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Hey Todd, Oh-buddy, Oh-pal.....

What's the update....... We all miss the beast, the weather is getting a little cold and we want to make sure that we have those flames available to us as it was a cold winter last year.

We only had Ivings fire-place to warm under during those meets last year...

-Eli

Hey Eli,

Thanks for the memories...

The rebuild is coming along fine...I was doing fine right up until it was time to install the heads. As of this moment I'm waiting on parts from the machine shop. Because of the high compression that the engine puts out, the builder used what is called Ni-Resist rings.

These are bassically a high performance application where grooves are machined into the heads and cylinders and a small ring is used in place of the standard OEM head gasket. Just my luck.

So I had to send the barrels out to have the grooves machined into the tops. Once that is complete, I can resume putting her back together...I'm hoping to have the barrells back from the machine shop by the weekend...

Jitters

No problem Aren...I'm pretty anxious myself.

Jitters

Jitters wrote:No problem Aren...I'm pretty anxious myself.

Jitters

Wow, what a ride... So now for the big question: "What's the REAL WORLD eta?"

-Eli

Hey Eli,

Well once I get the machining done, it's just a matter of putting the rest of the engine together. Barring any additional discoveries it shouldn't take that long. I have everthing I need to put it back together, I hope....

But I will definately keep you posted...

Jitters

Porsche_911 wrote:I think I will pass-out if I see my engine dismantled down to it's skulls... This one is really pure skills.

or maybe LUCK!!! we'll have to see it run
jk
need help Todd!! I charge $50/h to hand to tools and such

Porsche_911 wrote:

fu03steve wrote:

Porsche_911 wrote:I think I will pass-out if I see my engine dismantled down to it's skulls... This one is really pure skills.

or maybe LUCK!!! we'll have to see it run
jk
need help Todd!! I charge $50/h to hand to tools and such

I think I need to change proffesion now. Where can I get certifications to be a "hand the tools" technician?

requirements are to attend college for 7 years then drop out

Porsche_911 wrote:

fu03steve wrote:

Porsche_911 wrote:I think I will pass-out if I see my engine dismantled down to it's skulls... This one is really pure skills.

or maybe LUCK!!! we'll have to see it run
jk
need help Todd!! I charge $50/h to hand to tools and such

I think I need to change proffesion now. Where can I get certifications to be a "hand the tools" technician?

Heck, you and me both...

Jitters

feroz928 wrote: There is something to be said for patience .

:thumright:
safety first!! make sure everything is running perfect before you go crazy with it!!

feroz928 wrote:Hey Todd, I'm glad to see that it is all coming together slowly but surely. There is something to be said for patience . I want to be around when the beast is dyno'd Good to see you posting and my best to the Mrs.

Hey Big Larry,

Thanks. Had this been 20 years ago, it would have been done already...just not high on my priority list. It's amazing how as we get older our priorities change and we aquire a lot more patience...I like it.

Jitters

VALLELUNGA wrote:wow todd you're car is awesome.

Hey Val!

Thanks for the complement...Truly appreciated. Sorry we couldn't hang out with you guys longer on Wednesday. Really would have liked to stay longer...

Hope to see you guys again soon...

Todd