Meet Ordella, rebuild Options

[Dead Air]

Meet Ordella
She’s a middle aged girl who’s silvery locks
have begun to loose their luster.
Her half gallon heart’s been still for near nine summers,
Thirsting for fuel and spark but lo, neglected.
And while she sleeps, we plan her resurrection.
We will cut and peen the cancer at her waist.
Her edge and fletch is brighter than her dark hides imply.
Brighter than the air rushing by that would cool her blood.
Brighter than the chrome on her windscreen wiper.
She is waiting...
Ordella: Little silver spear
The seeker of many roads and paths and places never seen,
By me nor my Lady.
Unafraid to lose her top!
This steely steed, this gray mare, this machine of grace and balance
will not pitch or yaw but will
carry us on her vulcanized hooves screaming.
She has a way of moving us while she’s still;
And being still while she’s moving.
And she will arrive just before us with a gleam
in her high browed eyes for those
who know the “9's”
And into that fold she’ll be welcome. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)

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Hey Chris
Do you think any of your sponsers can "weld up" this bad crank I've got?
I thought the shot was pretty cool, too.

[ChrisFoley]

QUOTE (Dave Eddy @ May 26 2005, 01:19 AM)

"weld up" this bad crank I've got?

I think that would require a shop that specializes in crankshaft repair and modification.
I have no experience with that myself.
It is probably cheaper to find a used crankshaft that needs nothing more than grinding.

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I found the "that other secret bolt" It's the through bolt under the push rod tubes that goes in above the oil pick up tube. But you guys already knew that!!

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"One of these things is not like the other, One of these things is not like the other"

Sung to the Now or Later theme

In my Haynes manual, I can't find the tolerance specs for "out of square" Con rods.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif)

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Looking at the first two journals makes me feel cranky (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)

I'm getting the picture. My engine ran like this: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)
Before it died!!!

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Found a Tech to got through my heads. Walking distance from my house. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Apex Automotive
4915 Ransom road
Clarence, NY
716 759 8686

[MecGen]

Hey Dave
Whats up? You hidin....? more pics please.
Whats up with the motor...I getting a 1.7 complete.
The PO put 2200$ in the motor last summer, and my
swap plans, have no need for it.
If you need it, let me know....ot might at least get you running while you can take care of other things
Later
Joe

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[CptTripps]

I've got a 1.7 that I think (hope) he's coming to get. If he can come get it, he can have it. I just want him to finish his car.

Maybe when you come out, I'll take you for a nice-loing drive and you can see what these things are all about. To date, I don;t believe Dave has ever even HEARD a 914.

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Hey Capt (and Joe)
I wasn't at your house long enough to get infected with your speed desease, or what ever it is you've got. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Patience, patience. This is the boring part of the build (er, ah teardown). I found some of your old posts and have been reading them.
I am:
Waiting for new Jugs, oversized.
waiting for Nan's brother to fab some outer long sheetmetal for me.
Shopping for a cam.
Shopping for a gasket kit.
Heads cleaned and inspected

We'll be out to get the motor any day now. I have to rebuild the wiper transmission on the M-a-z-d-a
and install a new oil pan gasket, That should happen on Sunday.
Next weekend maybe a good time to come out if you're gonna be around.

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we're back
Yeah I kinda hit a road block...
Here's what you can do with;
1. an old paint brush
2. some paint thinner
3. a tooth brush, and
4. a garden hose
5. three hours

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machine shop news

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It's been a busy summer. My girl friends brother still hasn't come through with the outer long sheetmetal replacement.
The last month I've been working on a shed in the back yard.
The Mazda has a wiper transmision problem (bent, seized, bad motor,etc )

And travel, party, wedding weekend stuff is keeping us busy.

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The heads are done. Cleaned, new guides, reassembled. $200 for the works! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

[ChrisFoley]

It's good to know that you're making progress!
What's next?

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A couple members have offered me a set of new P&C's and wants an an offer but I'm not sure what to offer. A local import shop says he can get me a cheap set for $250. I'll be shopping for a cam and lifters, I'm thinking web 73 or a 9550 from Jake, and I need bearings. The shop ground the crank mains 1 over but the case and throws are stock.
The body is sitting in the garage all forlorn looking. The glass, back pad, firewall soundproof and all the stuff that didn't fall out with the engine are still on the body. I need an Engman stiffening kit for the longs and to do the fuel lines. Oh. the cooling tin and tranny are really filthy, I've been trying to get those cleaned up.
So, basically I'm just about ready to drive it! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[Steve Thacker]

To get those really greasy parts cleaned up. I'll turn you onto my secret weapon.
Go down to Lowes / Home Depot and pick up a few cans of MEK ( Methol Ethol Keytone)

1.\ Get some chemical gloves! ( this is a must have )!
2.\ Get some goggles on to protect your eyes from any splash.
3. \ Pull out your old paintbrush and a few rags.
4. \ Be in a well ventilated area away from any chance of a flame or the crap getting into the house.
(Your Mrs will thank you for it.) Plus you don't have to worry about your ass getting blown to Jesus. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)

That is all you will need.

Try not to over breathe or come in contact with the liquid as this shit will kill you. I'm not even joking. The grease and any other type of oil will run like a watercolor when this stuff is applied. No scrubbing, no nothing, instant gratification. Be responsible and burn the rags as this crap will stay in soil up to 25 years.
( very bad for the environment )

This stuff if spilled / applied to your concrete driveway / garage floor and with a cotton rag will "sop-up" embedded grease and oil.

Hope this helps for future projects.

Remember do not over breathe and or get it on your skin.

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