Thread: Project Special K

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Thanks Richard. As my wife says, " Perfection is the enemy of good enough!"

Steve,
You are doing great! You are going to have a real fun truck when you are done.
Get a bigger hammer for your balancer
Ken

I've contiplated hammering it Ken! That's why I stopped for the night. My torque wrench hit 90 pounds and the block started to spin on the stand!
I'll probably back it off tomorrow with a puller, unless some one has a better idea?

Well
I got to the bottom of the harmonic balancer today. The new bolt I bought from summit wasn't the right length, so I put the stock original back in, with no problems. I touched up the firewall with some topping compound and the sanded 80, 120, 220, 400. and repainted looked better than above. Spent the other part of the day repairing the hot tub, dryer etc.. to the point of everything is working for the moment.

did you see the ad in this months street rodder looks like they finaly killed the fish ted

Got out to the barn today. Finally got the rear brake lines attached since swapping transaxles. Hooked up the emergency brake cables too. Nice to have brakes once again. Now the mystery question is what the heck is this hose piece coming out of the transaxle go to? It is a vented hose to the brake line coupler, that also holds the t piece to the axle. Any ideas where it would connect to or if a vent is needed to the axle, or if it's to add fluid?


and here is a great picture of the dogs that just made me laugh

That's a vent for the rear end.... When the ring and pinion is zingin' away when you're hi-speedin' it down the autobahn, all that motion builds up pressure, it's vented out that hose... I usually attach a short piece of rubber hose, then about 12" of 3/8" tubing, then a fuel filter with the one way valve in it.... This way the differential housing can vent the excess pressure, and the check valve in the filter stops it from drawing dirt and moisture into the housing......

Why thank you Dave, now where do I find a vent filter and where would you connect it to? The underside of the pickup bed? Where is it on your Ford truck for sale?

I get the filter with the check valve at NAPA and just attach the whole thing to the frame rail---don't forget to leave enough slack in it to allow for rear end movement.

Thanks! I think I'll put the gas tank one next to it too, since it will be mounted near the rear axle on the frame rail.

Looks like you're making some good progress. That engine looks great, gonna have to have a video for the start-up. We seem to be on the same page of our builds I just spent all day getting my brake lines done, it almost seemed fun after all that body work.

Sean

Sean your alot farther along than me. I've still got tons of body work, but hopefully that will sort out after wiring and installing the engine. I have to figure out how to use my cell phone to do a video of the start up! Won't be for a few months yet, until the engine is in, and I can buy the Sanderson headers(expensive buggers with ceramic coating, but worth it). Keep posting your update as I'm enjoying your progress. Thanks.

Well my dash insert arrived today and I set up the gauges and indicator lights for a dry fit. I think there going to turn out alright!

Tomorrow I'm off work so I'll finish bleeding the brakes and put the vent line in the axle. They're calling for warm weather...what a relief!

Gauge panel looks good Steve!!!!

Thanks Dave. Camaro seems to be getting ready to burn some rubber!