H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Got a few thing done today... distributor goes in like butter now no more tearing o-rings, carb and fuel lines, got some new plugs in and some other little stuff. Also since we are going to pull the plugs a lot for after run oil and a couple (plugs) are a bear I ordered these nifty little plug sockets for the tight ones.

[Curt Rees]

All things about this thread are positive!! It's a good build. Todd has been very open about what he is doing and how he is doing it. He has answered questions when asked about various aspects of the proceedings. The photo documentation is great.

And probably the most positive thing, he and Autumn are doing it as a family!! I, for one, will follow their progress and racing adventures through the year. Best of luck, and keep up the good work!

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Curt Rees

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Curt Rees

All things about this thread are positive!! It's a good build. Todd has been very open about what he is doing and how he is doing it. He has answered questions when asked about various aspects of the proceedings. The photo documentation is great.

And probably the most positive thing, he and Autumn are doing it as a family!! I, for one, will follow their progress and racing adventures through the year. Best of luck, and keep up the good work!

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Curt Rees

Curt, I appreciate your take on this. I hope everyone takes something positive from this, learning from my mistakes, the fun of the build, the sport and the people.

[Whalen3186]

Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

Got a few thing done today... distributor goes in like butter now no more tearing o-rings, carb and fuel lines, got some new plugs in and some other little stuff. Also since we are going to pull the plugs a lot for after run oil and a couple (plugs) are a bear I ordered these nifty little plug sockets for the tight ones.

Todd - those plug sockets look handy! Who's the manufacturer?

[J&S Racing]

Hey you running the Braille 21?

Running one or 2? Any issues cranking or multiple starts in the lanes??

[Bob Gullett]

Best header spark plug sockets out there.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Spec...ocket/S9704RHS
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hand...ocket/S9724RHS

[Bob Mulry]

[QUOTE=Bob Gullett;633205]Best header spark plug sockets out there.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Spec...ocket/S9704RHS
https://shop.snapon.com/product/Hand...ocket/S9724RHS[/QUOTE

Hi Bob,
Back about 50 years ago, when I was a Chevy guy, I took a 1/2” drive spark plug socket dropped a spark plug in let it come out through the 1/2” drive hole. The socket needed to be broached to the bottom of the socket, marked the socket to still be engaged with the hex on the plug and cut off the excess. Started the plug by hand, slipped the cut down socket over the plug with the insulator sticking through the 1/2” drive hole. Used either a box or open end wrench to finish tightening up the plug...I should have got a patent so Snap On could pay me royalties

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by J&S Racing

Hey you running the Braille 21?

Running one or 2? Any issues cranking or multiple starts in the lanes??

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/brl-b3121
1 battery and It's always started perfectly.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Fixed some paint on the motorhome and still plugging away at the small stuff on the car. Belts are re-certed and back in, almost everything else is done, gonna try to button up a couple things in the morning and fire it up.

[Nmbr1GMfan]

We got it all wrapped up this morning, fired off on the first click of the starter, ran it for 30 seconds and re-checked the valves and found 1 that needed tightened up. Big difference in this setup and oiling to the top VS the last setup. Ran cam break-in for 30 minutes, tomorrow morning I'll check on the new driveshaft and at some point we'll swap rockers.