After 22 months of sweat, tears, and money she is done and running!
07-18-2016, 07:42 PM
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Haven't hammered it yet. Spun it up to 4500 for a few seconds and backed her down. Drives are tight and brand new inside so I am gonna run her a bit before pounding on it. Engines were broken in on the dyno so I am not too worried there. Ran around all day yesterday between 3000 and 3500rpms just happy to be back on her again.
07-18-2016, 10:16 PM
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red white and blue
very tastefully done !
have an awesome and safe summer
very tastefully done !
have an awesome and safe summer
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07-19-2016, 07:40 AM
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Nice job on the re-furb. A few of us here understand the pain and agony of a project of that size. Glad to see you stick it out, nice ride.
Was it worth it???
Was it worth it???
07-19-2016, 07:45 AM
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It was totally worth it the first time I pushed the sticks to 4500. Only had two little issues on the maiden voyage. The rear u-joint guard on the center driveshaft was loose and rattling. It also pushed the threaded core plug out of the starboard engine right hand exhaust manifold (corroded threads). I stuck a rubber expansion plug in it for the day and ordered a new set of Hardin/Gil manifolds overnight (will be here today).
