I did get the engine all bolted up to the transmission last night. I just need to even it out side to side. I also made a template for a new crossmember.
20170501_080856 by Brett, on Flickr
20170501_080856 by Brett, on Flickr
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I did get the engine all bolted up to the transmission last night. I just need to even it out side to side. I also made a template for a new crossmember.
I would wait to even it up until you have the headers on to even it up.
Got the driver's side header in place. It fits really well, I do need to grind down a bit of the block or try to bend the collector over a smidgen though. Header's are by Doug. Still need to try passenger side, hopefully no major issues there.
20170501_183506 by Brett, on Flickr
20170501_183523 by Brett, on Flickr
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B67FSTB
The NorCal dude from Belgium
maybe a heat blanket for the steeringbox is in order ?
Replacing the water heater in the trailer.
tarafied1
Well-Known Member
all that room! makes me want to put a smallblock back in my 67!Got the driver's side header in place. It fits really well, I do need to grind down a bit of the block or try to bend the collector over a smidgen though. Header's are by Doug. Still need to try passenger side, hopefully no major issues there.
This is why I resisted temptation to go with a 351 based stroker in mine. Reality struck me that at this point I don't need the extra cubes/power as much as I will enjoy the ease of dealing with a 302 based block under the hood. At least for now.
tarafied1
Well-Known Member
I stuffed a 460 in my 67 in 1990 and later swapped it for a 429. It's been a big block for 27 years. My wife leaves the house when ever I have to do anything involved with the headers!This is why I resisted temptation to go with a 351 based stroker in mine. Reality struck me that at this point I don't need the extra cubes/power as much as I will enjoy the ease of dealing with a 302 based block under the hood. At least for now.
I have a 94 HO 5.0 on an engine stand. Very tempting to just stuff that in there with the EFI and my new TKO...
This is why I resisted temptation to go with a 351 based stroker in mine. Reality struck me that at this point I don't need the extra cubes/power as much as I will enjoy the ease of dealing with a 302 based block under the hood. At least for now.
There's a 55 gallon drum of Irony in that statement.
Not ironic. I'm just a very complex idiot.
Tubbster1966
New Member
Added a nipple to the filler neck for the fuel command centers "vent". While I was at it I painted the filler neck black, didn't have any bare metal color. I sanded the filler neck because it was painted red. Also added a new gas cap I bought at the Portland Swap Meet for $20 new!
I would have pointed the nipple down more and up a little on the filler neck itself but the neck had some dings and I didn't think I'd get a good seal. This'll do for now till I get a new neck. First time drilling and tapping something also.
Had to seal it somehow! Didn't want no fumes!
Shiny new bits!
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I would have pointed the nipple down more and up a little on the filler neck itself but the neck had some dings and I didn't think I'd get a good seal. This'll do for now till I get a new neck. First time drilling and tapping something also.
Had to seal it somehow! Didn't want no fumes!
Shiny new bits!
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As long as you say you are getting a new neck I will go ahead and point out that it's probably not the best location for that nipple. Something in the trunk could slide against it and snap it off or at least give it enough of a whack to crack the brass and allow fuel to leak. I would suggest either relocating it when you do it over or better yet weld up a guard to prevent such an accident.
Tubbster1966
New Member
That's the plan when I get a new one, this one will get me up and running though.
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Got the other header on. I had to slide the engine over a bit to get it in place. I am a bit concerned with how close the passenger header is to the idler arm mount. Might grind that down.
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I also got the new clutch pedal in the mail. Now I can send the pedals and support to Mustang Steve to get the roller bearings installed.
20170503_185902 by Brett, on Flickr20170503_185924 by Brett, on FlickrI also got the new clutch pedal in the mail. Now I can send the pedals and support to Mustang Steve to get the roller bearings installed.
Your clearances look alright. At least you have clearance. You should see what that engine looks like in a 65!
chaser012001
66 408w, TKO600 coupe...in progress
A conglomeration of the next few days...
I'll be repairing the lower cowl, patching the upper cowl, epoxy both, paint both, welding it all back together.
While waiting on stuff to dry, I'll be final fitting the doors (I have to adjust the quarter skinning job from a previous owner to match the contour of the door) and finishing some filler work.
I'll be repairing the lower cowl, patching the upper cowl, epoxy both, paint both, welding it all back together.
While waiting on stuff to dry, I'll be final fitting the doors (I have to adjust the quarter skinning job from a previous owner to match the contour of the door) and finishing some filler work.
janschutz
Corn Hauler
This weekend, I am going to remove the engine compartment wiring harness to remove the wires for the regulator, try to find a short in the headlights and find out why the horns are not working. I hate the electrical stuff!!
Halfway to an AAW body harness at that point lol.
Fixed it for you.
huskinhano
Member
When I put my GT40P in to my 66 I Must of had the driver's side header in and out at least a dozen times to get everything fit right.
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