Roadkill's 1983 Chevy Z28 - (Work Starts on Page 5)

Started by Roadkill, October 18, 2005, 01:33:36 PM

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ianjpage

#1050
November 28, 2008, 05:54:02 AM
lol ok more reasonale time then hehe

HardRockCamaro

#1051
November 28, 2008, 06:04:21 AM
Quoting: Roadkill
And so it was . . . . a quick clean up of the old clutch fork and we were ready . . . after about 10 minutes of faffing we were there :



Well that's just a big portion of awesome right there...

Gator

#1052
November 28, 2008, 11:33:55 AM
this is gonna be good right we will absolutely require lots of step by step pics good luck with it people

Roadkill

#1053
November 29, 2008, 01:14:39 PM
Successful day.

The start point :



Next job, remove bonnet, add rags around the engine bay and freshly painted bits and fit engine.

No issues, it went in without a hitch :





With Carb refitted . . . :



Next job - refit bonnet, tighten up all the mount bolts and check the 4th-Gen's radiator clearances (it fits fine) - then check potential air cleaner clearances :



There's not enough space for an air cleaner so I'm now on the look-out for an R.S style hood which I can fit a low cowl to.

Finally a shot from underneath :



Cheers to Ian, Titsy and Chris for assistance.

Roadkill

#1054
November 29, 2008, 01:20:32 PM
Next job is to fit the clutch slave cylinder, then fit the prop loop.

I'll probably also offer up the old propshaft but this is being replaced by a much tougher bit of kit from Spohn before it sees the road.

After that I'll start running the brake and fuel lines from the rear to the front while Titsy makes a start on the engine bay wiring loom.

The nosecone's gonna stay off for now to give me as much space around the car as possible.

Gator

#1055
November 29, 2008, 01:36:23 PM
well done that looks superb

ianjpage

#1056
November 29, 2008, 01:37:00 PM
t'was a very good day, lots achieved and (most of) it went without a hitch!!!

Gator

#1057
November 29, 2008, 01:45:02 PM
how did the lift plate work out then

Roadkill

#1058
November 29, 2008, 02:53:48 PM
Quoting: Gator
how did the lift plate work out then


Perfect.

They don't recommend using it with the trans attached (which I did ) so I was careful not to put shear on the carb-studs by getting it into a steep angle.

I was hoping to slide the motor and trans in at a 35* angle but to avoid scratches and dinks that was increased to nearly 45* to clear the sump !

That said the lift plate didn't flinch.

I'd highly HIGHLY recommend one.  It made the whole experience simple and fast compared to ropes and slings that are always a P.I.T.A and get in the way.

I placed a cheap gasket between the lift plate and the manifold (to protect the manfold mating surface) and also made sure I used thick, heavy duty washers (2 of) under each nut on the studs.

The washers still deformed (from tightening the nuts I'll add) so it's obvious why it's important to use decent washers.

But, yeah, 10 out of 10 - I'll never use anything else for pulling a motor again unless it's an injection (and doesn't have the correct hole spacings) or the manifold has definate and obvious stud / hole / casting damage.



Go and buy one NOW - I'd recomend the ProForm one as it's got 4 positioning holes along the top (many others have 3) plus it's FULL seam welded BOTH sides of the vertical tab (others are only stitch welded - probably enough but I'm happier with a full-seam).

All that for $16 or so ! EDIT - $14.99

Here's where I got mine -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-LIFT-PLATE-NEW-PROFORM-67457-VERY-HANDY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ220310184228QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-LIFT-PLATE-NEW-PROFORM-67457-VERY-HANDY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ220310184228QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Titsy

#1060
November 29, 2008, 03:43:50 PM
Quoting: sixpack2639
What about this....

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HLY%2D64280&N=700+4294839057+115&autoview=sku\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HLY%2D64280&N=700+4294839057+115&autoview=sku

It only requires about 3.5" between the carb and hood.


That looks way cool, but I don't think there is 3.5" there.... Also, I wouldn't be supprised if it interfeared with the comedy sized valve covers...

FUBAR

#1061
November 29, 2008, 05:03:02 PM
Quoting: sixpack2639
What about this....


That is exactly the thing I was trying to describe earlier today, I still doubt it would fit though.
It's the time that we kill that keeps us alive...

philoldsmobile

#1062
November 29, 2008, 08:50:24 PM
what about the moroso drop base air cleaners? they need very little clearance..

Gator

#1063
November 30, 2008, 04:13:29 AM
Quoting: Roadkill
Go and buy one NOW - I'd recomend the ProForm one as it's got 4 positioning holes along the top (many others have 3) plus it's FULL seam welded BOTH sides of the vertical tab (others are only stitch welded - probably enough but I'm happier with a full-seam).

All that for $16 or so ! EDIT - $14.99

Here's where I got mine -

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-LIFT-PLATE-NEW-PROFORM-67457-VERY-HANDY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ220310184228QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-LIFT-PLATE-NEW-PROFORM-67457-VERY-HANDY_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ220310184228QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools



im gonna mate but i am still going to use the old cast intake to lift coz i would just kak myself and my new intake is just too expensive to risk

v8mad0

#1064
November 30, 2008, 07:03:55 AM
looking good

Roadkill

#1065
November 30, 2008, 08:21:56 AM
Quoting: Titsy
That looks way cool, but I don't think there is 3.5" there.... Also, I wouldn't be supprised if it interfeared with the comedy sized valve covers...


Exactly - it's nearly $300 and a bit of a risk if it doesn't fit - also the Edelbrock's not likely to remain on there for long . . . So I need to be giving myself as much space a possible.



Quoting: Gator
im gonna mate but i am still going to use the old cast intake to lift coz i would just kak myself and my new intake is just too expensive to risk


Good on ya' - and furry muff - after seeing the new intake you've got I wouldn't risk it either.



Quoting: v8mad0
looking good


Cheers, matey - I'll be firing across an email to you soon regarding picking up something . . . . I just need to find a free day, first !

Gator

#1066
November 30, 2008, 10:00:53 AM
why not adapt the existing hood or do you want a stock look ?

Roadkill

#1067
November 30, 2008, 10:25:37 AM
Quoting: Gator
why not adapt the existing hood or do you want a stock look ?


Weeeelll - The stock hood (a Z28-type with indents) is a rare factory fibreglass one so to cut that about would be silly.

Hence the plan to get a flat (non "vented") R.S style hood and cut that about.

I've been on ebay this afternoon, among other this, trying to find a cowl to bolt-on to said R.S hood and then adapt the hood below to fit the air cleaner through.

So far no joy - I haven't found anything that I feel would work.

Roadkill

#1069
December 10, 2008, 09:03:31 AM
Message sent, cheers Titsy, but would guess it would be the Z28 hood - not the R.S.

Rocky

#1070
December 10, 2008, 02:21:34 PM
Might have an RS hood coming in soon.

Roadkill

#1071
December 10, 2008, 03:18:30 PM
Quoting: Rocky
Might have an RS hood coming in soon.


If it's going - let us know a price.

F Body

#1074
December 19, 2008, 01:51:29 PM
Quoting: Rob
...or this guy     Who needs slapping for writing all the text in massive size in different colours through the advert


I got a headache now

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