vacuum advance can us wrong too. the end should be flat
01-18-2019, 10:34 PM
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i was always told for small blocks with aluminum intakes after the orange paint flint went over the intake runners against the heads and below the valve covers with silver paint. On low mile examples I have seen this It is in the judging manual. There is more right then wrong
01-19-2019, 11:51 AM
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there is a guy who is reproducing these. but since this a vital piece of the engine performance and has to work as designed I have no clue if the repros work like they should. for a car that is driven I would be more concerned on performance then looks as original
01-19-2019, 11:58 AM
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I spent time last night reading up on it and came to the exact same conclusion.
I have a great list of other things to work on now. I still have several questions on some of the feedback and will do more searching and reading. Once I finish my research, if I have specific questions I’ll start new threads for each topic to keep it simple.
I sincerly appreciate all the feedback and look forward to more help if I need it.
Ed
I have a great list of other things to work on now. I still have several questions on some of the feedback and will do more searching and reading. Once I finish my research, if I have specific questions I’ll start new threads for each topic to keep it simple.
I sincerly appreciate all the feedback and look forward to more help if I need it.
Ed
01-19-2019, 12:03 PM
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01-19-2019, 12:03 PM
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I spent time last night reading up on it and came to the exact same conclusion.
I have a great list of other things to work on now. I still have several questions on some of the feedback and will do more searching and reading. Once I finish my research, if I have specific questions I’ll start new threads for each topic to keep it simple.
I sincerly appreciate all the feedback and look forward to more help if I need it.
Ed
I have a great list of other things to work on now. I still have several questions on some of the feedback and will do more searching and reading. Once I finish my research, if I have specific questions I’ll start new threads for each topic to keep it simple.
I sincerly appreciate all the feedback and look forward to more help if I need it.
Ed
01-19-2019, 12:18 PM
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Just a note about the silver paint that has been mentioned for the area between the intake manifold and cyl head. It wasn't actually just silver paint. It's correct name and color is Dull Aluminum. It looks a lot different than silver. The color will match the intake and valve covers. I think Krylon makes this.
01-19-2019, 12:32 PM
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Just a note about the silver paint that has been mentioned for the area between the intake manifold and cyl head. It wasn't actually just silver paint. It's correct name and color is Dull Aluminum. It looks a lot different than silver. The color will match the intake and valve covers. I think Krylon makes this.
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01-19-2019, 12:41 PM
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I always question mechanical parts that require to work and yet are only made to look 100% correct. as most who want the looks don't drive there cars.
01-19-2019, 01:41 PM
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safety clamps should have squared ends
non proper configuration of upper radiator hose stampings
if it's a st louis car, you should have black overspray on your hood hinges
epoxy plugs on carb are not typical
master cyl cap is not typical.
PB check valve is not configured correctly
Finish on your intake manifold bolts and thermostat housing bolts
Air filter should have square mesh on the diagonal
I can study more tonight. Nice looking car....
non proper configuration of upper radiator hose stampings
if it's a st louis car, you should have black overspray on your hood hinges
epoxy plugs on carb are not typical
master cyl cap is not typical.
PB check valve is not configured correctly
Finish on your intake manifold bolts and thermostat housing bolts
Air filter should have square mesh on the diagonal
I can study more tonight. Nice looking car....
01-19-2019, 01:51 PM
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2 different style alignment shims used in above picture.
01-19-2019, 01:52 PM
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01-19-2019, 01:52 PM
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