monkeystash
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Great progress as usual buddy. Sorry, I meant to tell you about that little bit of grinding on the block needed for the headers.
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Yesterday, my buddy Tom Mc fired up my new motor for the first time. He reported it turned over 3-4 times and then fired off. Break-in was short and sweet due to the roller cam. Today, we did some mods to the MSD distributor (changed the weight stop to a smaller size and replaced the stock advance springs to a lighter set). The video I took shows Tom checking the timing advance and it is right where it should be at 36 degrees @ 2000 rpm. Also powder coated the motor mounts and trans support in clear. The trans suppt turned yellow so we will be stripping it and try again. All-in-all a great day. I'm very pleased with my new motor.
Ive got one but I cant figure out how to post it.Video?
Youtube it or similar and post the link.Ive got one but I cant figure out how to post it.
I've got a fairly similar list to go on mine as well. I am giving myself until May. Two months to get it done.My challenge is my job. I've been on the road a lot more lately which is leaving me only weekends which get taken away by other household duties, etc. No excuses though. I will be done in time to have a few weeks of "shakedown" runs before the Power Tour. I do find with each thing checked of the list the desire to do more grows.Six months ago I thought I'd be done around April, now I think July is more likely. Last week I bought the bell housing and flywheel. Tonight I bought the clutch and pressure plate. The T-5 should be ready in a couple of weeks. Driveshaft once ordered will take less than a week. Punch list still has all the wiring, complete fuel lines, front seats and carpet, tires & wheels, Caltracs, front end alignment and a bunch of small items. It's great to see the end after almost three years of work every weekend. I'm thinking I want to bring the Colt home to finish final assembly. Right now it's a 20-30 min drive to the shop. If he was at home I could do the small things when I have a little time rather than having to plan anything before I drive over there. It's been great to have a complete shop to work in with all the tools I don't have at my disposal. And I'm looking forward to driving my Mustang places with my Mustang buddy Tom and his pony.