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- http://i47.tinypic.com/vhyjp4.jpg - This will be one of first area I will repair, once it's running: - http://i47.tinypic.com/28lx6df.jpg - Man, was it HOT in the garage.....;) - http://i45.tinypic.com/n5g3kj.jpg - |
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I managed to sell the OG 4-speed (without shifter) for $100 on CL...
A customer needed a flange made out of 1/2" plate, for a 280Z ... Which gained me another $50 ..... - http://i49.tinypic.com/2pr9yjc.jpg - This scored me a Clip off a 78 !! No money outta pocket is sooo nice... - - http://i49.tinypic.com/2ll13t3.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/15oa2o4.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2sbpvlz.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/1e3p6b.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/2a9ya0m.jpg - - The guy wanted $50 for the crossmember, and $125 for the PS box and pump.....I would of spent some time at P n P hand wrenching a crossmember off, considering the entire suspension would have to be removed, and would still been charged at least $50... So he gave it all to me for $150 :metal: |
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Moving on to the 292 ....
- - Removed some externals, and brought them to the shop for some cabinet time... - - http://i45.tinypic.com/15qq1rk.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2i20emb.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/feoq4j.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/x4i2yu.jpg - Looks like this engine was on the verge of an attack...:lol: - http://i45.tinypic.com/dlp5sg.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/1zydkt2.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/j8dxzm.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2u8ldex.jpg - http://i46.tinypic.com/29cs553.jpg - |
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NOW FOR SOME BAD NEWS ......:sumo:
- - Before I resealed the engine, I went ahead and ran a compression test on it...which resulted in some LOW numbers.... - - http://i49.tinypic.com/25a2dt1.jpg - - Compression is at about HALF of what it should be.....Well, this will definately slow the engine "detailing" down a bit... :lol: - - Gonna weld a air fitting to an old spark plug and perform a leak down, but Im sure it will recieve a full overhaul.... |
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Great looking burb John! That sucks about the compression results.
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Ya.... the engine is the original from my '63 C-10.
Even thought the compression is low, it was pretty close thru all six....Thus it gave it a decent idle. I never drove the truck because the Powerglide was bad. So I pulled it out, and it sat untill I decided to use it as a temporary powerplant for the Burb. Well, now I'm gonna have to build it. Regardless, it'll wind up back in the truck someday. - - My buddy hooked me up with this too .... - - http://i45.tinypic.com/j90pir.jpg |
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not sure if you have tried or not but u might soak those cylinders in marval mystery oil.. could just have some rings sticking
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Well, gonna drop oil in cylinders, and recheck....then go from there.
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If you can get some Kroil to put down the cylinders. Soak them for about an hour, spin the engine over and soak again until the next day. Do this again the second day and on the third day spin it over and then check compression. If it's stuck rings the Kroil will free them up. At least it has for me a few times.
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Good score on the front clip....no spindles or control arms though?
Too bad about the compression on the 292. Hopefully it is just a stuck ring or two, and you can get them freed up. Too bad you're so far away. I have a neighbor that has a nice running '72 350/TH350 for reasonable. |
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Hey Captain.....
I have the a-arms already.... New bushings in boxes, as well as 88-98 BJ's. Also, a machinist buddy is making up some collars (as we speak) to weld in the LCA's. Left over slindles are on the shelf as well from a lowering job. Just gonna need some loaded calipers, hoses, bearings, and tierods and I should be good to go ! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Today I pressure washed the engine, after soaking with Oven Cleaner (works better than degreaser, btw) .... Then pulled it apart.
- - No sludge what so ever on head or in crankcase/pan. Lots of carbon, probably when the carb lost its main jet (see C-10 thread) and was running super rich, which probably washed the cylinder walls. Anyway, the pistons are ALREADY .060 OVER , so hopefully they are straight... You can still see the hone marks, and there is no ridge...bearings are near perfect. So, once I remove the crank (balancer puller is at shop) my machine shop is gonna mic everything, and go from there....Plan is to re-ring at minimum. An engine kit with pistons is relatively cheap, so if I go there, itll be flat tops at least. |
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So you're using the '73+ C10 LCA's?
Post some pics when you get them done. |
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oven cleaner huh will it be ok if I use it while the engine is still in the truck?
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just remember that oven cleaner is lye. if you are worried about anything(corrosive) wash it down with vinegar and then water after.
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Yeap, for sure.
Especially on the alum. I've heard people using it on frames as well too. |
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Yes I am .... Post pics ..... Do you really need to ask ?? ;) |
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what are you using to get the primer off the body?
