79 Malibu- Stocker-Stick Shift

[J518]

And the after...

[J518]

Update on the rest.
We did get our crank balanced. We also bought a set of Total Seal rings $$$$
Intake acid dipped and painted.
Waiting for bearings to start assembling.
We cleaned up and painted the instrument cluster and bezel around it.
Settled on the switch panel location so we started wiring. So far I am really happy with how the wiring is going and the routing to the glove box.
Tach mounted.
Fuel pressure gauge mounted.
Clutch and flywheel arrived.
Should really see some movement now if we can start assembling the short block!

[Rory McNeil]

Maybe I am just used to the old Holley fuel pressure regulators, but that appears to be plumbed wrong. On my Holley reg, the higher pressure feed goes to the bottom, where you gauge is plumbed, and the side ports are reduced by the adjusting screw. Seems odd that you couldn`t find headers to work with the factory clutch linkage, as I have seen several stick G body GMs with a 4 speed and headers, but at least you could make those work.

[mham72]

Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year
and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any
other modification
inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain
OEM appearance.

[J518]

Originally Posted by mham72

Must retain the unaltered stock manifold, consistent with year
and engine horsepower claimed. Grinding, sandblasting, or any
other modification
inside manifold prohibited. Runners and plenum must retain
OEM appearance.

Of course! Just the best way to clean out the rust.....

[Larry Hill]

I use a ball valve for fuel samples

[Paul Merolla]

Looking good! You're going to need a clutch fork like this:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/n...caAqljEALw_wcB
The throwout bearing needs to have about .300-.400" freeplay when the clutch is engaged, which means you won't have anything keeping the pushrod from falling out of the pocket in the fork. This way, you can use a rod end / heim joint to connect it to the fork. Keep it up, hope to see you out with it this season!