Milwaukee Midget

[fordboy628]

Dyno time confirmed - 10:00 AM Tuesday.

I've got some work in front of me . . .

Midget,

OK, I can make that work for me.  Still have the pile of Weber parts boxed up & ready to go................
 
Fordboy

[Milwaukee Midget]

Excellent.

Clutch is plumbed, and the bleeder block works like a charm.

Wow - so THAT'S where the clutch is supposed to disengage! 

I've got a 7:00 AM load in, so I'm hitting the rack.

[Graham in Aus]

Get Up Chris! Time to go make some noise!! 

Have you started it yet?

Make sure you take your video camera on Tuesday....

Looking great! 

[fordboy628]

Excellent.

Clutch is plumbed, and the bleeder block works like a charm.

Wow - so THAT'S where the clutch is supposed to disengage! 

Midget,

Ever wonder why it is:  that it's the simple improvements to "pita" (pain in the ***) maintenance/jobs that are the most satisfying?  It's because:  Everbody EXPECTS the big stuff to work properly, or simplify, or etc, etc.

It's also the simple stuff that makes other guys say:  "Wish I'd thought of that!!"
  to one less "pita" job.........
Fordboy

[fordboy628]

WE DON'T GOT TO SHOW YOU NO STINKIN' ALLOY ROCKER PILLARS...........

Midget,

For the Evolution deniers out there:  Documentation of Evolution....................



Still have to do some relief cuts and/or grinding.  Expect them to be fully evolved TODAY.....

Even the simple requires time to evolve though.......................

Fordboy

[Milwaukee Midget]

Keep it real - keep it STEEL. 

Nice work, this cipherin' and whittlin'.

[fordboy628]

FINISHED ROCKER PILLAR PORN!!!

Midget,

Photos of finished steel rocker pillars, note differences between pillar types on valve spring side.......    I'm hopeful that there will not be any clearance problems between the pillars & the rockers throughout the lift range........

Completed evolution....  compare the photos above to the ones below from my previous post, reply #1564.


See you tomorrow with tools & parts.
 
Fordboy

[Milwaukee Midget]

to one less "pita" job.........
Fordboy

Make it three -

     

I'm ready to roll on Saturday.  I should be back from the alignment shop by noon, I've got a folding table in the basement, and when I get back, I'll give the garage floor a lick and a promise.

One thought - you mentioned indexing the plugs - I've got no shims - in that deep - and I mean REALLY DEEP pile of voodoo magic racing parts, have you got some to spare?

The electrical is ready, the fuel pump, fan and starter are functioning (I just bumped it to check, with the plugs out - relax) - we'll know about the ignition tomorrow.  Radiators are in place and plumbed, I tidied the worm can of wires and bought a pale of 114.  Carb is rejetted and ready to try, and the A/F gauge is in place.

I'd like to try to get this thing fired up before 8:00 PM so I don't get the neighbors all hot.

Well, maybe 9:00 - Andrew was the kid who would always come rolling in at 2:00 in the morning in his 5 liter 'stang and wake me up, so maybe I shouldn't worry too much . . .

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot - I got my entry fee out in the mail today, one day under the wire for the postmark.  Mel at C&S is making noises like he's heading out - Max, Wayno, Slim - Who's heading out for World Finals?  I'd like to start putting some more names and faces together.

Chris

[Milwaukee Midget]

Wow - the chops of a jeweler.  Gorgeous!

[fordboy628]

One thought - you mentioned indexing the plugs - I've got no shims - in that deep - and I mean REALLY DEEP pile of voodoo magic racing parts, have you got some to spare?

The electrical is ready, the fuel pump, fan and starter are functioning (I just bumped it to check, with the plugs out - relax) - we'll know about the ignition tomorrow.  Radiators are in place and plumbed, I tidied the worm can of wires and bought a pale of 114.  Carb is rejetted and ready to try, and the A/F gauge is in place.

I'd like to try to get this thing fired up before 8:00 PM so I don't get the neighbors all hot.

Well, maybe 9:00 - Andrew was the kid who would always come rolling in at 2:00 in the morning in his 5 liter 'stang and wake me up, so maybe I shouldn't worry too much . . .

