1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[bert knip]

Looks like she has also a ' honey to do list'

[BDA]

E-brakes can be handy. Yippee!!! 

[dakazman]

   I had a large block of free time today so I installed the hemi engine and the gearbox easily turns the engine , even with both wheel in gear the rear wheels turn the engine. 😃
  So I probably built the engine to tight , meaning the machinist was correct in that the pistons slightly mushroom when the pins are pressed out and in to much.  I now have a chemise for that engine.
  My favorite part of the day was finding the crankshaft pulley has a really good chance of clearing the shifter linkage after I nodded the pulley. I still have a final cut and blending to do, BUT  I  SEE AN A/C IN ITS FUTURE!😅
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

The pistons and rods need to heated in a hot oil bath when fitting the piston pin.  Otherwise, there will be damage.

I wanted to run the AC compressor off my crank pulley, too.  Once it’s all together though, there just wasn’t any room.  If you do figure something out, I’d love to see it.

[dakazman]

  Sure John , the 843 block has plenty of extra bolt holes for brackets and such. The linkage seems to be functional at this time. Just eyeballing it! The forward linkage arm may need to be raised on the section to shifter for even more room.  This only works with the extended crankshaft, the 821-30 ‘s Crankshaft is shorter .
  On the pistons in the 821 they were soaked and pressed In and out seamlessly. But we’re not matched sets and from different donors. It was my first build , I learned a lot thanks to everyone here. Nothing ruined just a little more work. Im also getting better with my install times.😂
Dakazman

[dakazman]

   
  Not that I’m celebrating just yet however I have a pulley off the crankshaft and a fully operational 4speed gearbox .
   The AC compressor location is next. After talking to Literarymadness going with more power seemed to be the right choice and seeing Pfreens’ ac setup it was the only way to go.

   I couldn’t get the hoist and tilt to work ,(last photo)    After jumping over the frame so many times I thought about safety.
Dakazman

[BDA]

Looking good, D'man! Looking at the clearance between the pulley and the shift linkage, it makes another good reason for a cable shifter. Have you considered it?

[dakazman]

    BDA, its actually approx 3/16"away from the pulley when in 1-3 .after i moved the linkage around i have about !/2".
plenty of room. i wish i had a spare NG gearbox to mock up the linkage.  if i run a stacked pump setup I can use some E/H valves for shifting.. big money there.
   I'm looking at the universal under dash a/C kit off ebay and talked to the company about the different size condensers and they will make up the lines to fit all for 450.00. the evaporator can be mounted in the front or in the rear compartment where the spare fuel tank goes.
   Dman

[BDA]

Just noticed your shift knob. 

[dakazman]

 
   I just wanted to see if people were paying attention.

     You pass !

D’man

[BDA]

 

[dakazman]

  Moving in what seems like endless directions the interior seat coverings are underway!
I appointed my BA since my sewing skills are next to nil.  I’m not use to these new work rules . The garage work came inside 😀. I went with 4” foam for side bolsters which will be covered in vinyl and the center sections 2” foam covered In microfiber. 
  Rought cut all the sections and will start forming the contours today. No I will not be in the house 🙁 sanding foam is the really messy. Working outside is like working in a big sauna lately 100% humidity and tents in the mid 90’s.
  Dakazman

[Gary t]

That is a flash back.  Have fun with it and never give up.the old foam on my seats  was in much worse shape.  And covers barley able to make patterns.

[dakazman]

  Gary,Oh what fun! 
   Finished cutting and forming both seat cushion sets. It was better than forming styrofoam. ( see off topics if you haven’t seen my 6 ft high tiki heads. )
All I have to say is AUGHHH! 🙃🙂
Now for the hard part, getting my wife to start sewing .🤷🏼‍♂️🥴
Dakazman

[BDA]

It looks like the foam pieces came out really good!