Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
All looking good at this point...
All looking good at this point...
0 2021/09/29 12:34:48
Well, damn. Front support legs too wide on the stand. Nice.
Well, damn. Front support legs too wide on the stand. Nice.
0 2021/09/29 12:35:19
A low-profile jack supported the weight and allowed me to slide the hoist out from under the stand.
A low-profile jack supported the weight and allowed me to slide the hoist out from under the stand.
0 2021/09/29 12:36:03
0 2021/10/05 15:35:50
Crank in and caps all torqued down. Also mounted up oil pump, as it can apparently affect the clearances.
Crank in and caps all torqued down. Also mounted up oil pump, as it can apparently affect the clearances.
0 2021/10/12 14:38:45
Front four bearings had 0.002" clearances, right at minimum side of specification
Front four bearings had 0.002" clearances, right at minimum side of specification
0 2021/10/12 14:39:36
Fifth journal on other side of spec at 0.003". I'll take it!
Fifth journal on other side of spec at 0.003". I'll take it!
0 2021/10/12 14:40:17
0 2021/10/14 17:25:13
Using the Workmate I saved from the scrap pile as a rod vise to loosen the nuts torqued down at the machine shop. New top and grease in the right places makes it work like new!
Using the Workmate I saved from the scrap pile as a rod vise to loosen the nuts torqued down at the machine shop. New top and grease in the right places makes it work like new!
0 2021/10/17 13:24:07
Bearings and rings all installed
Bearings and rings all installed
0 2021/10/17 13:25:55
0 2021/10/17 13:26:56
0 2021/10/17 13:27:14
My homemade oil pickup tool. Worked for one tube, but the pipe started to flare out by the end. Might not work for a second.
My homemade oil pickup tool. Worked for one tube, but the pipe started to flare out by the end. Might not work for a second.
0 2021/10/28 12:14:51
Steel shaft to do away with the plastic coupler. Would almost certainly be fine for my basically stock rebuild, but was only $12.
Steel shaft to do away with the plastic coupler. Would almost certainly be fine for my basically stock rebuild, but was only $12.
0 2021/10/28 12:15:39
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade
0 2021/10/28 12:21:08
0 2021/10/28 12:23:45
0 2021/10/28 12:25:52
0 2021/10/28 12:26:13
All done!
All done!
0 2021/10/28 12:26:35
My cheapo degree wheel and HF gauge measuring lifter travel.
My cheapo degree wheel and HF gauge measuring lifter travel.
0 2021/10/28 12:32:33
Also measured the depth of the pistons below the deck. I seem to recall it was around 0.035", but don't have my notes in front of me. The deck had been milled 0.006 or 0.007 at the shop.
Also measured the depth of the pistons below the deck. I seem to recall it was around 0.035", but don't have my notes in front of me. The deck had been milled 0.006 or 0.007 at the shop.
0 2021/10/28 12:34:34
0 2021/10/28 12:36:44
Carefully torqued to sequence. That's a lot of bolts to do three passes on!
Carefully torqued to sequence. That's a lot of bolts to do three passes on!
0 2021/10/28 12:37:12
0 2021/10/28 12:41:00
Using a nail punch to press the shaft complete out of the housing.
Using a nail punch to press the shaft complete out of the housing.
0 2021/10/28 12:43:11
After removing the bushing on the distributor shaft and the other components, my refinished Workmate did a great job holding the shaft to trim off the end.
After removing the bushing on the distributor shaft and the other components, my refinished Workmate did a great job holding the shaft to trim off the end.
0 2021/10/28 12:43:52
Found the perfect beveled washers at a local hardware store in Houston while visiting family. $0.80 apiece.
Found the perfect beveled washers at a local hardware store in Houston while visiting family. $0.80 apiece.
0 2021/11/13 05:08:32
My very quick-and-dirty porting work, using the carbide bit, then followed up with the sandpaper roll. Also reduced the angle a bit where the intake meets the head.
My very quick-and-dirty porting work, using the carbide bit, then followed up with the sandpaper roll. Also reduced the angle a bit where the intake meets the head.
0 2021/11/13 05:09:54
0 2021/11/13 05:11:11
Finished product. I'm happy with the valve covers I bought off eBay for $100.
Finished product. I'm happy with the valve covers I bought off eBay for $100.
0 2021/11/13 05:11:32
Closeup of center bolts.
Closeup of center bolts.
0 2021/11/13 05:12:26
0 2022/03/01 09:52:30
0 2022/03/01 09:52:52
Right out of the car. At the bottom right corner of the cleared off slash mark is the shell of some unidentifiable nut. Wonder how long that has been sitting up there?
Right out of the car. At the bottom right corner of the cleared off slash mark is the shell of some unidentifiable nut. Wonder how long that has been sitting up there?
0 2022/03/11 10:24:06
After working it over for a bit, using the same process as the bellhousing. Scraping, Simple Green, more scraping, brillo pad and soapy water. Wish I'd used solvent!
After working it over for a bit, using the same process as the bellhousing. Scraping, Simple Green, more scraping, brillo pad and soapy water. Wish I'd used solvent!
0 2022/03/11 10:25:18
All done, calling it good. Tucked back under the car to keep it out of the way.
All done, calling it good. Tucked back under the car to keep it out of the way.
0 2022/03/11 10:26:05
0 2022/03/11 18:09:40
Pile of harness from the CCC original setup. Will be replaced with wiring for TPI
Pile of harness from the CCC original setup. Will be replaced with wiring for TPI
0 2022/03/12 17:33:17
0 2022/03/12 17:52:00
Plug that connects to the command module inside the cabin. Larger than the cable diameter.
Plug that connects to the command module inside the cabin. Larger than the cable diameter.
0 2022/04/03 15:03:33