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IAFF2407 · 07-31-2008, 03:40 PM

engine is in and running, all good so far. For the first time my starter needed the shims. It (starter) gets to hot, although it's new, I don't think it is long for this world. I've been told that a BBC high torque starter will work with shims and maybe need a 30/1000ths taken off the gear. Definitely a warm motor, I've insulated the inside of the cab, depending on the comfort I may insulate the engine firewall as well. Bummer is that the Endura paint is not holding up, talking with them right now.

I had the quadrajet remanned by Jet performance in CA. Only 170 miles so far so no standing starts yet, but I swear I can feel my hair sucking into the carb when the secondaries are wide open. Fastest tank in White Rock

any ideas on what I should do with the brake cylinder? looks bad

07-31-2008, 03:40 PM	#58
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: Overhaulin' - Seattle style engine is in and running, all good so far. For the first time my starter needed the shims. It (starter) gets to hot, although it's new, I don't think it is long for this world. I've been told that a BBC high torque starter will work with shims and maybe need a 30/1000ths taken off the gear. Definitely a warm motor, I've insulated the inside of the cab, depending on the comfort I may insulate the engine firewall as well. Bummer is that the Endura paint is not holding up, talking with them right now. I had the quadrajet remanned by Jet performance in CA. Only 170 miles so far so no standing starts yet, but I swear I can feel my hair sucking into the carb when the secondaries are wide open. Fastest tank in White Rock any ideas on what I should do with the brake cylinder? looks bad Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban Last edited by IAFF2407; 07-31-2008 at 03:41 PM.