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> My V8 resurrection is taking MUCH longer than..., ...I planned but what else is new?
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post Jul 3 2005, 01:59 AM
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Brad and crew got my 20+ year old Jaide conversion resurrected a couple of years ago but I couldn't leave well enough alone. A fellow V8 converter sold me his built 400hp engine before Christmas and I thought I could get it installed by the April's WCC05 by merely replacing the clutch and rebuilding the old Carter carb. The KEP clutch turned into a fiasco so I decided to buy an all new Renegade kit (less the engine and tranny mounts) besides I already had their great radiator. Bill P gave me some v-belt parts since he was going serpentine and Renegade gave me a nice deal on the w/p for supporting them over the years. Well I come to find this is not a week-end bolt-in so here are my woes and triumphs…

V8 Gurus..., Edelbrock Manifold and Head miss-match
More V8 questions for the gurus..., It's been over 15 years..
Just like "Rides" hot host, designer, and, a team of 40 to work on my car...
Help V8 Gurus! Engine removal..., ...not clearing the axles? V8 topic: Anyone know what header baffles..., ...are used for?
V8 Topic: Help!, Harmonic Balancer not fitting...
Which is better: Renegade or KEP clutch, (or kevlar vs.organic)...
Renegade V8 TOPIC: Shifter?, How did you lengthen it?
GM harmonic balancer differences..., V8 topic
More V8 conversion questions..., ...the rebuild continues
Where to mount a Holley Elect Fuel pump?, in a V8 conversion...
mounting the HEI distributor
"simple" HEI wiring is not so simple to me
V8 topic: front mounted electric fuel pump wiring, ...where to tap 12V?
How do you replace the two shift coupler bushings?, ...just drive the shaft out, is there a pin on it?
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post Jul 3 2005, 05:40 PM
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Bill,

Found this 360 degree swivel thermostat housing: CSR Performance Products CSI-912C at Summit


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post Jul 4 2005, 11:05 AM
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Well some progress. Assembled everything to fit but had to use washers under the brackets that Scott did not recommend. Maybe I do need to use the supplied balancer spacer even with the gear drive thickness. I don't like that the balancer will not have much collar on the crankshaft and it will be 1/4" closer to the firewall. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif)


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post Jul 4 2005, 11:12 AM
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To make my Jaide engine cross bar fit, I used my dirty 20+ year old engine mounts. I could be wrong but it seemed all my old Jaide parts fit nicely the first time. I assembled it on a couple weekends while I was in school. 20+ years later these "highly developed" Renegade parts need modifying, component matching, etc. I guess this is the "fun" part. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Jul 4 2005, 11:18 AM
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Still have the w/p inlet pointing up or down into the engine mount. The tstat inlets are usually 1 1/2" and this is 1 1/4". Alot have o-rings too so the search will continue at Speed Merchant and more FLAPS tomorrow...


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post Jul 4 2005, 07:11 PM
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Ok, test rotated the water pump like Bills with one hose going all around the outside of the pump.


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post Jul 4 2005, 07:12 PM
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w/p inlet is okay but the fitting is right up to the engine block. I can swing the pump away from the block but then the Renegade specified belt is too short...


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post Jul 9 2005, 12:46 PM
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plastic 1" are in right orientation but the inlet is not. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)


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post Jul 9 2005, 01:04 PM
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Hey hey, Felix! Looking good.

We are kinda' in the same part of our projects. Hope we both make it to the V8 gathering with both of our running teens!!!! =-))))))

Keep up the good work. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 9 2005, 01:05 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) Found a swivel chrome tstat housing for $24 at Speed Merchant and a 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" reducing hose, thanks for the idea Alex. Still tight but "fits" in the right orientation. On to the clutch...


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post Jul 9 2005, 01:08 PM
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Swapped my 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" lines under the car, nice work Brad crew. Heavy duty brackets and in two sizes so I had to swap those too. The Simpson pump was on the right and the Renegade is on the left. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) guess they want to be somewhat "different".
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post Jul 9 2005, 01:12 PM
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QUOTE (rogergrubb @ Jul 9 2005, 11:04 AM)
Hey hey, Felix! Looking good.

We are kinda' in the same part of our projects. Hope we both make it to the V8 gathering with both of our running teens!!!! =-))))))

Keep up the good work. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Yep, now I'm shooting for the Speed Merchant July 12 street rod meet! The electric fuel pump may take some (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) time but we'll see...
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post Jul 24 2005, 10:19 AM
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Quit screwing with those HID lights and get 'er running first!!!! =-))))

You're as bad as I am when I'm loosing motivation. Call someone to lend some hands or moral support. That's what I did and it's been great. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 24 2005, 11:48 AM
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Thanks Roger so far you are my only motivation. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Well, I took off the lid and haven't decided where to put the fuel pump - under tank or in front trunk. Even if I put it in the trunk, I'm sure I have to remove the tank to attach the lines. Besides I need to install the 22mm Welt bar in there. The worms keep coming...

Family members keep flying in expecting me to spend time with them. What's up with that? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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post Jul 24 2005, 01:08 PM
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That's ironic,

My g-friends mom is in town for a month visiting from Mexico City...

Ayyyyyy ayyyyy, ay ayyyyyyyyyyy... =-)

Now I get to REALLY brush up on my espanol.


I'm mounting my electric pump near the engine 'cuz that 30 Y.O. shit fuel line probably won't take the pressure... LOL Plus yanking that tank again is a waist of my time. Valuable, "get'er done" time.

I've met very few "good" excuses........ Granted, family is a good one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Sep 19 2005, 11:54 PM
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Well got back to the dirty work in the engine bay. Replaced my stock brake balancer with a Tee from Adam (3liter914-6) Thanks! Also installed billet Optima mount.

next up, install :
clutch, tranny
electric fuel pump
22mm sway bar
exhaust
carb, tune
headers

Ok, that's it...


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post Nov 27 2005, 10:26 PM
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Drilled the holes for my front 22mm Weltmeister, just awaiting new bushings from Automotion to assemble. What a pain cutting the metal to clear the bracket with just a angle grinder and metal shear! A dremel would have been real handy.

Are washers needed on the droplinks since they slide within the width of the U tabs?

I will bring my tank to a rad shop this week to boil it out and maybe have them solder the small return line before reinstallation.

Got the fittings for my Holley fuel pump and regulator, just need to mount and connect them. Does anyone know how to adjust the regulator?

I removed the baffle from other header, what a job. That took alot of grinding, drilling, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) , and (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif)

Still have to pick up new Borlas from MikeP but I can see a small light at the end of the tunnel. Half the battle is motivating myself to begin work... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)


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you will need to have a fuel pressure gauge fitted to the output of the reg. temparary or permanent . and adjust to 4-5 psi for a carb. then verify your float level in the carb. this makes a big difference in the carb running rich or lean under all conditions ie: idle, power, part throttle.
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You can use a swivel t stat housing to point your hose anywhere you want on the water pump. I think Mr. Gasket has them.

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post Nov 30 2005, 02:36 AM
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QUOTE (marks914 @ Nov 29 2005, 09:07 AM)
You can use a swivel t stat housing to point your hose anywhere you want on the water pump.  I think Mr. Gasket has them.

Mark

Mark,

It's hard to see but I do have the swivel tstat housing. I was told that Meiziere has one 1 1/4" but this set up should work.

Anyone know why these bushings from Weltmeister have a shoulder when the originals were straight? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)


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post Dec 29 2005, 02:06 AM
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Monthly update: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

Got the bar in but don't know where to set the down link on the horizontal bar. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)


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