Turning my attention to the carbs, all I can say is that if you don’t use the EMPI standard hex linkage installing the actual carbs…

So it basically comes down to the fact that even the original tins seem to hate me. So I installed the original cylinder tins, the…

I was multitasking but got a bit distracted when I had company so I didn’t get as much done as I had hoped this evening.…

So the previous days have been nothing but struggles with the aftermarket tins. I’ve had to cut them and hammer them and bend them and…

The continuing drama of trying to deal with aftermarket engine tin has pretty much left me on my last nerve. Nothing just fits. Nothing. I…

So with the rocker arms installed and the valves covers in it was time to move to the manifold installations and then locking down the…

So after breakfast and showing off the engine to Mrs. Conclusion I decided to tackle the rocker arm installation and push rods. I spent about…

Now tomorrow I’ll take off the fan shroud and start setting the rocker arm geometry and push rods done. Now the new chromoly ones really…

Today was a major day of accomplishments. Pistons and Cylinders So the issue I had with Cylinder #1 not going in yesterday was caused by…

I made a change in the engine today. I had 2 days off and the weekend and I just could not let those go to…