Listers,
I'm in the process of assembling my engine, starting with my freshly
machined block, and I was wondering what I should do to ensure success. I
spent a tidy sum on the machine work, pistons, cam grind etc. and want to
avoid rookie mistakes. I've caressed the exterior, re-valved the head and
played with the dual carbs, but I'm still an engine-build virgin. When all
the parts are in, how should it feel when I crank her by hand? Loose,
tight or oh-my-gawd, I felt something pop.
I am also in process of rebuilding the front suspension. I've pulled the
front cross member out and removed all the suspension and steering parts.
I'll have the cross member powder coated and install new bushings, hubs,
barakes and rebuilt king pin assys. I have a Brit-tek catlog with front
suspension rebuild kits that seem like a pretty good deal. I'm still
pretty busy these days and am willing to spend the extra $ for the package.
Any advice, is it a good one, should I look elsewhere or just spend the
time to do it right myself because I can't trust anybody?
And what about them composite leaf springs?
Ramble, ramble, ramble and TIA to all.
Happy Motoring,
John Fagerlund
'65 B in early stages of recovery
'66 BGT shell looking for a new home (I'm in San Jose, CA)
'65 B traded for parts and service
I'm told I have an illness of some sort.
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