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#251 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
More photos of my engine in process. Should be started and test run tomorrow.
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#252 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
Link to video of first engine run.
https://youtube.com/shorts/235dRdHrL...6EZUd-Madz1saB My intake, his exhaust, alternator, etc.
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
Did you break in the cam? Ran it at 1500-2000 rpm for 20 minutes.
In the video the rpm sounds low. |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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#256 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
Nice. Gotta be getting antsy now. Gonna be soo-eet!
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
After months of waiting, my rebuilt 1959 261 straight six has finally arrived. Now to get to work installing it.
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
That's awesome! You must be excited to get after it.
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
Snug as a bug in a rug.
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
sooo-eeet!
now the accy and soon, BOOM, driving! |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
Considering the front mount, is there a need for an engine tie down strap?
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#267 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
You tell me. How and where?
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
It also has two mounts on either side of the bell housing.
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#269 |
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Re: Eliminate draft tube options
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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