Wow! That's even more awesome, it pays to have connections or know where to go!

Why not use your old headers for break-in?

Or any "old" headers?

Because they just don't slide in and out that easy and time is a premium right now. :(

If the motor grenades right off the get-go I'll reconsider using the old headers. :D

Good news today was the Doug's headers fit with more clearance on the drivers side than passenger. :thumbsup:

Mediocre news was electrical wiring gremlins didn't allow the car to be delivered home tonight, maybe tomorrow, if not sometime next week.

Header fit pics for those that can't get a straight answer from the tech departments at Hooker, Dynatech, Sanderson, Thorley, Hedman, Summit, or Jegs. Doug's wasn't even sure they would clear the Saginaw 700 box. As it turns out the idler arm was the tightest clearance. Don't have a good pic of that clearance yet.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2944-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2946-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2948-L.jpg

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG2950-L.jpg

The floorboard fit and ground clearance is good.

oh, I thought you were running the 600/670 box. Ok, looks like it fits just fine.

Norwood is back home for "detail" work and engine break-in before going back to the shop for sheet metal install.

http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...MAG2977-XL.jpg

We'll see how productive I can be this weekend.

Watch those rubber "feet" coil mounts... I've had them tear in half. They're pretty soft and pretty small. I think the intention was to mount the weight of the coil in compression.

:_paranoid

X2 ^^^^^^^

It's coming along great Siegly :thumbsup:

I didn't mount that but it caught my attention. Appears a bit frail. Guess I should make a tether for it huh? LOL.

I'm accepting to more secure and proven mounting suggestions at this time. :D :thumbsup:

Thanks JerDogly :thumbsup:

Made a little headway today, slow but very enjoyable time away from the business.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q...-QWs6GSZ-L.jpg

Oil line that won't burn through in 5 seconds.........
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-9...9kMndHN-XL.jpg

Throttle linkage, changed ends and redesigned pivot connection.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-R...-RkVKVRM-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-p...-pnqFWsx-L.jpg

Very pretty...... NOW FIRE IT UP!!:woot:

You should be busy filming 1650 ft. lb. burnouts for us......

It's looking very clean !! Nice job Sieglyo

Sieg looks great! Nice work..

I think he prefers to spin her up.....no more fires please. :thumbsup:

thats a badd ass carb

Reverse light switch was the last piece of the fire damage it came in today and was replaced tonight. I'm learning that Tremec T56 parts aren't the easiest to find.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-b...-bhdqPL2-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-k...-knqnmWf-L.jpg

Change the clutch return spring since the headers shortened the mounting point distance, this one is just getting the pedal to return to the stop, but I'd like to find one that's 5-10% higher rate.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-S...-ShJjV4c-L.jpg

The factory throttle arm to rod pivot was not the best so I McGyvered it......between the washers is a 1/2" od 3/8" id bronze bushing with inner 3/8-1/4 steel sleeve. Don't let me forget jamb nuts on that throttle rod!

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-M...-MXcs2xh-L.jpg

Waiting on Moroso horizontal wire looms and vacuum fittings for the intake so I staged the wires for final fit tonight.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-X...-XGXDq7P-L.jpg

The #5 spark plug to header tube clearance is not good, the plug boot will be resting against the tube, not liking that but unsure of my options at this time. The Autolite plugs are 1/4" shorter than the old NGK's, can't find a spec on the length of "shorty" plugs. How good are those MSD boots?

Hopefully Sunday will be the break in day. I'm plodding along enjoying the journey at this point.

My old Speed Demon was hand delivered tonight with no finger prints as requested......I'll be preserving it with satin clear and mounting it on a stand for the bookshelf as a reminder of the chasing a lost cause scenerio. :D

We've used this type with good success

http://www.heatshieldproducts.com/pr...sul_boot/70/20

And if you only need one I can find one for you

^ I bet I have one or two of those laying around as well.

Thanks Gents....I'll snap a pic of the fit tonight, might be too tight for a boot. :(

Shiny new parts FTW.

I can definitely relate to a fish's attraction to lures. :D

I enlarged your pic of #5 plug. That is tight but I've seen them boots smashed rt up against the header tube and it held up. I hate doing it, but you may have to clearence that tube a little too. OR maybe you can bend the spark plug LOLOL I know you'll make it rt ;)

Hey Siegy I got an Idea for Norwood

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/12.jpg

Whada ya think?? :unibrow: :cool: :unibrow:

Can't wait to see you get this fired up and back on the road. You've been making great progress. All I can find the time to do is order more parts right now.

:faint: Not enough motor! :woot:

Thanks :thumbsup:

I'm getting antsey (sp) but staying the course and taking my time tinkering which isn't easy for my A to B mindset.

The rains will be here by the time it's running and I'm working 60+ hour 6 day work weeks so..........what's the rush. I'll be up walking the dog in 5 hours and business group meeting in 7 hours. :D

That said..................I can't wait to break it in and see what the motor feels like! :willy:

I like the way you think :cheers:

Getting closer :unibrow:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3...3qj7GSJ-XL.jpg

If I didn't have to work today........

Hopefully by tomorrow afternoon the neighbors may get a fossil fuel induced Sunday sermon :_paranoid

You don't know the firing order by heart?? Looking good Siegman

I've spent little time inside V8's in the last twenty years so writing those numbers down was a lot quicker than redoing a plug wire. The way it's been going Murphy would have bit and I would have cut my last long wire short. :yes:

Most of my motor tinkering time has been on single and v-twin KTM's and Ducati's.

Little prank on a local boat racer/engine builder.........

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-F...-F4MgXxs-L.jpg

Screw EFI..........I've got a Vortec Generator now. :woot:

DO YOU KNOW THEIR FIRING ORDER, IS IT 1-2 OR 2-1 ???:P :P

Dang velocity stacks are old school! I like it.

Well I inched closer until I found the carb secondary pump wouldn't clear the PCV fitting without a spacer. Went to the local parts store right before they closed to pick up a 1/2" spacer.........they didn't have one so I cleaned up and installed the 1" spacer off the old set-up and found it created a throttle linkage bind that is hold the primaries slightly open. Hopefully I can find a 1/2" spacer some where tomorrow.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-X...-XQVFsX6-L.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-t...-tBcXzvz-L.jpg

:woot:

Sieg

Is it just me or does the fuel line that close to the header provoke flashbacks of previous incidents? :_paranoid

Rob - It's camera angle and once the inner fender is in place where the filter mounts it has all kinds of room.

Thanks for looking out for me! :lateral: :thumbsup:

That thing is looking too clean to BBQ again. I know you are excited about getting her fired up, and burning your candle at both ends to get it done. I'd just hate to see you make a mistake on the home stretch.

Good luck on that spacer, if you were across town I'd bring one over. I'll be looking for some video of it running tomorrow night.

:cheers:

Damn! You're real nice for a Ford guy! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Thanks Buddy it's very much appreciated. :thumbsup:

My excitement is somewhat minuscule considering your project. :yes:
Any time you cross the goal line feels good.......even if your losing. :D

Personally I'd use a full flow SWIVEL end where that tight 90 is....

Like this....


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FBM4032/


it swivels to allow the hose to be placed where it wants to go... but more importantly it's not causing the fuel to make that tight 90... fuel no likey to do dat!


:unibrow: :D