the never ending project. 71 super build

ok, clearanced the cylinder tin so the intake manifolds fit. found the barrel nut that goes in the carb that holds the throttle cable (forgot i had lost that). and am now looking at/for ways to mount the coil sense the fan shroud doesn't have mounts for it and i don't want to drill any holes (although a couple rivnuts would solve the problem) i like the clean look of not having the coil mounted on the shroud) so im looing for an option that will work with the stock fuel pump. all the behind the fuel pump/distributor mounts iv seeing seem to be set up for a breather box drain and not a stock fuel pump check rod. im open to suggestions if anyone has any.

also trying to figure out which distributor drive gear to use. iv got 2 in used but equally good condition, but one has a ridge up top and the other is smooth, not sure it really matters but anyone got an opinion or info on the matter?

i also went ahead and did something iv been putting off for 2 years. installing new bump stops on the rear. the one on the drivers side has been missing sense i got the car. so i finally replaced both of them cause why not. so that was at least a little motivating.

Super_Randy wrote:

... i like the clean look of not having the coil mounted on the shroud) so im looing for an option that will work with the stock fuel pump.
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also trying to figure out which distributor drive gear to use. iv got 2 in used but equally good condition, but one has a ridge up top and the other is smooth, not sure it really matters but anyone got an opinion or info on the matter?...

If the fan shroud has the dog house putting the coil on that slanted air baffle may be an option. But I have no idea if that tin is firm enough...

As for the distributor drive gear I have no clue. Have seen both versions but don't know which version is stock.
May be both but different years? IDK and can't remember the version that came with my then untouched stock '71 engine.

seems like a hot place to mount the coil. but i like the idea. i could even make a mount that used the factory tin hole. id need a longer wire to reach the distributor... hmmm... we'll throw that in the give it further thought pile.

found the metal fuel line that runs around the fan shroud. still no fuel pump or check rod though... iv looked everywhere i think i would have put it and nothing.
...also think i remember breaking the fuel pump base...

didn't put in any work, but i did spend some money today.
new clutch, and throw out bearing. and i was bored so VHS cam app ;)

ok, all the tin work finally fits! i had to go back to German cylinder tins cause the aftermarket ones just weren't working. i still have to sandblast and repaint them, but they fit. so i think that wraps up the hard stuff. also think i decided the hell with it, im just going to get an electric fuel pump and regulator and put that in. was planning on doing that when go duel carbs but what the hell might as well do it now.
but anyway, here's the engine with fully fitting tin!

Stepping forward... Good progress!

It's looking fantastic, man. Has carburetion already been discussed? What are you going to use on it?

stock 34 pict3 for now, duel 40 IDF's coming hopefully spring next year.

finally sandblasted and painted the German cylinder tin. came out money!

That looks fantastic, man. Are you getting to spend some time on the project or are you just fitting things in between daily stuff?

week days i run out of sunlight and my garage is freezing (46 in there this morning) so im limited. weekends iv got nothing to do so i can work on it all day and i can open the garage door at 9:30 and its usually pushing 60 degrees in there by noon. . im going to run out of parts before i run out of time.

it's under final assembly. iv been dreading putting the distributor drive gear in, the last one i did i got a tooth off. this one went in like butter, right in place and perfectly positioned!
and sense something went good, i also had to have something go bad.

and now it looks like this!

Super_Randy wrote:

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and sense something went good, i also had to have something go bad.
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Nice tin Sir!
But damn, that stripped thread is a bummer!
Going for a Heli-Coil?

the last few threads seem ok. so im going to take it to work next week (i have access to metric taps there) to clean up what's left of all the threads. then i found a longer stud that doesn't have the knurling in the middle in my metric hardware bin that might be long enough. going to see if i can red loctite it in there. if that doesn't work, then yeap, going to have to put in a heli-coil.

spark plug wires cleaned and installed

what's left of the threads in carb seemed to clean up. new stud cleaned up and threaded in. how well is yet to be determined. but i threaded it in there (double nut method) with copious amounts of red loctite. fingers crossed

just bolted the carb on. the cleaned threads, longer stud, and red loctite seems to have worked!

Super_Randy wrote:

just bolted the carb on. the cleaned threads, longer stud, and red loctite seems to have worked!

Man, that is great news! Getting closer bit by bit...

alright, stopped by Pierside Parts after work today. fuel pump, fuel pump rod, fuel pump stand thing have all been acquired. also, tires have been ordered, will probably be here around Monday

after installing the fuel pump; i got in touch with my ghetto fabrication skillz and "mounted" the coil. the good news i didn't have to put holes in anything. the bad news is i can't get a breast plate to fit, but sense this is temperary im not concerned.

i also ordered some high zink break in oil from summit which should be here some time next week (it was backordered). also have a breather filter for the oil filler coming so i don't have to run a hose form the oil breather to the air filter. when i pick up the tires next week i need to remember to pick up some fuel line and a new air filter (at least new element).

im also highly considering a change in wheels. i had been eyeing 2 liters but i keep seeing cars on 8 spokes and im like hmmm... 8-) so idk.

anyway here's a couple pic's

Is the breastplate mounting tabs just not lining up with the tins? I had that problem a lot with the aftermarket tins when working at the engine shop. We often had to open up the bolt slots some to get it in place.

When do you plan on sticking it in the car?

the breast plate fit fine after some "massaging" until i put the intake manifold on. the pre-heat tubes are in the way and one side is to low and won't let it slide on. my German breast plate would work (although with a large open spot to the left of the pully) if i hadn't ghetto mounted the coil.
it's all temporary. i figure it's going to be easier to get it running stock than with a bunch of new parts and mods. eventually it will be getting one of those CB Performance distributors, coil mounts and coils. duel 40 IDF carbs and an electric fuel pump.

idk when it's going in. still need to get some brake clean to wipe down the flywheel and pressure plate so i can install the clutch. also need to install the new throwout bearing. those things might happen this weekend idk.

i also need to pick up new fuel line and an air filter...

tires, fuel line, and air filter acquired!

reeeeally considering getting a set of 8 spokes....

Do we see indications pointing to a shopping frenzy here? :D

after pricing them out last night. nope! would cost me over $1000 for the chrome ones.

but they pop up at the swap meet all the time and are usually cheap and there's a Drag Day coming up next month so ill be keeping my eyes open ;)