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« Reply #30 on: December 31, 2009, 15:31:21 pm » |
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Looking good. Almost time to put it in and take a ride.
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« Reply #31 on: January 27, 2010, 00:35:21 am » |
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A couple of my buddies from the club came over Saturday and we got the engine in the car. Blare Haines and Terry Skinner shown here helping me get the engine in place. Blair is manning the jack while Terry is on the right and that old phart on the left is yours truly.
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« Reply #32 on: January 27, 2010, 00:38:42 am » |
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« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2010, 23:41:21 pm » |
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« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2010, 23:53:21 pm » |
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« Reply #35 on: January 28, 2010, 00:23:12 am » |
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So how does it run?
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« Reply #36 on: January 28, 2010, 00:42:22 am » |
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Not running yet. Still have a lot to do. I have been interrupted by my grandkids and my part time job. Hopefully this weekend it will happen.
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« Reply #37 on: January 28, 2010, 05:57:32 am » |
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Hmmm 94's welcome to the darkside... I'll bet it runs great, It sure looks good, some nice parts there. Bill
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« Reply #38 on: January 28, 2010, 13:26:31 pm » |
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Thanks Bill, yeah I'll be hiding in the shadows from now on...
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« Reply #39 on: January 31, 2010, 03:58:01 am » |
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Well we fired it up today. Me and my buddy Terry took it around the block. Went to 7500 like nothing I have ever seen. We were doing 70 so quickly and it felt so smooth. This is by far the smoothest engine I have ever had. It went like a rocket, now I have to figure out how to get full throttle.
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« Reply #40 on: January 31, 2010, 12:14:11 pm » |
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Well we fired it up today. Me and my buddy Terry took it around the block. Went to 7500 like nothing I have ever seen. We were doing 70 so quickly and it felt so smooth. This is by far the smoothest engine I have ever had. It went like a rocket, now I have to figure out how to get full throttle.
great to hear that it is beyond what you expected. as for full throttle: diaper and a heavy right foot.  |
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« Reply #41 on: January 31, 2010, 15:08:48 pm » |
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Sounds cool. Bet it felt great to get it running again.
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« Reply #42 on: January 31, 2010, 17:30:23 pm » |
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Here are a few photos from yesterday. One of my buddy and me finishing up. That's Terry on the ground and the dumb looking guy staring at the engine is me. Finally we had some typical January weather here in Phoenix. The last photo shows my signature in out driveway. Just couldn't resist. It has been a while... [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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« Reply #43 on: January 31, 2010, 20:59:13 pm » |
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 So refreshing to see those marks outside your garage. Thank you for sharing Donny B! Best rgs BB
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« Reply #44 on: February 01, 2010, 18:08:09 pm » |
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Cool! Can't wait to see it in a couple weeks!
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« Reply #45 on: February 01, 2010, 19:33:11 pm » |
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Zach, are you coming the BBQ the day before the Copperstate? It starts around noon. Just bring beverages the food is provided.
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« Reply #46 on: February 01, 2010, 19:46:06 pm » |
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So is fixing the fender next?
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« Reply #47 on: February 01, 2010, 20:41:09 pm » |
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I'm planning on it, Donny. I'll be leaving the GTV at home this time, bringing my truck down to off some stuff in the swap meet.
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« Reply #48 on: February 01, 2010, 21:37:11 pm » |
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So is fixing the fender next? Probably. If I can get Dave Rosenstiel to do it for me. He is the best! Although I really need to rebuild the carb on my '49 Ford F-1 so I can actually use it. |
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« Reply #49 on: February 01, 2010, 22:11:41 pm » |
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Good to hear, Donny. Get some miles on 'er.
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« Reply #50 on: February 02, 2010, 01:12:35 am » |
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Get some miles on 'er. Will do. |
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« Reply #51 on: February 02, 2010, 01:58:16 am » |
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When you use the red sealing nuts in, you can get incorrect torque readings.
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KILLER ENGINE SEŅOR BULLITA!!!  GENE BERG PARTS RULE! THE MEXICAN DUDE |
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« Reply #54 on: February 02, 2010, 03:54:59 am » |
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« Reply #55 on: February 02, 2010, 05:25:56 am » |
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Its winter time here as well. It was in the 70s over the weekend. Just beautiful. It will get worse again, but then in the summer it gets up to 115 and higher... At least I don't have to shovel sunshine.
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« Reply #56 on: February 19, 2010, 20:55:27 pm » |
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Nice marks in the driveway. 94 x 78 is a great combo, congrats Donny.
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« Reply #57 on: February 19, 2010, 21:02:13 pm » |
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Thanks Jim, I am really enjoying the extra power and it's so smooth. Just so everyone knows the sump and sump plate are staying bone dry. No oil from the crank case at all. I am lovin' it! Should have done the o-ring thing years ago.
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« Reply #58 on: February 19, 2010, 22:03:43 pm » |
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« Reply #59 on: February 19, 2010, 23:58:09 pm » |
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When you use the red sealing nuts in, you can get incorrect torque readings.
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