tr8er Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Blasted and painted my manifolds and front caliper brackets. Before: After clear coat: My best guess is humidity turned the clear to milk. Fucking rainforest . 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 The clear has gone a bit more transparent overnight. Hope a day of dry weather will clear it up. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted March 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 Taking a break tonight. But the clear did strange stuff today. Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 What did you use for clear? Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 you should look into the experimental engineering TC rod bushings Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 My old alternator turnbuckle was aluminum. Now I've got stainless. And pretty slick. Anyone use this one? 1 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 So my family gave me a weekend to get this engine back where it belongs. Good times. Surfaced my flywheel. Lifted the block. Bolted the flywheel down. Started to put the clutch in annnnd. Damn 225mm clutch, and a 200mm flywheel. I never checked the diameter of the wheel after I got it. Shame. So I bolted up a 200mm clutch I had laying around. Had to clean it up considerably, and the clutch face is still pitted, but at least I got the engine trans in the car. I'll order a new clutch when the engine fires up and still works. Oh and installed the steering linkage Good reference image for stock 1971 510 wagon front. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'll take that flywheel off your hands if you decide to go 225 to match the clutch ;) Looking good! Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'll take that flywheel off your hands if you decide to go 225 to match the clutch ;) Looking good! I know. I was looking for a 200 without success. Found a score on a nice 225 and went with it. Turns out it was a 200. I'm happy about that part, I just wish I measured. I bet most of you would know just by looking... Quote Link to comment
jrock4224 Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 is that the fly wheel i sent u and m i at fault ... ? Quote Link to comment
Swedishcadillac Posted July 29, 2014 Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 Bays looking clean Tr8! Looks like you might beat me, especially cause I'm going plan B on my motor. Good luck making the Vroom-Vroom!!! Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2014 is that the fly wheel i sent u and m i at fault ... ? How can I stay mad at you Jrock. All is good. I kinda like having a 200. now I need to sell my 225 clutch. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 So... Tell me about these roadster clutches. This car will not be a daily, but a couple days a week. Is it just a bitch on the left foot in traffic? Or is there more to it? Tell me your experiences. Quote Link to comment
'70dime Posted July 30, 2014 Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 I had a Roaster clutch for 6 years, it was my daily for most of that time, mostly surface streets light traffic. but the last year I ran it is was stop and go interstate traffic It was rough but not impossible, but so just a couple days a week it shouldn't be an issue. And with the aluminum flywheel the thing would scream, it'll be a fun setup for sure. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 Thank you for the reply. What I am after is what people mean by "rough". Is it just a heavy pedal? or is it jerky? Or is it a short action? I just want to know what I sacrifice specifically. If anyone feels they can elaborate, I would be grateful. Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted July 31, 2014 Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 I talked to a guy, he sais it was just a heavier pedal to him. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 So. She survives the Hurricane... I've got the Engine in , trans in, and as I put the drive shaft in, it went beyond far enough to bolt the differential. This was the gap pushed all the way in. Is that too much? Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Are you using a longtail transmission and a sedan driveshaft? Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Nah, I had it shortened and re-tubed to 43 11/16. Which I think is right. Quote Link to comment
Janksun Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 I see. I'm running a longtail transmission with a sedan driveshaft and it was a little short like that. I bolted it up anyways because you still have like 3" of engagement on the transmission side. Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Doh! Rock send a slave with the wrong hole. Why have they done this to me!! Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Okay, really. Why would they sell me a slave with a european ISO style line fitting? Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted September 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Might start her up tonight. It's been a couple of years, so it's time. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Oooh do it. Quote Link to comment
uberkevin Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Yessyes! Do it and take a video when you do. Quote Link to comment
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