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Engine has been converted to reverse rotation by use of different camshaft and a special gear on the distributor, if I remember correctly :( I...
Oooops don't know how I did that, sorry for all the same pictures :(
Forgot this pic, didn't get out for test drive today because of rain :([ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] rite shot :)
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Finally ready to test it out on the highway , been a long time I know :( too many other projects .LOL
The sun is out today, pretty soon all the snow will melt away and I will be able to drive this thing :)
I might be able to shoot and post a video of the 409 running, but driving the beasty will have to wait :(
Your correct ,thank you ....there green, I will be replacing them after I get things dialed in.
Sorry for lack of update posts, been busy getting cars into storage for the winter ,etc, etc. I had to drain the water out of the cooling system...
I started the 409 about 2 days ago for the breakin process,(I didn't drive it yet) I had a few problems with ignition and carburetor to sort out...
Starting to hook up all the plumbing[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another rear photo before the lower aluminum grille is installed[ATTACH]
More pics of my homemade exhaust system ,its pretty short system :) ! likely pretty LOUD too! :) I need to finish weld and coat them. Startup is...
I have been working on the headers lately, they don't look real nice but they will get the job done. Also working on the wiring and shrouding...
Was at the Jalopy Jamup 2014 this morning with Nasty 1 my 409 powered hot rod, it was FANTASTC, I had to leave early to look after pets at home...
Still working on this project, more to come
Today I adjusted the valves, not a big deal as the marine camshaft is hydraulic, :) I doubled up on meds today so I'll be ready for startup :D
Had some grief today :( the CarQuest oil filter came appart while I was hand priming the oil system, its lucky I wasn't trying to start the...
Yes its the same type of alt used on some forklifts, 37 amps should be OK my biggest draw is the cooling fan that should only be needed when in town .
I finally got the intake installed and the valve train, now to set the valves and a thousand other things to do LOL:)
Today I mounted the 37 amp Hitachi alternator, super small and super light:)
Today I fabricated a aluminum mounting bracket for the brass marine water pump,:)
This is a reverse rotation engine, all are plans for Thompson went sour this past year:( hopefully we will be there next year.
Well its been a very long time but I am finally back working on the insane 409 powered Corvair. I am mounting the radiator and building the...
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I did cure my death wobble:) as it turns out the rod ends had just enough wear to cause the problem, I replaced the panhard bar rod ends 2, the...
You won't have to buy any of those cool stick-on bullet holes LOL.
Most of the newcomers in Toronto wear there turbos on their heads, LOL, don't waste your time in Toronto, lots of gun action there, it's BAD
No updates , sorry:( busy getting house ready for winter, hopefully I will get back at it in November or December, Thanks:)
Hope pictures post this time:D
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