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The project has been on hold for a while. Covid, work, and life have all gotten in the way. I also found out that my painter wasn't quite ready for my parts yet. So, I took some months off. I've just been accumulating more parts for the build and trying my best to stay organized with it all.
During the winter months, I decided that I needed to paint the new engine block. Even though the paint was a little faded, I was originally content with leaving it alone. After thoroughly looking it over, I noticed some corrosion on the outside of the block as well as some road grime. I didn't want the block to stand out from all the new parts that will be going on it. I did some research and figured out what paint I wanted to use. I decided to go with VHT engine enamel. I've used VHT paint in the past and I was always impressed at how well it sprayed and covered. Very durable too! https://www.dropbox.com/s/i617x2lb3uvxjd4/VHT.jpg?raw=1 I also found something pretty cool that will help me get better paint results with little to no cleanup. A spray tent with built-in floor!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/9vmtl7btp5...tent.jpg?raw=1 I've been waiting on warmer temps so I could get this done. I have been hopeful for 70F and low humidity. It has taken a while, but the time is finally here. This will be the last time the engine looks like this... https://www.dropbox.com/s/lhj9kxjzd9...4027.jpg?raw=1 |
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I missed taking pictures of the engine during prep which I hate. Basically, I taped off everything that I didn't want to be sanded. Then, I used a combination of scotch brite pads, sandpaper and a wire wheel to remove the shine from the paint. This also removed the little bit of road grime that I found as well as the corrosion. Then, I used some Duplicolor Prep Spray grease remover to wash the entire block down. It dries pretty fast so you have to wipe it off quickly with a soft lint free cloth. Once, it was totally dry, you could really tell that the surface was oil free, which was encouraging. I could also tell that I needed to sand the surface some more. So, I repeated the entire process a second time and I was very pleased with the results. Then, I used Frogtape to tape off everything that I didn't want to be painted.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/awqszaxpvs...pray.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/4v7o6wlozk...tape.jpg?raw=1 Next, I set up the spray tent and rolled the engine in. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wumdklyi5u...342a.jpg?raw=1 Next up was two light coats of primer, followed by one medium coat. 10 minutes break between coats. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pvhnj5rb2y...6294.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oxlj9x5fdm...6292.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/3fpcwck17v...6291.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/72wftt702j...6289.jpg?raw=1 Next, I found a few tiny spots that needed wet sanded. I hit that with some 1000 grit and cleaned the surface. At last, I sprayed the color. Two light coats followed by one medium coat again. 10 minute breaks between coats. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5uxgwc0bhm...6295.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/aexbgdfs4m...6296.jpg?raw=1 After an hour, I pulled the engine out of the tent and started to clean up. It took about 5 minutes to bag the tent and with no overspray all over the shop, I was finished cleaning! This tent is awesome. To end the day, I decided to remove the masking tape that was close to the painted surfaces. I didn't want to risk pulling up any paint at a later date. I think it turned out pretty nice!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/evf6xqlmdf...6306.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/p34twll76b...6304.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xfv071zz0a...6303.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wibmfyjyr7...6300.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/o8wm31h458...6307.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/nd1po791nv...6305.jpg?raw=1 |
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Glad to see you working on it again! Are you going aftermarket on the oil pan and replacing the timing cover?
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Just finished catching up from page one. I am very much liking the direction you are headed! I'm in for the ride!:metal:
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Time to blast the timing chain cover. First, I taped up all of the mounting surfaces and the supplied gasket. I dont plan on using this gasket, but I wanted to protect that area.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iblo0osmk4...6356.jpg?raw=1 I blasted the paint off the old one just to experiment with what I would need to do to get the desired looked back. Media blasting was the right thing but the finish was a bit rough. I took some red scotch bright and very lighted sanded in a circular motion until it was nice and smooth. Old vs new... https://www.dropbox.com/s/m9foxek7s7...6357.jpg?raw=1 Since I had the technique down, it was time to blast the goods. Here it is, fresh out of the cabinet... https://www.dropbox.com/s/cmr4xuj8za...6358.jpg?raw=1 ...and here is the finished product. I think this will work perfectly! https://www.dropbox.com/s/krpjcwxp69...6360.jpg?raw=1 |
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Looks awesome! Love the attention to detail.:metal:
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I had to take the oil pan off to be able to work on the front and rear covers. While it was off, it was a good time to install some new parts down there.
