Re: 1975 EL Camino Royale with Cheese

by 77camino Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:01 pm

For under $35 or best offer you could buy the 1998 set.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254686582899

by Cammin Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:18 pm

77camino wrote:For under $35 or best offer you could buy the 1998 set.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254686582899

That's great. Thanks so much. Very Happy

by Cammin Thu Apr 08, 2021 4:04 pm

Finally have an update worth sharing. Purchased a 6v-53 Detroit Diesel blower for $100. After a good bit of searching, I found that Joe Blow Speed Shop in Australia makes bearing plates for these blowers (https://joeblospeedshop.com). Now, I'm researching fuel options that include three deuces and electronic fuel injection. Will need adapter plates to marry the blower to the engine and whatever fuel system I land on. I expect that my crate engine will work, if the boost stays on the conservative side. Will update when more progress is made.

The Stoner T series, on Hemmings' website, makes me want to hide the blower under the supercharger hat (image below). If not familiar with that build, I'd consider it a must read. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2019/02/21/the-stoner-t-how-to-build-a-hot-rod-in-10-years-and-influence-people-part-18

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by Cammin Tue Nov 08, 2022 10:43 am

Look who's back in the game! After more stops and starts, I've replaced the rear passenger air shock with a new KYB shock, along with painting the brake drum using Rust-Oleum farm implement paint. Moving to the rear driver's side this week to do the same work. Next I'll move up front to replace the shocks there. This Winter will be reserved for getting the vehicle running again, hopefully before Spring arrives.

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I picked this air cleaner up last weekend for $100. It's an unused replica with a new air filter still installed. Will route a pair of air ducts to it when the time comes.

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by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Tue Nov 08, 2022 11:32 am

Heck yeah, looking good!

by Cammin Thu Nov 10, 2022 9:12 pm

Replaced the rear driver's side air shock with the KYB shock and painted the brake drum. While I was painting the drum, I cleaned and painted driveshaft with the same Rust-Oleum implement paint. Whoever designed that front, upper nut location is not getting a Christmas card this year.. Moving to the front shocks next.

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by Cammin Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:45 am

g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Heck yeah, looking good!

Thanks Mr. Pontiac. I appreciate the support.

by Cammin Mon Jan 09, 2023 11:04 am

A few updates to report. I've purchased a Comp Cams he268 cam/lifter kit for the low compression 350, after finding a worn lobe on the cam I planned to use. Painted the intake, alternator and water pump. One more coat needed to make it right on the alternator. Also, finally installed the driver's side shock. Will update when more progress is made.

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by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:06 pm

Nice upgrades! Be sure to do your research on breaking in that new cam. I've learned a ton of stuff in the past year doing 2 break in's on flat tappet engines. Here's a great video I just watched yesterday. This explains why not to use conventional oil with break in additive, but to only use true break in oil with the additives already blended in. It will save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFOAd2mGw

by Limey SE Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:07 pm

g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Nice upgrades! Be sure to do your research on breaking in that new cam. I've learned a ton of stuff in the past year doing 2 break in's on flat tappet engines. Here's a great video I just watched yesterday. This explains why not to use conventional oil with break in additive, but to only use true break in oil with the additives already blended in. It will save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFOAd2mGw

Thanks for Posting this My friend I have very recently heard about that and Glad you confirmed my suspicions thank you as you know I haven't started My 454 yet when I put the intake gaskets on I am gonna put some Assembly lube in there just for good measures I dont know how long it stays on the parts when assembled and its been a minute since put together....

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Mon Jan 09, 2023 2:35 pm

Limey SE wrote:
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Nice upgrades! Be sure to do your research on breaking in that new cam. I've learned a ton of stuff in the past year doing 2 break in's on flat tappet engines. Here's a great video I just watched yesterday. This explains why not to use conventional oil with break in additive, but to only use true break in oil with the additives already blended in. It will save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFOAd2mGw

Thanks for Posting this My friend I have very recently heard about that and Glad you confirmed my suspicions thank you as you know I haven't started My 454 yet when I put the intake gaskets on I am gonna put some Assembly lube in there just for good measures I dont know how long it stays on the parts when assembled and its been a minute since put together....

Hey Limey, glad to help getting the word out. I was quite stressed about the break in on my 400 sbc after seeing video after video of flat tappet cam failures. My 400 sat around for 6 months before I actually installed it so I think you'll be good with your assembly lube. But I would highly recommend priming the engine with your break in oil until you see it puking out all of your rockers before you start it up.

by Cammin Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:56 am

g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Nice upgrades! Be sure to do your research on breaking in that new cam. I've learned a ton of stuff in the past year doing 2 break in's on flat tappet engines. Here's a great video I just watched yesterday. This explains why not to use conventional oil with break in additive, but to only use true break in oil with the additives already blended in. It will save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFOAd2mGw

Thank you for the information. I'll make sure to watch the video. Another suggestion that I've encountered is using graphite spray on the lobes and lifter faces, as well as break-in oil. Any thoughts on that idea?

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:14 pm

Cammin wrote:
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Nice upgrades! Be sure to do your research on breaking in that new cam. I've learned a ton of stuff in the past year doing 2 break in's on flat tappet engines. Here's a great video I just watched yesterday. This explains why not to use conventional oil with break in additive, but to only use true break in oil with the additives already blended in. It will save you a lot of heartache and money in the long run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPpFOAd2mGw

Thank you for the information. I'll make sure to watch the video. Another suggestion that I've encountered is using graphite spray on the lobes and lifter faces, as well as break-in oil. Any thoughts on that idea?

Graphite spray sounds interesting. Project Farm did a video on graphite motor oil a couple years back. He did several tests and the results were not what I expected. Here's a link to that video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz5330Srdc

by Cammin Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:52 pm

Graphite spray sounds interesting. Project Farm did a video on graphite motor oil a couple years back. He did several tests and the results were not what I expected. Here's a link to that video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqz5330Srdc
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Thanks again for another useful link. I appreciate your help.

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