Builds Fly By Night (4 Viewers)

[Ol Yeller]

Not sure if you want to see it but this is a pretty interesting head bolt/stud test...

 

[RUSH55]

Cool info @Ol Yeller ! Really like the ARP bolts over the studs for my application, additionally they have a specified torque value instead of a torque to yield.
Apparently there’s some sort of shortage going on

 

[RUSH55]

Oil pump pick up installed
Windage tray installed
Oil pan in place
Lifters and guides installed
Heads placed on loose waiting for new bolts

Don’t think I’ll be able to get much else done until after Pig Party 2022

 

[scrapdaddy]

So cool to watch the motor come together, wish I were putting one together just for fun. Don't move too fast, enjoy the process of thinking about each piece and doing your best.

 

[bobm]

Dats Y U need 2

 

[RUSH55]

Don't move too fast, enjoy the process of thinking about each piece and doing your best.

Definitely enjoying the process, and at the same time, can hardly wait until this thing and the rest of the drivetrain is nestled snugly between the frame rails

 

[61twpw]

Looking great! Keep up the fine work.

 

[bobm]

Updates

 

[xtiaan2000]

Tank tops!
That’s legit!

 

[bobm]

Tank tops!
That’s legit!

Ole Blue is me s name

 

[bobm]

All i wear is TANKS even in winter

And Mandals EH @PabloCruise

 

[Lifelong40Fan]

Looks like you're out in the snow in your bathrobe and sandals.

 

[RUSH55]

Some progress.
Working on piecing the drivetrain together.
Shimmed out the clutch slave 1/2” and now lines up pretty good.

 

[bobm]

YOU CAN DOOOO IT! Nice vise dat baby seen some work

 

[PabloCruise]

Nice to be able to line all that stuff up while out of da Pig!

 

[RUSH55]

YOU CAN DOOOO IT! Nice vise dat baby seen some work

Thanks Bob. It’s an Athol 614-1/2. Rear tail mount is broke and gone, and somebody welded something to the sides of the stationary at some point. Ends up being a great vice for fabrication.

 

[RUSH55]

Nice to be able to line all that stuff up while out of da Pig!

That is fo sho!

 

[xtiaan2000]

Cool bracket! I love making things like that!

 

[RUSH55]

Cool bracket! I love making things like that!

I think that was/is an original Advanced Adapters piece.

 

[RUSH55]

Woohoo! All together!

Recap -
2003 5.3LS
1993 NV4500
1987 38mm Split Case w/ 3:1 low range gear set