Josh@RideTech Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have a little bit of progress going on. Here are some shots of the rotating assembly, finally up on the stand. I've still got to check the piston to valve clearance. Right now I'm waiting on a damn woodruff key to come in, every parts store I go to that has a guy with a blank stare on his face, so I just gave up and ordered one from Jegs... The Scott Rod Fab panels have finally shipped to me, so I'll be pulling all of the engine bay apart, welding those in, and going in for paint VERY soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I went through the same kinda thing when I went looking for a 16mm nut for the strut top, no one knew they made a nut that big *facepalm. Those Pistons look sick! What kind of compression will you be running?Sent from my iPhablet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I went to Oreilly's and Advanced and I used the words "woodruff key" and "crank key" and got the "Well, I don't think we have those but let me look in the computer....." lol The compression really isn't going to be too crazy, it's right at 10.4:1, but they do look pretty badass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 Gotta love trying to buy something that they can't search for using their normal process lol. I'm still incredibly jealous of those heads, ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Gotta love trying to buy something that they can't search for using their normal process lol.I'm still incredibly jealous of those heads, ugh.I know it man! I love my heads too! As the weekend turned out, the Comp Cam timing chain I bought was extremely loose when I put it on, roughly .25" of slack on both sides. From what I'm reading, it's not uncommon for a standard chain to have play but I'm not comfortable with it, so I'm sending it back. I'm ordering the new pushrods tomorrow and a few other little miscellaneous things! Since my engine building was cut short this weekend (bastard timing chain...), I decided to start tearing into the car a little more. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHere's a panoramic shot of the clustered up garaged... If I had to pick a favorite animal in life, I think it'd have to be a fox.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Det_Riot Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've got the timing chain set off my car if you want to give it a shot. I put it on in the fall of 12, and have ellipsed maybe 5000mi on it. It's not doing me any good sitting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've got a few videos like that! One almost identical with my dads notch! I've got the timing chain set off my car if you want to give it a shot. I put it on in the fall of 12, and have ellipsed maybe 5000mi on it. It's not doing me any good sitting around.Well, I ordered a Cloyes one today. Hopefully it's tighter, a few people said mine doesn't look bad but I don't feel comfortable with everything being new... I expected it to be tighter. I'm going to send it back but I may get ahold of you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've got a few videos like that! One almost identical with my dads notch! Well, I ordered a Cloyes one today. Hopefully it's tighter, a few people said mine doesn't look bad but I don't feel comfortable with everything being new... I expected it to be tighter. I'm going to send it back but I may get ahold of you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk what comp chain did you try? I when with this one http://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-7138 and had 0 issues. Just curious.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 what comp chain did you try? I when with this one http://m.summitracing.com/parts/cca-7138 and had 0 issues. Just curious.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mine was the Magnum series I believe, it wasn't the one that you have. I bought it from LMR, I was just going through throwing parts in the cart and grabbed that one, I should've looked into it more. I ended up going with this one - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CLO-9-3138 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I've been trying to stay busy on this thing, I've had alot of parts coming in (finally) and now it's pretty much all down to assembly. I know there are going to be alot of things that I do along the way, so more than likely, it's going to take longer than I've planned. I ordered the the Scott Rod engine bay panels to clean up the look, I love a clean engine bay! Needless to say, there's going to be some wire-tucking going on. I wasn't planning on the burnout video being the last time I drove it, but I walked into the garage the other night, and starting pulling things off. I've just got to drop the trans and pull the engine in the next couple of days. Once that's done, I'll get my tubular K member put in, weld the Scott Rod panels up, and paint the bay. Hopefully, by then, the engine will be ready to fall in place! Don't know if you mentioned it but nows the time to send that Lower over to FTI for some port work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Don't know if you mentioned it but nows the time to send that Lower over to FTI for some port work I thought about it, I might as well. The budget went to hell, here recently lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 I thought about it, I might as well. The budget went to hell, here recently lol. lol isn't that always the caseEd did mine and I can tell you its top notch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 BOOM!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 BOOM!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I remember how excited I was when I first saw mine together like that!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I remember how excited I was when I first saw mine together like that!!Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI didn't want to leave the garage! LolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 1, 2015 Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 That looks awesome Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 That looks awesome Josh! Thanks Dan! I'm more than excited right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I got a little bit ahead of myself with the engine picture, I'll post up the process of getting it all assembled This view never gets old.... I think I'm more than good on P to V clearance lol and the assembly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 badass man!! cars going to be a beast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 All that engine porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks guys! Right now, this is my hold up.... I'm working on finding someone to paint the engine bay/the whole car if the price is right. We'll see.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 What part of Indiana are you in?!? If you work for ride tech I'm guessing you can't be too far from Evansville.This message courtesy of crapatalk! Not real far! I live in the Petersburg/Otwell area. Where are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 No doubt man, I'm always out. I've got alot of buddies around this area, Evansville included. Even with the times that the fox isn't done just yet, I'll have my Mach 1 out so we'll have to get together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Today's work...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 nice work josh! no more thousands of holes lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thanks Tony! These panels are the way to go if you're wanting a smooth bag, it took about 4 hours (probably longer than it should have, but I was being careful). The 4 hours vs. the week that we spent filling in holes on my dad's car is a no brainer, these are awesome lol. I'm taking it to the body shop tonight to let them play with the engine bay . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I'll never understand the reasoning behind why Ford put so many holes in the engine bay, lol. The panels look great Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 ^ Me neither Dan! But the body guy has me drooling today..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Looks great! Someday I'll join the smooth bay club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 As will I but I currently don't have the balls to try on my car haha.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Looks great! Someday I'll join the smooth bay clubAs will I but I currently don't have the balls to try on my car haha.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkHaha, I like them! I had it all out anyway, I wasn't missing my chance Zach Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 i wish i would have done it when i had the chance back when i put the 331 in. but that snow ball had grown to big already for that build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 i wish i would have done it when i had the chance back when i put the 331 in. but that snow ball had grown to big already for that build. Haha, I know the feeling. At this point, I'm wishing I would've bought a Dart block. I didn't intend on this car being as nice as what I'm going to make it...i wish i would have done it when i had the chance back when i put the 331 in. but that snow ball had grown to big already for that build. Haha, I know the feeling. At this point, I'm wishing I would've bought a Dart block. I didn't intend on this car being as nice as what I'm going to make it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 When I did my 347 I didn't have a proper place to smooth the bay (3 car shared apartment garage - 2 other cars in it that didn't belong to me... lol), nor did I have the tools at the time. I can't bring myself to pull the motor just to shave the bay either. The only way I can talk myself into it is when I step up to the big leagues and go with a dart block. That won't be anytime soon lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Haha, I know the feeling. At this point, I'm wishing I would've bought a Dart block. I didn't intend on this car being as nice as what I'm going to make it...and that was the other thing i wish i could have afforded at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 When I did my 347 I didn't have a proper place to smooth the bay (3 car shared apartment garage - 2 other cars in it that didn't belong to me... lol), nor did I have the tools at the time. I can't bring myself to pull the motor just to shave the bay either. The only way I can talk myself into it is when I step up to the big leagues and go with a dart block. That won't be anytime soon lolJust send me that supercharger and then pull the engine and that was the other thing i wish i could have afforded at the time.I'm wanting one bad...I can already tell I need more power and I haven't started the car yet! Guess what guys!!!! We have paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 looks incredible josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh@RideTech Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...