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EMPIImp69
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 Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got these -8 AN fittings for the full flow hoses. They make for a nice tight seal.
New exhaust nuts and screws for tins
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 11:51 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got these -8 AN fittings for the full flow hoses. They make for a nice tight seal.
New exhaust nuts and screws for tins
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Need the same for my car. Where did you order these and how long are the hoses? I assume you are mounting the external filter to the bumper bracket? |
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EMPIImp69
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got the fittings here on ebay in the link below and the hoses I got from Anibal Chico from Chico Perf. He precuts them to length so you can mount the filter housing on the bumper bracket. They measure 18" and 21.5". I have gotten the hose by the ft at places like Summit Racing and Speedway motors before too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/142238877735?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 7:28 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got some more new parts in to replace the old. Lightened flywheel with kush-lock clutch and power pulley. Still need chromoly gland nut and larger washer for flywheel which I didn't think to order.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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You might reconsider using a 'power pulley' on a street-driven motor in a full-bodied car.
From noted air-cooled engine builder Jake Raby:
"In every test I have ever done, I have seen the power pulley add 25 degrees to head temps and generally a solid 10% to oil temps."
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EMPIImp69
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2017 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Thanks guys, I have used the power pullies in the past in my bugs without a prob. They are cheap enough to swap back to stock size if it gives me overheating issues. Ideally I would like a serp belt setup eventually. I also just swapped the Empi cap and rotor for Bosch ones and added in an Ignitor.
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got a Redline hexbar linkage kit for the Dellorto DRLA carbs I'll be using but the bottom plates needed some clearancing for the emulsion tubes.
Took a file to them:
Fits good now
Also had to mod the aircleaner bases to accept these old JSC air cleaner tops. Yea I could have just bought new bases to match the tops but didn't feel like waiting for them to be delivered.
Cut the single stud off:
Used these small angle brackets from HD and the pre-existing holes actually line up perfectly with the ones in the aircleaner tops
Might just use thumbscrews or wing nuts
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got some more tins on, forgot how much aftermarket tins suck  . Were kind of a pain to get them to fit right. Still have some tweaking to do on them.
Used one of these stainless clamps to hold the gen down in place of the original. Left the spring off.
Got coil-relocate mount on:
Also put in new chromoly gland nut and big washer
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Degreased, sanded these crusty covers and painted
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| Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2017 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Clearanced trans for flywheel
Welded up exhaust heat riser pipes
Put on exhaust and clutch/pp
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2017 8:09 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got some more parts to get the rocker geometry set and will be rebuilding the carbs soon.
Using rubber gaskets instead of the cork ones and O-rings from HF
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Decided to use an alternator. Got one new for less than $60 shipped at DB Electrical.
Also started taking the Dellortos apart for rebuilding
Getting this book which hopefully will help me out
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| Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Finally finished rebuilding the carbs. Used Berryman's carb dip, cleaned them up pretty good. You can see difference in the two here. Also changed out the oil fill for the upright type.
Put them on with the linkage.
Also going to use this breather to connect the valve covers to the oil fill
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:56 am Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Haven't had a chance to do much lately but put the fittings in the covers, mounted the breather and got the fuel lines on the carbs hooked up. Still have to clamp everything. Then will be getting back to the body again soon.
Also made another body dolly for finish sanding and paint
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Got the correct paint for some of the interior parts.
Going to paint these too after I clean them up more,
Also picked up some stuff at the swap meet Going to swap these in for the Empi ones I bought
Got sway bar for front beam
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| Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Steering wheel I picked up a while back had been painted once already and had some chips, so I sanded it down with 220 and filled in the chips with JB weld.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Painted the rest of the interior parts and finished sanding the JB on the steering wheel and hit it with paint.
Started to fit up the doors to see how they'll fit before paint. Still need some adjustment.
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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Just went through your pages, Empi. Excellent and speedy build! 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Rob's '63 Rag thread |
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I'm no expert with carbs. But I have lately had quite an education regarding linkage sync. In the images above. You have installed the throttle plate extensions. Doing that you have thrown off your linkage sync. The linkage needs to be symmetrical so the carbs open at the exact same time and reach full throttle at the same time. Otherwise your engine will run rough. The down rods should be at the same angle from the cross bar to the throttle shaft plate.
You might consider changing your carb filter bases for a cast aluminum set. The filter bases you have installed are flimsy as evidenced by the angle of the right side cross bar attachment leaning toward the filter. If you leave it like that your gonna have further issues tuning your carbs.
Just trying to help. Your engine look very clean.
Good Luck.
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