It seems I have asked a lot of list questions over the past few months for
the "update" I have been doing. I thought it was time to give thanks to all
list members who have answered my questions and to 4 members in particular who
have been ever so helpful in sharing their knowledge....Tom Hall in engine
and tranny help and in supplying the conversion material to convert to a 5
speed. Tim Ronak for helpful information on details of the engine building
identifying the timing cover, etc.. Theo Smith for help on the many
electrical
questions regarding converting to an alternator and Buck Tripple for much help
the front suspension.
So, I have ended up with a 331 ci and a 5 speed. The engine dynoed at
370hp, cruises at 1800 rpm at 70 mph and is getting about 25 mpg at 70mph.
So, I
am very satisfied in that department. I really have to be above 60 to use
5th gear. It won't drive well in 4th gear at 10 mph in the city like the old
260 would do. I'm not sure if some adjusting will help that or if I'll have to
live with that part and actually shift.
It does pretty much fly. I have been trying to get the first 500 miles in
and just take it easy. However, there is one loud Civic (with one of those
fruit juice can mufflers) that now knows what a Tiger is. And never had to
get
above 3500 rpm's;-)
Thank you one and all for your help. And, see my next post for today's
adventure.
Mark L.
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