283 engine: We've modified the stock oil pan extensively by adding kickouts to the rear sump and addin
We've modified the stock oil pan extensively by adding kickouts to the rear sump and adding a new sump at the front. Click here to see how the pan was fabricated ( a new window will be opened) . The oil pan was shot with Dupont Uro-Prime primer-surfacer, block-sanded with 100 grit, reprimed, puttied, blocked with 180/220/320 grit, sealed, topcoated with white basecoat followed by Corvette Yellow basecoat and finished with several rounds of two-part Urethane Clear.
Pan interior was previously sealed with multiple coats of Dupont DTM primer.
Over the weekend, we installed the oil pan, remote oil filter relocation kit, dipstick tube and the newly painted alternator bracket. This engine is ready to install !
Custom oil pan: At last !
At last ! The finished product . . . Pan was shot with Dupont Uro-Prime primer-surfacer, block-sanded with 100 grit, reprimed, puttied, blocked with 180/220/320 grit, sealed, topcoated with white basecoat followed by Corvette Yellow basecoat and finished with several rounds of two-part Urethane Clear.
Pan interior was previously sealed with multiple coats of Dupont DTM primer.
Over the weekend, we installed the oil pan, remote oil filter relocation kit, dipstick tube and the newly painted altern
1. Over the weekend, we installed the oil pan, remote oil filter relocation kit, dipstick tube and the newly painted alternator bracket. This engine is ready to install !
2. The stock stamped steel alternator pulley and fan were upgraded to lightweight aluminum billet pieces.
283 engine: Over the weekend, we installed the oil pan, remote oil filter relocation kit, dipstick tub
Over the weekend, we installed the oil pan, remote oil filter relocation kit, dipstick tube and the newly painted alternator bracket. This engine is ready to install !
The stock stamped steel alternator pulley and fan were upgraded to lightweight aluminum billet pieces.
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Time flies when you're having fun !
1. Time flies when you're having fun ! It's time to get back to the boat and get her finished up... First order of the day was to prime the Menkens 2-blade propeller we picked up before Christmas. It's an 11-1/2" diameter by 15" pitch forged steel unit which should allow the engine to spin into the stratosphere... The part was etched and cleaned with DuPont Metal conditionner. This was followed by two rounds of DuPont 2580CR DTM Urethane Primer.
2. Here's a photo of the fuel tank platform we molded several months ago.
3. A piece of 1/4" marine-grade plywood was sandwiched between multiple layers of 6-1/2 ounce fiberglass cloth and 2 ounce mat. The radiused edges were built up from several cloth laminations.
4. The cradles are bolted to frames # 3 and # 4. A 3/8" gap was left between the cradle and bottom battens.
5. Spacers will be fabricated to space out the cradle from the frame. This will ensure adequate drainage and ventilation between the two parts.
6. The rear jump seat's front panel is being fitted. The intent is to bolt the jump seat supports so they can be easily removed in the future.
