Dad's Engine
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Got the dizzy body powder coated today with Eastwood's Blasted Aluminum - the same as used on several other parts, like the alternator, P/S pump, and several brackets. I'll ship it off to Tim or DUI ASAP, once Tim advises where it should go.
And, here 'tis. Note that I didn't coat anything that needs to be a given dimension, any of the threaded holes, or the inside of the body.
And, here 'tis. Note that I didn't coat anything that needs to be a given dimension, any of the threaded holes, or the inside of the body.
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Here's one of the videos I shot while the engine for Dad's truck was being dyno'd. I'm going to put up more pictures and videos on my web site and will share links to them here.
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I've been away too long, I had to catch up on this thread. Amazing work as always Gary! Everything looks phenomenal. From the look of that dyno video, you're gonna be well known at the tire shop 
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I've added more videos of the dyno pulls on my web site here: Engine - ???Gary's Garagemahal. And, there's a pic of it on the dyno down below.
And, here's the status: First, Tim is keeping the engine for a bit to finalize a few things:
And, here's the status: First, Tim is keeping the engine for a bit to finalize a few things:
- Get the distributor I powder coated back from the other company, add the proper curve, and run it on the dyno to ensure it works well
- Add a mechanical fuel pump and plumb an OE-style line from it to the carb with steel tubing.
- Install the correct sized heater hose barbs in the water pump - once I figure out what size they should be.