People usually modify the original oil deflector to work with this oil pan. It requires cutting a fourth of it completely off and trimming a few other spots, all for proper clearance. GM actually makes a newer oil deflector that eliminates most of these modifications. I only hade to make one small mod for the new oil pump pickup tube. Here is the new deflector... https://www.dropbox.com/s/6ioauvnln5...6328.jpg?raw=1 I removed the old deflector. Here is the old vs new... https://www.dropbox.com/s/t1qa3t46vt...6329.jpg?raw=1 This is the one, small modification that I had to make for clearance to the new pickup tube... https://www.dropbox.com/s/7lxi6brpkx...6330.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/w30t7duhd9...6331.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/hjfffcuy94...6332.jpg?raw=1 New deflector and pick up tube installed. Torqued to proper specs... https://www.dropbox.com/s/wr78nvmz37...6337.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/i3r7f377yl...6336.jpg?raw=1 Pulled the spark plugs and rotated the crank so I could check for clearance issues but I didn't see anything. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fmk4ou9fl6...6335.jpg?raw=1 |
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According to my build sheet, the engine builder replaced all the seals and gaskets. However, with the upgrades that I am doing, I thought it was a good idea to replace everything again so I know exactly what I have.
New parts for this phase. Rear main seal and rear cover gasket... https://www.dropbox.com/s/z2g1tkcfns...6367.jpg?raw=1 Also, while researching some things about this engine, I found this cool little piece. It is inexpensive and it's suppose to help with oil flow. It comes from Sac City Corvette. I'll install this while the cover is off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vc6bekay98...ell1.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/q52df8zb2q...ell2.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ri8grnz2u...ell3.jpg?raw=1 Got the engine off the stand so I can access the rear easily. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vafbdkt545...6361.jpg?raw=1 Rear cover is off. https://www.dropbox.com/s/yddln08adn...6362.jpg?raw=1 Had to drill a small hole in the old barbell and use a screw to pull it out. Super easy! https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdy0klz0uh...6364.jpg?raw=1 Old vs new. It looks like they reused the original barbell. So, It's nice to know I am starting fresh here. You can see the new piece should be less restrictive. https://www.dropbox.com/s/srdl4vdc16...6366.jpg?raw=1 The new barbell pushed in with a nice tight fit. It sort of popped right in place. I found SacCity because of the numerous people that use their front and rear cover alignment tools. I will be using their rear alignment tool to center up the rear cover before I torque it down. Here is their tools... https://www.dropbox.com/s/rrgzkp7fyi...tool.jpg?raw=1 Rear cover is on with the help of the alignment tool. I hand tightened the center bolts to keep it in place for the next step. https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qz6ugy9xc...6368.jpg?raw=1 The next step is important for avoiding a miserable oil leak. You have to temporarily mount the oil pan to the block (without gasket). Then, use the oil to rear cover bolts to draw the rear cover down to the oil pan. This insures that the bottom of the rear cover is flush the the bottom of the block. The alignment tool gets you close, but this method gets it exact. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rk0jlmfgov...6369.jpg?raw=1 Rear cover installed and torqued to GM specs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/vv0i96cb5e...6370.jpg?raw=1 New rear main seal is easy to install. Start it by hand and use the alignment tool and a rubber mallet to get it in place. Be careful though, because it can only go on one direction. It's marked this side out. https://www.dropbox.com/s/128euzs0fl...6371.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/x99ojjzftr...6372.jpg?raw=1 |
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While the engine was still on the lift, I thought I would do one more thing to finish up the back.
New flexplate. Since my engine block is a 2004, I won't need to use a spacer like some other LQ9/4l80e combos. This flexplate is made specific for my year/combo. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pe8d9iq3mf...6373.jpg?raw=1 New flexplate bolts... https://www.dropbox.com/s/xtukev9z7e...6375.jpg?raw=1 I followed ARP's torque specs for this install. I used a flexplate locking tool to help get 85lb/ft. https://www.dropbox.com/s/u8aha7bknd...6374.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/9hd14r6vm3...lock.jpg?raw=1 Finished! Now it can go back on the engine stand so I can finish the front side. https://www.dropbox.com/s/agyruh6uau...6376.jpg?raw=1 |
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When I painted the block, I painted over everything that I planned on replacing. This was way easier than tedious masking. Since I took this approach, I needed to replace all of the oil and coolant drain plugs. The replacements came in a nice kit with sealant already on the threads.
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I got the engine back on the stand and it's time to finish off the front of the block with the timing chain cover.
