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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AirborneSilva
Looking good FC now what are you waiting for get that Vette started
Believe me if I had the experience to move a little quicker I would stay up all night and finish this thing and be cruising tomorrow!!
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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sweet, good job so far!
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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sweet, good job so far!
Thanks bro! I have a feeling this whole carb swap is going to throw me for a loop!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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carb swap should be easy... To me, carbs are complicated little piece of equipment, but when you break it do to the each individual component, its not really that complicated. Do you have the carb you're going to use or getting a new one?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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I am going back with a Holley 670.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Help! Power steering pump go in from the top or underneath? I thought I took it out under the car but can't figur out how to get it back in? Anyone have a process they can explain?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Lookin Great!

Did someone mention to put thread sealant on the intake manifold bolts to keep oil from coming up through the holes?

If you did sorry to repeat.

I wish I worked that fast Fatcat.


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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Lookin Great!

Did someone mention to put thread sealant on the intake manifold bolts to keep oil from coming up through the holes?

If you did sorry to repeat.

I wish I worked that fast Fatcat.


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Thanks Bill! Yes they did!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Help! Power steering pump go in from the top or underneath? I thought I took it out under the car but can't figur out how to get it back in? Anyone have a process they can explain?
Nevermind, I got it! Hahaha
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FatCat
Nevermind, I got it! Hahaha
we knew you didn't remove an engine, rebuild it, put it back in and not figure out how to get the power steering pump back in.....
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug1
we knew you didn't remove an engine, rebuild it, put it back in and not figure out how to get the power steering pump back in.....
Hahahaha Brain Fart!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Today's work!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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very nice...you'll finish tomorrow night or take tomorrow off and finish in daytime?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug1
very nice...you'll finish tomorrow night or take tomorrow off and finish in daytime?
Thanks brother!
I figure a couple nights this week and all ready to start by th weekend when I have a little help here in cas something goes wrong.
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just be sure to check and double check all your hose clamps and accessory bolts and such, it seems like every time i do something major like this i always have a flood of some sorts on the garage floor or bolts rattling loose ..
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Originally Posted by mrmaxxman
just be sure to check and double check all your hose clamps and accessory bolts and such, it seems like every time i do something major like this i always have a flood of some sorts on the garage floor or bolts rattling loose ..
Will do bro and thanks again for your help yesterday!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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glad to help!! good refresher course for when the 427 goes back in lol
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I'll come help on that day!!!!
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 10:58 PM
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got the lucas additive for break in of new engines added to oil?
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Originally Posted by Doug1
got the lucas additive for break in of new engines added to oil?
Not aware of that? Do I need to get some?
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