UPDATE
MORE PROBLEMS!!!!!!
Went to finish cam install got the kelfords in and went to spin the motor slightly to get the piston back at TDC since
it had moved just a bit during the cam install.
As I get the piston close to TDC I feel a slight bind......so I look in the exhuast port #1 and sure enough the piston is hitting my valve
I was told Kelfords fit with the stock bottom end
Only things it could be if the kelfords are not wrong are..........
1.Machine work to head prior to me buying...I certainly wasn't informed about it.
2. Longer valves were installed prior to purchase (poor mans cam)
3. #1rod has stretched so far it's causing clearance issues (I really hope that's not it)

So until I figure out what to do
Build progress has halted a bit


Also the timing kit......
It said it was a complete kit....
What they left out was a new tensioner!!!!!!!!

If I can't get it sorted by the end of next week........we'll have a new addition to the classified
More to come...............(maybe)

 

Dont you dare give up!!!
I bought my tensioner from Amazon, gotta love the 2 days shipping.


Not sure about the cams though, that is weird
I will be doing Kelford 272s so they definitely will fit, but I am not sure what the issue is with your setup

 

Haha thanks!
I got the gates tensioner yesterday from Nappa but it does me no good until I figure out the clearence issue

I might just put the stock ones in to get her going and selling these cams
But I feel that is probably the lamest idea by far since ill be driving an FF 6262 with no cams and making weak hp

 

UPDATE

Kelfords are in! Pulled the head off clayed it and it turns out the issue was just me being overly cautions

Sorry for the no pics but I was very frustrated and determined to figure out this problem so I left my phone inside and plowed away for 14hrs total.
Only good bit of news is my local auto parts store had every gasket I needed to get me going again

I did skimp on having the head resurfaced because there were no machine dogs open yesterday and I was determined. I have the saftey of a spare motor and head that I can have ready to drop in about two weeks so im not stressed

Hope to get back on it tomorrow

Today is time for some R&R

 

Thought I'd update today with some pics that I had on hand

TOMORROW IS WHEN THIS BUILD GOES 1080p ....sorry again for cell pics












Hoping to get this car running by friday!!!
After that the build will stop for a bit while I leave for tour

Then I shall get some more pics of the NEW motor and all the goodies

Btw anyone have a good recommendation for performance controll arm sets?

 

Wow great build! Can't wait to see more!

 

Update!

1080p !!!!!!!

And got 99% of the fuel system in
I just need to connect post tank filter to feed















Here are some of the underside and return fitting to tank
I am using 0 factory fuel line
I still have to properly secure the return connection below but you get the idea








I also finished up my double pump system today




Also on a semi related note
I can't stand crimp connections
I do not feel that they are safe in any way
I solder all connections and on any fuel, ecu, or TC system
Here's a pic of the way I did the ground




More to come
Tomorrow
Valve cover goes on
Turbo goes back on
New OFH feed install
Then fluids and fire!

 

Update!!!
Timing finished and valve cover installed!!!!















also rough finish of fuel system










And here's a better pic of what i did with the interior

prior to this it had a triple pod.....which IMO is very rice

It also had three Glow Shift gauges that had power to get the face to light up but they were not attached to any sensing units...also very rice

and a bolt in harness bar with 4pt harnesses........very rice and useless

So I bought an OEM driver pillar and started my dream interior
its far from done but more to come on this subject next week




Well Tomorrow is push time....
lets see how close I can get to firing her up before I leave for tour

for now she sits

 

Nice! How is the fitment on the Sheepey Kit? I read a few reviews of people having issues.
I also finished my timing tonight Good luck with the rest. Don't rush and make mistakes

 

Congrats on the timing job.....it's pretty easy haha I thought it'd be like other cars I've worked on that insist upon making that a difficult task.

Also
My Sheepey kit fit great! Only thing I would change now on that kit is .....
I should have bought the twin scroll manifold. But that's not Alex's fault.

 

What are your plans for venting/catch-can? (if any?)
Good luck on tour

 

I plan on ordering a driven fab one

I have all the AN fittings for the valve cover so hopefully I can run a full an engine bay (ie. Fuel,oil,brake)

And thanks
Its a bummer im starting tour season mid build but music funds my car habit so I gotta suck it up

 

That fuel system is primo. Great work!

- Renato

 

Thank you
Now I'm waiting to see if it all works haha

 

It's all about the anticipation

- Renato