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Jim Kelly's V8 re-conversion |
scotty b |
Aug 29 2011, 07:12 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Jim dropped his car off to have me re-do the V8 ( 307 ) install he and Rod did a few years ago. This time around it will be getting the complete Renegade treatment, a new set of Dr. Sheas handi work. Elephant poly bronze bushings, sway bars, 108 c.v.'s. Some BIG ass sway away axles, and a lot of cleaning / detailing. I got started last friday pulling the engine and trans at the last minute before leaving for Matts party. Dr. Evil was going to do a quilie rebuild prior to the party's start. Once we opened up the box, the truth became known. Unfortunaely Jim's intermediate plate was shot. One of the worst Mikes has seen, so Mike took the stack back home to install a good plate, and do the gear swapping. I got to the shop today to find most of the area was tornm to shreds from Irene, so without power or water I couldn't do much other than tear the engine most of the way down. No way to get the flywheel ff until I have power back on so I can' mount it on an engine stand yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I was in such a rush on friday I didn't get any pics of the whole car so you'll just have to deal with what I took today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I must say, this car IMHO has the PERFECT amount of horsepower. Enought to smoke the tires for the redneck in all of us, BUT it is very controlable, and can take off from a dead stop without lighting the rubber up. BOLTS in a straight line and still hangs onto the apex like a 914 should and sounds like a mythological beast in heat. This is the best of both worlds (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I am hooked (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
jimkelly |
Oct 18 2019, 01:34 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
made a little bit of progress today. donated a few things from my garage to the thift store to make some room. went to the local large liquor store to get my wife some boxed wine to save money for my hobby. last week at work i started on wedling up a run stand for my sbc based on mrhevyshevy. this week i will finish welding the bell housing mount i simply had to mark today for alignment. next i got to get engine on engine stand so i can flip it over and redo oil pan gasket, which is what grounded me a year or more ago : (
also, i am not looking forward to all the carbs i need to rebuild, 2 edlebroks, 2 dell 40s, 1 single weber 32/36, and if i am feeling extra wonderful, i got several sets of dual 34s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_uLAJcsrLw and a little carb cursing : ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh3KZsPpJGA Attached image(s) |
Andyrew |
Oct 18 2019, 06:08 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I hate rebuilding carbs.... I feel like I have to rebuild them 3 times before they are truely clean...
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76-914 |
Oct 18 2019, 06:42 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I hate rebuilding carbs.... I feel like I have to rebuild them 3 times before they are truely clean... You need a Vat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Coondog |
Oct 18 2019, 07:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Your Thread post are some of my favorite (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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mepstein |
Oct 18 2019, 07:50 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,315 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Keep the Delaware 914's on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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jimkelly |
Oct 19 2019, 07:14 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
thanks guys for the words of encouragement (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
i have a few subaru radiators (with fans) that have 1.5" inlets and outlets, and they have nice nipples at bottom for mounting, i'll make a mount frame and use these. also, ordered me a rtv tube squeezer, should make doing oil pan gasket more FUNNER (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
jimkelly |
Oct 19 2019, 11:29 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
went to ace and got some 3" 3/8-16 bolts and now its on engine stand. the rotate pin is real tight. i when i hoist engine up, pin becomes loose. i am concerned when i try to rotate this thing, it will be seriously top heavy and uncontrollable. never did this before.
pretty good video until he doesn't remove rotate pin or show his center point works well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) engine stand balance pics for comparision. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vztAJB1r6nI Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
jimkelly |
Oct 22 2019, 06:38 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
one step closer to hanging that engine a bit lower/balanced on my engine stand so i can flip it over without any drama - and got me some grade 5 and 8 3/8-16 hardware from mcmaster carr.
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rhodyguy |
Oct 22 2019, 06:42 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,093 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Do you leave it hooked to the hoist.? Looks dangerously close to the white car.
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jimkelly |
Oct 23 2019, 06:20 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
i have not attached engine to stand yet cause i needed to lengthen 2 arms, so engine would be more balanced on it. engine is solely on hoist right now, and yes, dangerously close to my white one for the next few days only.
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jimkelly |
Oct 25 2019, 08:28 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
whew, lengthened engine stand arms seem to have done the trick to balance engine on stand. i rotated engine up side down, uneventful. i was sweating it a bit. time for a beer even though it is only 1030 am east coast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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DickSteinkamp |
Oct 25 2019, 09:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
It is tough to flip it on an engine stand with the heads and intake in place. Your solution is great. I just don't attach (re attach?) the heads until I'm done on the lower end and the pan is back in place and the engine is right side up for the last time.
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jimkelly |
Oct 25 2019, 09:45 AM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
thanks dick : ) once the oil pan is reinstalled, i'm gonna put onto engine: short chevy water pump like i had originally (one less belt), mechanical fuel pump too (one less thing hooked to electricity) , and iron ram horn exhaust manifolds (easier to get to plugs and more compact than the shorty headers i had on before). especially since i already have a nice big hole in my firewall for the pump : ) (old pic attached)
next week i am gonna weld up a frame for the radiator for my run stand and put some harbor freight wheels on it too. Attached image(s) |
DickSteinkamp |
Oct 25 2019, 10:11 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 27-February 17 From: Bellingham, WA Member No.: 20,876 Region Association: None |
The mechanical pump is a great idea! Far safer than an electric.
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worn |
Oct 25 2019, 05:15 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,164 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
thanks dick : ) once the oil pan is reinstalled, i'm gonna put onto engine: short chevy water pump like i had originally (one less belt), mechanical fuel pump too (one less thing hooked to electricity) , and iron ram horn exhaust manifolds (easier to get to plugs and more compact than the shorty headers i had on before). especially since i already have a nice big hole in my firewall for the pump : ) (old pic attached) next week i am gonna weld up a frame for the radiator for my run stand and put some harbor freight wheels on it too. Looks like an exciting build. How much weight of motor is on the stand? |
jimkelly |
Oct 25 2019, 05:27 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
dont know but assume around 525 lbs cause intake is aluminum not iron (575).
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-gen...ock-weight.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4WRL513Gx4 |
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