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Feb 25, 2006 | 10:24 PM

2th farmer

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The engine is in!! (picture)

Today was a very good day. Took a couple of hours to get the Lakewood bellhousing centered and a few more hours to get the Keisler TKO 500 ready. Bolted everything together and in the car it went! Guess what I used for a "cherry Picker"?? [IMG]

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Feb 25, 2006 | 10:29 PM

Eddie 70

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15

Front end loader agian? Did you get something to help tilt the motor in?

Feb 25, 2006 | 10:36 PM

GDaina

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Can't beat that front end loader....

Feb 25, 2006 | 10:52 PM

2th farmer

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TA DA!! My faithful farm manager (Marvin) and my AGCO LT 70 tractor. I bought a cheap leveler that didn't work once the load got on it. But, went in without a hitch. (except the header hitting the steering box)
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Feb 25, 2006 | 10:59 PM

chevymans 77

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Looks good Brent, looks like the belt drive fits without hitting anything.

Neal

Feb 25, 2006 | 11:00 PM

mbeeman350

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About Da_ _ time

Seriously though...looks great! Keep the pics and updates coming!!
Do I need to send you some fender "tenders" (covers)?
Mark

Feb 25, 2006 | 11:05 PM

Yellow73SB

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St. Jude Donor '07

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Feb 25, 2006 | 11:05 PM

Stumpdeisel

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Sweet motor and car! Now that's what I call being resourceful, using the front end loader

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Feb 25, 2006 | 11:06 PM

Guru_4_hire

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Who made your accessory drive?

Feb 25, 2006 | 11:07 PM

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2th farmer

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Melting Slicks

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Originally Posted by Guru_4_hire

Who made your accessory drive?

Concept one in Georgia

Feb 25, 2006 | 11:24 PM

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PatsLs1vette

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nice job,that serpentine setup is sweet and i especially like that trick looking power steering pump.

Feb 25, 2006 | 11:29 PM

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2th farmer

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It's me! Now do I look nervous?
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Feb 26, 2006 | 12:26 AM

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Iliad

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The engine is in!! (picture)

Any clearance issues with those GM Performance Parts valve covers?

Feb 26, 2006 | 12:39 AM

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b71vette

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2thFarmer Need to update your Profile

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NOT !!

Feb 26, 2006 | 01:19 AM

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MEGALADON

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Quote:

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Any clearance issues with those GM Performance Parts valve covers?

I was thinking tha same thing. Looks like its kissing the A/C box.
But i'm sure its not

What do you have there farmer, about 1/2 inch from cover to box.

Feb 26, 2006 | 05:48 AM

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2th farmer

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Melting Slicks

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGALADON

I was thinking tha same thing. Looks like its kissing the A/C box.
But i'm sure its not

What do you have there farmer, about 1/2 inch from cover to box.

Yes, about 1/2 " from the A/C box to the valve cover. I hope this will be enough with the torquing of the engine. I like these valve covers!

Feb 26, 2006 | 06:02 AM

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groovyjay

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Awesome work!

Feb 26, 2006 | 06:54 AM

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Corz

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damn that looks great

Feb 26, 2006 | 08:00 AM

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Roscoe

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Feb 26, 2006 | 09:01 AM

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C3 4ME

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Hurry up and fire that bad boy up and take it for a spin!

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