My 1971 Road runner

[71Beeper]

As I finished up the line-loc install - stupid me noticed that I had plumbed the master cylinder backwards....
So I had to make new lines and install them the proper way.
Like so.

So before I go and bleed the brake system once again I decided to change gears and install the universal joints on the driveshaft.
Here is the Moog part number for their heavy duty one with the grease fitting in the cap.

Clean up the bores before install.

Install the joints - I prefer installing them using my bench vise. I'm not a big fan of pounding them on especially now that the shaft has clear coat on it.

 

[71Beeper]

Here's the finished driveshaft.

Finally get the driveshaft installed.

 

[71Beeper]

So today I try bleeding the brakes again.
Start at the passenger side rear & I notice it leaking from the tee that sits on the diff housing.
It's leaking from the fitting on the stainless braided flex line I got from Inline tube.

So I'm now removing it - it's junk.
I'm ordering the stock flex line so I'll have no more headaches.
So lets move on and do something else.
Like install the heater hoses.

I did add the additional bracket on the shock nut. It will be more sturdy than the factory plastic clip that snaps onto the inner fender.

 

[71Beeper]

I did make sure I referenced this manual before installation.

 

[whayden2003]

Just ordered that book and the chassis manual. Thanks for sharing the pic.

 

[71Beeper]

While waiting for my flex lines to come in I cleaned up the rad and fan shroud.

The part number tells me this 22" rad came in 1972 340 cars.
Gave it and the shroud a spray paint.

Go to install it.
Shroud first.

Next, the rad.

Go to mount the shroud and oh oh, Houston we have a problem....

The o.d. of the fan touches the shroud.
I can't get the shroud mounted.
Is there more than one version of the 22" fan shroud?
Frustrating indeed....

 

[ct71rr]

Just ordered that book and the chassis manual. Thanks for sharing the pic.

Me too!

The o.d. of the fan touches the shroud.
I can't get the shroud mounted.
Is there more than one version of the 22" fan shroud?
Frustrating indeed....

That sucks!
Mancini Racing shows this for 22" B Body shroud:

And for 22" A Body shroud:

Not sure if this is helpful.

 

[71Beeper]

I did see that info on Mancini' site Chad - thanks for that.

I also see that you can get one thru Brewer's.

Since I've bought enough 4 speed parts from them, I'll get this one from them too.

 

[71Beeper]

So I did some investigating and it turns out my existing shroud may be for a truck application.
The part number on the shroud is 2828288.

While I wait for the correct shroud to show up I had time to install the pinion snubber and the rubber rear flex line.

I also got a chance to put in the fuel vent return line.

And to end today on a good note -
I was successful in bleeding the brakes!!
No leaks and the pedal feels great.

 

[ct71rr]

Nicely done, looks great!

 

[71Beeper]

Thanks Chad - I see that you are almost ready to shoot some paint...

 

[ct71rr]

Thanks Chad - I see that you are almost ready to shoot some paint...

I'm getting there! I still need to finish up seam sealing and then on to filler and blocking.

 

[71Beeper]

So, for the last little while I've been checking the master cylinder for seepage and sure enough it has started seeping again....
Oh well, I'll tackle that again after I get the rest of the engine bay stuff mounted.

But before that, I had a buddy come down and give me a hand to set-up the shifter rods on the 4 speed.
He has the tool that puts the linkage in a neutral position.

Install it and get the 1/2 and 3/4 rods adjusted accordingly.
Now the reverse rod looks like its too short - no more threads for adjustment.
So I look in my stash of 4 speed parts and find this one.

I think it was used when you ran a V-Gate type of shifter.
There is a number on it but I couldn't find any info on it.

Anyway, I install it and adjust it and we are good to go.

So my new shroud from Brewers arrived and I got a chance to prep it and install.

Next is the upper rad hose.

 

[71Beeper]

Next is the lower rad hose.

And alternator.

Other than finding a correct length V-belt and installing an overflow hose, the engine compartment stuff is pretty much done.
DOH! I almost forgot the throttle cable.

Lastly, on to installing the rubber strip on the bracket that sits above the rear license plate. It shields the license plate light from lighting up the underside of the edge of the trunk at night.

 

[71Beeper]

I had time last night to install the cowl screens.

I posted a question over on the exterior section asking where can the rectangular hardware be found.

Also I installed the splash shields.

Now to move on to trying to polish the fine scratches out of the rear glass before it gets installed.

 

[ct71rr]

These are what mine look like. The tabs are built in to the screen:

 

[71Beeper]

Taking advantage of the long weekend here in Canada (Victoria day) I decided to once more tackle the dreaded seeping brake fitting on the master cylinder.
First order of business - bend up a new fuel line.
After the first few failed attempts - bending stainless isn't as easy as regular steel line.
Here's my set of rejects.....

But I finally got the new line bent up.

And put back on the car.
Now to wait overnight to see if there will be any more seeping.

I put a brass fitting adapter on the master - my thought is that the stainless wasn't sealing against the cast iron.
But that doesn't explain why the front line is okay - go figure.
Fingers crossed.

If there's seepage - I have a feeling it may be the master cylinder itself and not the fittings or line....

And we all know how much fun it is to swap out a master cylinder....

 

[71Beeper]

So I had a chance to cleanup some parts.
The grille brackets were soaking in Evaporust for the past 2 weeks.
Here's what they look like after rinsing them off.

Here's what they look like after a bit of clean-up with the fiber wheel.

It was a great day to paint some parts outside.
Clothes lines aren't just for hanging laundry.....

I also painted the grille.

After that I went into the garage to see if the brake line was dry and it was!!! I call that a win.

But Murphy's law rears its ugly head as I thought to check the other fitting on the master and now it's seeping..... and it wasn't before this.
So, go out and buy the brass adapter and put it on.
A saving grace - I was able to re-use the brake line as there was enough straight section to remove the large fitting and put on a regular one.
Now at least they look the same....sort of.

 

[71Beeper]

I'm happy to report that as of today there is no more seeping of brake fluid.
I'm cautiously calling that a win......Thank God.

Moving on, my neighbor offered his services to try and polish the scratches out of the back glass.
So I took it over there and gave him a hand.
Using this stuff I've had around forever....

We followed the mixing directions and started polishing.

Needless to say we both ended up wearing the slurry mix of polish.

After 3 hours of polishing - did it remove the scratches? - no
Is it perfect? - no, but it is better.
The rest of the glass is clearer.

Todays job was to remove the full size oil filter and put on the shorter one to keep it away from the header.
Well after breaking my band type oil filter tool I ordered in some heavy duty ones to do the job.

The channel lock style ended up doing the job.
But it wasn't pretty as the oil filter fought it well, but lost in the end.

So with that job out of the way, next is to get the front windshield and back glass prepped and ready for install - I have a guy coming next week to do the job.

Here's the rear glass.

All the moldings have been polished and are ready to be installed.

 

[71Beeper]

A couple of days ago I had the glass guys come and install the front and rear glass.

Good guys that did a great job.

They even put all the trim on and didn't chip the paint!

Here she is finally with glass!

And tonight, I got a chance to put the bottom front trim on.

My to-do list is getting real short now.