John S's Journal

Got a little garage time in today. Cleaned up the intake manifold with a rotary brush and drill and then got it and the exhaust manifold installed. Installed the fan and belt, cinched up the alternator bolts, and plugged in the two connectors. Also got the motor mount bolts all tightened up after cleaning all the nuts and washers. Next, I got the new oil cooler hoses connected at the block and oil filter and then fed them through the radiator diaphragm which also got bolted up. Lastly, I got the heat shield all cleaned up and gave it a coat of high temp VHT primer. Trying to pick off some of the simple things under the bonnet when I get a few minutes.
I need to source a radiator petcock and get that soldered/brazed on the bottom of the radiator so I can get the cooling system all plumbed. Little by little…