Some Progress on the Nova
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Some Progress on the Nova
Getting very close to starting the ol' Girl back up. Got the intake back on, wiring is finished, most of the plumbing is done - getting close to being time to make some noise. Ran into a few hiccups this weekend. Had a problem with my water line, apparently Aeroquip StartLite hose and Summit fittings don't like each other - now I know why they were were so easy to assembly. Ugh.. So I'm having to redo that plus had a water fitting on the intake leak. Nothing major but of course takes a few days to get replacement parts in. Maybe later this week we can fire it up if all goes well. Almost time to put the front end back on.
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
Wow. Thats a lot of plumbing !! Look good John.John_Heard wrote:Getting very close to starting the ol' Girl back up. Got the intake back on, wiring is finished, most of the plumbing is done - getting close to being time to make some noise. Ran into a few hiccups this weekend. Had a problem with my water line, apparently Aeroquip StartLite hose and Summit fittings don't like each other - now I know why they were were so easy to assembly. Ugh.. So I'm having to redo that plus had a water fitting on the intake leak. Nothing major but of course takes a few days to get replacement parts in. Maybe later this week we can fire it up if all goes well. Almost time to put the front end back on.
1969 ProStreet Camaro RS Best 9.75@139 1.46 60'
Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
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Blown 427 BBC, TH400 w/Brake, Back-Half Ladderbar
Narrowed 12-Bolt, 4.10 Gears, Spool, Moser 33 Spline
http://www.marsh-racing.com/harrys_camaro-1.htm
Re: Some Progress on the Nova
Wow John,
It looks good! I bet your ready for it sound off!!!!!!!
Keep us posted on the progress.
It looks good! I bet your ready for it sound off!!!!!!!
Keep us posted on the progress.
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
Damn
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
It looks scary awesome! But I'm still trying to figure out your nitrous, I could not tell from your face book pics either. Where does the nitrous enter the manifold at?
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Pump gas 496
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
Through the bottom of the plenum in the center of the intake.
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Got any pics or it didn't happen!!!!!!!John_Heard wrote:Through the bottom of the plenum in the center of the intake.
Blackhoodmafia!!!!
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
1972 Nova SS
572 C.I. BBC
Best to date: 1/8
et: 5.28
mph: 134
new wt. 3340 lbs
Re: Some Progress on the Nova
That's great news.
We'll of course need video of the noise making
We'll of course need video of the noise making
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
That is an awesome looking motor.
It just looks fast.....
It just looks fast.....
Those who think they know it all have no way of finding out they don't.........
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Re: Some Progress on the Nova
Primed the oil pump last night, oil pressure is ok, no leaks anywhere. I used a little air ratchet and got 20 psi turning it over slow, so that looks ok. Should be on track for lighting her up tomorrow if all goes well. Got all the water leak issues taken care of, looking good.
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Awesome!
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We need Video !
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I cant wait to hear it it run, its been a long time.
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Motor wise, all went well on start up, but found an oil leak on the dry sump pump, the front shaft seal is leaking. The Fuel pump deceided it didn't like sitting around for 4 years, seals must have dried up and it's leaking around the motor housing now. So ripped that stuff back off to repair.
All that is little problems, at least it's running, has good oil pressure, holding 7 lbs of vacuum at idle, all looking good so far...
All that is little problems, at least it's running, has good oil pressure, holding 7 lbs of vacuum at idle, all looking good so far...
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She sounds Great John
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