Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
0 2018/04/08 17:24:41
These are converted LT1 heads, not small block heads, so they're different than SBC heads
These are converted LT1 heads, not small block heads, so they're different than SBC heads
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0 2018/04/10 03:19:02
Rough cut out using an angle grinder and a small HF bandsaw
Rough cut out using an angle grinder and a small HF bandsaw
0 2018/04/10 20:45:59
This looks like it will work OK. I drilled the 3 holes but left figuring out how I'm cutting the slot for tomorrow.
This looks like it will work OK. I drilled the 3 holes but left figuring out how I'm cutting the slot for tomorrow.
0 2018/04/10 20:46:10
Printed to scale, glued to a piece of steel using Super 77
Printed to scale, glued to a piece of steel using Super 77
0 2018/04/10 20:46:23
I cleaned up the slot with a file and test fit it on the alternator, this position should put it all the way up against the frame rail, all the way in just barely clears the fan (but on the car you can't go that far because this waterpump's outlet is a little higher than normal. Still need to re-clock the alternator but I should be close to a running car with about an hour more work.
I cleaned up the slot with a file and test fit it on the alternator, this position should put it all the way up against the frame rail, all the way in just barely clears the fan (but on the car you can't go that far because this waterpump's outlet is a little higher than normal. Still need to re-clock the alternator but I should be close to a running car with about an hour more work.
0 2018/04/11 17:30:57
I haven't had more than a few minutes a day to work on this thing, I've been busy. So I'm too lazy to powder coat this. Instead I broke all the edges with a file, threw it in my blast cabinet and then sprayed it with some etching primer and some semi-gloss black.
I haven't had more than a few minutes a day to work on this thing, I've been busy. So I'm too lazy to powder coat this. Instead I broke all the edges with a file, threw it in my blast cabinet and then sprayed it with some etching primer and some semi-gloss black.
0 2018/04/11 17:31:05
Since my shop dog died last fall I've had this guy hanging around. He just sits outside my basement door or my garage door and watches me... Shop bunny? Is that a thing?
Since my shop dog died last fall I've had this guy hanging around. He just sits outside my basement door or my garage door and watches me... Shop bunny? Is that a thing?
0 2018/04/11 17:31:32
A little sanding, slotting the bracket, a quick fog with some semigloss rustoleum and I had this. the bolt really should be a washer head or have a washer under it but the space is so tight I decided to skip it.
A little sanding, slotting the bracket, a quick fog with some semigloss rustoleum and I had this. the bolt really should be a washer head or have a washer under it but the space is so tight I decided to skip it.
0 2018/04/14 05:43:00
I was going to turn a nice little aluminum spacer for the pivot bolt side, but I noticed that if the stock spacer/bracket was straightened it would come very close to working, so I threw it in my 40ton press and straightened it out... yea this can be made to work.
I was going to turn a nice little aluminum spacer for the pivot bolt side, but I noticed that if the stock spacer/bracket was straightened it would come very close to working, so I threw it in my 40ton press and straightened it out... yea this can be made to work.
0 2018/04/14 05:43:09
All of it bolted to the front of the engine. It actually fits quite well and seems very sturdy. there's miles of adjustment in that bracket, unlike the one that was on there before (the difference between bought parts and designing your own). The original belt was a 360K6 (36" long, 6 rib) but I couldn't get that on the pulley even crushing the lower radiator hose. I looked in my pile of old belts and found a 370K5 (1 inch longer, 37" long,but only five ribs), which I could JUST BARELY
All of it bolted to the front of the engine. It actually fits quite well and seems very sturdy. there's miles of adjustment in that bracket, unlike the one that was on there before (the difference between bought parts and designing your own). The original belt was a 360K6 (36" long, 6 rib) but I couldn't get that on the pulley even crushing the lower radiator hose. I looked in my pile of old belts and found a 370K5 (1 inch longer, 37" long,but only five ribs), which I could JUST BARELY
0 2018/04/14 05:43:18
I re-clocked the case so the battery terminal and the plug were on the outside of the case, way from the cylinder head (as clocked the battery terminal is mashed against the front of the cylinder head, then tapped the other ear for a 3/8"-16 helicoil.
I re-clocked the case so the battery terminal and the plug were on the outside of the case, way from the cylinder head (as clocked the battery terminal is mashed against the front of the cylinder head, then tapped the other ear for a 3/8"-16 helicoil.
0 2018/04/14 05:43:26
Nice stainless threads. It made me happy even if no one else will ever see them. Locktited them in so they can't come out.
Nice stainless threads. It made me happy even if no one else will ever see them. Locktited them in so they can't come out.
0 2018/04/14 05:43:33
I was going to machine a nice aluminum spacer for the pivot bolt but noticed that the stock spacer/bracket might work if it was straight. I threw it in my 40 ton press and flattened it- it's really close.
I was going to machine a nice aluminum spacer for the pivot bolt but noticed that the stock spacer/bracket might work if it was straight. I threw it in my 40 ton press and flattened it- it's really close.
0 2018/04/14 05:56:38
After making the blot hole slot longer, a little sanding, and a nice spray bomb with some rustoleum, cut down a bolt so it doesn't go down into the case too far and I had this, it looks almost factory. I had the right washer head bolt that would make it look exactly right but that space is REALLY tight on the car and decided to go with something with a thinner head and no washer
After making the blot hole slot longer, a little sanding, and a nice spray bomb with some rustoleum, cut down a bolt so it doesn't go down into the case too far and I had this, it looks almost factory. I had the right washer head bolt that would make it look exactly right but that space is REALLY tight on the car and decided to go with something with a thinner head and no washer
0 2018/04/14 05:56:58
I re-clocked the case and tapped the ear for a helicoil.
I re-clocked the case and tapped the ear for a helicoil.
0 2018/04/14 05:57:11
Nice, shiny stainless threads... no one else will ever see them in there but they make me happy. I locktighted them in just for good measure.
Nice, shiny stainless threads... no one else will ever see them in there but they make me happy. I locktighted them in just for good measure.
0 2018/04/14 05:57:17
Everything bolted into place.
Everything bolted into place.
0 2018/04/14 05:57:29
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
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0 2018/04/14 17:00:36
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
0 2018/04/14 17:12:58
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
I hate these things. While I was test fitting belts this one started spewing all over the engine bay. At least I was in the autozone parking lot at the time so I could just grab another. Anyone have a better solution then these dorman caps? I don't think I've ever even gotten a year out of one of them.
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