"MM54" (mm54mk2)
11/10/2019 at 17:05 • Filed to: '71Chevelle
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"MM54" (mm54mk2)
11/10/2019 at 17:05 • Filed to: '71Chevelle | 5
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Some serious valve lift - yes they’re adjusted (solid lifters).
Heads and the valvetrain are installed. Not a ton left to do still. Next up will be installing the intake and valve covers, then odds and ends like checking header/spark plug clearance, dialing in the bellhousing, etc. Front drive will go on after it’s in the car (same deal with the ignition system, carb, etc.).
Current guesstimated timeline should have it in the car by the end of the year. The rest of the winter will be reassembly of odds and ends and bodywork. Obviously with the shift from “back on the road this year” to “that isn’t possible” due to many problems and delays* this has lost most, if not all, momentum - that said it will be ready to go by spring. It’s just not top priority anymore. I can’t keep that up any longer.
*The carb still hasn’t shown up. They sent the wrong one, it was returned, supposedly they shipped the new one. Maybe in 2021 it’ll arriv
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lone_liberal
> MM54
11/10/2019 at 18:27 |
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I know it’s been a pain in the ass but that’s mighty pretty.
Urambo Tauro
> MM54
11/10/2019 at 18:59 |
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Ooh blingy timing cover!
f86sabre
> MM54
11/10/2019 at 19:18 |
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Power Tour? Sets you a ready date of June 1.
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MM54
> lone_liberal
11/10/2019 at 20:23 |
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Thanks! It is looking good, will be nice when the car is back toge
ther with a like-new engine bay and desperate need of a paint job
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MM54
> Urambo Tauro
11/10/2019 at 20:24 |
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It is. I was keen to just use a stock one (it’s a flat tappet cam) but the guy at the shop strongly recommended one with an adjustable button since apparently he’s seen timing shift several degrees with aggressive cams as it walks around, so the shiny aluminum one it is. Does look good.
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MM54
> f86sabre
11/10/2019 at 20:26 |
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The diff/axle is not going to hold up to this engine, goal is for it to last long enough to get things broken in and a little driving around. I contemplated drag week (in September) but I can’t commit to it being ready, especially with the cost of the rear end I’d like to put in it.
(the new diff will be limited slip, and there’s a chance that plus sticky tires or otherwise “enough grip” will subsequently break the transmission too)
shop-teacher
> MM54
11/10/2019 at 23:01 |
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Looking sharp!
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MM54
> shop-teacher
11/11/2019 at 07:49 |
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Thanks!