Mike Armstrong
Bronze Level Sponsor
Looks great Paul.
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Enjoy.
Something like this?I am opting for the "body TILT wooden rotisserie" to work on the underside
These two threads might help:Anyone cut the front coils to lower their Beam?
...... Any mods necessary on the underside for running the exhaust? .......... ALL ideas appreciated as I have built many Rods frame-up, but this is my first sportscar.
Speaking of fuel lines, Charles mentioned aluminum fuel line because of ethanol and that reminded me. My engine compartment 3/8” rubber fuel line extending from a filter to the carb is a bit concerning. It looks legit, ie, it’s marked for fuel injector use, so, I assume it’s certified to carry gasoline safely, leaves a black residue on my fingers when gas gets on it, that doesn’t seem right. Is ‘injector’ fuel line different from ‘normal’ rubber fuel line?
Mike,
"Fuel Injection" hose is what I would use for E10 / E15 / E85, but to be legit it has to be marked SAE J30R9.
Note that SAE J30R7 ("carburetor hose") is not required to be suitable for use with any level of ethanol.
The inside of fuel hose is rated for contact with fuel, but the outside is usually a different rubber compound that is NOT rated for contact with fuel. The black residue coming off the outside is not unusual.
Thanks, guys. I go for a stock performance look.
I have several 2100's to go on the modified stock 83 2.8 truck intake manifold. Venturi sizes range from .98" to 1.08". I'm leaning toward the 1.01" carb for the 2.8L engine. I do have the Offy intake, but to get the project running, I'll start with the stock bits.
My concern is intake air handling; running a duct from a cooler and less turbulent pocket of air to a closed air cleaner. Under-hood buffeting of air will throw a carburetor's calibration off. Also, I have a fuel pressure regulator that I'll use to ensure stable fuel pressure for the carb. I've got the DuraSpark ignition parts. I'll have to double-check the advance on the distributor for a non-EGR tune. The cast aluminum valve covers have mount points for spark plug wire holders, so I'll see what the original parts are for the wire looms. Fun!
Many of the dirt track guys run alcohol, so I ordered my rubber fuel line from Summit or Speedway online.Speaking of fuel lines, Charles mentioned aluminum fuel line because of ethanol and that reminded me. My engine compartment 3/8” rubber fuel line extending from a filter to the carb is a bit concerning. It looks legit, ie, it’s marked for fuel injector use, so, I assume it’s certified to carry gasoline safely, leaves a black residue on my fingers when gas gets on it, that doesn’t seem right. Is ‘injector’ fuel line different from ‘normal’ rubber fuel line?
I have done many stupid things in life, but never that dumb!Something like this?
These two threads might help:
http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?threads/lower-front-ride-height.26880/#post-185048
http://forum.sunbeamalpine.org/index.php?threads/coil-springs-for-an-alpine.26789/
Missed the welder and spark completely. Definitely a candidate for a Darwin Award!It looks like the guy is welding right next to the gas tank. So it'll be a toss-up on the specific cause of death.