Freightrain

Ya, saw that on the FE forums yesterday. Looks like there is a little bit of sanity still left in Washington? Might be a few gearheads mixed in the group?

Ah....found the THEME button at the very, very bottom left. I switched to "SHIFT" and it is much easier on the eyes.

The overall function is fine(bit quicker then before). I'm not a fan of the bold red/black artwork....I like things a bit more subtle. But, I'm just glad it is here and won't complain a bit. I'll even say THANKS again to Barry for giving us a place to come to. EDIT....go to the very, very bottom left corner of the page and find the THEME button. You can change the color format. I put mine to SHIFT and I like it. Very much easier on the eyes with the blue/grey colors.

This is the original hub. Don't know the history of the truck so don't know if this is the actual "stock" disc or something the towing company put in before I bought it? It has worked fine for 15 yrs, and I did not abuse it. I don't ride it or lug it.

Well, it's back. I have the flywheel installed, just need to finish torquing it down. My wrench only goes to 150, buddy has one that goes 300. Calls for 190 on 5/8" bolts, I'm going to go 200 and call it good. The wrecker is set up for Sat morning. The weather is suppose to be 62* and nice. I made some guide pins out of 6" long 3/8" bolts(with the heads cut off). Should make getting motor lined up with transmission much easier.

I ain't scared Jim. I'll walk out the front door with it. The VP asked if I had a plug in my garage to run them. Told him "Sure do!" I've got an old MIllermatic 250?(can't recall) MIG at home but the 211 is a 120/240v machine. The plasma is also a 240v machine. Ya, 60* and only 60% chance of rain. Better then 0* and snow! I got the flywheel bolted on last night. Guess I put the holes in the right spot?? My torque wrench only goes to 150#, the book calls for 190# for the stock 5/8" bolts. Going to borrow a buddies and run them down to maybe an even 200#. I put thread sealer on the bolts since the crank holes go through to the inside. I know on a small block Ford if you don't seal them your clutch will get soaked(ask me how I know).

Thanks. I'm all self taught. Been there 30 yrs and it is a nice perk to be able to do whatever I need. The company just bought a nice 211 Miller welder and a plasma cutter.....should I need a small unit to use at home...........cough, cough, cough.......

Got up Sunday morning and ran up to work to get the holes opened up. The bridgeports were full so I used the G&L horizontal. I picked up new bolts and the pilot bearing this morning on the way to work. I'm ready to install it tomorrow night when the clutch shows up. I'm working on getting the wrecker for Saturday morning install.

Well the clutch is on its way back, will have it Tuesday. Will pick up a new pilot bearing on Monday at local bearing house. They upgraded the disc material, but not to ceramic, but some kind of carbon fiber mix. Suppose to give more grip but be a bit easier to drive(not so grabby as ceramic). Okey dokey. $295 for everything, not bad. They are throwing in an installation tool to line up the disc too. I got the hub off the 237, the 673 front mount is installed. I didn't put the new hub on yet, will likely do that once the motor is in the truck. Making plans to get motor installed next Saturday.

Stay of execution?

Unfortunately, like last year, our local show that I'm involved in is the same weekend. http://www.ohvintrkjam.com/ Oh, someday......

At work I do use Chrome, but at home I still use IE on my old laptop. I never updated it or work computer to W10. Screw that. Chrome at home didn't even let me get on BMT every time, so I just still use my old IE. How's that go.........Old habits.............

New IE11? Huh? I ain't got nuthin' new. I'm still running windows 98.............................LOL!!! (well, okay, not W98 but old IE)

Looking good Barry. KInda threw me off the other day too when it was going through the change. Thanks for the update, I can now get on from home and it doesn't have fits.

Old member from a long time back.

Okay, lets get this put in the right place....... Well the clutch went off to DW on Friday. Should see it back by the end of this week. I got the flywheel ground on Saturday. Turned out nice. I also got all the parts off the front of the 673(balancer, hub, front mount). Had to make my own puller, but it worked well. Just need to get the 237 balancer/hub off so I can install 673 pieces. Need to drill out the holes in the flywheel, get new bolts and maybe next weekend get it all bolted on. Yea. Some things to tidy up on the truck before installing, but getting close. I have about 6 wks before I need the truck running so I can get the race car loaded and ready for first trip out the end of April. This includes getting the bunk put back together too. Ugh...it's all going to come around too quick, I can see it now.

Funny thing Jim, years ago I made a sign for my office door at work, a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of paper with a full list of everything I do.........I think the sign on my garage will be 11 x 17....... I just realized I posted this in the wrong post. Ooops.

Well the clutch went off to DW on Friday. Should see it back by the end of this week. I got the flywheel ground on Saturday. Turned out nice. I also got all the parts off the front of the 673(balancer, hub, front mount). Had to make my own puller, but it worked well. Just need to get the 237 balancer/hub off so I can install 673 pieces. Need to drill out the holes in the flywheel, get new bolts and maybe next weekend get it all bolted on. Yea. Some things to tidy up on the truck before installing, but getting close. I have about 6 wks before I need the truck running so I can get the race car loaded and ready for first trip out the end of April. This includes getting the bunk put back together too. Ugh...it's all going to come around too quick, I can see it now.

Hmmm, that is my area code? Must be around here somewhere. Did a little Googl'n and found: Mcnew farms, 8034 State Street, Lousville, Ohio. Just o'r yonder from me.

Wow...that was crazy to watch. He just wheeled it out in front of the train. He mentioned he was following a car and didn't see the lights? I guess he must of been riled up from the cop and just didn't have his head screwed on straight when he pulled out. Ouch.

When I still ran the big filter, I would put 3 gal in the pan, 3 gal in the filter housing and start it. I've heard a few variations, but 6 gallon always worked for me in my 673. I would just put the filter in the housing, close it up and fill it. I would spin it over to get pressure before lighting it off the first time, that is always a good idea with any new motor. Green antifreeze! I would say that pumping the hand primer on the pump will draw fuel and get everything primed up. Always works for me. Shouldn't take long, I replaced my lines the other winter and within a few dozen pumps I was pressurized and ready to start.

I hate politics, but I saw something on FB the other day. It was a meme bashing Trump for all the failures in his life. Ya, but as least he keeps moving forward. What has ANY other president( or candidate) lately done besides sit behind a desk in Washington all their lives? Is Trump the answer? Well, Obumma was suppose to be all that and look where it went.

Probably the same as I have. 15" single disc, 2" spline. Not really sure how you can tell from looking at the outside? No matter, as I would bet it is readily available no matter what.

You're doing a great job on the truck. I am two sided. I love a stock rebuild. I also love some "customizing". Tasteful customizing. A little color treatment is fine and looks great. My junk will never be as clean and nice as what some guys do. I'm just glad to be able to finally put a motor in mine and have it painted all pretty gold. Keep us posted and we like pictures! Oh, and never mind FWD.................he's just crabby if he doesn't get to drive a Detroit at least once a week!!!

LOL!! I was almost going to ask if you were in the mood for a road trip LOL!!!!!