first engine drop

lusso · 05:50 PM

After months of debate a friend and I finally dropped the engine. Going thru to take care of some pesky oil leaks and a full tune up and valve adjustment.
Went very smooth. I'll lket you know when it is back in.
Dave

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Excellent work!

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Can you take some quick pics of the fuel/vacuum line setup from your engine? I have a '74 and I'm trying to figure out my setup. I have a fuel distributor with two fuel line connections and that's what is confusing me. Thanks and congratulations!!

lusso · 07-23-2006, 05:50 PM

crashmy911 · 07-23-2006, 05:51 PM

glad everything went welll. It's not easy with out a lift and in a small cramped garage.

lusso · 07-23-2006, 05:54 PM

Crash,
Haven't been on in a while. This project will be about 4-6 weeks. I'm going to plan a fall fun run when all is done.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Thank you, I'll take a look at the fuel/vacuum lines. My throttle control pressure regulator isn't hooked to the fuel distributor and I'm trying to figure out if that is a problem. Thanks again!!

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Your fuel distributor has three outlets and mine only has two. Your throttle control pressure regulator and CSV are both directly hooked to the fuel distributor and mine are hooked to a "tee" fitting. Your heat exchangers and engine look pretty clean.

lusso · 07-23-2006, 06:32 PM

pressure washed it today. Here is a pic of the tee I think you are talking about

lusso · 07-23-2006, 06:33 PM

the bottom is not connected. It is just resting on the engine tin

lusso · 07-31-2006, 05:55 PM

lusso · 07-31-2006, 05:58 PM

lusso · 07-31-2006, 06:04 PM

It is cleaning up very well. Lots of steam, degreaser, blood, and lots of sweat. Resealing cam towers, valve area, rsr rocker shaft seals, advancing timing, all common areas for seals and gaskets and full tune up. I can't wait.
Suspension refresh in the winter.

I'll keep you posted.

Thanks to everone on Pelican. I would never have tried this with out your help a supportive neighbor, a mechanic who likes it when I screw up, and a very supportive wife.

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Looks great! That's a lot of work!!

73TCoupe · 08-02-2006, 08:28 AM

Hang in there Lusso. The end result is well worth the effort. I have the same car and did the same thing last spring and it worked out well. Took about a month more than I expected though, as usual. Good luck!

jimi_c · 08-02-2006, 08:51 AM

Dave, nice job - as soon as you're done we'll have to go out and get it dirty. Let me know if you need an extra set of thumbs, I have 10 I can spare.

lusso · 05:36 PM

Steven,
Post some pics if you could would love to see your results.

Cory,
How are you? You are always welcome.

I'm taking the engine down to Wes for the cam tower work. He is advancing the timing a bit for me.

It will be ready for fall fun runs through apple country.

Anyone who wants to do a fun run please don't hesitate to write, call, or shout.

The more the merrier.

Dave

buttjoint · 08-02-2006, 05:30 PM

Looks like your installing a new rear seal Make sure you install the right one and do it correctly or ya gona have one big PIA. Have fun , real nice car!

lusso · 08-02-2006, 05:38 PM

Buttjoint,
Which is the correct seal? I have a very anal mechanic who is supplying me with the seals. Thank you for any suggestions.
Dave

jimi_c · 08-03-2006, 06:27 AM

Dave you can count me in on a fall run, I know a few other folks who will join us. I'm doing a few things on mine as well and she's off road right now so it will be great to get together on another drive.