Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

This morning, the new motor found its way into #302's engine bay without much difficulty:

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Waiting on clutch hydraulic components from Jim Jandik (power torque systems) before I can proceed any further at this point. Hoping for maybe next weekend to make more progress.

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

wow, just wow. You are doing this solo? Man I have respect for you Andrew! Or any of the guys that do this solo. =D>

:cheers: Here's to a million miles of smiles for you and her!:thumbsup:

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

Yep, been solo up to this point! Forum member White Bullet (David) offered to drive here this morning to help, but I felt bad having him drive 90 miles each way, knowing that we couldn't proceed any further than simply dropping the motor in place. That's a lot of driving for 30 minutes of work!

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

I hear you on the distance thing. Okay, this is going to sound corny at best. I know you know this also. Most all of us would do that for each other just because we are part of this "thing" that is our common link? Nope, because we just like getting dirty and helping each other out!:sign10:

Once a gearhead, always a gearhead! And you thought I was going to say something profound! :wink:

:cheers:
Tom

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

I've been working a lot lately, so I've only had an hour here, an hour there, to get things put back together.

flywheel, clutch, transmission, c-beam, and driveshaft are all back in place.

injector housings, AC compressor, alternator, PS pump, all installed.

today probably going to get the plenum back on if all goes well, and start on the exhaust.

Now, my question of the day:

Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions on an appropriate break-in procedure for the motor?

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

Got things looking pretty good today. Accessory drive complete, plenum is back on, engine and trans filled with lube, headers on.

Got a pic of the LT5 looking more complete, though it was a bit dark outside already... :D

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Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

Looking great Andrew !

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

Purrrrrrdy...................

Re: Update on my hi-miler Z project
 

Thanks guys! I got 'er running just a few minutes ago! Seems to idle very well, BUT, I think my injectors are making some noise (different from the noise my old motor was making) . This noise is a very prominent ticking noise.

My suspicion of the injectors being the source of the noise at this point, is that the motor bogs very badly when the throttle is opened at all. The fuel rail and injectors were sitting unplugged from the fuel lines for at least a month or so. I wonder if one or more became gummed up during that time spent sitting. I remember back in 2009, when I bought #1147 and changed the injectors to FIC rebuilt/reconditioned/whatever units, I let them sit dry for a month or two before installing, and had a similar off-idle bog. John at FIC exchanged them and mentioned that they can 'dry out' (?) if they sit a while.

I guess I'll contact FIC again and see if he has any thoughts on the matter.


I have a mechanic's stethoscope, I'll try tomorrow to verify the injectors as the source of the noise.

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SO, Jon at FIC says that it could be one or more injectors sticking due to rusting caused by moisture from the air while they were sitting in my garage (no shortage of humidity here!). I guess this is one advantage to those pricey stainless steel injectors, eh! Jon has offered to service the injectors if the problem persists and the sticking injector(s) don't free up on their own.