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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 88XR7 on November 07, 2007, 01:43:36 PM

Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on November 07, 2007, 01:43:36 PM
Most of you saw this thread...http://foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=16560

Where I thought I was having sensor issues and whatnot.

Well, this morning I went out and grabbed the battery to throw on the charger and decided to re-check my firing order for the 5th time.

Turns out, I hate the firing order correct, but going clockwise on the distributor the way a chevy would, which is what I'm used to....
:hick: :burnout:

She started right and up ran purrfect...

I'm happy as ever, and if anyone wants to come down to Florida and :beatyoass:, feel free to:shakeass:
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on December 19, 2007, 02:33:30 AM
Well, incase anyone cares...-_-
Awhile  ago, I went to the track, ddin't run due to a slight oil leak, 1 mile from the house, normal driving, rod knock.
Sooo, blocks out, front clip is off, have an HO shortblock going in and I'll be throwing me E7's on, maybe getting em ported, we'll see.
Hooker headers are going on (Can't beat free) along with a H-pipe.

That'll be it, other then a shift kit and gears later on.
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: ZondaC12 on December 19, 2007, 10:25:49 AM
Wow so much for getting it running finally! You take it for one drive "well that was fun time to replace the motor" :giggle:
 
Should be fun though, more power always = good.:D
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 19, 2007, 10:48:00 AM
You have no idea how many 5.0s I've seen run for years with a rod knock. It's funny how it doesn't kill them right away.......
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on December 24, 2007, 11:58:41 PM
Quote from: thunderjet302;193545
You have no idea how many 5.0s I've seen run for years with a rod knock. It's funny how it doesn't kill them right away.......


Ehh, it motivated me to do the swap.

Only go fast goodies for this period are Hooker Shorties and mustang H-pipe.
Anyone hear anything about running a 5 speed computer on an auto?
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on December 27, 2007, 02:48:45 AM
Tomorrow I am picking up my block early in the AM.
Goal: to atleast set the engine in the bay, I do have to prep the bay so I can't just plop it in and be done in 5 minutes. IF, I get the engine bolted onto the mounts and onto the transmission, I will be exstatic. That would only leaving, wiring harness, heads, transmission crossmember, filling fluids and welding up the new exhaust and that about covers it.
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 05, 2008, 11:41:08 AM
Wow, some time has passed since I last said anything...
I didn't get the block on 12-28 like I said, when I woke up that morning with a 103 degree fever, my body didn't want to function much:hick: and the block wasn't done anyway.

Well, I've been told it's done and he will bring it by on wednesday, I hope so, I need her running now that I've found a job. Same goodies, headers and de-catted mustang h-pipe, I alreayd have my 91 DA1 computer and 19# injectors, so I'm good to go.
Today consists of cleaning the engine bay and sweeping some leaves from around the car so I can move my  engine hoist around and some painting in the engine bay along with maybe a little bit of paint where I removed my pinstripes.
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: Triple-X on February 05, 2008, 01:14:37 PM
Hope all goes well with the swap! Post some Pics when you're done,  Or a Video would be better;).
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 05, 2008, 02:34:07 PM
Quote from: Triple-X;202242
Hope all goes well with the swap! Post some Pics when you're done,  Or a Video would be better;).


Yea, right now I'm taking a break from cleaning up the engine bay, gunky, grimey, poopy, oil/grudge deposits are a pain in the arse.:shakeass:

I am one dirty Irishman right now:hick:
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: vinnietbird on February 06, 2008, 12:37:49 AM
Yep,good luck.It should be pretty easy to get finished.I think you'll love it.Keep us all posted on the progress.Man,I love this stuff.
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: V8Demon on February 06, 2008, 09:28:04 AM
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1 mile from the house, normal driving, rod knock.


Flashback to July of 2000.  Had the same thin happen.
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 06, 2008, 05:11:47 PM
Block will be here in a couple hours.
In the meantime I've been degreasing and degreasing...:hick:
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: Haystack on February 06, 2008, 09:59:54 PM
I had a slight knock at idle... Had an extra motor and decided to throw it in while I get a new transmission. 4 of the rod bearings were messed up...
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 06, 2008, 11:08:07 PM
Well, it's been a bad night for me.
It's 11:06 and still no block...
Atleast I got to sit down and talk with my ex-gf, still love her, was quite refreshing.

Umm, I got the tranny back up on its crossmember, and degreased the engine bay, a/c compressor, and power steering pump...

...I wouldn't be able to drop the motor in since I broke my tranny cooler lines and have to run new ones, but I'm tired of this run around about getting my block...
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: Triple-X on February 06, 2008, 11:26:33 PM
Quote from: 88XR7;202668
Well, it's been a bad night for me.
It's 11:06 and still no block...
Atleast I got to sit down and talk with my ex-gf, still love her, was quite refreshing.

Umm, I got the tranny back up on its crossmember, and degreased the engine bay, a/c compressor, and power steering pump...

...I wouldn't be able to drop the motor in since I broke my tranny cooler lines and have to run new ones, but I'm tired of this run around about getting my block...


That sucks....
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 06, 2008, 11:49:52 PM
Im thinking about going and snapping some pics with my buddies camera right now. I know I'll take some tomorrow...
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: Triple-X on February 07, 2008, 02:14:59 AM
:ttiwwp: ;)
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 07, 2008, 11:12:02 AM
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Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 07, 2008, 11:15:30 AM
Ugh, I'll resize them later.
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Post by: xjeffs on February 07, 2008, 10:06:03 PM
Wow, did you have to take the car's pants down to get the engine out?

What's the liquorice in the engine compartment?
Title: So, she runs...
Post by: 88XR7 on February 07, 2008, 10:20:18 PM
Quote from: xjeffs;202820
Wow, did you have to take the car's pants down to get the engine out?

What's the liquorice in the engine compartment?


Haha, naw, I took em off cause I planned on doing a wire tuck.
That's just some thick ass wire that my buddy ripped out of his new truck, guy had some big system in it I guess. We were just using it to secure the trans while we bolted the crossmember up.

The car is for sale if anyone is interested.

I didn't get the 302HO block and I'll have to rebuild my SO, but if anyone want's it, shes available. I ended up getting my money back and bought a cheap truck from my mothers 'guyfriend.'