Sunday, January 22, 2023

Readying parts for Engine Builder...

Fuel pump (non-original) needs rebuilding





Generator U-bracket, heat shield, and brace over to Dan (engine builder)


Oil canister

Original carburetor needs rebuilding

Lots of references to the GM Assembly Instructions to ensure exactness



Over to Dan's shop (DME) in Morgan Hill.  He was test-running this motor on his run stand.

The heads from the 283 - ready to install


Fresh pistons.  If you look closely, you can see the new sleeves

The block

The parts I dropped off with DME.  He'll resurface the flywheel.









Trip to Chris' shop...

  Loaded up the sand blasted/refinished seat frames ...and the '57 seats Compared them to what you get from Al Knoch reproductions Chris...