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  1. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    Blue One
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    from Alberta

    After starting my RPU project in 2010 today was start up day. :cool:

    A couple of tiny leaks that I took care of, one transmission pan leak that I think stopped by tightening the pan bolts.
    If not I’ll drop the pan and change the gasket.


    Another little leak from the water pump which also stopped by tightening the bolts.

    I’m not showing any oil pressure on the gauge, I know that the engine made good oil pressure when Tim did the run in on the test stand.

    I tested the wiring and I either have a bad gauge or sending unit. I’ll have to get in touch with Classic Instruments.

    I also have to remove the new thermostat because it’s obviously not working :mad:

    I’ll just put it together without a thermostat and see how everything works.

    I’m pumped it was an exciting day.:cool:
     
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  2. hrm2k
    Joined: Oct 2, 2007
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    good job !!!!!!
     
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  3. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 5,115

    dana barlow
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    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

    ` Awesome fun.
    A tip or 2;
    I've never cared at all for wired gages,mec. only for me,but I light them. The Therm. I always drill a 1/4in. hole in the lip=lets it pass some water before it opens,take a tiny bit longer to open,but I think is good and helps a lot when your filling it up.
     
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  4. HotRod33
    Joined: Oct 5, 2008
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    HotRod33
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    Sounds great....
     
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  5. GordonC
    Joined: Mar 6, 2006
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    GordonC
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    Good on you for staying with it! Sounds good too! That first start up is a big deal and fun!
     
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  6. Congratulations Larry, It's been a long time coming and I know, your excited, now I can go back and watch the video, I'm happy for you brother! HRP
     
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  7. Larry, the pickup sounds great, your just a few days away from that first test drive.:) HRP
     
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  8. trollst
    Joined: Jan 27, 2012
    Posts: 2,108

    trollst
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    Isn't that the best noise? The first noise is only beaten by the orgasm of the first ride. Get on it boy, next year is coming.
     
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  9. Johnboy34
    Joined: Jul 12, 2011
    Posts: 1,588

    Johnboy34
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    from Seattle,Wa

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  10. Hdonlybob
    Joined: Feb 1, 2005
    Posts: 4,115

    Hdonlybob
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    Nothing beats the first start up...and really a nice set up.
    Very happy for you..
    Cheers Man.. :)
     
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  11. 32Dan
    Joined: Nov 22, 2017
    Posts: 137

    32Dan
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    from Chino, CA

    Excellent sounding Y Block!! Congrats to you! Looks beautiful.
     
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  12. Fuck yeah!!!


    Sent from my iPhone using H.A.M.B.
     
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  13. studebaker46
    Joined: Nov 14, 2007
    Posts: 715

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    even tho I am a sbc man, there is nothing like the sound of a well tuned y-block . You should be proud Tom
     
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  14. Nostrebor
    Joined: Jun 25, 2014
    Posts: 1,278

    Nostrebor
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    Very cool! I've been watching you progress... Your tenacity for detail is humbling!

    Keep steppin, you're almost there.

    Sent from my SM-G930V using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  15. Sounds absolutely wonderful! I’ve never paid any attention to the sound of a Y. What are the details on the engine? The color is gorgeous too. I also think your jack stand extensions (my nine year old son called them “stilts” when I showed him the video) are very neat. My sons says you Ford sounds awesome.


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  16. Doublepumper
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016
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    Doublepumper
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    from WA-OR, USA

    Very nice! Congrats!
     
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  17. Congrats! That's a long road and quite an accomplishment.
     
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  18. Larry, congrats. It’s been a long time coming. Sounds great and looks even better!
     
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  19. goldmountain
    Joined: Jun 12, 2016
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  20. 41rodderz
    Joined: Sep 27, 2010
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    41rodderz
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    from Oregon

    Two huge thumbs up:) Looks and sounds worth every drop of sweat. Nice.
     
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  21. Jalopy Joker
    Joined: Sep 3, 2006
    Posts: 31,179

    Jalopy Joker
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    looks and sounds purdy - ya done good
     
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  22. rusty rocket
    Joined: Oct 30, 2011
    Posts: 5,053

    rusty rocket
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    Very kool!! What a day. I bet it gave you chills. I hope I can follow in a few weeks. Just need to pull some wires on my project.
     
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  23. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    Blue One
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    from Alberta

    Thanks guys I have another issue to deal with, leaking screws on the bottom of the Strombergs
    fuel bowls.
    All 3 of them are leaking.

    It sure sounds nice though.:cool:
     
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  24. Rick Phillips
    Joined: Oct 30, 2019
    Posts: 25

    Rick Phillips

    Beautiful pick up, sounds great too. Pretty exciting I bet.
     
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  25. Fortunateson
    Joined: Apr 30, 2012
    Posts: 5,331

    Fortunateson
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    That Y block sounds great! You better make your reservations for Deuce Days! Well done. And I think I'll borrow your jack stand extensions if you don't mind.
     
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  26. tombstone
    Joined: Jan 15, 2006
    Posts: 489

    tombstone
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    from sk.canada

    Nice ‼️‼️
     
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  27. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 5,115

    dana barlow
    Member
    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

    I'm guessing from the fast sweep over the carbs,in cool video,they are Strombergs #97 .
    A few things can make leaks,in no particular order:; Bad gasket,warpage of alum casting,screws are bottoming out=too long,some one over did extra long screws an blow out/cracked bottom of screws hole,too much fuel PSI { better use less then 2.5 lbs},too high fuel level{float setting wrong. I'm sure some will add to that !
     
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  28. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    Blue One
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    from Alberta

    When is the next Deuce days ? Did they announce it ?
     
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  29. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    Blue One
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    from Alberta

    Yes Stromberg 97s, actually brand new ones from Clive in England.
    I sent him a message to see what I can do about it.
     
  30. oldiron 440
    Joined: Dec 12, 2018
    Posts: 3,301

    oldiron 440
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    Beautiful music!
     
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