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Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062033 02/10/15 02:07 AM 02/10/15 02:07 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	I've suffered with those crappy auto parts store brake flaring tools long enough. I bought an Eastwood Pro Flaring tool. This tool looks like an absolute joy to use! I can't wait until it gets here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xGjYfl9bP0 Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062034 02/11/15 01:18 AM 02/11/15 01:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,361 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,361 Las Vegas	Just wanted to be post 1001 "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: Al_Alguire] #1062035 02/11/15 01:32 AM 02/11/15 01:32 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Quote: Just wanted to be post 1001 Dang it Al, you treed me!!! Congrats, and thanks for stopping by my virtual garage! Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062036 02/11/15 02:22 PM 02/11/15 02:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,361 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,361 Las Vegas	Dave I have followed along with the build. First and as usual it looks killer. Cannto wait to see the final product in all her glory! "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: Al_Alguire] #1062037 02/14/15 04:09 PM 02/14/15 04:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Thanks a lot, Al! Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062038 02/14/15 04:09 PM 02/14/15 04:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	I finished up the last bit of brake lines this morning, namely, making the two lines connecting to the master, adding the hydraulic brake switch to the front line, and adding the proportioning valve to the rear line. I have to say, I no longer have to hope and pray when flaring brake lines anymore. This Eastwood Flaring tool is the BOMB-DIGGITY!! It's actually fun to make PERFECT double flares, and so quick and easy, too!! My only regret is that I wish I had bought it sooner. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062039 02/15/15 02:45 PM 02/15/15 02:45 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	This morning, I set the pinion angle, and tack welded the perches in place. I was shooting for 2 degrees negative pinion angle, but 2.1 degrees is close enough. After lunch, I'll tack weld the lower shock mounts to the axle housing, and then I can get it out from under the Jeep and prep it for paint. The plan is to spray one coat of my favorite heavy duty epoxy primer, Dupont Corlar 2.1 ST, and one or two coats of Dupont Imron satin black. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062040 02/15/15 11:37 PM 02/15/15 11:37 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	To aid in getting the 14 bolt out, I fabbed up a temporary dolly, so I could maneuver it around, and to facilitate painting of the housing. Since I can't move the Jeep, I'm going to have to spray paint it outside. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062041 02/15/15 11:54 PM 02/15/15 11:54 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,409 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,409 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	Imagine that a simple pinion angle without a political debate. Looking real nice Dave. With the pinion nose up so much will there be a need to adjust the oil level? I would imagine its pretty much up to the ring gear to toss it to the front. So the same fill just a different check point?

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: NITROUSN] #1062042 02/16/15 12:05 AM 02/16/15 12:05 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Quote: Imagine that a simple pinion angle without a political debate. Looking real nice Dave. With the pinion nose up so much will there be a need to adjust the oil level? I would imagine its pretty much up to the ring gear to toss it to the front. So the same fill just a different check point? Truthfully, I don't know the answer to your question. I'll have to look into it. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062043 02/16/15 12:11 AM 02/16/15 12:11 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,409 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,409 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	I just noticed the fill is on the side of the case. I was thinking rear cover. So fill now to plug hole would raise it higher that if in stock pinion angle. If in fact the ring will supply oil to the front running it a little lower at the hole should work.

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: NITROUSN] #1062044 02/16/15 03:10 PM 02/16/15 03:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	The final bullet list is getting short! 1. REAR AXLE: a: Prime and paint it b: Install it 2. Fill & bleed power steering/hydroboost system 3. Bench bleed the master cylinder, and bleed the brake lines Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062045 02/18/15 10:26 PM 02/18/15 10:26 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Last night, the 14 bolt received one coat of Dupont Corlar 2.1 epoxy primer, and one coat of Dupont Imron 3.5 Satin Black. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062046 02/22/15 11:06 PM 02/22/15 11:06 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Today, I bench bled the master cylinder, and bled the braking system. That leaves just one last item to address, which is filling/bleeding the power steering/hydroboost system. Barring any unforeseen disasters, I will be taking this Jeep for a little test spin around the block next weekend!!! Pic of the 14 bolt installed. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062047 02/24/15 04:55 PM 02/24/15 04:55 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	So, here's where I'm at. Tonight, I'm going to cut 'n buff the doors, install them onto the Jeep, and install the door mirrors. Saturday, I'm going to fill and bleed the power steering/hydroboost system. After that, I will attempt a quick spin around the block. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062048 02/26/15 12:37 AM 02/26/15 12:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Hope All Goes as Planned Dave Rickster

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: rickstershemi] #1062049 02/26/15 11:54 AM 02/26/15 11:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Thanks, Rick! I have my GoPro mounted to the rollcage, so I'll post a video of that short first test drive. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062050 02/28/15 04:34 PM 02/28/15 04:34 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice S Shoozy I have a foot fetish
Shoozy I have a foot fetish S Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,654 Southern by Choice	It's Saturday. Old, tired, and sometimes broke down. Me, not my car...

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: Shoozy] #1062051 02/28/15 05:39 PM 02/28/15 05:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave OP top fuel
DusterDave OP top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Quote: It's Saturday. It's also pouring outside. I really wanted to make the test drive on a dry day, so I could see if I'm trailing any fluids, plus I want to have the hood off, so we can see if and when the cooling fan kicks on automatically, or if anything is smoking in the engine compartment, we can spot it immediately. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: I'm back with a new Mopar project! [Re: DusterDave] #1062052 02/28/15 07:49 PM 02/28/15 07:49 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida rickstershemi master
rickstershemi master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9,366 Lehigh Acres, Florida	Quote: Quote: It's Saturday. It's also pouring outside. I really wanted to make the test drive on a dry day, so I could see if I'm trailing any fluids, plus I want to have the hood off, so we can see if and when the cooling fan kicks on automatically, or if anything is smoking in the engine compartment, we can spot it immediately. Remember People .... It's a Mall Crawler .... Getting it wet or dirty is not in the plan.....J/K Rickster

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