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I bench bled the master cylinder; but to be fair, with the power bleeder that pressurizes the MC, I don’t think this is a necessary step. It pushes the fluid right through.
I really like the power bleeder. Just open bleed and wait till bubbles are gone. Just don’t let the MC run dry.
That being said, the chains suck. You are better off using clamps.
And a c-clamp to test. I’m happy to report: zero leaked of the SS lines. I dreaded that.
I’m waiting on parts so I moved on to fit checking engine accessory brackets and pulley alignment.
I’m not real happy with the aftermarket brackets, even though they look awesome, so I’m hunting down some oem’s.
Plus I found my crank pulley is slightly bent so I’m trying to find a good oem or billet aluminum.
I’m waiting on parts so I moved on to fit checking engine accessory brackets and pulley alignment.
I’m not real happy with the aftermarket brackets, even though they look awesome, so I’m hunting down some oem’s.
Plus I found my crank pulley is slightly bent so I’m trying to find a good oem or billet aluminum.
Yes. I saw that your crank pulley was slightly bent and to be replaced. I almost chimed in about my water pump pulley that I was unhappy with. One of those cheap, tacky chrome deals. I replaced with a black powdercoat. I’m also test-fitting accessories.
Next weekend I’ll be installing an AN-6 fuel line and possibly building a custom bracket to guide the line away from hot and sharp.
Working also on wiring diagrams for EFI, CD, electric fan and fuel pump.
The biggest expense will be the new exhaust - OEM style !
I temporarily installed the tire basket with my front in there. It has been empty since I took over the car. I did find a spare over here - not a straightforward feat. Thankfully, it seems to fit. I will have to repair the glass and paint. The PO patched a hole in the tire basket with duct tape and then painted over
And yes…. I also did the pulley alignment check and wound up shimming
I think I’ll strip the paint off the valve covers. For the moment they look with the 3-4 layers of paint on them. They look like they are made of plastic.
So finally, muh parts got here today. Due to a tightening of EU regulations on Russian steel, it only took 3 weeks to get here.
The small cap because I want to reinstall OEM shielding tin. As I understand the post caps will not clear. ARP because once you start using them, you get addicted to the quality and want it everywhere. The solid motor mounts because 400CID torque and the mini-starter because my current one is in poor shape and I’m tired of it threatening to fall on my face when I’m under the car.
Teflon fuel lines. Made to measure. I’ll pressure test on turkey day.
Last edited by DorianC3; Nov 21, 2023 at 08:09 AM.
So, correctly installed the new mini-starter and tested it.
A shim was required. But other than that fine. It spins well.
Problems started soon thereafter. The solid motor mounts have the trans pointing a little left (driver’s side) of the crossmember bracket.
With the rubber mounts, all I had to do was pry it over a little and that was fine.
With the solid mounts - first off it was very difficult to seat the engine. Now it is significantly off. With a ratchet strap I managet to get all the bolts in, but I am worried about the pressure the frame is under. I’ll try swapping out one solid mount for a rubber mount (driver’s side).
I hop I didn’t screw up the removable cross member.
I’m sure you know this, but the engines in these cars are mounted off center.
Did you compensate for this when you built the new crossmember?
I did. Or at least I cut as carefully as I was skilled to do. From what I could tell I was off by a 1/16 or so. At least that’s what I believe I managed.
In any case, I kept the solid mount on the driver’s side and went back to rubber on the passenger side. This feels much better. You still need to pry it some, but only a little.
I’m satisfied. Well, sorta. I only accomplished 1/3 of what I set out to do. Most of the lost time was looking for the tool I had in my hand 5 seconds ago. I get tired of working in such a cramped environment. But on other hand… I cursed my bunions till I met a man with no feet. It’s thanksgiving after all. I’m grateful to have this hobby and this little shack to work in.
Oh, and another milestone - oil in the engine. Required, as I was test cranking the mini-starter.
I’m cramped as well.
In the beginning I purchased a HF crane to lift the body, pull the engine and do all the heavy lifting.
I had a welder come in and narrow it to fit the body and frame in the garage. After doing that it was still too cramped so I had to sell the new crane and come up with new plans.
Every day I spend a lot of time moving boxes, jacks, hoists, and just everything else to get anything done.
Plus my wife stores a bunch of her crafting supplies in the garage and the laundry takes up space as well.
I feel your pain!
I told Kristine, I could build an addition onto the back of our house, slide the kitchen into the addition, which would make her a bigger nicer kitchen, it would add enough room to move the washer and dryer into its own laundry room between the garage and kitchen.
Doing this would add an additional 12 feet to the rear of the garage.
She just gives me the look, every time I bring up the idea.
Soooooo, I have been very busy with some very depressing things, but also some more positive ones.
Meet Phineas and Gioia, spare time gluttons. Phineas or Findus, is the Ragdoll. Gioia is the Cocker Spaniel.
Soooo tiny !!!
I worked on the exhaust hanger. I decided that there was no point in having it extend through the crossmember, so I trimmed it. Hopefully this will not come back to bite me on the butt.
I fitted the power steering pump. That looks fine. The belt for alternator is too loose IMHO.
I don’t like this kink in PS return line, but no matter what I do, this is as minimal as I can get it. Any tips on minimizing the kink ? Maybe line it with a plate or wire of some kind ?
Of courses, this Is Belgium. I could not find a size smaller V-belt. I had to order one from Summit. Working on classic US is much more difficult here. This must be the smallest order from summit I ever made.
I also pulled the vacuum tank. A kind neighbor, who happens to teach welding, offered to seal the reservoir for me. I still need to clean it up for him.
with the 3-4 layers of paint on them. They look like they are made of plastic. 
