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It hasn't got any keys to lose GaryDid you see the valve cover needs trimming ?
Yeah I noticed that,
Can you cut and lay that back face forwards by about 1/4-1/2" and still clear the valve train?
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Yeah I noticed that,
Can you cut and lay that back face forwards by about 1/4-1/2" and still clear the valve train?
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Thank you, appreciate the input, yes it does look a bit imposing in a rear veiw mirror
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I wanted to get the engine sealed up asap so valve cover was an urgent job, my tig is setup for a stainless exhaust i'm doing at the moment so popped over to my mate Garys, plus he has a brand new Miller Dynasty 
First job was to cut off the offending portion, then we sliced up a new end cap and job was a good un
Rushed back to fit it and it was p****ng down yet again !!!
First job was to cut off the offending portion, then we sliced up a new end cap and job was a good un
Rushed back to fit it and it was p****ng down yet again !!!
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Got a real lot off the list of jobs to do today, had to dodge a few showers but its nice to get stuff done 
First job was the fittings on the transmission cooler, it had push on type but it was bugging me that i really wanted bolt on type, solution was to turn up 2 fittings on the lathe with a 37 degree taper and bore out to fit the 3/8" copper pipe on the cooler, first off the ends were trimmed and the fittings pushed on, I reamed these to get a real tight fit, then they were soldered with plumbers solder.
Here it is fitted with the lines
Next job was to alter the pipework on the electric water pump, because I altered the blower belt configuration it now allowed me to run the pump a lot lower, the entry port is now straight off the bottom hose stub. I just extended the pipework down with a couple of mandrel bends and gave it a quick going over on the polisher.
Next job was to fit the plug wires I had already bought, unfortunately I received 90 degree dizzy fittings instead of the straight type I asked for so these will get replaced at some point, they are also too short on the offside and pass over the top of the valve covers which I don't really like, the nearside are fine though. They will do for starting it up.
Just those little jobs took all day !!! But at least the list is a lot smaller
This is how it looks so far, headers will be coming off again for coating, Its getting busy in there
First job was the fittings on the transmission cooler, it had push on type but it was bugging me that i really wanted bolt on type, solution was to turn up 2 fittings on the lathe with a 37 degree taper and bore out to fit the 3/8" copper pipe on the cooler, first off the ends were trimmed and the fittings pushed on, I reamed these to get a real tight fit, then they were soldered with plumbers solder.
Here it is fitted with the lines
Next job was to alter the pipework on the electric water pump, because I altered the blower belt configuration it now allowed me to run the pump a lot lower, the entry port is now straight off the bottom hose stub. I just extended the pipework down with a couple of mandrel bends and gave it a quick going over on the polisher.
Next job was to fit the plug wires I had already bought, unfortunately I received 90 degree dizzy fittings instead of the straight type I asked for so these will get replaced at some point, they are also too short on the offside and pass over the top of the valve covers which I don't really like, the nearside are fine though. They will do for starting it up.
Just those little jobs took all day !!! But at least the list is a lot smaller
This is how it looks so far, headers will be coming off again for coating, Its getting busy in there
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Managed to find a few hours today as ran out of materials on a job I was doing so looked out the window and it had stopped raining so managed to get a few more jobs of the list, its actually very short now !!!
I had ordered another blower belt due to the repositioning of the idler assembly so that was the first thing to fit, got it all in place and now the idler fouled the thermostat cover end of the top hose, unfortunately the length belt I wanted they don't make so had to have one slightly shorter.
So out with the thin cutting disc and within minutes I had a selection of bits, the top hose was duly modified and extended where needed but the thermostat cover needed to exit at an angle, so more cutting and the bend was rewelded round a bit, all good now !!!
I'm glad I altered the idler now as it gives excellent blower belt wrap.
I really must get a nice cover for that rad cap !!!
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After
Filled all the fluids up today and although I knew the modified oil pan was gonna be greedy I didn't realise it would devour 2 gallons of Valvoline VR1 !!!
Need to get 2 more quarts tomorrow to get it to full on the stick !!!
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I had ordered another blower belt due to the repositioning of the idler assembly so that was the first thing to fit, got it all in place and now the idler fouled the thermostat cover end of the top hose, unfortunately the length belt I wanted they don't make so had to have one slightly shorter.
