Well here is the next generation of our long term T project - as soon as our refurbished carb base arrives we should be ready for a test fire...

DISCLAIMER - the color is absolutely 100% copied from an engine I saw on the HAMB, I loved that color and had to have it, so we copied, hope he doesnt mind, I think its killer

my question is can we run the engine without the gen. being wired to volt. reg.? I know some alternators this is a no-no, want to double check so we dont ruin a good gen. thanks!

Looks good!  Can't wait to hear it.  I don't think you will hurt the generator but what do I know, I've been using one for an idler on my run-in stsnd for years.

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

cool...thanks-

I may try and talk my buddy out of one of his extra carbs to get this thing fired, getting pretty anxious!

how do I get the oil filter adaptor to stop leaking and what size freeze plugs do I need to block the holes in the heads...

did some search on here and found that the 29/32 plugs are the ones I need, bought some and looks like they will work...any tips or tricks on getting the filter adaptor to seal up?? thanks

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i don't know how to give you the link directly but may be the above will work

goto search "filter adaptor" look for Ted Eatons comment post no 49419

stuey (on a learning curve)

sugar didn't work i'll try again

For switching from the cartridge filter to a spin on filter arrangement, simply remove the old nut and flat thin plate and thoroughly remove the old gasket.  If using a used spin on adapter plate, insure that the center of the plate sits at least 1/16” above the rest of the plate when the plate is laying on a flat surface.  If it’s not slightly raised in the middle, then there’s the possibility it will leak oil.  With a new gasket in place on the block, put the adapter plate over it and with ‘TOP’ at the top, and tighten it down with the special hollow stud/nut assembly.  Install the new filter and you should be good to go after thoroughly checking for leaks once the engine is running.

Here’s another link to an article about curing oil filter adapter leaks.

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/tech/html/oil_filter.html 

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Think we have it all sealed up....

It runs!

Will get some video posted ASAP, I cannot possibly thank everyone enough who helped with parts and advise on this project. I think the kids are pretty stoked on it! We dont allow cell phone use in class but I had to make an exception as a number of them asked if they could takes pics with their phones. I had almost all the kids from Freshman to Seniors involved in various aspects of the project so alot of kids got their hands on it (part of the reason it took so long to get going but I think it was a good idea). Again, I cannot thank you folks enough, we will let you see it running very soon! thanks-

video!

http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/Danjc/?action=view&current=2011-03-29134534.mp4

Sounds good, nice project for your students. One suggestion tho, and maybe it's not a close as it looks in the video, but when the student reached across and under the radiator to start it, I cringed I realize there was no fan but there are still spinning parts...

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