Author Topic: Fired engine this weekend (Read 524 times)

Fast68back · « **on:** March, 15, 2009, 04:14:15 PM »

Thanks to 'ole Sluggo who ventured north once again to bail me out and show me how stupid I really am. Once again i was unprepared for randy's visit, after running around to get a battery charger friday nite to charge the Optima battery and replacing the barely used late model starter, the damn thing fired right up, I think it shocked us both. After addressing a few issues, some yahoo (me) forgot to torque the intake, wiring issue with the MSD box (constant 12V Vs. keyed, Ooops) and a fuel leak (&#^@% Holley fuel line). We worked on adjusting the carb, which we ended up rebuilding Sat night. Fired the car up this morning , still a couple issue to work on with it, really need to replace that *$&%@)! Holley fuel line.

It turns out that when I initially adjusted the rockers the lifters had no oil, thus they were to tight and had no compression. We readjusted and all was good. Like most things, you look on the internet you'll find a hundred ways to do the same thing...

After Sluggo left I worked on relocating the distribution block/prop valve, now that the MC for the clutch is in I could see where to put everything. Here are a couple pics. The MC will still come back out to get painted, the surface rust looks like doo doo. Checked all the local auo parts stores for some cast paint, but couldnt find any. I also used some 220 sandpaper on the lines, I realize this may weaken the lines some, but they look a lot better since the other lines are all SS.

Still a lot to do, but definetly a step closer, thanks again Sluggo, I owe you big time.

monkeystash · « **Reply #1 on:** March, 15, 2009, 05:17:58 PM »

I like that SSBC block, very clean installation. Remind us again of your engine specs. Looks like you'll be on the road by mid-Spring, eh?

Fast68back · « **Reply #2 on:** March, 15, 2009, 06:36:09 PM »

Its a Keith Craft 347. I bought it about a year and a half ago off a guy that pulled it from his Cobra kit car because he wanted to upgrade to a 351 based 427 stroker.

Sluggo · « **Reply #3 on:** March, 15, 2009, 06:42:18 PM »

Don't sweat it. I'm tallying(?) it all up :naug

Just another day in Mustang paradise :dance

joesgt281 · « **Reply #4 on:** March, 15, 2009, 08:07:29 PM »

awesome!

Fast68back · « **Reply #5 on:** March, 19, 2009, 06:09:22 PM »

Got sick of that POS Chrome Holley fuel line so when I ordered the brass plugs for the carb I ordered a new fuel rail and line.

The line is a prebuilt kit from Edelbrock, the Summit site said it was Chevy and Mopar but it was 24" and had the -6 AN fittings already installed and came with a 90 degree fitting. Fits my application perfectly and it was cheaper than trying to piece a line together.

The fuel rail is a Summit piece and was on sale. It has the -8 AN fittings so I had to buy the -8/-6 adapter to fit it to the fuel line.

You can see it in the picture, but the fuel filter will mount between the fuel line and the filter.

Whata ya think?