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Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking........just tired I guess :lol:
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Actually, step it up to the HD auto body style of pads. Picked some up at Walmart, with a nice handle too. In some areas, there are blue and tan under the primer, before the white. It's time consumings, but with some cold ones.....it gets done !! |
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One section at a time and before you know it the hell is over.. Oh wait it never ends huh. :dohh:
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Here you go captain...... my buddy just sent me this picture .... the ball joint collars are ready.......
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cut the scotch brite pad into a circle and use it on a da sander alot faster!!!
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I thought about that....
In fact, they sell them for your drill, but I think a DA would be better... |
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Cool!
Is he going to cut the LCA's for you also? If I may make a suggestion......I would cut a slight step in the OD of those collars. That will serve 2 purposes. One, it will help keep the collar in plane with the LCA. Second, it will give you a safety factor if the lip is placed on the bottom side. That's just how I plan on doing mine when the time comes. Quote:
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I hear what you're saying about the a collar that is a good idea. I'm confident in my welding that they will never come out of the lower a arm.
I should be able to keep it nice and square. I plan to enlarge the opening myself. I know the dude is really busy but I'm gonna go in asking about the collar..... Posted via Mobile Device while driving thru a dangerous winding road |
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Well I'm back with only a few pics. Not time lately for much, but making ends meet ... ;)
- - I need to order some more spot weld cutters, but decided to try out HarborFreights $5 one. Works great ... but at 3/8", its just too dam big. For under the cowl, I can get away with it ... still too large of a diameter. Both fresh boxes need to come off to repair some rot on the body... - - http://i47.tinypic.com/29f79yx.jpg - ooopsie.... - http://i45.tinypic.com/10d9v05.jpg - My buddy and his wife actually put in some more time into removing the primer.... - - http://i50.tinypic.com/2vrua2t.jpg - - http://i49.tinypic.com/335a078.jpg - - http://i50.tinypic.com/2utoos8.jpg - - |
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Last night I arrived home at a decent time, and stripped the 70's clip....
- - http://i48.tinypic.com/1z1qwsg.jpg - http://i48.tinypic.com/m7udyt.jpg - http://i47.tinypic.com/ohtses.jpg - - Cleaned up the crossmember up a bit .... - - http://i50.tinypic.com/1zmguvr.jpg - http://i48.tinypic.com/b64l8l.jpg - - I'm thinking a little crossmember modification will be done, before installing ... :metal: |
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Looks like you are having fun there.
My truck has slowed down also. Waiting for an under dast harness from Greg so I can do some of the wiring. Need a upper radiator hose which is hard to find so I think I am going to order a stainless flex hose but don't know if I want the chrome ends or just hoses. $78 with ends and $41 with rubber hoses. |
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Personily, I like the flex hoses with just the rubber couplers. One word of caution, the hose clamps that come in those kits suck. Replace with decent ones.
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I think for the way my engine compartment looks rubber ends would be better. It keeps the theme. Plus at almost $37 less more appealing.
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I just bolted a 78 burb xmber to my 62 frame - so I'll be tuned in for sure. I'm digging it - subscribed |
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Well, this weekend I was able to get back on the Burb for a few.
Started by getting the body/frame level to ground ... to be able to take some measurements. - - - http://i45.tinypic.com/r9g512.jpg - http://i48.tinypic.com/vryejp.jpg - - Testi fitting the crossmember. Notice these tabs used for early style brake lines, still in stamping of 78 crossmember ... glad they are there ! - http://i47.tinypic.com/14t7eba.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/15x7gn8.jpg - Slid right in ... - - http://i47.tinypic.com/314rvhv.jpg - - |
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After installing, I noticed the underside FRONT TWO bolt holes line up perfectly, and well as the upper a-arm studs are close, as well as indintations for a-arm clearance.
After checking Mark's how, and chatting with him....he seems to recall the REAR hole lineing up.....Hmmm ?? He also mentioned he did his 15 yrs ago, and doesn't recall exactly ... I never did mark the spindle location to ground, so I'm gonna slide the torsion frontend back on to get a measurement, no biggie... UNLESS SOMEONE HERE CAN CONFIRM THE FRONT TWO ARE CORRECT ?? :lol::lol::lol: http://i45.tinypic.com/5v4o3s.jpg - http://i48.tinypic.com/2nrhncz.jpg - http://i49.tinypic.com/2gxgzk3.jpg - http://i45.tinypic.com/2wpqerq.jpg - http://i50.tinypic.com/x5nhn7.jpg - http://i49.tinypic.com/5o9j6x.jpg - - Reguardless, I'm gonna take a lot of pics to add to Mark's How-to |
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Here is a teaser pic of whats coming next .... along with ALOT of PICS and a complete, easy, HOW-TO ....
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One more thing .... got the 292 loaded, and will get to the engine shop for some measuring to see if its salvagable :
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keep my fingers crossed that they can save it for you
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