Project "Payback"

[66LS7]

Todd the motor looks awesome, nice detailing

[Vegas69]

Thanks guys....I really like it alot better than round 1.

Greg, you aren't kidding. I've been going non stop since Friday at 5:45 AM. That includes two nights of beer drinking for my birthday and my buddy.

With new parts come new problems. (That's pretty good) I didn't have it off the truck for 10 minutes before I found problem number uno. The SFI aluminum sandwich plate wouldn't clear my crank throw and... the cam plug sticks out beyond the bellhousing mounting surface. Out comes the jig saw, it's not pretty but it's hidden. I considered having it water jetted....naaaah New engine means re dialing in the bellhousing. I found my high and low spot with the help of Kelli reading the dial indicator. It's only .010 off so new .007 dowels are on the list.




I dressed the engine not only for the photo but to work on new plumbing. I have two oil lines, oil sender, and Z bar in this area. To say it's 10 pounds of **** in a 5 pound box is an understatement. The headers are tighter than they look as well. I've got a solid gameplan together so I can still utilize the mechanical clutch and plumb it as planned. I planned to plumb the accumulator in the small plug but not going to happen. I'll have to get a one way check valve up by the radiator. The oil filter is close. Once the gaskets are in it will have 3/16-1/4. I'm going to put some insulation on each filter. The cermakrome coating really cuts down the heat. Jason seems to think it will be ok. I'm going to cut open the first filter and make sure it's not a problem.


I finally finished wiring the Vintage air, all that's left is two duct hoses to the center vent. It compromises the stock glove box quite a bit. I decided to cut a stock box and use the scraps to make a glove box. It turned out pretty decent. Good place for the Ipod.


I'll have the engine in by this time next week.

[Aschle]

Todd, that is a VERY good looking engine !!!

Jason

[GregWeld]

If it was easy -- anyone could do it...

The hole in the block plate... theres's a tool for that...

[Payton King]

you have been moving to get that much done and a little beer drinking too. Great time management. LOL

Check out the brake section for an update on those brake pads. PM me or email me any questions.

[MarkM66]

An AC Delco PF454 is shorter then that filter, and may give you the clearance you need.

[mfain]

Very Nice!! Did you get a chance to weigh the whole assembly?

[cdushane]

Todd, that's one SHARP looking motor

[Vegas69]

I wanted to weigh it but had no scale. Supposed to have been 500 lbs back in the day for a dressed big block ZL-1. I'd assume I'm a little heavier due to the AC compressor, larger oil pan, bigger headers... I'd guess in teh 525 lb range. Down from 675.

Thanks Mark, I was thinking about a shorter filter. Moroso also makes one that's a little shorter. We plugged the filter bypass so I need to make sure it's a good flowing filter.

[Vegas69]

I've been out in the garage for 18 of the last 24 hours. I've made some huge gains. Time for some beer and hot wings and a good nights sleep. I've cleaned up the mess completely twice. This is what I'm left with.....