Baby Steps
Interesting working on a motor vehicle again.
First, a freeze plug had rusted clean in half and leaked like a sieve.
Fortunately it was one I could get at. Replaced it, cost: $.99
Then, saw a drip of water on the other side. I thought another plug was bat, but, after dropping
the starter, that one was good. the water outlet onthe front of the intake was leaking, so I replaced that. $12.00
No more water leaks. I guess the rear leak was from water running the length of the intake manifold and dripping in back.
Now, pretty significant oil leak up front.
Front seal?? nope.
There are 4 tapped holes on the front of the block which were for the original '55-'57 motor mounts.
One of those is open to the crankcase in line with the fuel pump pushrod. Put a long bole in there
when changing fuel pumps to keep rod from slipping down.
Plug with a short 3/1-16 bolt from the bolt bin. Cost: $0.00 and no cents.
Now things seem to be leak free for the minute.
I picked up a Muncie 4 speed yesterday. Tranny, bell housing, used clutch and Hurst shifter. $350.00...WOW !!
Those trannys are typically over a grand.
Pedals, now THAT'S another story.
They are out there, but people are REAL proud of them.
And, options: mechanical linkage or hydraulic?? Standard brakes, vacuum assist or Hydraboost (whatever that is...)
Found a pristine set with mechanical linkage for vac brakes, totally rebuilt and painted.
The guy wanted $275.00 or best offer shipped.
In my experience, that means he is willing to drop about a dollar fifty.
I offered $225.00 and he accepted! Most others I saw were WAY more + shipping!
So, I'm making progress in baby steps.
I need a clutch ,throw out bearing and flywheel.
I wonder if I can mount a deck under it??
But, at least I'm almost done with the shop ceiling.....................
HAPPY EASTER, Y'ALL !!!!!
