Got the motor in and running. It actually moves under it's own power. Clutch and tranny seem to be working well also. Yes, I am surprised, I did it all myself and it works!! I am having a vibration problem though....I am hoping a carb rebuild and checking my ignition will get rid of it...possibly valve train adjustments....I hope it is nothing major (just a little worried). Open headers sound so nice.
I see my old friend the buffing pad on that shock tower, how has your paint buffed out? Great looking motor.
Thanks, the paint buffed out pretty good. They burned though a couple of places and are re-shooting it tomorrow. I have to clean up the wiring still but I am happy with the way the engine compartment is turning out. I am so worried about the motor being out of balance. This is the first motor I have ever not had balanced. I listened to the machinist who told me "dont worry about it" "If this motor wont see above 6000, you dont need it". I hope it doesnt come back to haunt me...Dont know if I will be able to sleep tonight. Wish me luck! (get your motors balanced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
For what its worth I have a 302 that has been together for 60,000 miles now(been in 2 different cars also) and it has seen 6,000 rpm ALOT of times. Its not balanced and it is doing fine. I DO believe it is best to have them balanced, but at the time I was having this one machined the machinist said the same thing yours did .And...I was on a tight budget from spending so much on the engine in the first place, so I skipped the balance job . Just thought this might help to set your mind at ease.
Glad to hear that you got it going!! That's shaping up to be an extremely nice car, and you deserve just that! Hope you get the vibration taken care of, and agian, NICE JOB!!!!! Preston
Thanks guys. I really hope the vibration is just a tuning thing. Its pretty bad..I wouldnt take it over 3000 rpms right now. Shakes the whole car. I am just worried. I will check things out good tomorrow and hope for the best. I realize that balancing is not required for what I am planning on doing with the car but it is always a good idea. I think I will be sick if I have to tear it apart again. Keep your fingers crossed and thanks again for all the inspiration....... JP
You'll have to do a write up and take some pics on how you did your Clutch Linkage not using Maverick V8 linkage parts .....
