72 project

[Chris4x4Gill2]

I got the Balancer and Pulley installed. I'm at another stopping point now. The heads are on and the lifters are in, but i had to order Rocker Arms.

I went with the Comp Cams Magnum Roller Tips in a 1.5 Ratio. So, jsut waiting on them to come in to keep on going with the build.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Parts are in! Or at least FedX says my rocker arms are sitting on my front porch. I cant wait to get home so I can get back to work on the motor now. Glad I got my yardwork done yesterday

These are the ones I got:


Brand: COMP Cams
Product Line: COMP Cams Magnum Rocker Arm Kits
Part Type: Rocker Arms
Part Number: CCA-RP1412-16
Rocker Arm Mounting Style: Stud
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.5
Rocker Arm Style: Roller tip
Stud Size: 3/8 in.
Shims Included: No
Rocker Arm Material: Steel
Self-Aligning: No
Rocker Arm Body Style: Standard
Rocker Arm Nut Style: Self-locking
Slot Style: Long
Maximum Spring Diameter (in): 1.500 in.
Rocker Arm Finish: Natural
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
Notes: Kit includes pushrods.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Rocker arms are installed, But I havent got the valve lash set yet.

I'm trying t oget better info on how to do this, but I'm still not 100% on it. Whats the proper way to rotate the crank to set the valves? I have the dampner and pulley installed so I cant get to the key.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Still having trouble rotating the assembly. I was scared of stripping the threads out of the end of the crank trying to turn it with a bolt in the end of it, but after talking with some mroe experience builders I decided to give it a try. But, even with the bolt I still couldnt get the assembly to rotate. I could have applied more torque but I couldnt hold the stand down by myself.

I know that the rotating assembly is installed and torqued correctly, it would rotate prior to installing the heads, but it was very tight. The guy helping me (very experienced builder) said it was tighter than normal but in his opinion would be fine.

So...plan B I'm going to go ahead and install the starter and flexplate and bump it over, see if that loosens it up any.

[Yukon Jack]

Are your spark plugs installed? If so, yank them out and you won't have to fight compression to turn the motor over.

Keep at it!

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Thats the bad thing.....no plugs in it.

Anyone ever experienced this before?

I just came back in from messing with it some, noticed I have to get a different waterpump for one thing. But I had a thought, while I'm almost certain the heads are on the correct positions (same as when I pulled them off) could this cause my problem? From looking at them they are identical lefdt to right, same part # stamped on them, but could swapping them by accident cause a problem?

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Alright, With much help from fellow board members, I figured out my problem.
Details here: Link

So, I have the valves adjusted and the fuel pump installed. Hopeful to get the intake and dizzy in sometime this week.

I recieved the water pump I ordered Saturday as well but it has to be sent back due to a bad chip and crack inside the threaded hole.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

I got the intake installed last ngiht as well as the Dizzy and the valve covers.

All thats left for the motor is the water pump headers and the thermostat. Also need motor mounts. Then its time to start on the truck to get this thing back in it so I can fire it up!

Can someone recommend where to get new motor mounts from? I'm seeing prices all over the place.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

And A picture just for fun

[Chris4x4Gill2]

I just noticed something......

I have these valve covers: LINK

I noticed that both sides have baffels and an opening with a grommet I assume is for a breather. The kit comes with one breather? What is done with the other side normally? And where is the oil fill?

[CDA 455]

Looking good!

Keep the pics coming !

[Highsteel]

Originally Posted by Chris4x4Gill2

I just noticed something......

I have these valve covers: LINK

I noticed that both sides have baffels and an opening with a grommet I assume is for a breather. The kit comes with one breather? What is done with the other side normally? And where is the oil fill?

I have the same issue. The drivers side accommodates the PCV valve plumbed to the base of the carb while the passenger side also has a PCV valve plumbed to a 3 or 4 inch spacer between the carb and the air cleaner. Thankfully it doesn't go through too much oil. I just pull either one and use a small funnel for adding oil. One of them could possibly be replaced by a rubber oil cap or regular cap I haven't ever taken the rubber grommet out to see how big the hole really is.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

I was wondering if you could just remove the baffel from one side and use the breather in the rubbber grommet still but use that as the oil fill as well.....dont know if that word work or not.


But.........got alott of work done yesterday. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

It finally came home yesterdaY!

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Time for a "monthly update"

Lately I've been in save up and then order mode. Not a whole lot of actual work getting done, but I did get a brand new 4 core radiator in the other day. New supports and pads are on their way as well.

I also purchased an engine hoist for the reinstall( hopefully in about a month)

Mostly I've been trying ot get the small things done on the motor. plugs, wires , hoses, belts, etc. Its slow, but I'll get there.

[GKsport67]

Its amazing how we LOVE our trucks!

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Just got a few more odd and ends ordered. New Alt. bracket, electric fan, and a few other odds and ends.

Next week I need to mock up the carb and figure out what hoses and all I need to get.

I'm trying to get as much as possible done prior to installing it in the truck.

Any advice or tips for putting this thing i nthe truck would be great!

[RCbowtie69]

looks like you're some head way, keep up the hard work

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Got the fan, Alt bracket and things in yesterday but havent gotten to do anything with them yet. I'm going to try to make my stock fan shroud work with the new electric fan, It doesnt look like a big project ot get it to work, but we will see.

still waiting on the radiator mounts to come in.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Radiator mounts came in. I went ahead and sprayed them with some rustoleum. The ALt bracket is for a low mount setup so its getting canned. I'm going to use the stock pieces and I'm still trying to figure out what to do about the PS pump.

I've got some details to finish up, but I'm shooting for the motor reinstall next week!
I've got some help to get it in right and we are going to start Tuesday night. I'll have more pics soon.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

OK, I'm close but the motor still isnt in. My PS Pump did not line up with my crank pulley so its taken some changes to get it to work.

All better now though, I had to switch to a 3 groove pulley

[Chris4x4Gill2]

pics

[Chris4x4Gill2]

AS you can see above, I had to notch the bracket to clear the return hose. I still need to go back and touch that up a little bit.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

wow.... 2 years since i updated this thread. Honestly I "lost" it / forgot about it. I guess that happens when life gets in the way of hobbies.

Fortunately the truck hasnt been forgotten, still looks pretty much the same but I am slowly making progress.

Motor / transmission is in. She cranks/runs beautifully. New fuel lines and added an inline canister filter to the frame rail.

I have a pair of mufflers attached to the end of the headers just to keep the neighbors happy. Complete set will come at some point when I get her back on the road.

I have redone the front brakes - replaced rotors and calipers along with lines. Also replaced the master cylinder and booster.

Currently working on converting it to 4 wheel disc. I have the conversion pieces from Brothers and they will go on soon hopefully.

The old tires no longer hold air, so I picked up this set from another 72 owner. His was lowered so I will eventually need larger tires, but they will do for now to roll it around the shop when I get the brakes finished.

Not pictured....but i am working on installing an underbed fuel tank. Still trying to figure out how to do the filler neck for this though.

No rust repair yet.... body work still intimidates me some but its about to be #1 on the list. I'm ready to get this thing back on the road!

[Chris4x4Gill2]

Started on rear brake conversion yesterday. Removed all fo the drum components, removed the rear hard lines, then pulled the diff cover and removed the rear axel shafts to get rid of the backing plates

Next step is to replace the axle shaft bearings and then install the Disc kit from Brothers.