Build My Tucson 40's
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What size lines did you use for your brake and fuel hard lines? Love the color!
That I haveYou have come full circle .
And I agree, not the hardcore section for a @JackA build.
Looking forward to the truck build. From what you had shared, it looks to be a very cool build.
How did the weld repair turn out?
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Unfortunately, it just cracked next to the weld. So no good.
I am gonna try some epoxy. If that don't work, I may just swap in my spare 2F I was saving for my truck build. Then upgrade to a V8 for that.
I am gonna try some epoxy. If that don't work, I may just swap in my spare 2F I was saving for my truck build. Then upgrade to a V8 for that.
I have a good f engine just needs 2 new pistons but still ran great. If you're interested in using it for a block swap. Just come get it.
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Thanks but I actually have 3 more rebuildable F engines in the stash.
The plan as of now is too epoxy / bandaid the current setup. This way it moves and drives. Prep the 2F and then swap it in sometime later. Then go V8 for the truck build. I wanna peel out.
The plan as of now is too epoxy / bandaid the current setup. This way it moves and drives. Prep the 2F and then swap it in sometime later. Then go V8 for the truck build. I wanna peel out.
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Got home early from wheeling today due to blowing up a front inner cv joint on the LX. Luckily, I have converted it to part time, so I have unlocking hubs. Was able to get home with no issues.
Added water to the 40......still leaks alittle. I will add some kind of stop leak and take it for a drive tomorrow.
Installed some leds in the gauge cluster. So much nicer.
Added water to the 40......still leaks alittle. I will add some kind of stop leak and take it for a drive tomorrow.
Installed some leds in the gauge cluster. So much nicer.
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Went for a cruise today. Good news is the leak is very small if not stopped. I plan to flush out the coolant and cocktail of stop leak and refill.
At least I can drive it now. It will be at Good Guys car show in a few weeks.
At least I can drive it now. It will be at Good Guys car show in a few weeks.
Dang that looks nice.
I like your confidence, it’s motivating!
I like your confidence, it’s motivating!
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Been driving the 40 as the weather is perfect. Leak is almost non existent.
Rearranged some motors today. Here's my trio of defunct F engines. I have the heads and other parts stashed inside.
Got the 2F on the stand and started to tinker with it. First off was the Rochester 2 barrel held on with a Man a Free adapter.
Rearranged some motors today. Here's my trio of defunct F engines. I have the heads and other parts stashed inside.
Got the 2F on the stand and started to tinker with it. First off was the Rochester 2 barrel held on with a Man a Free adapter.
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Friday I picked up my Dad in the 40 and went to the Good Guys car show. I have taken several different Cruiser over the years. This year it was the 68 turn.
Super nice day with a bunch of great cars and perfect weather.
Super nice day with a bunch of great cars and perfect weather.
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Couple more survivors
Unfortunately on the way home the 68 decided to spit out a freeze plug. That resulted in a James Bond smoke screen and confirmed one of my worries. The oil is leaking into the coolant. So the crack is a definite engine killer.
I installed an expansion plug the next day and added some water. Truck does not want to run now. More on this later.
I am convinced this 40 hates me......lol
Unfortunately on the way home the 68 decided to spit out a freeze plug. That resulted in a James Bond smoke screen and confirmed one of my worries. The oil is leaking into the coolant. So the crack is a definite engine killer.
I installed an expansion plug the next day and added some water. Truck does not want to run now. More on this later.
I am convinced this 40 hates me......lol