12:05 Garage- ’70 Duster build
Continuing with my scheduled weekly update for those following along.
I feel like I spent a lot to time on the car, but it looks the same...haha. Got the clutch linkage in and adjusted and all is good with that. The steering linkage needed to be fiddled with since it was touching a header tube. All it took was shortening the double D shaft that connects the column u-joint to the rack u-joint.
I've seen a couple methods of priming the engine oil on these motors, but I created a new method (at least I've never seen it). I have a 12V oil transfer pump for pumping oil in and out of my boat engine. I decided to give it a try on pumping oil into the oil port. It worked flawlessly. It built up so much pressure it stopped the pump. I'd let it sit with pressure and rotate the engine. It only took about 1.5 quarts to get oil dripping out the rocker shafts. Quick and easy!
I also discovered my trans mount is junk. It compresses almost an inch once weight is on it. It's a rubber mount that came with the conversion kit. I guess its about 20 years old. I have a polygraphite mount incoming.
Also received my remote PS reservoir. It's an Allstar performance part and very nice quality. I got it mounted up so I can make some new lines. Of course I don't have the fittings to complete that, so those are also incoming. I'll cerakote the tank to match the radiator because polished aluminum hurts my eyes. Also note, the radiator cap is on the opposite side now. I'll make up the overflow tube crossover to the tank between the radiator and core support.
I modified the factory accelerator pedal to accept a universal cable. I need to make a bracket by the throttle body still.
Lastly, I put the manifold on for good, at least I hope so. So why not take some glamour shots.
I still have a long list of little things to get done, but I feel like I'm making good progress. I'm hoping I can make some noise within the next 2 weeks. That will put me around 6 weeks for the swap start to finish. I can't complain about that!
Continuing with my scheduled weekly update for those following along.
I feel like I spent a lot to time on the car, but it looks the same...haha. Got the clutch linkage in and adjusted and all is good with that. The steering linkage needed to be fiddled with since it was touching a header tube. All it took was shortening the double D shaft that connects the column u-joint to the rack u-joint.
I've seen a couple methods of priming the engine oil on these motors, but I created a new method (at least I've never seen it). I have a 12V oil transfer pump for pumping oil in and out of my boat engine. I decided to give it a try on pumping oil into the oil port. It worked flawlessly. It built up so much pressure it stopped the pump. I'd let it sit with pressure and rotate the engine. It only took about 1.5 quarts to get oil dripping out the rocker shafts. Quick and easy!
I also discovered my trans mount is junk. It compresses almost an inch once weight is on it. It's a rubber mount that came with the conversion kit. I guess its about 20 years old. I have a polygraphite mount incoming.
Also received my remote PS reservoir. It's an Allstar performance part and very nice quality. I got it mounted up so I can make some new lines. Of course I don't have the fittings to complete that, so those are also incoming. I'll cerakote the tank to match the radiator because polished aluminum hurts my eyes. Also note, the radiator cap is on the opposite side now. I'll make up the overflow tube crossover to the tank between the radiator and core support.
I modified the factory accelerator pedal to accept a universal cable. I need to make a bracket by the throttle body still.
Lastly, I put the manifold on for good, at least I hope so. So why not take some glamour shots.
I still have a long list of little things to get done, but I feel like I'm making good progress. I'm hoping I can make some noise within the next 2 weeks. That will put me around 6 weeks for the swap start to finish. I can't complain about that!
