47-55.1 Eliminate draft tube options

[TX3100Guy]

More photos of my engine in process. Should be started and test run tomorrow.

[dsraven]

looking good. soon it will be in your shop.
possibly consider a support clamp on the oil pressure sender because vibration causes cracks in the fittings. the longer and heavier the parts are then the ore chance of having an issue. I have seen some crack at the exit from the block and you don't want that. easier to whip up a clamp before it goes into the truck.
you're gonna have fun driving soon. kepp posting up pics as you go

[TX3100Guy]

Link to video of first engine run.

https://youtube.com/shorts/235dRdHrL...6EZUd-Madz1saB

My intake, his exhaust, alternator, etc.

[geezer#99]

Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low.

Yeah, the builder has run it multiple times including a run to burn in the cam. He’s going to run it again tomorrow for another high rpm run prior to shipping.

[dsraven]

Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by tx3100guy

link to video of first engine run.

https://youtube.com/shorts/235drdhrl...6ezud-madz1sab

my intake, his exhaust, alternator, etc.

your engine sounds great, congrats

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!

The pallet with the engine is now in the hands of FedEx Freight. I should have the engine on Tuesday, since Monday is Labor Day. More pics to come once its in my hot little hands.

[dsraven]

now be a good boy and sit tight for the long weekend. don't be polishing wrenches or dreaming about installing and starting that engine, listening to it rumble......
haha
good you have a confirmation of shipment. you'll be test driving soon.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by dsraven

now be a good boy and sit tight for the long weekend. don't be polishing wrenches or dreaming about installing and starting that engine, listening to it rumble......
haha
good you have a confirmation of shipment. you'll be test driving soon.

A buddy of mine accused me of sitting in the truck playing the video loud and pretending to drive the truck. LOL

[dsraven]

I guess you could spend some time cleaning the windows then, prolly spit all over them from you making engine sounds. haha

[TX3100Guy]

After months of waiting, my rebuilt 1959 261 straight six has finally arrived. Now to get to work installing it.

[dsraven]

That's awesome! You must be excited to get after it.

[TX3100Guy]

Snug as a bug in a rug.

[dsraven]

sooo-eeet!
now the accy and soon, BOOM, driving!

[geezer#99]

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

You tell me. How and where?

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?

It also has two mounts on either side of the bell housing.

[geezer#99]

What are you using for a throttle hook up?

I’ve seen a steel cable looped over an exhaust manifold close to the head and tied onto the frame.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

What are you using for a throttle hook up?

I have a knock-0ff Lokar pedal that mounts through the firewall and the stainless steel sheathed cable goes up the sealed car enclosure for my McCulloch supercharger (from a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk) and attaches to the throttle mechanism.

[geezer#99]

Your lokar cable is better than a mechanical linkage.
If a mount breaks at least your engine won’t go full throttle.
A steel cable looped from the front of the engine (drivers side ) down to the frame is just a precautionary device. Just in case a mount breaks and the motor twists up to the passenger side.

[TX3100Guy]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Your lokar cable is better than a mechanical linkage.
If a mount breaks at least your engine won’t go full throttle.
A steel cable looped from the front of the engine (drivers side ) down to the frame is just a precautionary device. Just in case a mount breaks and the motor twists up to the passenger side.

Have any pictures that show how it’s attached to the engine and frame?

[geezer#99]

Lots of info here plus some pics.


https://garage.grumpysperformance.co...r-mounts.2617/