PROJECT "Z069" - LS7 powered '69 Stingray....

[ChiefRocka]

We received the fuel tank from the coaters a few days ago...man did it come out pretty !!! Check it out....
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Also ordered a new sending unit and gaskets for the tank. I had the old unit's tube welded up, but figured to start with a new sender...
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But before it gets put in the chassis, I was planning on going the extra step and using EastWoods sealant kit (even though it was pressure tested numerous times)....
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[ChiefRocka]

After a slight clearance...the Mount worked out perfect !!!
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Although, there is this unused mounting location on the LS7 block that must be cut back....Evidently it not there on an LS1 (??) Not a big deal. Hard to tell, but the mount is just touching the block...not tight at all. Just need some clearance for the 1/2" nut.
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[ChiefRocka]

Just received another batch of coating:
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Soon I will jump back on it and finish the fuel system and make-up and plumb the oil lines....By then, we should have the headers in and be able to fire this beast.
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[ChiefRocka]

...Circa April 17, 08....
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Well I am back...but the HEADERS are MIA !!!
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I have made some more progress since my last visit:
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Started by fininshing up the hard-lines and mounting the pump/filter assembly and tapped holes for the bulkhead mount:
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This back-ordered T-stat housing finally came in...actually a while ago:
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Here's a couple shots of the deep-sump, and hardlines double-flared and attached:
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Before the tank was home...new pads were installed....I was glad that masking tape was out of there !!!
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[ChiefRocka]

Tank came back off for this -10 elbow to screw on. This will be changed to a swivel for future ease of service....
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Decent fuel flow....
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I lined the inside of the tank straps with black pipe tape for more protection...
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Return line went into the stock location...only bigger....
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Moved on to the oil system...custom overkill mount and tank....
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[ChiefRocka]

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Finished these up and reinstalled the water-pump...
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These MASSIVE -12 lines are to be ran next:
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They will be ran neatly around the front as shown and secured firmly. Original plan was to run under pan along steering...but it was a little tight and looked crappy.
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Pressure line made up and installed:
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A small-block T-stat is needed before the CSR can go on:
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Well...this is it for now...still waiting on the headers before I can accuratlely mock-up my oil-lines....Till then...have a good one !!!

John

[ChiefRocka]

I forgot about these two pics.

This is the nice mount I received from SpeedHound.....Here it is after the notching and recoating. The notch was done to clear the KNock sensor which is located down low on the LS7....
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As you can see from the first pic, it's about a size "D" notch...