New parts for this phase... https://www.dropbox.com/s/es4rcju38r...6382.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/o1k1teea4d...6384.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/melu4cjqyu...6423.jpg?raw=1 Using the front cover alignment tool, I hand tightened the middle bolts. Then, like the rear cover, I used the oil pan to front cover bolts to draw the cover even with the bottom of the block. Then I torqued the bolts to GM spec. I reached out to ARP about their torque recommendations when using their Ultra-Torque lubricant. They told me unless the bolts came with specific instructions to just use factory torque specs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3sselj9ux...6385.jpg?raw=1 With the use of the alignment tool and a rubber mallet, the front main seal installation was a breeze. https://www.dropbox.com/s/whqnbz4gwq...6387.jpg?raw=1 |
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During my efforts to make this engine look it's best, I became dissatisfied with how dull (and scratched) that the front and back of the cylinder heads were. I decided to take some metal polish to those surfaces. I know I'm suppose to use a $100 bill for these shots, but this truck is leaving me only with $ingles...
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The motor is coming along great.
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Beautiful! What kind of polish did you use?
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Thanks for taking time to explain everything you did.
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Happy to report that the cab and doors were picked up today. Piedmont Traction will begin metal work and paint prep. The build should start moving a little quicker now!
I still have plenty to do with the motor. While I'm waiting on a part that will help me finish up the oil pan, I decided to start of the valve covers. Original valve covers off... https://www.dropbox.com/s/awwu42wl8l...6440.jpg?raw=1 I'll be reusing the original valve cover mounting bolts. They are in great shape. The grommets seem to be in good shape too but let's start with new ones here. https://www.dropbox.com/s/oovrzk3u69...6439.jpg?raw=1 These are the valve covers I decided on. I really like the two-piece design to hide the coils. I'm not too sure about the Chevrolet script, but I do like it better than the other options that were available. Maybe I will black out the script so it's less noticeable. Either way, this should look nice when its finished. https://www.dropbox.com/s/pu72nclfrg...6445.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/w8vszt53hu...6446.jpg?raw=1 The new grommets are installed and lubricant is on the threads. I bought new gaskets to replace the ones that were already here. The new ones were orange and could be seen between the head and the valve cover base. I didn't care for that, so I decided to reuse the original ones. They appear to be new so I washed them with Dawn soap and reinstalled them. https://www.dropbox.com/s/cvxfv2bkvn...6448.jpg?raw=1 Valve cover bases installed. Bolts torqued to GM specs. https://www.dropbox.com/s/2754b9o9zm...6447.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/iz3fyujgpc...6449.jpg?raw=1 I had to stop here though. The bolts that Holley supplied to mount the coils are a bit too short. I did try to use them but I managed to pull some thread out of the hole. Holley recommended torqueing them to 106 lb/in (GM spec too), but there is no way I'll ever get there. So, I ordered some longer bolts to use instead. My plan is to just install them at 20 lb/in with some purple Loctite. To be continued... |
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The piece I have been waiting on to help me install the oil pan arrived. Everything I read about sealing an LS motor says alignment is critical. The front and rear covers depended on the oil pan and other tools for critical alignment. However, there are no tools to help align the oil pan correctly. GM says oil pan alignment for my application is critical due to the fact that the 4L80e transmission uses two mounting holes on the oil pan. So, all mounting holes have to be on the same plane to prevent cracking on the oil pan and/or the transmission case. The only option I had handy was to mount the transmission to the engine and I'm not ready for that right now. So, I found a used bellhousing on Ebay from a 4L60. This made things much easier to work with.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z1kk6a28tt...6468.jpg?raw=1 First, I removed the oil pan so I could clean the mounting surfaces really good. GM and Holley both recommend that a small bead of RTV is used on all four corners where the front and rear covers meet the block. Once everything was clean and dry, I used Permatex in the prescribed areas. https://www.dropbox.com/s/a9ibv7j73g...ment.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/lx13u14k6uj1tpg/RTV.jpg?raw=1 Put the pan back on with a new gasket. I lubricated the oil pan mounting bolts and installed them all hand tight. https://www.dropbox.com/s/m6905k3i4y...6466.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xebt7sfk3f...6464.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/8t03zm3gzj...6476.jpg?raw=1 Engine is back on the lift. https://www.dropbox.com/s/edmeqdhatr...6467.jpg?raw=1 Bellhousing installed. I very lightly torqued the bellhousing bolts to draw the oil pan even with the rear engine mount plane. Then I torqued the oil pan bolts to GM spec. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ms6hgwtczb...6470.jpg?raw=1 Removed the bellhousing and put the engine back on the stand. Last thing was to seal it off with a new oil filter. https://www.dropbox.com/s/93a3pj4edx...6477.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/czg746nsb2...6479.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/fvxplr37rc...6480.jpg?raw=1 |
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Heck yeah, lookin' awesome O. Your attention to detail is impeccable.
