Somethings Not Right Here!

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Scotty P, Jul 18, 2005.

  1. Scotty P

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    Opps, late night? Copper end towards engine..
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Good thing he spotted that! That may have been bad for the new engine.:eek:
     
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    Little plate is for water injection ?:rolleyes:
     
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    littleredtoy Seth

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    I see now, I thought your engine bay was primer gray. Splatter looks nice.
    Yeah, better replace the screwdrivers with some pens or pencils, you may
    need the screwdrivers for something else.

    ;)

    Seth
     
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    Grabber5.0 Gear-head wannabe

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    I thought maybe it was a special power brake setup. :bouncy:
     
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    Also, do you have the helicoils and block-off plugs installed in the heads (if needed)?
     
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    The heads came with helicoils. By block off plates, I am assuming you mean the water crossover? Yes, it is blocked. Now, if I could only instal a thermostat correct! Funny, can gap rings, plasti-gauge he crank and screw up the simple tasks!!
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    The 5.0 I just installed went in with the tranny. Piece of cake ... and two people is pretty much a necessity ...
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    I assume it is easier to drop them in WITHOUT the headers?
     
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    Guys, for the life of me, I see nothing wrong with the thermostat..:huh:
     
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    I keep an eye out for cooling problems. I have had plenty of my own on the 302. It's finally running cool. That engine looks great.

    Jonathan
     
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    the splatter paint really sets the engine bay off, makes the engine look really nice...good job...
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    hey looks good (y) comming along eh?

    a bit of advice on splater paint... not to sure which on you used but some of them are not water proof :confused: so you gotta clear coat it.. maybe you already did that but just thought i give my :2cents:

    also you must like green huh? green maverick, green S10 or blazer in the background and a green engine hoist. :p is your house green too :p

    keep up the good work!
     
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    Yes, the clear coat makes it work! Not overly fond of green, car gets sprayed once it is back up and runing. NOT GREEN!
     

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