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! |
Mike Bellis |
Dec 28 2015, 06:41 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
If there is ANY path for air to get around the radiator, it will. Your fenders should be enough as is. Seal up the trunk floor.
You also need to check water flow and figure out the temperature differential at the radiator. Is the rad scalding hot? Or is the engine scalding hot? You also need to vacuum any possible air out of the system. When you think you are done, do it again, and again. |
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