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> Creamsicle Found!, The saga continues...
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post Mar 21 2011, 12:07 PM
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I had planned on doing this when I first got the LE and just never took the time to do it. For a while I had an e-z up over the LE to keep the weather out. But high winds took care of that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

So now the LE is running AND out of the weather. Hoping the replacement rubber seal has stopped the leaking. Now I need to bleed the brakes, adjust valves, clutch, etc and get tires. Slowly coming together.

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post Aug 30 2011, 03:21 PM
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Creamsicle update: Drove her for about a month (nearly 1000 miles!) before the engine crapped out on me. Haven't had a chance to tear into it to see what exactly happened. Probably dropped a valve. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Lucked out and found a local 2.0 long block with side shift transmission. Mileage and condition were unknown but it turned freely so I bought it. This was back in early June.

I added the tin, alternator, etc to this engine to get it ready to be installed. Then in late June, with the help of a local teener, ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Derrick) we dropped the original engine and installed the "new" one. Still had intake, FI, and exhaust system to install.

As time and motivation allowed, I worked on getting things back together. Along the way found I had to replace one of the rocker arm studs. Someone had installed the retaining wire incorrectly with a portion of it between the rocker arm mount and the head. This resulted in the stud being bent and the threads stripped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I was NOT looking forward to pulling the engine again so after some thought, I decided to try pulling the tin off with engine still in car. This worked and I was then able to get tools in position to remove the stud. Luckily the threads in the head were not messed up and I simply installed a good stud.

OK, this is getting too long so... got the intake and FI installed and then began work underneath the car. Replaced the push rod tube seals, adjusted the valves, installed 1.7 SS exchangers, dropped her to the ground and fired her up. This took a couple months off and on (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Hooked up the battery and she started right up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
Boy, was I happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Dealt with a few issues today - timing, exhaust leak at head, clutch adjustment - but glad to say my Creamsicle is back on the road!!! This engine pulls strong and the transmission is smooth as can be. Doesn't even grind going into 1st when rolling to a stop.

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post Aug 30 2011, 03:26 PM
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post Aug 30 2011, 08:17 PM
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Very nice; enjoy driving it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Aug 30 2011, 09:34 PM
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See you at MUSR 12 in October! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Aug 30 2011, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Aug 30 2011, 11:34 PM) *
See you at MUSR 12 in October! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I am sure hoping so but can't commit just yet. Too much "life" stuff going on at the moment.

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post Aug 31 2011, 03:25 PM
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Awesome! Sorry I've been outta touch but lotta life stuff going on here too. Still need to get with you on that shirt. Good to hear you're mobile again! Great job
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post Aug 31 2011, 05:41 PM
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Yeah, only took three months (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

We need to go driving sometime (IMG:style_emoticons/default/creamsicle914.jpg) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg)

Still trying to fine tune the timing and get rid of an exhaust leak (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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post Sep 1 2011, 03:09 PM
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Got an exhaust leak myself but it's leaking through that eight inch hole in the muffler (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
Probably going to cars and coffee on Saturday morning. you should drive yours in.
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post Sep 2 2011, 07:58 AM
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Kepp on going, she is looking mighty fine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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