Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Took another big step today.
With the help of my neighbor who has a truck, we were able to get the engine loaded onto the back of it.... To take it.... To the other garage where the car is. At least now it's in the same building as the car. Many Thanks to my neighbor Dan with help from Mike and Tony.
With the help of my neighbor who has a truck, we were able to get the engine loaded onto the back of it.... To take it.... To the other garage where the car is. At least now it's in the same building as the car. Many Thanks to my neighbor Dan with help from Mike and Tony.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
While waiting for ARP fasteners to come in, I ordered parts to make a torque strap.
Here's the fit-check. Then getting the K-member prepared. Now have the engine hover over it. Finally place it down and tighten all the fasteners. Next step - install flywheel and clutch and starter and headers.
I ordered one of the heim ends with the wrong direction of threads, so I'm waiting got the proper one to come in.Here's the fit-check. Then getting the K-member prepared. Now have the engine hover over it. Finally place it down and tighten all the fasteners. Next step - install flywheel and clutch and starter and headers.
Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Nice Progress ! You can see the light at the end of the Tunnel .
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Thanks Gary - yes it's getting closer to being ready to lift the car and slide the engine in.
Yesterday, I had the flywheel mounted to the back of the crank. I also put the break-in oil in and primed it. Then I got the new clutch out and ready to install.
Yesterday, I had the flywheel mounted to the back of the crank. I also put the break-in oil in and primed it. Then I got the new clutch out and ready to install.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Next step is to get the clutch disk and pressure plate installed.
Oh well, it wasn't too bad a mess to clean up.
Lastly was to do a fit-check on the bell housing.
Next, its time to attach the Dougs headers. First install the Rem Flex header gaskets.
Then, put on the bling.
Stupid me didn't realize that the passenger side header would not go on with the oil filter installed, so it had to come off & this AFTER I primed the oil and filled the oil filter.... Oh well, it wasn't too bad a mess to clean up.
Lastly was to do a fit-check on the bell housing.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
After getting all of the required fasteners for the bellhousing I was able to finally install it for good.
I had to install studs to where the 4 speed is mounted to the bellhousing as the threads were buggered up in the aluminum bellhousing, so I had to wait for fully threaded bolts to come from McMaster Carr.
and to finish off the install, make sure the starter is in.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
So tonight with the help of my assistant (Many Thanks Hugh) One big hurdle was cleared.
It started off by installing the lifting bar on the front of the car. Next, getting the hoist in place. Next step is lifting the body. Then do a fit-check to see if we have to go any higher. Then, maneuver the k-member to line up the mounting bolts.
It started off by installing the lifting bar on the front of the car. Next, getting the hoist in place. Next step is lifting the body. Then do a fit-check to see if we have to go any higher. Then, maneuver the k-member to line up the mounting bolts.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Then came the realization that the back end of the car will have to go up as the header collector was touching the underside of the floor pan.
So now that the body was more level it was time to install the k-member bolts.
And she finally has an engine in it!!!
What a relief that was.... Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
I Really Like seeing the Progress !
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Many Thanks Gary....
Not alot done after the engine and K-member install.
I did install the torsion bars and today I did install the Z-bar for the clutch.
I bought this kit some time ago. But then remembered that I had this kit too. So using the Mopar Performance kit, the Z-bar went in nicely. For the sharp eyed guys out there - yes the bar is slightly crooked as I have the back of the engine supported by a jack stand which is slightly higher than it should be.
Once the 4 speed is in, the bar should look more even.
Not alot done after the engine and K-member install.
I did install the torsion bars and today I did install the Z-bar for the clutch.
I bought this kit some time ago. But then remembered that I had this kit too. So using the Mopar Performance kit, the Z-bar went in nicely. For the sharp eyed guys out there - yes the bar is slightly crooked as I have the back of the engine supported by a jack stand which is slightly higher than it should be.
Once the 4 speed is in, the bar should look more even.
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In the meantime I got to work to get the front brakes on the car.
First is to cleanup and paint the calipers.
I sprayed them with some VHT caliper paint.
First is to cleanup and paint the calipers.
I sprayed them with some VHT caliper paint.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Next is to clean-up the rotors and get them mounted.
Then install the calipers and pads.
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Next is to install the front flex lines.
I bought the kit from fine lines. The rear one is already installed.
Now for the front ones. Now the really big job - getting the 4 speed ready to install.
First - mount the shifter adaptor. Now the shifter box.
I bought the kit from fine lines. The rear one is already installed.
Now for the front ones. Now the really big job - getting the 4 speed ready to install.
First - mount the shifter adaptor. Now the shifter box.
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I wasn't sure how the reverse light wiring was to be routed - I assumed it went around the shifter box as shown in the last photo.
So I had a look in this book for a reference photo. Sure enough, there it is. Next, lets get the gearbox on the jack. And now lets get it under the car.
So I had a look in this book for a reference photo. Sure enough, there it is. Next, lets get the gearbox on the jack. And now lets get it under the car.
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Re: Startin to work on the Clone Runner (it's PAINTED!)
Get the gearbox rolled into position. I decided to remove the shifter box at this point as it would be easier to install once the transmission was in place.
Mind you she did fight me the whole time..... So I go to put the shifter box back in place and uh-oh....Houston we have a problem...
Now bring up the height.
Slide her in and do up the fasteners and she's in! Mind you she did fight me the whole time..... So I go to put the shifter box back in place and uh-oh....Houston we have a problem...