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Post by northwestoutlaw on Aug 4, 2009 12:31:50 GMT -5
looking good keep the good work up.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 4, 2009 13:59:45 GMT -5
Thanks. It's getting there. I should have it in the car within the next two weeks.
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Post by hellraiser on Aug 6, 2009 12:59:02 GMT -5
Good luck man.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 10, 2009 8:53:03 GMT -5
Just about finished. All that's left to do is add the cam break in oil suppliment and Rotella T oil, prime the oil system, install the distributor, install carb / air cleaner, press on the damper, install lower pulley, and setup the alternator.  The plan is to get these things done during this week. |
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Post by Mock1racer on Aug 10, 2009 9:23:22 GMT -5
Lookin good,makin a lot of progress. Can't wait to hear it.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 10, 2009 10:37:12 GMT -5
Thanks. Me too. I still have to run plumbing before I can fire it up, but that shouldn't be too difficult.
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Post by paulj on Aug 10, 2009 14:32:55 GMT -5
Man you are making some progress! I have an oil pump primer if you need one.
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Post by hellraiser on Aug 11, 2009 9:26:37 GMT -5
What headers r u using?
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 11, 2009 9:35:43 GMT -5
Man you are making some progress! I have an oil pump primer if you need one. Awesome! I actually do need one. That's the next thing I'm going to do is 1.) Install the damper 2.) Prime the oil system before the distributor goes in. And to do both these things I need the tools for. I still have your number so I'll give you a shout sometime this week. Thanks. |
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 11, 2009 9:38:11 GMT -5
They're Hedman shorty headers for the S10 V8 conversion. I sand blasted them and painted them with Dupli-Color 1500ยบ ceramic paint. It's about $7.50 a can at AutoZone or Summit. |
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Post by hellraiser on Aug 11, 2009 12:14:02 GMT -5
I was debating on buying some, my only consern was the s10 conversion kit moves the engine about 3 inches it looks like, and I didn't know if the headers would still clear everything. Lol. Friend of mine is giving me a set of headers off of his old drag jeep so if those don't fit I'm gunna try the hedmans.
I've got a nice set of sanderson street rod headers super shortys, that didn't fit if anyone is interested.
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Post by Mock1racer on Aug 11, 2009 13:42:16 GMT -5
Don't get the block huggers, they say in the install instructions they don't fit the s-10 conversion.
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 11, 2009 14:44:55 GMT -5
Moves the engine forward or backward? The S10 V8 mounts give you 1 1/2" of adjustability.
Yeah, you'll have to get S10 specific conversion headers. The problem is that most if not all long tube headers will want to sit right where the frame rails are. They make S10 conversion long tube headers but they're expensive. One of the reasons I got the shorty headers cause they're not too expensive and leave more room.
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Post by hellraiser on Aug 11, 2009 16:49:39 GMT -5
I picked mine up for 50 bucks so no biggy, they didn't even look like they had much run time
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Post by V8 Super Beetle on Aug 20, 2009 14:32:20 GMT -5
Almost there. I'm so close to finishing I can here it start.  This past weekend I moved into my new house so I really didn't have too much time to work on it. Also, part of the hold up is I'm having to search for a 7/16-20 4" grade 8 bolt to hold on the harmonic damper, also so I can rotate the engine while priming it and so I can set the #1 piston to TDC so I can drop in dizzy and set the initial timing . Other than that it's about 98% complete. This weekend, hopefully Saturday, I'm going to drop the engine in the bug for the first time. Mainly cause I have to get it out of the complex by the end of the month. So my goal is to get it home this weekend which is right down the street. I've installed the motor mounts and frame pads, not pictured, and the engine is just about ready to be dropped in.  |
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This past weekend I moved into my new house so I really didn't have too much time to work on it. Also, part of the hold up is I'm having to search for a 7/16-20 4" grade 8 bolt to hold on the harmonic damper, also so I can rotate the engine while priming it and so I can set the #1 piston to TDC so I can drop in dizzy and set the initial timing . Other than that it's about 98% complete.