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post Mar 11 2017, 05:29 PM
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Lets see...drove to track last night ...Got 3 1/2 laps before pressure plate or clutch failed making this 0 for 2 at track events...Was just apart for LSD install so not so much fun .....Tires were not even hot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Mar 11 2017, 06:32 PM
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Went for a ride... perfect winter day in the desert...


Nice car!!!
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post Mar 11 2017, 06:45 PM
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Replaced thermostat with new one from Awsome Powdercoat. Now, the cooling system works as it should and the engine warms up much faster.
You can see that old leaking thermostat failed in the fully open position. New t-stat below.



Are those two slightly different; top one has 10 chambers and bottom one appears to have 12 ?
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post Mar 11 2017, 08:02 PM
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De-greased 42 years of oil, road dirt and grime from my SS heat exchangers, while the engine is out of the car. Didn't know they were stainless. Who knew they were so shiny when clean. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 12 2017, 05:16 PM
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While the Yellow 914 beast is getting a facelift, decided to finish install and clean of new carpet in the 964...while we await the Blizzard.

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post Mar 12 2017, 06:59 PM
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Got the fuel tank back in the car after putting in Racer Chris's stainless fuel lines!

Tunnel lines connected to tank!
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post Mar 13 2017, 06:42 PM
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Made new oil lines for the external cooler for my '73 2.0. Need a little extra help in the AZ heat...
New braided hose and Russell AN10 ends- used a little tool that made it easy to "build" the hose ends. Look great and a fun little project...Attached Image
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post Mar 13 2017, 06:44 PM
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No turning back / I just ground off the motor mounts for the type 4 bars / Oil system make-up is this and next week.

The 6 will have sex with the 71 body after months of anticipation in two weeks if all goes well. Just wait Honey.... It will be worth it....

Rt66 is still on the radar and if it starts, runs, and the break-in goes ok as to seating rings, I will drive it balls out to our place in AZ as a summer test of the oil cooling system then join the motley crew in Idyllwild... Lots of moving parts now. Most of them... controllable with enough cash thrown at the solution...

And Kent: I am fixin to be done with you smokin my type 4 and all the rest of them on the open road / and I don't care about snapped axles or sheared CV bolts. Bring that problem on.

Sidebar: After the complexities of building a 911 carbed and cam-ed motor and cobbling together a respectable conversion, I am going back to what I know and can do in my sleep...

I am buying acreage in Scottsdale for another outland home project.

Heck. The outcome is a known quantity of fantastic views, weather, and security - unlike Cali now. The profit is guaranteed. And the sleepless nights are not based on BS parts scores in a back alley or swap meet trinkets secured FOR CASH LARMO somewhere.

So tomorrow its back to the engine bay and engine mount welding.


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post Mar 13 2017, 06:56 PM
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And I helped Keith get his engine into his car this afternoon just prior to buying catfood for my kitty..


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post Mar 13 2017, 08:38 PM
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Ordered some 912 parts (while thinking about 914s), and finished putting the XT back together (while thinking about 914s) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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The seat is also back on and the first kick started her up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) ... Heading up to the Mojave for a few days

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post Mar 13 2017, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Mar 11 2017, 07:45 PM) *

QUOTE(mark04usa @ Mar 10 2017, 05:55 PM) *

Replaced thermostat with new one from Awsome Powdercoat. Now, the cooling system works as it should and the engine warms up much faster.
You can see that old leaking thermostat failed in the fully open position. New t-stat below.



Are those two slightly different; top one has 10 chambers and bottom one appears to have 12 ?

Jim,
It is really just one chamber, different # of "pleats" to the accordion. The thermostat is rated at correct temp for type IV and it works as it should so far...
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post Mar 14 2017, 08:43 PM
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Mounted the ext oil cooler- Will see if this is enough as I have a fan for it but haven't installed it yet. I know it's hot under there but less plumbing and plenty of space.

Should help just getting some oil to circulate out of the engine...Attached Image Attached Image
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post Mar 14 2017, 09:14 PM
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finished the engine bay clean up and repositioning of the brake valve out of the way for the Rich J. Motor Mount / going in tomorrow.... unless the parts come in from Pelican for sealing the tranny...

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post Mar 14 2017, 10:47 PM
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Mounted the ext oil cooler- Will see if this is enough as I have a fan for it but haven't installed it yet. I know it's hot under there but less plumbing and plenty of space.

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Stu - looks like your oil lines run pretty much parallel with the head pipes. If you don't see a significant amount of cooling, you could install a heat shield above that section of the pipes, or wrap the pipes, or wrap the oil lines ... just a thought.
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post Mar 14 2017, 11:15 PM
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Good point Mark- I should wrap the lines, but they look so damned nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(Gonna start it tomorrow and see if I have any leaks !!)
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post Mar 15 2017, 07:01 PM
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I know what you mean - the whole installation looks nice. Maybe you can get away with wrapping the head pipes then? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Carry on ...
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post Mar 15 2017, 07:35 PM
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Drilled hole and installed ignition lock - what a mess... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Mar 15 2017, 07:48 PM
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Spent about an hour sanding and prepping with 220 grit wet sandpaper my wiper arms for paint. I know, I could have bought new replacements for $40-ish a piece, but it beats watching the tube or listening to political BS plus I enjoyed it
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post Mar 16 2017, 03:01 PM
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Took it and it's big brother out for a couple short drives while the weather was so nice.

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post Mar 16 2017, 04:56 PM
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Nice long hood- no crest?
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