Thank you Tim!
I don’t post much, but I sure learn a bunch from your posts. So thank you.
Also, love that trans stand. Did you make it?

I bought a couple of those off of eBay years ago. They came from Roush Fenway Racing. Extra handy!

the engine will hum once its balanced and blueprinted.

As we discussed, totally sucks about the engine vibration, but at least you have someone you can TRUST to build it correctly. These days you can't seem to achieve a good outcome regardless of how much money you part with.

I was leaning on the 63 a little harder than usual today, and thinking how I have no idea what's inside of it. Clearly it was rebuilt at some point (and the balance is perfect), but it's still technically a mystery. Now you will KNOW what is inside and can drive without fear.

:hmmm::hmmm::hmmm: can I now heckle back at you buddy?

Old cars are great.........until they're not.

I suspect I have that coming:hmmm:

The inside continue to look good.....

https://i.imgur.com/9k0IS36h.jpg
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I'd say the valve seals and guides are doing their job. This is consistent among all of the ports
https://i.imgur.com/hybIKtnh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Ne5BVWqh.jpg

I find the intake manifold date interesting among all of the other casting dates
https://i.imgur.com/ng4mFz3h.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Qi5GroHh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/D3tkzlHh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/RTSmjZRh.jpg

https://s3.amazonaws.com/emoticon.ac...vKFMuewJX0E%3D... You go, Jake... :laugh:

In all seriousness this will be another amazing car when you are done - taking it to another level as you always do. Much of what I've done on the 409 was inspired by they way you go about things. Can't wait to talk about this build with you over a beer at MCACN. :beers:

Just working on tedious little things today. I'm headed out tomorrow for 5 days, so I'm not getting into anything too serious.

The spark plug barrels were corroded, along with some fasteners. I continue to experiment with the heated ultrasonic cleaner and Evaporust, in addition to Purple Power. I'm thinking I am going to get a couple more larger units. One for Purple Power and one for Evaporust.

https://i.imgur.com/izY2vFdh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iMSKBsxh.jpg

I pulled the original starter apart just to inspect and clean. Everything looked awesome inside with the exception of the washer on the commutator end. No biggie, I've got one on the way.

https://i.imgur.com/1vxnfqph.jpg
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