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- Blue Springs, MO
- My Car
- 1971 Mach 1, Grabber Blue w/Argent stripes. Original 2V 351C Auto, Tilt, rear defog, Black Comfortweave Interior. Under restoration. Original colors, 4V 351C, 4-Speed, Spoilers, Magnums, Ram Air. All Ford parts.
Trying to prepare for that highly desired start day. Here is what is on my mind.
1) Just ordered the starter after reading on this forum about the High Torque units.
2) Exhaust is in and secure
3) Need to freshen up a carb for starting and then order the correct one after breaking in the cam.
4) Almost ready to test the wiring harnesses. (Follow Midlife instructions)
5) Need a good routing for the heater hoses. I just can'r seem to remember the proper routing, and it kinda looks like crap right now.
6) Need to buy a radiator. I thought my original would be good after being stored in doors, but I was wrong. Are you guys happy with the aluminum and plastic units out there?
7) How do I start up my power steering pump and break in the cam at the same time? I was going to leave the pump idle at first, but the fan and the power steering are on the same belt.
8) I should probably use some old valve covers for startup just in case I did't get something torqued right in the valve train.
9) Brakes are bled, Clutch is adjusted, no driveshaft yet. (Good for me since this is a 4-speed conversion.)
10) Should I start it with straight water in the cooling system to avoid any issues with leaks and antifreeze?
11) Oil is in the oil pan, assembly lube in the engine. How do i prime the fuel system for a fresh start and 30 minute break in?
What else I am I missing besides beer and friends?
1) Just ordered the starter after reading on this forum about the High Torque units.
2) Exhaust is in and secure
3) Need to freshen up a carb for starting and then order the correct one after breaking in the cam.
4) Almost ready to test the wiring harnesses. (Follow Midlife instructions)
5) Need a good routing for the heater hoses. I just can'r seem to remember the proper routing, and it kinda looks like crap right now.
6) Need to buy a radiator. I thought my original would be good after being stored in doors, but I was wrong. Are you guys happy with the aluminum and plastic units out there?
7) How do I start up my power steering pump and break in the cam at the same time? I was going to leave the pump idle at first, but the fan and the power steering are on the same belt.
8) I should probably use some old valve covers for startup just in case I did't get something torqued right in the valve train.
9) Brakes are bled, Clutch is adjusted, no driveshaft yet. (Good for me since this is a 4-speed conversion.)
10) Should I start it with straight water in the cooling system to avoid any issues with leaks and antifreeze?
11) Oil is in the oil pan, assembly lube in the engine. How do i prime the fuel system for a fresh start and 30 minute break in?
What else I am I missing besides beer and friends?