Thanks for the complements. I was expecting to get nailed by the purist
. I found out that I need to loosen the drivers header to install the starter
. other than that and some vacuum line routing, I should just about be ready for firing. I do have a few questions though.
1) I have a dark blue wire and a connector with a blk/orange and tanish wire without a home. My wiring diagram tells be the connector one is for an electric downshift solenoid. didn't think manual cars had this? not sure about the stray blue one. Reverse light switch on the trans?
2) reverse/ 1st linkage rod as the book calls it from the frame bracket to the trans does not clear the headers. Can this remain off or is there a solution to this? If I have to bend the crap out of it, I'll find another one and keep this stock one on the side.
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Originally Posted by Brewster
Yes, and the plug was in place before painting if you want to replicate the original look??
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When I get one, I'll paint it prior to installation and hope the paint doesn't crack.
Tom - I used Dupont ChromaOne( single stage). I've used this on several engines and it holds up very well. The only place it burns off is on the center exhaust ports on a 'D' port head. I have not found anything that stays on the center ports unless you don't drive the car. I have asked many engine builder and paint shops about this as well. Bill Hirsh burns off after time as well. This is the first round port head I've done, so we'll see if there is a difference in paint burning on the center ports. I add a little hardener to the mix for the last coat to make it extra chip resistant, but it very chip resistant without the hardener. the high build primer is a Nason (Dupont) product. I don't have any experience w/ PPG as I have always used Dupont. Once you get all the additives for one company, its can be rather expensive to switch to another brand. Hope this helps you out.