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Yeah Mark, I believe the next time I need a complete rear I will give them the business. Reasonable prices and quality parts for sure.
I don't know Lowers...I need a bunch of updates like this. Winter with no yard work will help....I hope. 99, that spot is right under the radiant heater and is very cozy...zzzz... I was able to pull myself away from the peanuts and cozy spot long enough to throw the now clean Camaro pan on the engine. There is still more work to be done in prepping this engine for paint. Any slick ideas for removing the last of the engines dirt and corrosion? I plan to continue with Dremel, wire wheels, die grinder with rotary brush, simple green cleaner....lotta elbow grease. |
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Cleaning a dirty LS1 brings back some memories..
It's getting there... Marc |
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SUPER CLEAN my man....works a ton better than simple green.
Just my own experience. Mark... |
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:agree: and Brake Clean
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And before you know it,it will look like this!!!
Of course after Hrs of taping,painting,more tape and more paint...oh and then assembly :lol: Mark... |
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ah man, I don't miss this stage of the engine you are at. Brake cleaner really works wonders. I use the air hose alot too. I also used a rosebud on a propane tank, would heat the block up, seemed to help. Just gotta keep going back and forth with "cleaners/degreasers" then a brake cleaner and heat and air. Then back and forth. Wire brush, flathead screwdriver and a mix of other tools like your dremel will def help. Yours looks like alot of hours already went into it or it was just a pretty decent start. Mine had clumps of grease all over it. I shoulda got a better candidate.
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Thanks Lower, Mark and 99. Amazon will have Super Clean here by Friday.
Mark, that engine looks really good! Is that the one that went in the Dodge? 99, you are right, there are several hours invested in the engine cleaning so far. Wouldn't it be nice to start with a clean new piece? Just a friendly reminder for all of us that brake clean can be hazardous when burned. This is worth a read...http://www.brewracingframes.com/safe...sgene-gas.html |
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Wow Doug...I never knew that about brake cleaner..that's good info..love those valve covers...where did those come from?
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They don't have much content on their website so check out their FB page for pictures. They build really nice components and accessory drives. |
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doug, for sure safety first. I'v read years ago, never clean any metal with brake clean and then weld it.
the wegner stuff looks nice, wish they had a better website. I can't believe the prices these companies charge for LS brackets. I need to get an AC compressor bracket. The custom serp setup on that pic is really nice. Id like to do away with the factory alt bracket but, its just not in the budget. |
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Yes Doug I wish you would figure out what accessory drive we need to run...I'm just about to mount my front fenders to see what trimming I need to do for the steering linkage.
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There is chlorinated and non-chlorinated brake clean. Use the non-chlorinated stuff if your going to do any welding. It's the only kind I use and make sure it is dry. The Wegner web sight is being re done :(
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Hey Guy's as far as the component brackets go you can go with the Allen Grove Components brackets. This is is the same setup I used on Blakes truck.
Pic #1. This is the high mount setup (truck 5.3) new tensioner and belt inc. $240.00 Pic #2. All mounted to the motor,fairly clean setup. Pic #3. The dimensions of the kit Only 17" from center of crank pully. Pic #4. This is the low mount for the (truck 5.3) $175.00 Pic #5. The dimensions are pretty tight to the block providing you have room between the block and your frame this might be a good option. That being said I used the stock alt bracket from the 5.3 and cleaned it up real nice and painted it black to match the engine as well as the new A/C bracket and they disappear. I just bought the high mount for John's 49 Dodge as well for his A/C install. This a cheap alt. to having to spend a boat load on a serp. setup! |
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Doug,to answer your question this is the motor that is going in the 38 chevy for troy. It does not have power steering so the pump was removed from the bracket and the bracket will be shaved to make it more streamlined.
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Blakes all installed for reference
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wow I missed all this and just got caught up! you sure are going the extra mile with your engine, that will really pay off in the looks.
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Before you do your inner fenders, check out Oldman3 inners. Very nice fab. Quote:
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What would really help the under hood looks department would be if Kees could work his artistry on this big blank firewall. Don't know if you've seen his work...he is very talented. Anyway, it would be freaking awesome if he did.
