1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[SilverBeast]

   now I can get back to polishing stuff.

Do you polish the threads on all the bolts before you install them? 😉

[dakazman]

   Silver ,
   NO, just run them thru the wire brush and the nickel plate the heads. They must be clean and the holes clean as well or what good would torque value be. adding a anti seize compound would also change that value. I'm using silver goop on the threads and shafts to help preserve the bolts.

  Dakazman

   

[dakazman]

  Another little mod will bring the heater lines from front to back of engine . I’ll need to weld up the rack and mounts . I’m thinking about adding the fuel line to the rack for better routing.   Hmmm ,🤔what did I get for Christmas .😂
Dakazman

[dakazman]

  I finally had the time to make the bracket for the  A/C compressor . I still need to get the rotation correct and maybe beef it up a bit , but for a first try I think it will be satisfactory. If anyone can see a problem , please call it out. Clearance are tight but without cutting the frame, nbr 3&4 plug wire ( need 90) or shifter issues it’s working.
  Dakazman

[dakazman]

   Busy week here as I expect everyone else is also. So a brief update.
  The crossflow head was installed with some old gaskets and even though the the tap ran true the torque would not hold in two holes. So inserts (M11)  to be installed .
  Double checked the header/ intake manifold and matched the surfaces of the two . While matching
I made a template of the, start / route / and end of header so I can duplicate the header for the crossflow at a later time.
  Still playing around with a belt size and a lower bracket for the compressor but that’s minor.
I’ll be fitting a larger alternator a bit later which will be needed over this 40 amp version. It’s fun routing all the other items and cleaning up the appearance.
Dakazman

[GavinT]

The crossflow head was installed with some old gaskets and even though the the tap ran true the torque would not hold in two holes. So inserts (M11)  to be installed .

"the torque would not hold in two holes" ?

Dave,

If you've found the thread in the block to be M11 x 1.5 and not M12 x 1.5, I'm going to be surprised, not to mention soundly educated! . . and I'll need to apologise, too.
You are then fully authorised to get that penguin .gif and smack me upside the head. 

Seriously though, I'd love to be educated.
Did you drill that hole in a piece of steel or ally and thread it with your M11 tap?
Does a head bolt thread into it?

P.S. The hollow dowel in the block looks to be beaten up a little.

[dakazman]

  Hi Gavin,
  I need to purchase some dowel material or find a vendor.   I need a day to shop at an old hardware store that is like a hoarder house only slightly more organized. It’s fun times and you haggle everything.  It’s fun !
  I did that test in wood, going to do it again in some 1/4”steel plate that I m using as a base for header plate. So stay tuned 👍. I’m not in any way trying to educate you , I’m the novice. These engines are 50 years old and who knows who worked on them
  You just got me thinking, how about I head and rocker assembly back on and continue to torque the bolt . It sounded like slippage or threads ripping out. If it pulls out the helicoil setup drill is only going to clear those remaining anyway. I’m probably going to use those other inserts but can’t remember there name offhand.
Dave

 

[dakazman]

  Back again Gavin,
 I was going to fabricate this spacer for the carb and thought it would be a perfect piece to tap an M12  and an M11 x 1.5  holes. Then I inserted the head bolts for two different engines.
M11 is what they are.
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSPofbLgYAc
Dakazman
 

[GavinT]

Hi Dave,

Many thanks for all that - I am indeed educated.
Apologies if it seemed I like was pressuring you. I had visions of you installing M11 helicoils and then having to take them out for M12 inserts.

It's often the case that only the person who gets into the weeds finds out what is really going on.
Kudos for that. 

[dakazman]

   Gavin, absolutely not, I’m glad you questioned me. Those inserts and tools are expensive. Buying two different sets even more. I’m glad you stuck with me through the weeds. This is what we’re here for.
  I allmost finished that 3/4 “ spacer for base of carb that I’m been putting off.  I combined it with grinding the header base which is never fun.
Dakazman

[dakazman]

    Many of you have help me beyond my expectations.  This web site is the easiest to follow. Some sites just use email and I feel I miss half the question or answers. . I like that other members suggest to move on  and I get it .
   This year I will take , Dolly off her perch . One last item to do is to add the frames pedal assembly to the frame. I can weld it , bolt it or use hy-loc’s   I rather use the bolt in or the HY-LOC’S to secure the new panel . See pic.
  Another delay why am putting off the body reunification to frame is an engine run. I’m waiting on delivery info on a newly purchased intake and carb setup that may need some of my TLC .😉. See pic
  In the meantime , I cleaned up a TC bell housing for another project down the road. In which I’ll be testing some aluminum polished covering suggested by another member awhile back,” Everbrite”.
 Till next week,
Dakazman

[BDA]

That is one shiny bell housing!! 

[dakazman]

  It was just a little fun playing around with it , the flywheel diameter was what hit me first. The housing was just heavily sanded but cleaned up all the corrosion and pitting. I have to be careful since it is much thinner than a s2 housing.
  I loved my Ford Focus SVT engine back when. 😉

Dakazman

[dakazman]

  Dolly is missing!🤗😛

[dakazman]

  Reunited after 25 years! 

   Now instead of floundering around I can attack it on all fronts.   Happy New Year Everyone!
Dakazman