It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Two years ago I was going to change my timing chain…..then it snowballed into a complete rebuild. :drama:The troubles I had and the things I’ve learned along the way made it all worthwhile and fun.
I’m giving everyone a big thanks for all the help along the way.:metal:
And a few pictures too.
s/t

Does it look stock? :ito:
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC01737.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC01739.jpg

everything that unbolts is powder coated or painted. (even the fuel line.:lol:)
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC01742.jpg

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC01743.jpg

Factory looking q-jet and all the brackets.
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...k/DSC01740.jpg

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Those valve covers are trick - your hard work looks like it paid off. Very nice (and no it doen't look stock);)

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

that thing looks bad a$$

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Where did you get that q jet?

Oh btw, looks killer, lets see some pics of it with the air cleaner on and hear some audio clips.

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Are those vacuum lines going over to the battery?

How's it run? Looks good :)

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Nice to see Corvair valve cover clamps on there. Very nice detail!

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came out very nice....

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Thanks!

Thanks!

It from SMI its fully calibrated for my application too.
I only have the stock air cleaner, finding one that isn't chrome is almost as hard as finding a not chrome timing cover!
Audio clips to follow soon!

The vacuum lines are going to the charcoal canister. I’m on the fence if I want to keep it or not.
Runs great had a little issue with it not wanting to idle, turned out to be a vacuum leak.
s/t

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Congratulations. The hard work looks like it paid off. Let us know what you do with the canister.

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HMMMMMM.... If I were you, I'd be off the fence by now :D

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Thanks vectorit

Thanks big al

I will, I'm not sure what ill effects it might have with out it.
s/t

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

About getting rid of canister?
s/t

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Yeah, the canister must go.

It should go without saying though, that's it's your truck, do as you please :metal:

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

I forgot to post a picture of my engine mounted oil pressure gauge.
The tech guys at Auto Meter said even their oil filled gauges don’t last too well on the engine. So I opted for this location with a new SW gauge a neighbor gave me. I bought the gauge pot at the local shop.

http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...running001.jpg


Whatever paint they use at the radiator shop is tacky when warm, that's paper towel that stuck near the cap! :rolleyes:
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...running006.jpg


Headlight relays from M&H.
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...running002.jpg


Old school air cleaner. Now does it look stock?:lol:
http://i733.photobucket.com/albums/w...running007.jpg

Re: It has been 2 years, but now it’s running *Thanks to everyone!*
 

Just currious, in one of your pics it looks like the plug wires are not connected to plugs? I'm lookin because I am fiddlin with the repro plug heat shields that don't seem right for me.

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That is correct! I should have picked a better picture! ;)
I pulled them to inspect & was thinking of re-indexing my dizzy.
s/t

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looks great

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I know you`ve been around the world with this engine.I knew it would be one fine one when you got it done.so,I`m not surprised at all...sorry.:cool:
When you had a question,you asked it.When you had doubts,you asked before moving on.This thing was goin`nowhere near the wrong path if you had anything to do with it.All the info`s out there if you ask...I do.
Man,that is sweet!!!! I can`t wait to take a ride in one of my favorite trucks.I`m jealous.But,congratulations anyway.:lol:

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Nice and clean. I love it. Are you accepting charity cases?