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Tom · 01-20-2004, 06:26 PM

Over the weekend I got a 5.0 mustang almost finished [hehe], completley took apart my vortecs to get ready for the machine work, did lots of research on springs/pressures to match my component selection properly, gave the machine shop guys a little motavation to get my stuff done quicker, and started sanding down the 79 to get ready for the new paint so I can sell it.

C-10volvo · 01-20-2004, 07:05 PM

today i installed a jbl 1200 watt amp under the seat. HUH? IS IT LOUD ENOUGH?? i did blow one fuse when i really had it cranked. i might have to upgrade to 0 gauge wire

SCOTI · 01-20-2004, 09:33 PM

Yanked the 3spd tranny out of my 68. What year did they start adding metallics/pearls to the gear lube

?

Now to decide which direction..... 5spd or 700R4??????????

apstguy · 01-21-2004, 12:24 AM

I replaced the belt on the Tahoe, put clear corners on the Tahoe, charged the jetski battery, and checked all the fluids in my truck.

87 Shortwide · 01-21-2004, 02:19 AM

HEHEHE, you just had to ask

ALRIGHTY...

My buddy keeps whining to me that his car sounds funny and it needs fixed, so I determine that there is something wrong in the valve train.

Yank a cover off, run all the valves...were good to go

Next day it starts making odd noises again, so I yank the covers again and determine that a stud must be coming loose. Find the loose rocker and decide that the easiest fix is to pin the stud cause he doesnt wanna spend much cash.

Well I have to pull the intake to get to the stud, so I do....then Im curious, I pull that lifter and it is SCREWED all up. were talkin you could use this thing for a golf tee.

So I end up yankin the motor to put a new cam in, and out of curiosity again...I roll it over and pull a few mains to make sure that no iron filings got in them.

hahaha, the mains have a odd wear pattern....later find that the crank is bent

Then I find that every single rod bearing is trashed, so the motor pretty much gets a complete overhaul.

Good thing it aint my motor or I would kill the guy that built it 2700 miles ago!

*zzChevy* · 01-22-2004, 11:28 PM

Test fitted a new Holley 650 Double Pumper for the ZZ4 that'll be put on Saturday. Will be adding a lowprofile 6" aircleaner to top it off, AN fittings and braided hose are being run down to the pump. Also have a 1" spacer and in line fuel pressure gauge thats going to be used too. Looks mighty sweeeeeeet. Will post pics Sunday.

01-20-2004, 06:26 PM	#26
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Over the weekend I got a 5.0 mustang almost finished [hehe], completley took apart my vortecs to get ready for the machine work, did lots of research on springs/pressures to match my component selection properly, gave the machine shop guys a little motavation to get my stuff done quicker, and started sanding down the 79 to get ready for the new paint so I can sell it. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-20-2004, 07:05 PM	#27
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	today i installed a jbl 1200 watt amp under the seat. HUH? IS IT LOUD ENOUGH?? i did blow one fuse when i really had it cranked. i might have to upgrade to 0 gauge wire __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

01-20-2004, 09:33 PM	#28
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Yanked the 3spd tranny out of my 68. What year did they start adding metallics/pearls to the gear lube ? Now to decide which direction..... 5spd or 700R4?????????? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-21-2004, 12:24 AM	#29
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I replaced the belt on the Tahoe, put clear corners on the Tahoe, charged the jetski battery, and checked all the fluids in my truck. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-21-2004, 02:19 AM	#30
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	HEHEHE, you just had to ask ALRIGHTY... My buddy keeps whining to me that his car sounds funny and it needs fixed, so I determine that there is something wrong in the valve train. Yank a cover off, run all the valves...were good to go Next day it starts making odd noises again, so I yank the covers again and determine that a stud must be coming loose. Find the loose rocker and decide that the easiest fix is to pin the stud cause he doesnt wanna spend much cash. Well I have to pull the intake to get to the stud, so I do....then Im curious, I pull that lifter and it is SCREWED all up. were talkin you could use this thing for a golf tee. So I end up yankin the motor to put a new cam in, and out of curiosity again...I roll it over and pull a few mains to make sure that no iron filings got in them. hahaha, the mains have a odd wear pattern....later find that the crank is bent Then I find that every single rod bearing is trashed, so the motor pretty much gets a complete overhaul. Good thing it aint my motor or I would kill the guy that built it 2700 miles ago! __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

01-22-2004, 11:28 PM	#31
zzChevy BANNED Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 105	Test fitted a new Holley 650 Double Pumper for the ZZ4 that'll be put on Saturday. Will be adding a lowprofile 6" aircleaner to top it off, AN fittings and braided hose are being run down to the pump. Also have a 1" spacer and in line fuel pressure gauge thats going to be used too. Looks mighty sweeeeeeet. Will post pics Sunday.

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