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So, I received the longer bolts to install the coils. I decided to stick with my plan and torque them to 20lb/inch and use purple Loctite. Then, I ran into my next issue. While tightening the coil bolts by hand with a 1/4 ratchet and two fingers, the Holley provided plastic gen V coil spacers splintered all the way around. I didn't realize they were pretty much not useable until I had them all installed. I thought, well, if they are brittle now, how brittle will they be after they've been heat cycled a bunch of times? So, I called Holley to ask what could be done. I called on a Saturday and the rep said he would need to call me back on Monday. When I didn't hear anything back, I figured I needed to come up with something better on my own. So, I got some round aluminum rod and decided to make some spacers of my own. Seems like complete overkill now that it's finished, but it's one less thing to worry about down the road. Holley should just included these in the kit instead.
Putting in some work on the lathe... https://www.dropbox.com/s/0sng2zmclh...6624.jpg?raw=1 3 hours and 16 spacers later... https://www.dropbox.com/s/fjqqtje7a3...3051.jpg?raw=1 |
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Finally it's time to properly install the coils. Here is what we are working with.
MSD Gen V coils https://www.dropbox.com/s/e4ivtp16n2...6482.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/pj81hil1t9...6484.jpg?raw=1 Coil harnesses https://www.dropbox.com/s/48fwbm2u67...6549.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xrxv4cbvfh...6550.jpg?raw=1 Coil mounting accessories https://www.dropbox.com/s/ewc65w1vg1...6546.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/cfrfmcuu66...6547.jpg?raw=1 First coil installed. 20lbs/in came too easy, so I settled on 30lbs/in. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fn44pjbqrp...6548.jpg?raw=1 All coils on and torqued. https://www.dropbox.com/s/skvk8cklb1...6633.jpg?raw=1 Holley provided pretty nice 12 point finishing bolts for the outer valve covers. I had two issues though. 12 point isn't really what I have going on and the nickel finish didn't quite match the other stainless bolts. So, I used my own. https://www.dropbox.com/s/gc1h6v6rhh...6556.jpg?raw=1 Finished!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/yebfjykibk...6554.jpg?raw=1 |
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This has to be the most detailed, clean, and neat build I have seen on here. Makes me want to rip my engine back out and go through it - at least more than I did the first time.
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Let's accessorize...
For my build, I want to stay with an old school look as much as I can for an LS engine. The LS factory front accessories are typically mounted too high up for my taste. Holley has several front mount accessory kits that move things around. I decided on their mid-mount accessory kit. It has the exact look I was going for. I decided on black to stay with my theme, well, sort of. What drew me to this kit, was the water pump manifold. Every accessory bolts to it which eliminates extra brackets and keeps everything tight and compact. The black kit comes with a black manifold, which is too much black in my opinion. The natural cast finish kit doesn't have enough black for what I wanted. So, I bought the black kit along with an extra natural cast manifold. This should do it. Let's get started...First was mating the steam kit port that I intend to use with the manifold. Holley 97-163 https://www.dropbox.com/s/lzwhjh47rg...6559.jpg?raw=1 Gotta use that thread sealer https://www.dropbox.com/s/yv5p4qwp1n...6557.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/tgbg3b8pej...6558.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/3voagojlnq...6560.jpg?raw=1 Next, was mating the Holley 97-200 water pump drive assembly to the manifold. Torqued to spec. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ukcx0u9aw3...6561.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oslfyg222s...6565.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/v3lozxhg2d...6568.jpg?raw=1 Time to install the damper and crank pulley. This kit was even more attractive with such a nice balancer. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghkg53uenv...6570.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/iryevx1d6a...6571.jpg?raw=1 Have to use the flexplate lock for the next step... https://www.dropbox.com/s/kjno4uul4i...6584.jpg?raw=1 The damper hub assembly is the backbone of this unit. Getting this part installed correctly is imperative. The hub can be pressed on with or without using a key. My crankshaft keyway stops at the oil pump. So, I would need to put some RTV in the hub's empty keyway to keep any oil from getting by. Using a crank pulley install tool, I cranked on it until the hub was seated all the way. https://www.dropbox.com/s/brc47c8uve...6572.jpg?raw=1 The pressed fit squeezes the excess RTV out the front. https://www.dropbox.com/s/itepwlftqd...6575.jpg?raw=1 240lb/ft on the original crank bolt for the damper hub assembly, geez!!! Ah, but then you remove that and install a new one at 59lb/ft plus a 120° extra turn. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wg1e4fcrop...6578.jpg?raw=1 Next, bolt the damper and torque to spec. Make sure you line up the index mark on the hub and the damper before you bolt it up! https://www.dropbox.com/s/5lmvju6aac...6579.jpg?raw=1 Last, installing the pully. Bolts came with loctite already on them. I just had to torque to spec. https://www.dropbox.com/s/q4xrd639r6...6581.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wcpbor2jqi...6582.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/49kswu9d8r...6583.jpg?raw=1 |
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Behind the scenes, I actually mocked up everything on the engine. When I did, I discovered that the A/C compressor could not be installed after the water pump manifold. When I tried, I couldn't install the outer mounting bolt because the valve cover was in the way. So, I was forced to install it onto the manifold prior to mounting it to the motor. Once the manifold was on the engine block, I was able to torque the A/C compressor and the water pump manifold to proper spec.
