08-19-2024, 07:49 PM | #251 |
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More photos of my engine in process. Should be started and test run tomorrow.
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08-21-2024, 10:50 AM | #252 |
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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 |
08-26-2024, 05:51 PM | #253 |
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Link to video of first engine run.
https://youtube.com/shorts/235dRdHrL...6EZUd-Madz1saB My intake, his exhaust, alternator, etc.
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08-26-2024, 07:02 PM | #254 |
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Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low. |
08-26-2024, 07:37 PM | #255 |
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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.
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08-26-2024, 09:10 PM | #256 |
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Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!
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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.
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08-29-2024, 11:19 AM | #259 |
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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. |
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A buddy of mine accused me of sitting in the truck playing the video loud and pretending to drive the truck. LOL
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08-29-2024, 11:35 AM | #261 |
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I guess you could spend some time cleaning the windows then, prolly spit all over them from you making engine sounds. haha
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After months of waiting, my rebuilt 1959 261 straight six has finally arrived. Now to get to work installing it.
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That's awesome! You must be excited to get after it.
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Snug as a bug in a rug.
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sooo-eeet!
now the accy and soon, BOOM, driving! |
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Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?
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09-07-2024, 07:47 PM | #267 |
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You tell me. How and where?
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09-07-2024, 08:01 PM | #268 |
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It also has two mounts on either side of the bell housing.
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09-07-2024, 09:36 PM | #269 |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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That looks great in there.
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if you have a place nearby that makes cables with pressed on connections you could have a cable made for the purpose of engine torque restriction, you know, to save the hassle of a motor mount giving out and causing damage. they could press on a connection with a bolt hole the size you need and the cable length you need. ensure to leave a little slack so the engine can move a little otherwise you will hear the harmonics of the engine through the solid link to the frame when the engine pulls even a little.personally I think cable looks better than chain, just me though.
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