wayfarer Posted January 24, 2018 Report Posted January 24, 2018 ok....ya'll caught me with a head cold....the 241 and early 270 Dodge did not have side mounts........ 1 Quote
59bisquik Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 Got the engine in on the mounts and frame trimmed for the headers. 1 Quote
wayfarer Posted January 28, 2018 Report Posted January 28, 2018 Looks good! What did you use at the block ears? Please tell me that you have 3 individual bolts...please.... Quote
59bisquik Posted January 28, 2018 Author Report Posted January 28, 2018 (edited) I used a 1.5” poly bushing on each side with some spacers and a 1/2” grade 8 bolt to hold it all together. Should be plenty strong. Edited January 28, 2018 by 59bisquik Quote
wayfarer Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 The big , no HUGE, problem is that using a single long bolt through two opposing ears is that you can easily break one of the ears when you tighten the bolt . The ears do not want to bend sideways and will break. There is a reason that MaMopar used 3 separate bolts in ALL of their mounts, on virtually all v-8 engines. Please reconsider your design. 2 Quote
59bisquik Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Posted February 5, 2018 More progress this weekend. Headers are on, pulleys and fan mounted, valley pan and PCV and intake installed. Need to make spark plug wires, buy the starter and correct alternator and we can try to fire it! Quote
4msfamly Posted February 5, 2018 Report Posted February 5, 2018 I can't get over how nice this looks! What kind of starter / alternator works? I'm assuming you'll have to fab a bracket for the alternator? Does the LA starters just bolt up! Glad you go the fitment issues taken care of! How much did you end up trimming for the headers? Marc Quote
59bisquik Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Posted February 5, 2018 Thanks for the compliment. I am pretty happy with how she looks so far. As for the starter, it uses a 146 tooth early Hemi starter, not the later LA starter. High torque ones run $200-300. Currently I have a brand new 6v alternator that I was gonna put on the flathead for mock-up. I will need to modify the bracket to make a GM alt work, but would prefer to mount it lower or get a Chrysler alternator instead. As for the headers, I trimmed about 3/4” off the top of the frame on either side. Quote
59bisquik Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Posted February 6, 2018 Ok, so after a little cardboard origami, I think I might have a bracket that will hang off of the front water manifold and get the ugly one wire alt down low and out of the way. I will have to fab it up out of plate this weekend and see how it works. Quote
59bisquik Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Posted February 6, 2018 That looks good Don! Too bad there are no holes in the side of the block on the V8 like the L6. Stock mounts it up high over the valve cover and that wont fly with an ugly 1 wire alt. Quote
59bisquik Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Posted February 25, 2018 Fabbed up an alternator bracket to get that 1 wire down low and out of sight. Also fixed a stripped thermostat housing. Progress is a bit slow, but should be ready to start as soon as the starter arrives. 3 Quote
pflaming Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 Hey, you going to make the BBQ? Three things remain for me, windshield wipers, check the valves adjustment, and new rear shocks and oh, an 8 track radio and country western music? Quote
59bisquik Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Posted February 25, 2018 I am trying but pretty worried about being ready in time. My goal is to drive to Viva and the BBQ is a week or so before that. We shall see I guess! Quote
pflaming Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 Need some help? I can trailer it and the "AUXILIARY BBQ ROD SQUAD" can finish it over lunch! They are a special covey of women! LOL Quote
59bisquik Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Posted February 25, 2018 Lol... my biggest two obstacles right now are having the R10 to 55 bell housing made and obviously performing engine break in. I am on pins and needles hoping I didn’t screw something up and break in goes well. the R10 has the right shaft length, but needs a centering ring made for the front bearing cap. The easy part is drilling the new pattern. Tell me more about this trailer full of Dosge handy women and BBQ! Good times! Quote
pflaming Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 I shouldn't have said anything, sorry Tim, because Tim is going to announce the beginning of this ABRS at the Q.! To commemorate the event the guys are to donate a ladies hat! Quote
Los_Control Posted February 25, 2018 Report Posted February 25, 2018 I heard they being imported from Texas this year Quote
59bisquik Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Posted March 9, 2018 Making an adapter for the R10 to 55 Bell housing. My machinist fabbed up a metal ring to center the bearing retainer in the housing and then is welding the top holes shut and drill/tap the new pattern. Also resurfaced the flywheel. Hopefully it will be done by this weekend. Quote
59bisquik Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Posted March 9, 2018 Also found a cool vintage Dixco tachometer that will look right at home in the cab. I just couldnt get something modern! 2 Quote
59bisquik Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Posted March 10, 2018 Little more work today before the rain hit. Got my new fuel pump installed and came up with a lower radiator hose. Moving slowly but making progress! Quote
59bisquik Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Posted March 13, 2018 Little mock up for the tach! Looks at home in there! 2 Quote
59bisquik Posted March 13, 2018 Author Report Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) Got the bell housing back today. New collar machined to center the tranny and new holes tapped. My guy milled a step into the bore so the ring only goes in from the back. Its a tight fit, but that was the extra safety that it couldnt fall forward or be pushed through while installing the tranny for example. Will see how it fits in the truck this weekend. Edited March 14, 2018 by 59bisquik 1 Quote
59bisquik Posted March 19, 2018 Author Report Posted March 19, 2018 Still need to tidy up the wiring and such, but she passed break in. I havent slept in two weeks thinking about the cam going flat etc. 29279593_344839886011831_502962110838341632_n.mp4 1 Quote
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