Sy #2811 engine and brakes
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Quickstop [UK]
Combating adversyty.
Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
I like the colour combo - looks cool!
How much was the TB?
What prep did you do for the block/ head paint?
Good work.
I like the colour combo - looks cool!
How much was the TB?
What prep did you do for the block/ head paint?
Good work.
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
The linkage attached to the T-Body is a 2 piece, the outer bracket was the only modding needed. What I had to do for the bracket linkage was to grind out the two fixed rivet cable attachments, drill out the holes to the needed size for the SyTy bracket bolts that hold the cruise and kick down cable portion.This is the only modifications I had to do for the upgrade
never mind the slightly melted kick down clip
The linkage attached to the T-Body is a 2 piece, the outer bracket was the only modding needed. What I had to do for the bracket linkage was to grind out the two fixed rivet cable attachments, drill out the holes to the needed size for the SyTy bracket bolts that hold the cruise and kick down cable portion.This is the only modifications I had to do for the upgrade
never mind the slightly melted kick down clip
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Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
My build is going so fast only because it was mostly done before I started my posts. Everything was bought in advance before any work was started. I built a second motor before I even turned a wrench on the truck.
My build is going so fast only because it was mostly done before I started my posts. Everything was bought in advance before any work was started. I built a second motor before I even turned a wrench on the truck.
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
The T-Body was a Summit brand at a cost of $270 Summit twin 58mm T-body part # SUM-227706
Prep work to block and heads for paint was an acid bath then a rub down to remove any dried chemical cleaner a final dust off, the painting was done on a nice low humidity hot sunny summer day.
The T-Body was a Summit brand at a cost of $270 Summit twin 58mm T-body part # SUM-227706
Prep work to block and heads for paint was an acid bath then a rub down to remove any dried chemical cleaner a final dust off, the painting was done on a nice low humidity hot sunny summer day.
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pearl91chevy
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
awsome build! im really digging that color, sure does pop!
awsome build! im really digging that color, sure does pop!
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
Thank you, yes it does pop, especially when it all comes together
also I did a little knife edging on the inlet to the intercooler
all braced up, the steel braided line is the turbo oil feed line
Thank you, yes it does pop, especially when it all comes together
also I did a little knife edging on the inlet to the intercooler
all braced up, the steel braided line is the turbo oil feed line
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
no just find a way around the problem.
the final fuel system piece just showed up on the door step :lol:
no just find a way around the problem.
the final fuel system piece just showed up on the door step :lol:
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
ok now its time to start with the oil lines and cooling. I am running the stock lines from the engine to the oil filter re-location bracket. From here I have completely reworked the cooling lines and cooler
B&M Oil Cooler part # 70266
All hoses and fittings are -8 size lines, and the inlet to the plate style cooler (last pic) is 1/2" NPT
to pass through the core support wall I used Summit's bulk head fittings also -8
though it may look it, the top line is not under a bind, its the angle I took the picture combined with the bends in the hose
ok now its time to start with the oil lines and cooling. I am running the stock lines from the engine to the oil filter re-location bracket. From here I have completely reworked the cooling lines and cooler
B&M Oil Cooler part # 70266
All hoses and fittings are -8 size lines, and the inlet to the plate style cooler (last pic) is 1/2" NPT
to pass through the core support wall I used Summit's bulk head fittings also -8
though it may look it, the top line is not under a bind, its the angle I took the picture combined with the bends in the hose
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Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
since she has been sitting for more than 3 yrs out of commission a small problem has developed. Just a little rust, just enough to make little holes everywhere
My solution was found at Advance Auto for $129.00
also, yes since the pump was in the gas laquer mixture I replaced the old Walbro 255 pump with the new Walbro 255 from Summit VPN-F20000169F
since she has been sitting for more than 3 yrs out of commission a small problem has developed. Just a little rust, just enough to make little holes everywhere
My solution was found at Advance Auto for $129.00
also, yes since the pump was in the gas laquer mixture I replaced the old Walbro 255 pump with the new Walbro 255 from Summit VPN-F20000169F
Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
at the shop getting the Down Pipe and waste gate plumbing done, the mock up. the DP exits at 2-1/2" and immediately expands to 3" running all the way out and the waste gate pipe is 1-5/8"
all welded up and put in its place
close up of the bottom portion of down pipe
From the underside going forward
at the shop getting the Down Pipe and waste gate plumbing done, the mock up. the DP exits at 2-1/2" and immediately expands to 3" running all the way out and the waste gate pipe is 1-5/8"
all welded up and put in its place
close up of the bottom portion of down pipe
From the underside going forward
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Drew-py
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Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
Well I got everything together and having assembled the motor over 6 months ago she started up really rough (timing) but also has a loud muffled knock from the under side of engine so I guess i get to pull the engine out and investigate this new problem. Yes I did use assembly lube but I think it just sat to long after I put her together with out being used, despite my best efforts to keep her dry I only had a carport to store her in. I have since moved and now have a garage to do this next maintenance task. I am no professional but I hear it happens to them too. :banghead:
Well I got everything together and having assembled the motor over 6 months ago she started up really rough (timing) but also has a loud muffled knock from the under side of engine so I guess i get to pull the engine out and investigate this new problem. Yes I did use assembly lube but I think it just sat to long after I put her together with out being used, despite my best efforts to keep her dry I only had a carport to store her in. I have since moved and now have a garage to do this next maintenance task. I am no professional but I hear it happens to them too. :banghead:
Quickstop [UK]
Combating adversyty.
Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
I feel your pain - I am worried about my engine sitting for the next few months as well.
Hope you figure it out. Great work so far!
:tup:
I feel your pain - I am worried about my engine sitting for the next few months as well.
Hope you figure it out. Great work so far!
:tup:
4C FED
Absolutum Dominium
Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
Did you clearance the pan (bang with a hammer) to clear the rods? The Eagle rods will hit the pan in 1 or 2 spots.
Did you clearance the pan (bang with a hammer) to clear the rods? The Eagle rods will hit the pan in 1 or 2 spots.
Quickstop [UK]
Combating adversyty.
Re: Sy #2811 engine and brakes
Damn.
I have a similar issue with my engine. The crank hits the piston boss on 1 and 6 so I need to take the crank out, grind the end off and clear the base of the pistons. They are 4mm wider than the stockers. Really annoying.
Hope there was no damage to the rest of the engine.
Damn.
I have a similar issue with my engine. The crank hits the piston boss on 1 and 6 so I need to take the crank out, grind the end off and clear the base of the pistons. They are 4mm wider than the stockers. Really annoying.
Hope there was no damage to the rest of the engine.