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot - I got my entry fee out in the mail today, one day under the wire for the postmark.  Mel at C&S is making noises like he's heading out - Max, Wayno, Slim - Who's heading out for World Finals?  I'd like to start putting some more names and faces together.

Chris

Midget,

Will bring some NOS NGK/Champion spark plugs and spark plug washers if I have any.   Would prefer to "select" specific s/plugs for specific cylinders on BMC's. Plug washers DO change the indexing, BUT, they also change: the length of the spark path & thence the required ignition advance.   Something I don't want to do.  (SEE, it's complicated..........)  I know spark plug type/length doesn't seem like it should make much of a difference, but trust me, it matters.  When you are "tightly" tuned, you don't want to step off the edge.   MAY need to run to Pegasus?   I can stop on the way up if necessary.

Bringing a "pile" of various bits, "just in case".   Can you call Mel & see if he has any valve spring shims .48"/.50" ID x 1.18"/1.20" OD x .015" and .030" thick?  (Or just something that will fit and is .015" & .030" thick.)   I'm bringing some, BUT they need to be cut down on the OD.......

Also bringing Rimac valve spring checker, show you why when I get there.

I wanna be on the road home by 8pm.  Had a rough week, need my nap time so I don't fall asleep at game time.

Thanks for the jeweler comment, but I just tumble-peened them.  Hardens the surface a bit, deburrs 'em & makes 'em look nice.  Absolutely no effort on my part, except to load 'em in the machine and turn it on.  It's nice to have access to the machinery though.  May I humbly suggest you do something nice for the Apex crew??  (List them as a sponsor??  Or pizza/soda/beer or other food/drink maybe..........)

Goal for today should be:  run-in engine if possible,  OR finalize prep checklist if stymied.
Call me before 10am if you have any requests for stuff you want me to smuggle across the cheddar curtain.........

See you today, noonish.
 
Fordboy

[Geo]

The electrical is ready, the fuel pump, fan and starter are functioning (I just bumped it to check, with the plugs out - relax) - we'll know about the ignition tomorrow.  Radiators are in place and plumbed, I tidied the worm can of wires and bought a pale of 114.  Carb is rejetted and ready to try, and the A/F gauge is in place.

Oh, yeah, I almost forgot - I got my entry fee out in the mail today, one day under the wire for the postmark.  Mel at C&S is making noises like he's heading out - Max, Wayno, Slim - Who's heading out for World Finals?  I'd like to start putting some more names and faces together.

A true racer. Last minute entry because you might no make it. However there's a goot shot now as the list is less than 20 items (two day's worth) and you have one day and a night (equal to two days).   

I'd like to try to get this thing fired up before 8:00 PM so I don't get the neighbors all hot.

Well, maybe 9:00 - Andrew was the kid who would always come rolling in at 2:00 in the morning in his 5 liter 'stang and wake me up, so maybe I shouldn't worry too much . . .

After it fires and runs for a minute, shut down to check for leaks then just yell as loud as you can -"Andrew that's payback, you bastard"
I have a neighbor with the same name, same noise, same wake up. I am always thinking of reasons to get him up.

Great job guys! I can see records... most HP from a BMC of this size for Fordboy, fastest Chris has gone, most knowledge I have picked up from a single build!
 
Geo

[Moxnix]

The usual suspects will be cheering you on in person, Professor Audio, while the harmonics under the hood go for the record. 

[Milwaukee Midget]

Well, the alignment is done - No wonder I couldn't keep it between the fenceposts at Maxton.

Fordboy will be here shortly, I picked up a 12 pack of assembly lube - Let's see if we can get the Hydrocarbon Quartet to sing in unison . . .

[manta22]

Toe out?

[Milwaukee Midget]

Toe out?

Right, toe in.

That's what it's all about.  



I’d like to thank Dave Klebnow , Randy, Ted and the whole crew at Firestone on Capitol Drive for letting me disrupt their busy Saturday with something other than an Olds Cutlass.  Usually the cars they work on can make their way onto the rack without being pushed by hand.

I've got a boatload of pics to post up, and a laundrylist of of accomplishments that Fordboy and I crossed off of the list, but it's been a brutal day, and the list got longer, but with smaller requirements per item.

Click on the pic for the good news -