My new stock stroke 400 build

[qkcuda]

I installed all the bracketry and guess what, I just need to make a few minor adjustments

 

[eldubb440]

I installed all the bracketry and guess what, I just need to make a few minor adjustments

it's a life style

 

[qkcuda]

The good news is that I don't have to change the intake!

 

[qkcuda]

I worked on the adjustments today. The A/C brackets were easy. Clearancing the manifold was a PITA. I didn't end up with much of the coil boss left, but enough so it will locate the front of the bracket so it can't swivel.

 

[cdr]

Just asking, is that torque converter with the weight on it correct for the balance job done on the crank ??

 

[qkcuda]

Actually we removed the weight from the converter and neutral balanced it. It does have a weight on the harmonic balancer and some Mallory in the rear counterweight.

 

[qkcuda]

I should mention that the KB pistons were significantly lighter than the stockers, which helped with the balance.

 

[qkcuda]

The last of the test fitting today, I hope. I took some more time finessing the fuel line, and installed all the A/C brackets and everything clears.

 

[Don Frelier]

Don't forget another hose clamp at the carb...

 

[qkcuda]

I thought I better check the clearance on the fuel line with the distributor installed. Of course it interfered. This time I hugged the block and brought it up under the A/C bracket. Now it clears. I also put two clamps on the hose, just for you Don. Oh yeah, and the correct thermostat housing.

 

[qkcuda]

I posted this in the heating and cooling section but I also had to change the water pump idler pulley because of a bad bearing.

 

[qkcuda]

While I was thinking about pulleys I thought I better check the crank pulley. I have an aftermarket damper, and sure enough the bolt holes didn't line up. A little work with the carbide and a round file and it is all fixed up. Tomorrow is supposed to be above freezing, so I will touch up the intake after my grinding and give all of the accessory brackets a quick coat.

 

[qkcuda]

A little touch up paint. I knew the lift would come in handy.