1970 s2 0453R Reassembly

[dakazman]

  BDA, the bolts were nickel plated prior for the 843 cover . The covers are different per the crossflow has shorter bolts.  I installed as many as I had on hand but some were longer and were for brackets of some sort.
  Oil pan on , tomorrow is another day. I can concentrate on the head without constant interruptions.
Dakazman

[BDA]

That cover is SHINY!!

[SilverBeast]

That cover is SHINY!!

  Did you expect anything else from D'man? 

[dakazman]

  Dropping some of the polishing due to it not lasting even with clear oats. That cover was polished for the crossflow but until I sort out the head bolt threads it went to the back burner along with the wedge engine line bore. I did get one crossflow head back from machinist and another still getting a little overhaul.
  So now it’s up to the original motor to come alive with some mods. Valves are stock sizes, cam is modded, pistons are low compression but hopefully I can get it to sputter a tune. I managed to get the head on and started fitting the intake and headers to the head. I will wrap them soon. The starter and A/C compressor will be at the same level and will have plenty to spare . The compressor will have to be removed to get the starter out but , oh well!😃
  It really should be on the road!
Dakazman

 

 

[Certified Lotus]

Looking good Dave. I expect on the road by spring........

[BDA]

Too bad about the polishing... Still, it looks like it will look great when it's done!

[dakazman]

  Certified,
  Feels like old times! Spring is doable if the gearbox doesn’t leak and the engine runs. Most other parts are finished or purchased. Tomorrow I should be able to put the engine and gearbox back in, weather permitting. Lol, 65 f is to cold.🥶  After I get it back in the AC compressor bracket needs to be fabricated before I drop the body on.

 BDA, it’s only a little dull . The timing cover was polished 8 months ago and not coated, the block is coated and looks ok but not really brilliant. I’m going to try another sealer others have mentioned on the all ready polished other block and heads.
The unsealed parts still look good but after they get wet they spot . They do clean right back up. The polished cast iron intake started Rusting under the sealer that’s why it’s now painted gold.
Dakazman

[jbcollier]

65 degrees?

65 degrees!

When it gets 65 degrees up here, we all run around outside naked!

[dakazman]

   No way!  It’s amazing how your blood thins out. When I worked at airports in EWR and JFK  -40 with a wind chill off the ocean that would make you question your chosen profession. This morning it’s 44 f even my dog doesn’t want to go out. It will heat up to 60 f today
And 75 again by Wednesday. 😃
  Getting older doesn’t help much either. I admire you guys up there that work on your cars even in a closed heated garage. Probably after shoveling snow, collecting firewood and keeping the fireplace going. Then getting up to a frozen car to go to work and smile at work.

Merry Christmas Guys!🎅🏼

PS, 🧑🏻‍🎄🧑🏻‍🎄wife wants more Christmas light up today so with my afternoon nap I may not have time to drop the motor in .

Dakazman
 

[GavinT]

Meh . . . middle of the night here . . . that's about 73°F.

[Sandyman]

I can agree with John. Doing yard work in long sleved shit and jeans. 25 degrees f or -5 c.
Best of the season to you and all of your family Dave.
Sandy

[BDA]

65 degrees?

65 degrees!

When it gets 65 degrees up here, we all run around outside naked!

You live in an interesting neighborhood, JB!

[Sandyman]

Good thing there are no pictures in this case.

[dakazman]

65 degrees?

65 degrees!

When it gets 65 degrees up here, we all run around outside naked!

You live in an interesting neighborhood, JB!

 Not far from here, we have a totally NUDE beach to frolic.   "Playlinda" right on NASA property.
     There might be some spying going on but its not at the Cape

  Gavin, Its your summer time down there correct? I guess its hard for the kids to believe in a Santa sleigh,
nevermind , Frosty the Snowman.

  Good one Sandy

Dakazman

[dakazman]

   I didn’t get it in today but , it is ready for tomorrow. There were a few snags along the way with trimming the intake and header assembly. Why does it seem the easy job take forever. Still working on the gap (clearance)  between the two. Going for about a1/16”.
   Then when joining the engine and gearbox I forgot to use my motorcycle stand for the engine and just use a rolling platform to lower the engine on . What a dumb move. 😂 luckily I can still curl 70 pounds.
  Then I went one step further and remounted the crossflow on the engine stand. The question will be what crankshaft to use on it. A short shaft with no pulley or another Extended crank. Waiting on the taps still.

Dakazman