In reply to madmrak351 :
Looks like solid cross was OEM as well.
In reply to madmrak351 :
Looks like solid cross was OEM as well.
So here we go.
1999 zz4 block.
4 bolt
full oem roller cam.
fully machined mechanical fuel pump mount.
Thinking basic 383 etc etc
Micheal you mentioned some heads?
Dusterbd13-michael said:I have the aluminum heads you need.
And nascar slicks.
This is going to be FUN to watch!!
Paging dr duster...
Ooh, roller cam *and* machined for mechanical fuel pump?! Perfect restomod block!
are you looking for aluminum heads, or cast iron?
In reply to AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter) :
aluminum
yeah and its the oem style dog bone and spider roller set up, no connecting arms!
You guys got any of them over budget class prizes?
Not a fancy new car, just a way over budget (x10) lol challenge car...
If you don't cheat you're not racing.
Excellent pickup on the block! If i was going to build an SBC that's the block i'd want!
Unfortunately, they wandered off into a coworker's project car already sir. Sorry....
Dusterbd13-michael said:Unfortunately, they wandered off into a coworker's project car already sir. Sorry....
No worries buddy!
Ya snooze ya lose!
a_florida_man said:Dusterbd13-michael said:Unfortunately, they wandered off into a coworker's project car already sir. Sorry....
No worries buddy!
Ya snooze ya lose!
I've been in purge mode. Getting rid of the crap i own that owns me.
Need a set of 16x9.5 polished c4 wheels with rwd offset?
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
I understand purge mode.
I also understand being owned by your stuff.
Im constantly fighting that battle!
All right all right all right...
Back at it in a serious way this weekend.
The time spent soaking the car in in pb blaster and Jimi Hendrix is starting to pay off.
The driveshafts have all new spicer joints.
The recurved F41 rear spring is getting the full no squeak and compliance treatment.
And the first trailing arm has been fully broken down.
All be happy when all of the mechanical aspects of the car look like this...
When I'm working, I tend to jump around a lot...
when I'm successful, I call my ADHD multitasking... lol.
Getting closer...
All I can say at this stage is that none of this is as tricky as I expected.
Mileage will make the case.
Hmmm.
This might actually be a car again one day..
Teflon spring liner. Nice.
The passenger side wheel bearings were oem from a 68 big block car that was a donor to this car sometime likely in the 70's.
This is the drivers side. Also oem but oem to this car built on the last day before a six week strike through May and June.
There was essentially no grease. The roller bearings rattle. Maybe a half a teaspoon between both sides?
A few tips....
Assemble the parking brake now separate from the spindle and arm. It's a lot easier.
Speaking of East's go ahead and adjust the shoes to the new drum.
When driving the studs into the arm use the hub as a guide. You have to tap the studs at a slight angle from the back side, this helps to keep them straight.
There are lots of fine thread fasteners here, this is a great time to clean them with a repair tap. I had no choice. I'm pretty sure these bolts have been out since the early 90s.
When assembling, pack the outer bearing and install the seal.
Then run the spindle through and slide the spacers and packed inner bearing. Use the tool to draw the spindle into both bearings simultaneously.
Remove the tool and final pack the back of the bearing and install the seal and yoke.
Celebrate!!
It's been a good weekend...
The rear wheel bearings on a C3 were new to me so there was a little learning curve.
The rest of the car should be pretty easy.
Next up will be front suspension.
Then pedals, clutch, transmission, steering column, headlights.
Final mechanical stage will be engine and exhaust.
But for now I'm just going to enjoy this:
Fantastic job
In reply to Dusterbd13-michael :
Thanks!
I know on the FB groups, there is much heartburn and consternation regarding shimming the bearings and getting the runout dialed in. I've never done enough to know if that's cause for real heartburn or if it's just folks unfamiliar with setup getting intimidated.
In reply to DILYSI Dave :
There's a little bit to it all, but not that bad really. This is the best and most practical description I've found...
https://www.duntovmotors.com/tech-rear-spindle.php
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