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That intake is going to look great in your suburban. it will soak up some of the excess engine bay head space that the AD's have. It looks good seeing it on the ground. In need to barrow the (front) 20's off of my 48 to check fitment up front. Keep at it. Don't loose sight of your 2nd place trophy. Marc |
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Doug...answer to ? #1 The paint I used was all rattle bomb first was shot with Epoxy primer and then it was topped off with High Heat Ceramic paint for the block. The Intake was Shop line Satin black I had here at the shop.
Answer ? #2. The alternator was a factory unit That I shot with the same paint as the Intake. Mark... |
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Looks like you have a space problem in your Sub, Doug.
The few times I see one overhere they look big. I reccon a LS motor is bigger then an old small block? I like the intake setup, is this a High Rise manifold or stock? Looks good tho!! And I love to come over and stripe your firewall, I'll even do it for free for you!! Unfortunatly I'm short on money to buy tickets... But.....we are thinking about driving a camper through America next year, so who knows what will happen :lol: |
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That would be so cool if you guys came through with a camper! We have a lot of space and you would be very welcome. Hope you can do it! 52MNresto sent me a PM suggesting this company might be a good one to check out for accessory drives. Thanks again 52...! http://www.cvfracing.com/Black-Chevy...pentine-ac.htm |
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Wow..that blacked out and dark red looks good on that engine...those valve covers and holley intake you posted would look killer on that paint combo.
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(http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_high_mount.html - K10291 , Vintage Air sells this as their own LS mount bracket), and I'm going to have to bump the inner fender out about an inch for clearance. With your engine set back you'll be better off, but I suspect you'll still be too close for comfort. |
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I got a tip from a certified welder that worked in the oil field, welding steel casing for the drilling process. He said he uses acetone that he sprays from a spray bottle. He said no harmful fumes, and dries quickly, and cheaper than any cleaner you buy for 4-6 bucks. I have used it for years and I'm still breathing, and mix any ATF with acetone (50/50) it makes a great solution for rusted fasteners. I've used both and they both work. Just my 2 cents worth. That intake is "evil" Keep on keepin on NC :o |
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Doug,anytime you ever plan on a road trip with the wife we would love to have you!
Come hangout and goof off in the shop. Mark... |
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Here are the dimensions from the one you linked to. Thanks again. Hope you can get back on Red Herring soon. |
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Awesome! just let me or Dad know when and we will be ready for ya ;)
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I can install the compressor on the engine as it sits with the stock inners, but the pulley is *just* touching and the tensioner sits about a 1/4" too far outboard (below the compressor) to work with my engine location. I figured an inch would do me, that way I'll have 3/4" clearance and enough space to actually get a belt around the thing. I may bump it a little more than that, time will tell. |
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Worked on the fuel fill today and made a little progress. The fuel fill 90 degree elbow worked really well. Here I made use of a couple feet of 2 inch tubing to determine where hole needs to be. The digital angle finder was pretty handy to make sure the pipe runs uphill from the tank fill. |
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And the outer fill pipe is coming through about right here. Now to figure out where it needs to pass through the fender. Hmm...make a pattern of the fender, make a wire form buck of the fender...?...lots of complicated ideas.
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Finally thought of a much simpler solution and made a copy of the fuel fill pipe, except with a card board tube for the end.
Install the fender, insert the tube, trimming the card board end of the tube until it just touched the fender. Marked the contact area on the inside of the fender, pulled fender back off, drilled hole with hole saw and reinstalled. |
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When your floor and inner wheel well are sprayed with Lizard Skin it's a good idea to chase out the threads before bolting the fender on. Amazingly I did think of doing this before installing the fender.
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Just a little shaving on the fender and inner fender holes and this fill pipe should be good. This will permit the fill to drop into the hole a little more. Thanks dwcsr...nice job.
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Looks good (per usual) Doug.
is the plan to cut the filler tube at an angle so that the cap is close to the same angle as the fender? Marc |
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