There Goes The Neighborhood, Sorting out an adopted V8 build |
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There Goes The Neighborhood, Sorting out an adopted V8 build |
whitetwinturbo |
Jul 7 2015, 05:21 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm just "wading" into this project since it rolled off the shipping truck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) 99% rust free California car now in SoCal after sitting in a garage for years without being (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif). My neighbors are now giving me the "hairy eyeball" since I fired it up to pull it up into the garage....and it was a bit loud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) . Now taking inventory of what it is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) and making a list of what-to-do and in what order it might be done. I'm starting with draining and renewing all water, oil, brake and transmission fluids. I expect the juices to be a little funky since just sitting unused continues the 'chemistry'. The wiring looks a little scary too. Many of them in the engine compartment (box behind driver) were cut and lead nowhere. Hum. It would be good to hear from other V8 'Loons' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) who may be able to help me avoid to much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif). Let the 914 madness continue! |
whitetwinturbo |
Aug 9 2015, 05:11 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
Changed the oil since car has been sitting 5+ years. BUT, I put new oil filter on and by the next morning it's dripping (up on stands) @ yellow arrow ABOVE the rubber filter seal (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
Hum.....tore it apart and stared at this dohicky: I removed, broke it down and inspected the pieces: That black rubber piece looks ok but I did not like the design when researching for alternatives. Here's what the engine block looks like without abouve and the here's the alternative: This setup uses a wider filter AND it's rubber gasket makes direct contact with the block thus eliminating the earlier extra gasket. NO MORE LEAKING (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
tomrev |
Aug 9 2015, 06:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
I like this oil filter adapter; what brand / part # is it? My SBC is waiting a dyno session, then going into the 914, and this style is a cleaner alternative. Thanks!
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whitetwinturbo |
Aug 9 2015, 07:36 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
I like this oil filter adapter; what brand / part # is it? My SBC is waiting a dyno session, then going into the 914, and this style is a cleaner alternative. Thanks! The Chevy stealership will nick you for about $40 but if you check out ebay, Jegs, Summit you will see the one I have EVERYWHERE. Hit "Images" on Google search for SBC oil filter adaptor and see the examples. Notice the allen bolts on the new setup? Well, I had to buy a "claw" wrench to get to the standard bolt head pictured on the old setup. Why you may ask? I do not know how the PO got the old set up bolted to the block because they are not only recessed into the block's openning BUT there is NO, NONE, NILO clearance between the bolt head and the side of the curved cutout for a socket set (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif). Get the SAE allen setup ONLY........or if you can find smaller hex head bolts that allow clearance that would work....jeez, why bother? Go Allen....then you are done forever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) Attach some pictures of your sled .......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
tomrev |
Aug 10 2015, 03:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
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Andyrew |
Aug 11 2015, 07:33 AM
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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 |
Are those radiator lines running through the gas tank ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
tomrev |
Aug 11 2015, 09:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
I was wondering if that would get noticed; yeah, a bit of work, but it made a much smoother path towards the rad. The cooling lines run along both long's, hidden behind the rocker covers, so under the car looks stock. Steel tubing runs thru both sides of the tank, welded in place, and the coolant lines are insulated to keep the heat from being an issue. High points of the line have bleeder nipples on both sides, so she fills up and purges the trapped air pretty easily. |
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