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Ted, you have the magic touch! Every time I select an item, I find 5 reasons / ways it won't work as easily as it should. Awesome progress, you'll have the first 1,000 miles on it by the time I finish 3 things from my list.
Thanks! I do get frustrated at times with fitment, small spaces and there seems to be something always in the way. Some things that should take a few minutes can turn into several hours.
Set the new drive shaft, easy peasy. Started setting the exhaust system. Marked the O2 sensor location so I can weld the bung on it and then set it. Also placed the spark plug wire from the plugs up. Will finish them in a day or 2.
Ted, is that a 1330 ujoint on the driveshaft? I’m running a 1350 and it’s close to the tunnel, but yours looks even closer.
Hi Mark,
Those are 1310's. It has about +3/8" clearance to the passenger tunnel wall. The engine and transmission sat down in a relaxed location in that spot. So I bolted it in there. Should I move it towards drivers side a tad more? I'll sight down the length to see if it is acceptable.
My angle on shaft is +3 on tkx and -1 on pinion yoke.
Thanks!
Ted
I wouldn’t if it is aligned with the differential in the vertical plane. 3/8” is plenty unless you are going to add more tunnel insulation under the car. That alignment should work, although lowering the tranny another degree or so would help. I would run it like that and check carefully for any vibration.
I wouldn’t if it is aligned with the differential in the vertical plane. 3/8” is plenty unless you are going to add more tunnel insulation under the car. That alignment should work, although lowering the tranny another degree or so would help. I would run it like that and check carefully for any vibration.
She’s looking great!
Thanks for the input. Ill have a look at again it by this weekend.
Currently getting the O2 bung welded and then finishing the exhaust, then spark plug wires then running through the Aces startup cchecklist.
I finally cranked the engine over but realized my starter is super weak. So I have a new high torque one on order. Fun turning the key the first time though!
I finally cranked the engine over but realized my starter is super weak. So I have a new high torque one on order. Fun turning the key the first time though!
You'll be enjoying that rumble beyond words once it comes to life.
