69 gtx

[threewood]

Best of luck Tim. I hate working with brakes. You have 4 wheel disc, correct? Manual brakes or power? What size master cylinder?

My front brakes came from Dr. Diff, 15/16" bore. I had hard/soft pedal for a while. I had to cinch down lines going into the distribution block a couple of times as it was sucking air, but not leaking. Then I had to get a replacement master cylinder as the first was leaking. Then I had to add a return spring to the pedal because the newer MS didn't have a strong enough spring to pull the pedal up constantly which resulted in inconsistent brakes.

 

[69 GTX]

Manual disk, 15/16, everything new. I removed proportioning valve. Next if that doesn't work I'm going to remove distribution block. If it still doesn't bleed then it must be the mc.

 

[Black_Sheep]

I went out and got a vacuum bleeding kit when my helper decided to go fishing instead of helping me. It wasn't too expensive and worked perfectly.

 

[rmance]

Worked on the heater/ac control. Got the Classic air switch installed. Had to make the connecting rod for the slider button. I think I found a place that has repop sliders so I'll be ordering those. If anyone wants my old ones let me know. I know you can buy the decals but I didn't like that idea.
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Hi, Could you please pass on the Vendor that is reproducing the sliders. I can use a set for my 68. Thanks!

 

[threewood]

How's the progress going Tim?

 

[69 GTX]

Well it's been a while but I finally won the battle with the brakes. Had a bad brand new distribution block. And then Cass aka Dr. Differential gave me some tips on bleeding the rear calipers with a video. So now I can work on getting it fired up. So glad to be done with brakes!

 

[69 GTX]

Well I finally got some time today to work on the X. Marked some things off the list. I had made some SS washers for the sheet metal valve covers to help seal. Also was running out of thread on valve cover studs. I may change them to allenhead bolts later as they are a pain. Probably put studs on bottom corners, but not for these 5/16 fine thread 12 pt nuts!

 

[dadsbee]

Yep.. I did similar..

 

[69 GTX]

Dadsbeee do they repop the plugwire brackets in your picture.

 

[dadsbee]

Dadsbeee do they repop the plugwire brackets in your picture.

Yes, believe I got the entire set from Partsmix. May have been Jamie at Megaparts, but pretty sure it was Partsmix.

 

[69bfan]

@69 GTX, here is the breakdown on the various plug wire brackets that was used on these cars throughout the years and model runs. Todd Hoffman is the manufacturer, so just check with your favorite vendor as many of them carries the Hoffman line. You can purchase them individually or in a kit based on year or body and engine configuration.

Hoffman's Winners Circle Ignition Wire Brackets

 

[69 GTX]

So I ordered the plugwire brackets kit from Mega Parts. My question is should the raw metal be black, engine color, or raw?

 

[threewood]

I want to say the brackets should have engine paint overspray on them. I believe mine were orange when I tore my motor down several years ago.

 

[dadsbee]

I painted mine black prior to install so there was no bare metal. Justin's GTX thread shows them painted WITH the engine.

 

[Black_Sheep]

So I ordered the plugwire brackets kit from Mega Parts. My question is should the raw metal be black, engine color, or raw?

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Based on my research looking at survivor cars and detailed photos of survivor engine compartments, they should be orange. Plug wire looms were in place before the engine was painted as an assembly.

 

[69 GTX]

Thanks guys

 

[69 GTX]

Also does anyone make the plastic pieces for 8mm plugwires, or just rework these?

 

[Black_Sheep]

Also does anyone make the plastic pieces for 8mm plugwires, or just rework these?

I just opened them up with a drill bit…

 

[69 GTX]

Got the plugwire brackets on today. Didn't use all them, just the ones I needed.

 

[69 GTX]

Engine bay is kinda busy looking, but no way around it. I'll work on getting it neater after it's running. Next is to crank it over to check for spark, then reprime the oil pump and check oil pressure. Also install new valve cover gaskets & hardware