head gasket

[LoneRanger]

progress

Here's some shots of the header I installed today. I may have to redo it, but it looks cool.

 

[Bodean]

Is that the high temp silicone What temp range? Can't remember what we used on Tonys. Makes a difference. Looking good.

Later,

 

[LoneRanger]

Is that the high temp silicone What temp range? Can't remember what we used on Tonys. Makes a difference. Looking good.

Later,

It's what the instructions that came with the TPI header said to use: Permatex Ultra Copper. I'm afraid I may have messed it up though. After I had tightened the bolts about 1/2 way I had to back-track and install different washers which I couldn't get until the next day. The stuff may have been too dry by the time I torqued them down to specs. I may have do the gasket over. Not the end of the world. Part of the steep learning curve I'm still on......

 

[Clutchee]

First pic Barry is where the vacumn tie into the carb area:

Second is where they go over the valve cover going to the vacumn advance:

Third is where they tie into the vacumn advance.

*need anything else just ask!

 

[LoneRanger]

thermostat housing

Hey, anyone out there in Cottonland have a spare thermostat housing for a 2f? I stripped mine clean and busted out the bolt hole this morning. Will pay $$.

barry

 

[Clutchee]

Barry post a picture of what you need.

 

[LoneRanger]

tstat housing

I need both halves. It needs to have the little bvcv port at the bottom.


If you have one you're interested in divesting, please bring it to the cookout at Ben's tonight. I'll give $50.00 for one.

It looks like this:

 

[LoneRanger]

It Runs!!!!!

Victory! After 3 months of sitting I drove my truck around the neighborhood a little today with header rumbling like a dragster. Greg escorted me to the muffler shop (thanks Greg) where the truck awaits muffling. To those who aided :

Greg for much encouragement and and wrench twisting. John Mills for indespensible technical advice along the way + a few late night wrenching sessions. And for all the helpful input and suggestions on this site. Jeff 'Preciate the tip about the TPI4 x 4. Brian for emissions photos and input. Heath for just coming by to see how it was going. (I'll always be there to call when a tree falls on Olivia). Thanks to Ben for hosting stuffed animal parties.

Now I just need to get those 33s mounted.....and regeared....and a roll cage....and lockers.....and a CB radio.....and an on board restroom facility with plasma screen tv...and.....

 

[Bodean]

Congrats Barry! Just in time for school to start. If only the road crews could complete projects around Jackson like you did this one! Bring it to the inspection Sunday.

later,

 

[Clutchee]

Victory! After 3 months of sitting I drove my truck around the neighborhood a little today with header rumbling like a dragster. QUOTE]


Barry-I MUST SAY.....CONGRATS.....now your a full on wrencher!


Glad to have ya in the club!


Ok....get ready for Gray Rock

oh yea...fix the motor mounts.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

WELL DONE BARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You met the challenge, dove in (deep end), and dominated.

Congratulations!

 

[LoneRanger]

Well after 3 months of sitting we're on the road again with a new look. Here's the results.

 

[Bodean]

We gonna beat the s*** out of them rockers!

 

[77TLCFJ40]

I think those front tires are gunna rub.....













The under side of the HOOD!!!