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Holley 97-169 thermostat housing and GM 89018168 thermostat (Holley says it's 180° and GM says 190° so we shall see).
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That engine is beautiful! Lots of craftsmanship there!
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Next up...installing the premium C7 Corvette alternator. This even came with a nice pigtail 197-400.
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Getting close to the end of the front accessories. Power steering pump is up next.
Saginaw Type II TC pump and integrated resevoir https://www.dropbox.com/s/xb7hbhwrnj...6602.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/fvcvtxr3ii...6607.jpg?raw=1 The kit also comes with a hardline to AN -6 adapter with crush washers. Installed and torqued to spec. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgw38sm83v...6608.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/qgv8evux31...6609.jpg?raw=1 Installed the assembly onto the manifold. Torqued to proper amount. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mrwlus7v7c...6610.jpg?raw=1 The manual says to press the power steering pulley on until it's flush with the end of the shaft. It's impossible to see your progress because the install tool is blocking your view. So, I used this nice pulley alignment laser kit from Dayco. The kit is designed to utilize a target with the laser, but neither the laser or the target fit well on the small alternator pulley or the large crank pulley. I ended up just using the laser by itself. First, I centered the laser on the A/C compressor pulley. I checked the laser line against the crank pulley and the alternator pulley. The laser was aimed directly in the center of both. Next, I centered the laser on the power steering pulley. Once I began pressing the pulley on, it was easy to check my progress with the laser line. Once the laser got closer to the center of the crank pulley, I began to check the alignment to the alternator as well. Making small adjustments, I managed to get it dead center on both. The belt should line up great when installed! https://www.dropbox.com/s/kq0v34gmyf...6498.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/oa1plp9zkd...6644.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/n1tum3t363...6641.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/o973ref9tc...6643.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/k14zv8p32v...6611.jpg?raw=1 The last thing to bolt on is the the tensioner pulley. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xymcj5gbqa...6612.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/lhyuscj7zi...6645.jpg?raw=1 |
Re: "Midnight Rider" 1970 C10 SWB Fleetside
After stepping back and looking at the final product something just didn't look right. Then I saw it...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/swdqaviuki...607b.jpg?raw=1 The sticker is a nice thought but it's looks more like an afterthought. I hate that you can see the thick adhesive. The whole thing is just sitting on top of the cap. I contemplated whether to leave it alone or not, but I just couldn't take it anymore. So, I peeled the sticker off. Then I saw why they put it on there in the first place... https://www.dropbox.com/s/2gkulgq8tt...p.pg.jpg?raw=1 This wouldn't do either. I hardly need a large sign telling where the power steering unit is. So, I used acetone and tried to remove the lettering. After a few swipes, I was able to remove it all. Then I went over it with some black plastic restore. This is more subtle and looks so much better! https://www.dropbox.com/s/ouud7bussw...6648.jpg?raw=1 |
Re: "Midnight Rider" 1970 C10 SWB Fleetside
Your engine is looking great. I saw were you turned your own spacers for your coil packs. I have done the same thing many times as well but I discovered you can get virtually any spacer you want from https://www.mcmaster.com/spacers/. They have a variety of materials and finishes if you can wait a couple days for them to ship them to you.
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This is one of those build threads that is so detailed with all of the pictures, part numbers, and explanation that you can bookmark it for future reference. Good work!
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Nice work, love all the details. Following
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Great job thus far
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