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#81
08-30-2022, 09:20 AM
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#82
09-05-2022, 05:40 PM
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Nearing the end...
...All machine work complete.
Getting ready to send out some rockers for refacing and then it's all on me.
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#83
09-25-2022, 07:19 PM
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Rockers are back and look great.
Now it's down to bolting on the Manifolds, loading the Cam, and firing it.
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#84
10-20-2022, 07:04 AM
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CAM CHECK
OK, now we're getting down to the end. I got sidetracked (again) with planning a run stand but back to the build.
Looked over and checked all specs, if all goes well I'll load the cam into its house and move along with this engine.
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#85
10-24-2022, 06:05 AM
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CAM is in...
Finally.
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#86
10-31-2022, 05:57 AM
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GIVE ME FUEL , GIVE ME FIRE!
Well, that didn't take long now, did it?
 Hope to make a small run stand of sorts and hopefully, I can fire her up before Christmas  
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#87
10-31-2022, 11:47 AM
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Congrats! Looks great!
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1965 Pontiac GTO 455/469 w/ #48 Heads, '65 Tri-Power 9.25:1 CR Stump Puller Cam Muncie M22W 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00 3.55 Rear Differential Front: 225/60R15 Height: 25.6" Rear: 275/60R15 Height: 28" |
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#88
11-20-2022, 08:15 AM
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OK I think I have a plan to run it...
A good friend had some old engine carts so I took one and made a few mods and think it will work.
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Last edited by Jeff Hamlin; 05-30-2023 at 06:08 AM. |
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#89
11-20-2022, 08:54 AM
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Jeff, how and where did you secure the engine to lift it safely?
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#90
11-20-2022, 10:19 AM
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John,
I used two Engine Hoist Brackets for the V8 and on the PS, used the bolt hole in the head for the fuel line clip, and on the DS the hole for the vac line bolt. More than adequate. I found the best lift point on the chain to be just forward of the carb.  
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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#91
11-20-2022, 10:23 AM
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Thanks
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#92
12-17-2022, 05:38 PM
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ONE FORWARD, TWO BACK AS THEY SAY.
What a day, Decided to jump back into this build since I had my Flywheel all dolled up.
The first issue was the rails interfered with the installation. No big deal, so I break out the hoist lift the engine and move it forward a bit. With the flywheel now installed I grabbed the starter and yup rails and leg interfered with install  Hoist it up again and change over to a Dolly with blocks. How I can install the starter, But wait still a bit close with the blocking  Great, so I hoist this b!tch again and reset the engine one more time  OK enough playing around, I hook up a battery, remote start trigger, and Oil Gauge, and attempt to check the oil PSI. Cranking and cranking but still no oil  Remove the gauge fitting and crank some more no oil comes out  I then pull the distributor and galley plug on the head, made a drive tool for my drill, and started spinning the pump. You guessed it, friggen oil everywhere  Clean Up Isle 5! HOUSTON WE HAVE PRESSURE! I had to stop at this point and will regroup in an attempt to fire it up. Too much fun
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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#93
12-22-2022, 07:25 AM
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So close.
Was really trying to get this up and running before Christmas but Mother Nature threw us a curve
Going to make a rack for a Radiator and then we should be good to go. CLICK ON IMAGE FOR VID;  [url=https://flic.kr/p/2o6uomP]
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
Last edited by Jeff Hamlin; 12-22-2022 at 07:35 AM. |
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#94
12-22-2022, 07:31 AM
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STARTER MODIFICATION
Also just for grins, I decided to use a Chebby Starter rather than the Rebuilt OE I have for this build.
I just wanted to show how simple it is to clearance the Drive Housing / Cone to make it work. CLICK IMAGE FOR VID;  IMG_4570 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149936083@N07/]
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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#95
01-04-2023, 08:07 PM
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CRUDE...
...BUT WORKS
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#96
01-06-2023, 07:38 AM
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Fuel? CHECK.
Spark? CHECK. Contact, crank crank crank, sputter sputter WTH. Timing alignment? DOUBLE CHECK. Contact, crank crank crank... Hmmm, what could it be? OMG  STAND BY
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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#97
01-06-2023, 11:22 AM
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Jeff is that a 69 Cam Sprocket I see? If so your cam is out of time by 180 degrees, it should be pointed down not up like the 66-68 Sprockets.
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Jeff R 60 Jaguar Mark 2, 3.8L Automatic 67 Sprint Firebird 230 OHC-6 4-Speed A/C 78 Catlina Safari, Pontiac 400 powered 77 Astre Formula, 215 Buick V-8 T-5 73 Lemans Safari, 400 4bbl 4-speed 71 Catalina Enforcer, 455 4bbl 06 Mallet Solstice #024 LS2, Now with a Tremec 6060 6-speed! 2012 F-150 Echo Boost (My local Ford Dealer SUX!!!) 2020 Dodge Charger Scat pack (recovered) |
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#98
01-06-2023, 09:19 PM
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BINGO!
I don't know how I looked right over it
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When I die, I want to go peacefully like my grandfather did, in his sleep. Not screaming like the passengers in his car.
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#99
01-06-2023, 10:42 PM
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I'm no OHC expert, but won't turning the crankshaft 1 turn fix this problem? May have to re-time the distributor or move the plug wires at the distributor 3 positions left or right depending on your political leanings.
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#100
01-07-2023, 07:25 AM
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Correct,
knowing I had a stack of sprockets I went digging and found what I need. And if anyone needs a '69 Sprocket LMK, for some reason I have several.
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