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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:02 pm ] |
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Well....McLeod did not have the Kevlar dual blah blah disc I won on ebay....so they phones up and asks if I would accept a $325 ceramic disc instead.......for my $110....mmmmmmmmOK My oil pump already has 10000 miles on it....going back and forth across the country. Hope to get it next week. Doug is sending it to me repeatedly thanks to US Post. It used to belong to Bren....so it must be expensive.... I put together the rotating assembly today with no hitches....so far just a lil drilling of a cam bearing to line things up. Mebbe timing set and cam tonight.... The plan is a shakedown cruise to Cowgarry Oilberta in the Valaint.....in 10 days....then off to LV |
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| Author: | polara pat [ Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:39 pm ] |
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You know Sandy, if you're taking the #3 to Cow Town then you'll be going right by my place. You should stop by, we can talk shop. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:37 pm ] |
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Actually we will be going the Trans Canada.....but we have a huge job in St Marys Montana this May..... I was in Trail Friday.....off to Colville tomorrow or wed....back again to Spokane Friday or Monday... We will hook up sooner or later. |
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| Author: | polara pat [ Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:23 pm ] |
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Quote: Actually we will be going the Trans Canada.....but we have a huge job in St Marys Montana this May.....
Sounds good, hey where did all this snow come from? I thought it was starting to look like Spring.
I was in Trail Friday.....off to Colville tomorrow or wed....back again to Spokane Friday or Monday... We will hook up sooner or later. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:53 pm ] |
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I dunno....but im way tired of working outside in it......cedar sawdust really sticks when it is wet. My car may not be ready for Vegas...but I am |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:44 pm ] |
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I ordered some shorter pushrods from Smith Bros today.....the trickest thing in the whole motor. Cool folks to deal with. The gaskets are in Colville....pushrods and oil pump and dist drive gear are on their way. I wonder where my clutch disc is? |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:23 pm ] |
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Alex went to Colville today and brought clutch disc (looks way trick) , gaskets , my Smith Bros pushrods ( I ordered them on Monday!) ,,,,and a ex Bren Dutra oil pump...(special high mileage version....not in a motor...in transit). I picked up 2 dist drive gears in town today and a tube ó goop. If Kate the Slag Hag(my dotter....other handle is Spark Tart) welds up my front cover cam button I think I have everything in one place! I made an appointment for the Valaint at my mechanics shop for a pre trip service on Wed next....we shall see |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:51 pm ] |
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The slag hag welded up my cam button today.....got some red paint...oil....1515 filter...trans oil Dug the Valaint out of its hole in da snow and rolled it down to the shop. I should be able to finish the short block and get it out to the shop in the morning. I hope to have it in the car by Monday. ....it steers very nicely with no drivetrain in it..... |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:03 am ] |
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 Got the short block to the car in the shop....head on...sorted through 10,000,000 rockers and 15 shafts to get a full set in good shape. My Smith Bros pushrods are in...and valves are rough adjusted...everytink look good. I dont have to work tomorrow .....mebbe Ill get it in the car. |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:01 pm ] |
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Fluids and fuel....shifter and boot...driveshaft....hood....distributor....cold set lifters....heater hoses....and shes ready to fire. Too bad tomorrow is going to be a busy busy work day. I need to chase my snow tires out of the tire pile..... I need premium fuel..... Me....in my head....doing my burnout for the final round .....against Mr Tree himself .....Allan Dutra...... |
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| Author: | Bren67Cuda904 [ Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:45 pm ] |
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I was starting to like you... Quote: It takes leather balls to play rugby.....good day .....nice try!
Quote: Quote: If he could, he would run grooved bearings in all 4 positions! .....sitting , standing, kneeling and.........proneand then this type of comment...again. 
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My oil pump already has 10000 miles on it....going back and forth across the country. Hope to get it next week. Doug is sending it to me repeatedly thanks to US Post. It used to belong to Bren.. ..so it must be expensive....
Glad to hear the pumps going on your engine. Some of my speed may have rub off on it. You'll need it. Quote: ...in 2 weeks Im ready for a race!
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:56 pm ] |
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....Come to Vegas....Ill kick yer ass with a 2 barrel car.... Thanks for the extra speed! |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:18 pm ] |
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It runs!....I have oil pressure.....cam is broken in ....no leaks ..... It sounds very snappy right out of the box. I need to reset the lifters and set the idle and put the valve cover back on. May do that after supper. 6:18pm PDT |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:57 pm ] |
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Great stuff, Sandy! Hope it goes like stink and the pump holds up... Cheers, Lou |
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| Author: | sandy in BC [ Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:03 pm ] |
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I drove to town and all over it today....and back.....60 miles I have some driveline vibes to cure. The fan helped with cooling. I think I have a sticky caliper. The car is very easy to drive...has instant throttle response....and tons of midrange. I can still idle the car in 1st. It starts instantly. I have some midrange ping on the highway..... .....but darn its noisy inside....wind noise....road noise |
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