Recent content by Iowa409

should be a 7124 or 5 with automatic in 64, I have one on the shelf, true original

does that carb handle 8psi ok?

I've got two in the shop let me see what numbers they are tommorow

I remember this story as a 5th grader in school, what KA-honies

very damn nice!!!

What was the solution Barry?

Ok all back together and running again. This is a rough start up, but close, no timing gun yet or adjustments, just ballpark close to break the cam in. I can hear it is way off, we will get that changed, but the good news is the motor has no lifter noise that would be considered excessive and I...

Got 'er.... she was resisting but after a few bubbles she finally gave in, thanks guys.

Hey guys is there a method to get the air out of the system? I have this spot on my Tstat housing. Could I bushing it down and put a petcock there? Or would that be on the wrong side of the problem.

Yes this is the first electric 409, lol I hoped to have it running tomorrow but I decided now was the time to detail the painted parts, because why…. Cuz I have it beat this time for sure (I hope) if not I will be learning patience and acceptance of the noise and move on but HAD to give it one...

It’s not been a problem I have about 1” clearance

Little fresh paint

Owners not paying for my labor, lol work when I wanna.

I’m thinking Thursday or Friday to fire it back up and test it.

Yes broke in already, now we have to break in the lifters to this cam.