So out with the thin cutting disc and within minutes I had a selection of bits, the top hose was duly modified and extended where needed but the thermostat cover needed to exit at an angle, so more cutting and the bend was rewelded round a bit, all good now !!!
I'm glad I altered the idler now as it gives excellent blower belt wrap.
I really must get a nice cover for that rad cap !!!
Before
After
Filled all the fluids up today and although I knew the modified oil pan was gonna be greedy I didn't realise it would devour 2 gallons of Valvoline VR1 !!!
Need to get 2 more quarts tomorrow to get it to full on the stick !!!
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video
come on Steve we want a video of the first start up please
come on Steve we want a video of the first start up please
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come on Steve we want a video of the first start up please
Hopefully this coming weekend, just awaiting delivery of one hose fitting I forgot to get
plus saving up for gas
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A few more jobs done today, the hose fitting and longer coil lead turned up so they got fitted, about the only awkward job left was to make an alternator mounting for the small Nippon Denso alternator I have, I'm quite surprised no one noticed it missing to be honest Its a 60 amp so should be fine but I have an 80amp which is a straight swop if needed.
I've left it as one of the last jobs as I needed to sort the blower belt first, I had a few options but ended up mounting it low on the drivers side.
It was quite awkward to do on the willys with all the other stuff in the way so used my 26T Cadillac motor as a jig, plus its nice and warm in the workshop
The rear mount picks up on the original engine mount pad and the front mount picks up off the fuel pump blank off plate, nice and simple.
I originally intended to lighten the incredibly heavy stock cast pulley, I started turning of the not needed excess but then thought I might as well make an aluminium one, still need to put the groove in for the belt.
Next I needed an adjusting arm, this mounts on the frame.
These pics are it all bolted in place, its tricky to photograph now the front end panels are back on.
Also moved the Willys to its new home for the winter Thanks to Jason & Vince for helping me move it, doing 3 point turns with a spool equipped car is definitely not fun !!!
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Its a 60 amp so should be fine but I have an 80amp which is a straight swop if needed.I've left it as one of the last jobs as I needed to sort the blower belt first, I had a few options but ended up mounting it low on the drivers side.
It was quite awkward to do on the willys with all the other stuff in the way so used my 26T Cadillac motor as a jig, plus its nice and warm in the workshop
The rear mount picks up on the original engine mount pad and the front mount picks up off the fuel pump blank off plate, nice and simple.
I originally intended to lighten the incredibly heavy stock cast pulley, I started turning of the not needed excess but then thought I might as well make an aluminium one, still need to put the groove in for the belt.
Next I needed an adjusting arm, this mounts on the frame.
These pics are it all bolted in place, its tricky to photograph now the front end panels are back on.
Also moved the Willys to its new home for the winter Thanks to Jason & Vince for helping me move it, doing 3 point turns with a spool equipped car is definitely not fun !!!
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Well i'm feeling slightly embarrassed this morning , I just been to take some measurements for Mr Noble and couldn't understand why it was so hard to push the car yesterday, there was 3 of us struggling to get it turned around, spool don't help but everyone had aching backs when finished, got into car this morning and noticed hand brake was on 3 clicks It only has 5 clicks before fully on !!! I don't usually put on at all.
Hope Jason's back gets better soon
, I just been to take some measurements for Mr Noble and couldn't understand why it was so hard to push the car yesterday, there was 3 of us struggling to get it turned around, spool don't help but everyone had aching backs when finished, got into car this morning and noticed hand brake was on 3 clicks It only has 5 clicks before fully on !!! I don't usually put on at all.Hope Jason's back gets better soon
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Well i'm feeling slightly embarrassed this morning
Hope Jason's back gets better soon
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its a solid diff
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so do we take it its a sprint car drag race as it wont be much good for anything else with that diff fitted apart from tailing it out stockcar racingits a solid diff
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Spools are ok on the road as long as you know what your doing.
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but are they legal and i bet they pull hell out of your tires . why be a chepskate just use a lsd
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As far as I know they are, not a cheapskate as I have an LSD I can use but thanks for the compliment, better launch on the track.
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a bit of info on diff setups for anyone interested http://www.taylor-race.com/pdf/understanding_differentials.pdf
