MAC390 327 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 Well, after driving the car for a little while i have a converter oil seal leak. Only way to fix this is to remove the trans and change the oil seal , pump housing quad ring seal and the gasket . I have hooker super comps on so out comes the engine and trans complete, including the hookers after spending a few hours unhooking everything out she comes. Had it out in 45 minutes sitting on the floor with the help of my 15 yo daughter but i can tell you i am over it. Going to check the valve stem oils seals also and a new inlet manifold gasket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 The valve gear looks really clean. Must be a recent overhaul. Back in tomorrow? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 I wish Mal, parts arrive next week. A couple of weeks and she will be a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 I'm with ya on being over it. The first few times you r&i the motor is cool. After that it gets old real quickly. I've got a tranny leak that I'm sure is coming from the shifter shaft bushing and seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caseyrhe 650 Report post Posted April 8, 2018 Oil is cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted April 16, 2018 Those are some serious long tube headers.... 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted April 21, 2018 Typical my luck, the leak was coming through the pump mounting bolts. Trans is in good condition with no issues . Replaced front seal and quad ring ,bolt seal o rings and got the converter checked and i put a new front pump bush in ' Want to have it running again in 3 weeks , fingers crossed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 5, 2018 Well got my Remflex gaskets yesterday , so here we go again, got a new bottle of JD for spiritual guidance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mach1 Driver 560 Report post Posted May 6, 2018 just don't be nippin' on the Jack while that thing is in the air Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted May 8, 2018 That just looks frightening. That hoist is about at it's limit with the boom in that bolt hole position. The long tube headers look cool. I think I'd pass on them just to make things a little easier. A lot of faith in the aluminum threads in the intake manifold. I could never bring myself to lift an engine relying on the 5/16-18 UNC aluminum threads in tension like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted May 8, 2018 I think that ceiling needs some gyprock and some nice downlights to finish it off. 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 I love the turntable and the LP Records in the background. Nothing like a little old vinyl....loud rock and roll, a shot of JD, and a bad ass Mustang engine to get you motivated...... 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 Vicfreg , you are absolutely 100% correct . life is good in the garage at the moment. On vinyl , Neil Young, CSN and Young, Eagles, Led ZEP , Creedence and a heap of Blues guitarist's and the volume is loud. Also Stevie Ray Vaughn. The engine is back in it's home , just hooking everything up. 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Nice, sounds like the place to hang out on a Saturday night. Big Neil Young and Blues Fan..... 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Car will be running on Saturday and off to a show on Sunday, fingers crossed no gremlins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Planning on going as well if the stars align. See you there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 All bolted up, ready to fire up.The car is filthy, will get a good detail Saturday morning. Here is a couple of pics of the garage mate 70 R/T Dodge Charger 440 4 speed , i am the 4th owner and 94,568 miles. I restored the car about 3 years ago but i have owned the car for about 10 years. 631/2 Galaxy fastback next. 2 bigmal and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
