Thanks a ton for the chart. I “figured” I’d add maybe a couple of thousandths to the hot tapped clearances to compensate for the cold, remembering Charlie said they’d tighten up a bit after running. This chart adds 0.002 to compensate and makes...
More wiring today. The Dakota digital dash is connected, only one or two more wires to run and I will plug it back in the dash. I used the old cluster plug for a source of the wires I needed for the control box. The truck does turn over but I...
On my way home from the Relic Run in 2024 my clutch exploded 1/2 a mile from my house. I limped it into my shop and had been sitting ever since. I finally got around to working on it again this weekend.
A little bit of the the Michigan wrench works for bitchy pans. Done what you show. Would wave the wrench before I hit the sack. Tension her up. Let Newton’s forces do their magic overnight. Place a cushion below for a light landing!
Also finally got the oil pan off. She fought and will need some bang bang around the flange but she’s off. Wife dropped the flywheel off with the machinist while I was out of town but waited until yesterday… hopefully I’ll pick it up tomorrow and...
The OP said that he is adjusting his after engine assembly and before the first start, so he doesn't have much choice, he has to adjust them cold. :meh: