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ProTouring442 · #**241** 08-31-2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by reboot04

I think that you are looking for something like a factory Ford Inertia switch. They work in an accident situation by popping up mechanically from the force of the impact and interrupting the fuel pump circuit. Just push the switch down to reset. I know on the F150's the switch was located behing the passenger kick panel. A Ford dealer should be able to help you out (here is a link that explains the switch: Inertia Swich) - and a picture ...

Ron Francis sells these with a harness if I recall... Maybe AAW does too?

Shiny Side Up!
Bill
'72 442 "Inamorata"

Payton King · #**242** 08-31-2006, 05:43 AM

Can you not run a couple of u-joints and route your steering shaft around the header instead of moving the tube and recoating?

Your car is looking good! Looks like you are going to drive yours first

**Steve1968LS2** · #**243** 09-01-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Payton King

Can you not run a couple of u-joints and route your steering shaft around the header instead of moving the tube and recoating?

Your car is looking good! Looks like you are going to drive yours first

Nope, adding a u-joint won't work. I would need to add a heim pivot joint that would have to be attached (welded) to the frame.. no no on that.

The modified headers fit perfectly and the steering hooks right up. Next week we just have to wire it, fuel it, water it and fire it up.

68protouring454 · #**244** 09-01-2006, 06:19 PM

looks awesome steve, you got a semi yet or what?

Steve68 · #**245** 09-01-2006, 07:58 PM

Steve, can you tell me where you got the powersteering pully, of course mines cracked, ans whats it made of, Thanks

Payton King · #**246** 09-05-2006, 06:41 AM

The rack has a 9/16 and 5/8 SAE thread. Are you going to build your own lines or are you going to get the kit from DSE?

I am working on that portion of my project this week so I will let you know what I am dong...just curious on what you are.

Also, what size injectors and brand did you go with?

**Steve1968LS2** · #**247** 09-05-2006, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve68

Steve, can you tell me where you got the powersteering pully, of course mines cracked, ans whats it made of, Thanks

I got it from a place called TURN ONE.. I think he is in Michigan and Jeff builds race car parts and steering systems. Nice guy. I don't have his number with me, but I will look for it. Cost was $50 and it comes coated in a grey hardcoat. Oh, this one is for f-body PS pumps.

**Steve1968LS2** · #**248** 09-05-2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Payton King

The rack has a 9/16 and 5/8 SAE thread. Are you going to build your own lines or are you going to get the kit from DSE?

I am working on that portion of my project this week so I will let you know what I am dong...just curious on what you are.

Also, what size injectors and brand did you go with?

Making my own. I used a factory hard line for the high pressue out so the braided part will be pretty short;

Ended up using FAST 36lb injectors. The shorter LS2 32lb'ers were just a PITA to run with the FAST intake and rails (they are working on an adaptor kit which should make it easier)

Steve68 · #**249** 09-05-2006, 10:23 AM

Thanks on the PS pully info, I have a F body LS1 in my car, I think my pump fell on the floor and cracked the pully, that one looks killer!

Whens the front end sheet metal install??

**Steve1968LS2** · #**250** 09-07-2006, 06:19 PM

Long day today.. There's a price to pay for trying to have what you want. lol

I wanted to run the f-body LS1 pulley system since I feel it's very compact and has a nice clean look. Instead of the alternator being mounted way high it's down low and tight to the block. I just like how it looks. On my '69 with a regular gear box it was no problem. However with the power rack/pinion it hit the upper hard line. The problem was that he line make a big looping bend and that bend was hitting the back of the alternator.

I cut the tubing so I could use the section with the flare and then drilled and tapped the nut and added a ninety fitting that had a #6 AN on one end. I then had a #6 male welded to the other end of the tubing. This allowed me to get rid of the loop and use a short braided line to give the alternator the needed clearance. As luck would have it the post on the back of the alt perfectly lined up with and hit the new fitting (couldn't have engineered to hit more exactly.. lol). I took apart the alternator and we made a shorter stud that now gives me a wopping 1/4-inch clearance.

Everything fits very tightly, which looks sweet but is a PITA to get right.

Tomorrow the Camaro goes on the rack so we can plumb the fuel lines, secure the tranny, install the driveshaft and we will also run the wiring. The car needs to be done next Tuesday so it can go back to the body shop for the front end re-installation.

Here's the modified steering line: