It's been a while since my last post. I have been working on several engine-related things. While I was at it, I replaced all coolant hoses, replaced the steering box that was leaking badly, and installed new power steering hoses. I had bad rust from battery acid on the passenger front apron. So I cut out the damage and replaced the sheet metal and the battery reinforcement. Installed my gas tank, fuel lines, regulator, and Aces Killshot throttle body EFI. Engine runs on EFI with timing control.
Summit 600 CFM carb did me well for the last year. Will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.
Aces Killshot EFI and Aces Blackjack distributor installed. Removing the original distributor was extremely difficult. It was very stuck and required a strap wrench to get it to even move back and forth. Then a CV joint removal tool perfectly fits under the head of the distributor connected to a slide hammer. Had to move the oil pump shaft a bit with and extension and sock to get the new distributor to drop in. Also freshly painted the valve covers as they were looking a bit rough.
In this picture I installed the replacement apron with rivets and panel bond epoxy. Panel bond has around 3600 psi shear strength, so stronger than welding. Right after this I put seam sealer on all the edges and repainted. I have since replaced the alternator with a one wire so I could increase output and get rid of the voltage regulator. I have also relocated the battery to the trunk. The ECU and new ignition coil are going in this area.
Summit 600 CFM carb did me well for the last year. Will be up for sale soon if anyone is interested.
Aces Killshot EFI and Aces Blackjack distributor installed. Removing the original distributor was extremely difficult. It was very stuck and required a strap wrench to get it to even move back and forth. Then a CV joint removal tool perfectly fits under the head of the distributor connected to a slide hammer. Had to move the oil pump shaft a bit with and extension and sock to get the new distributor to drop in. Also freshly painted the valve covers as they were looking a bit rough.
In this picture I installed the replacement apron with rivets and panel bond epoxy. Panel bond has around 3600 psi shear strength, so stronger than welding. Right after this I put seam sealer on all the edges and repainted. I have since replaced the alternator with a one wire so I could increase output and get rid of the voltage regulator. I have also relocated the battery to the trunk. The ECU and new ignition coil are going in this area.
