Archive for the ‘Engine Compartment’ Category
Fuel line run
Custom bent the fuel line from the fuel pump to the carb with an in-line see through filter.
Heater Hoses and Hurst ‘Indy’ Shifter
Home Depot supplied the brass heater hose fitting for the intake and the heater hoses have been installed. Also installed the Temperature Sending Unit and have to figure out how to modify the brass bypass fitting. I attempted to clean up the thermostat housing and it disintegrated under a little sandblasting …. so I’ll be replacing that.
Also, picked up a Hurst ‘Indy’ shifter handle from eBay. Turns out that it’s too long and using it would cause severe knuckle damage when power shifting into 3rd gear… it needed modified. About 2-2 1/2 inches was cut off the end. New holes will be drilled shortly and the new shifter handle will get installed.
Got the PVC, Coil Bracket and Coil and the belts installed. Next, Radiator and hoses.
Odds and Ends
Ben is becoming a great fabricator. The reverse linkage rod was approx 2 1/4 inches too long. He cut out 2 1/4 inches out of the rod and welded the threaded end back in place… after installing it… PERFECT fit.
Added new throttle return springs and bracket.
Driveshaft installed.
The 1st/2nd gear shifter rod was hitting the crossmember. The crossmember was clearanced a little to make room. After installing the rods, it no longer hits the crossmember.
Mocked up the throttle cable.
Z-Bar Modification
The z-bar needed modified as the rod to the clutch fork didn’t reach and the z-bar itself was a very, very tight fit. The z-bar was cut in half and about 1/16 – 1/8 of an inch removed. Then we fabricated a sleeve using some pvc pipe and some masking tape. This allowed us to put the 2 pieces together and keep them lined up while we twisted the halves of the z-bar into the best position. After we got it lined up, we marked it, tacked it with the welder and then ran a nice solid bead around the whole thing. The weld was ground down, then the z-bar was primed and painted, then cleared.
Wiring
Got the engine and forward light harness mostly figured out. Installed the fan… Getting closer to firing it up.
Engine Accessories
The Alternator and Power Steering were mocked into place. Still need some spacers for the alternator bolts but it’s in the correct spot. Did inventory and found the inspection cover for the flywheel. Have 2 starters to get tested. Did some painting…horns look new. Other pics are just random ‘How things look now” pics…
The Engine is IN!
Installed the restored brake distribution block and installed all new front brake lines from the master cylinder to the wheels.
Got the flywheel resurfaced at a machine shop on 14th street in Plano. Ben and I got the engine off the stand and onto the crane then got it mounted in the engine bay. No issues at all and we were able to bolt the motor mounts in just a few minutes. The Engine is IN!
More engine compartment reconstruction
Painted the k-frame with some chassis black from Eastwood. Got the steering cleaned up and painted. Sandblasted, painted and installed the battery tray. Began test fit of the master cylinder and front brake lines.
