Sir Patrick
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The mice literally ate everything under there...
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Damn..
Good thing you found it now instead of on the road later.
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Hopefully it's nothing too serious...
That thing ran????
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think it happened right after the tune up...revved it a few times after it warmed up a bit. Big backfire...then nursed it into the garage.
Wonder if a valve hung open?
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That's what I am thinking...cars only been started a couple handfuls of times since 2001. Probly wasn't ready for any sort of reving yet...
Fingers crossed it's nothing major...
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On the brighter side though, played with the new car seat covers a bit, to get my mind off the not so great news...
I haven't strapped or tightened them in yet, so still loose. They will tuck right in under the chrome sides. The back panel w/ the ashtrays will fit back after instigation and look very similar to stock and not see any straps or hardware. Happy so far-
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I haven't strapped or tightened them in yet, so still loose. They will tuck right in under the chrome sides. The back panel w/ the ashtrays will fit back after instigation and look very similar to stock and not see any straps or hardware. Happy so far-
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Also, since I was in the middle of replacing the valve covers, I just set the problem side on, till it's fixed, to get some gratification of the clean up/dress up I did under there-
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Gas tank came today. Sending unit and straps should be here monday. I'll get comparison shots, side by side, when I get the old tank back out.
James Romano
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Looking great. I'm sorry to hear about the pushrod and rocker blowing up.
I hope it's not serious and can be a quick fix. Once you get the rocker replaced (they sell them). Go with all new tappets, push rods...pull the coil and crank the motor. See what it looks like slow. Then compression check that cylinder
It might not be as bad as it looks. That motor is pretty tough... If that were today's ****..that would be a total rebuild
If I can make a suggestion on your wiring. That #7 lead needs to come out from the spring mount. That's really a bad idea. Take the ground wire, move it over to mount the bracket. The pointy end of the bracket goes in the hole the ground bolt is in now. Take all of your wires and try to tie wrap them as best possible until you get wire looms.
I hope it's not serious and can be a quick fix. Once you get the rocker replaced (they sell them). Go with all new tappets, push rods...pull the coil and crank the motor. See what it looks like slow. Then compression check that cylinder
It might not be as bad as it looks. That motor is pretty tough... If that were today's ****..that would be a total rebuild
If I can make a suggestion on your wiring. That #7 lead needs to come out from the spring mount. That's really a bad idea. Take the ground wire, move it over to mount the bracket. The pointy end of the bracket goes in the hole the ground bolt is in now. Take all of your wires and try to tie wrap them as best possible until you get wire looms.
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Thanks for the info. I will take that advice.
Right now all my wiring is a mess from moving things from cleaning. painting, and valve cover removal. It's all over the place right now. I will be checking out your engine bay when it's time to get it all back proper. I like how you got it all routed and set up.
James Romano
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No problem... I did all the homework and asked all the questions from all the right people... so you don't have to! LOL!
Man, I wish I could help you with that rocker. Just keep moving on that car, it's really coming along nicely and will be great once it's done.
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I’m in MI and have spare pushrods and loose rockers.
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Detroit, correct? Where about? I will take you up on that offer. Thank you.
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