Topic: finally got off my ass (Read 12047 times)

gazjeep · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2011, 07:08:48 PM »

Bruce, we still do 1" & 1.1/2" actual size 1.009" & 1.509" for interfereance fit.

Will put some aside next time we make some

Let me know if you get desperate

Nosebolt · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2011, 09:12:59 PM »

Thank mate, no rush now but good for the rebuild when take old engine out,

OCD has been kicking in today

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Nosebolt · « **Reply #27 on:** October 16, 2011, 06:17:06 PM »

bit more progress, took front bodywork off Saturday, and removed all the bits that will be needed for the replacement V8 today, full bolt set cleared customs yesterday so can collect from depot monday and start the final assembly this week, if weather holds may even get to do swap this month

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donk498 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 16, 2011, 06:46:02 PM »

Nice one! Lookin very bling, just need the chrome rockers now

isle of man · « **Reply #29 on:** October 16, 2011, 06:56:47 PM »

HUBBA HUBBA!!!

wildwood · « **Reply #30 on:** October 16, 2011, 08:04:51 PM »

Nice..very nice..... you wont have a prob with the timing then

Dutch · « **Reply #31 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:16:34 PM »

Nice !!

What paint have you used for the silver & blue ?

Nosebolt · « **Reply #32 on:** October 17, 2011, 12:37:21 PM »

nothing too special, heat resisting aluminium paint for the silver and engine lacquer for the blue and black all made by carplan and from local car spares shop about a fiver a tin

MOCAJ · « **Reply #33 on:** October 17, 2011, 01:40:22 PM »

sorry to be bit of a spoilsport, it looks good now but will be covered in mud soon

Nosebolt · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2011, 03:03:25 PM »

very true but there are a few reasons for doing it this way,

1 it means I clean and inspect every part as it is used
2 when first run any fluid leaks will be readily visible
3 makes the assembly and fitment a much easier job

but the most important reason.. I enjoy doing it

saying that can't wait to get it dirty

Nosebolt · « **Reply #35 on:** October 18, 2011, 02:01:08 PM »

starting to get pretty now, bolts have arrived and while not a 100% full set the few that are missing are easy to identify, one small set back the thermostat housing I ordered is wrong, its about 1/4" too narrow on the bolt holes (probably an oldsmobile unit as they almost the same) so still on the look out for replacement

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Nosebolt · « **Reply #36 on:** October 23, 2011, 06:17:10 PM »

lots more cleaning and painting again today, and a few more bits fitted

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if anyone else is rebuilding a 304/360/401 and is interested i have kept a record of bolt sizes by component for the V8, will work out a lot cheaper to buy from local suppler for the other 360 than the £70 for the 90% set I got from the states

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2011, 07:20:54 PM »

you headin to Bubbas any time soon? Shall i leave the rocker covers there?

Bubba · « **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2011, 07:32:26 PM »

he will be up sat i think

Nosebolt · « **Reply #39 on:** October 24, 2011, 01:27:23 PM »

bit of a set back today, it seems there are different water pumps for the V8, the problem is with the one fitted on the rebuilt engine does not allow the fitment of the alternator brackets I have

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before I think about spacers or making a new bracket, is there a standard bracket available to fit?

Lornaben · « **Reply #40 on:** October 24, 2011, 01:34:03 PM »

I remember my bro inlaw having the same problem, He used a spacer made from a piece of round bar and drilled through the middle.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #41 on:** October 24, 2011, 03:20:52 PM »

think your right, going to space with washers for now, and after xmas when I have the lath back in my workshop I'll make some proper spacers.

anyway needed some feel-good so bolted on some shiny bits

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Bulldog67 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 24, 2011, 06:26:06 PM »

cool, so u dont need rocker covers then

mate, that engine is an obscenity - shiny and blinged beyond belief

Nosebolt · « **Reply #43 on:** October 24, 2011, 06:27:33 PM »

yea, they are split around the bolt holes and wont seal, just on there to keep it clean till I get the others

Nosebolt · « **Reply #44 on:** October 29, 2011, 04:25:12 PM »

Nosebolt 1 - 0 special tool

took the press fit pulley off the power steering pump to clean and paint it, was well chuffed as did it without the "special tool" only to find you need the special tool to refit the bloody pulley,

anyway finally worked out the special tool just screws into the pump shaft and uses the tread to wind the pulley back on, so extended the thread on a bolt, turned a small ally push flange and a couple of spanners and its back on.

only a small thing but been staring at it for days so in my head its a big victory

wildwood · « **Reply #45 on:** October 29, 2011, 05:25:38 PM »

Too late mate but well done............... I've got the special tool cos I was doing three when I was messing with the spendy pump from PSC...... made life so easy........

So if anyone needs a borrow in the future............ postal costs only...............

Nosebolt · « **Reply #46 on:** November 01, 2011, 10:30:36 PM »

stuck at home today while Tan uses the GC, her bike is haveing some new pipes built, anyway did a bit more, took the carb off the old engine and gave it a clean, was only rebuilt 200 miles ago, and converted the auto choke to manual.

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only hold up at the moment is the alternator brackets, the set I have are for a non AC but this engine had AC, if I cant get the right set then looks like I'm making some, if I do then recon I will relocate the alternator a bit higher, same as the PSP, seen some nice billet kits I may copy but may have to be in steel, will see whats available for free

Nosebolt · « **Reply #47 on:** November 05, 2011, 03:58:57 PM »

done the last trial assembly today before rip down ready to fit. just a few small jobs left

to buy:
VHT for exhausts
plug leads
gasket paper

to do:
make relocation bracket for alternator
prep and paint rocker covers, headers & thermostat housing
make 4 BSP planking plugs for inlet manifold

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daggie · « **Reply #48 on:** November 05, 2011, 05:00:09 PM »

fuck me it looks like a liquorice allsort

though

Dave69 · « **Reply #49 on:** November 06, 2011, 10:47:38 AM »

what size BSP blanking plugs are you after and how many ?

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