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Old 05-12-2016, 03:11 PM   #26
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Re: My 1971 k5 engine bay build

nice pair!
did the '72 come from the same rancher? loaded with a 4 speed, i love it.
that was when you ordered a vehicle optioned YOUR way.

i miss back when.......
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Old 05-12-2016, 05:06 PM   #27
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Re: My 1971 k5 engine bay build

Very nice job......attention to detail is beyond reproach!
Also, if you have access to a good welding shop, that manifold can be tig welded with Ni99 filler rod.....
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Old 05-13-2016, 11:34 AM   #28
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nice pair!
did the '72 come from the same rancher? loaded with a 4 speed, i love it.
that was when you ordered a vehicle optioned YOUR way.

i miss back when.......
Thanks Dave
The olive one was not from the same rancher, but that would have been cool. Ill try and post some more pictures of it. I really lucked out on the condition of both my blazers!
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Old 05-13-2016, 11:37 AM   #29
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Very nice job......attention to detail is beyond reproach!
Also, if you have access to a good welding shop, that manifold can be tig welded with Ni99 filler rod.....
Thank you for the nice compliment!
I was thinking about the welding/brazing thing... I actually have a tig welder. What I'm not sure about though is how to get the metal back clean enough to weld because of the ceramic coating on there. Maybe I'll try a test on the backside, somewhere not noticeable
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Old 05-13-2016, 12:56 PM   #30
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Re: My 1971 k5 engine bay build

High nickel rod does work on cast iron, but seeing as those manifolds are 45 years old you may not have too much luck because they will be full of carbon. If you're going to attempt it, make sure you preheat it in an oven first. IMHO, you'll be farther ahead by finding one in good shape and get it recoated.
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Old 05-20-2016, 06:34 PM   #31
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Finally got the engine back in! Had a couple of hiccups along the way as per usual, but nothing too bad.
Getting the bell crank back in was a but of a chore, also the aftermarket fan shroud and radiator didn't fit exactly right, but in the end it is all good.

And it started right up!

I got to doing some timing, turned it off... went to start it again and it was acting like either the battery was dead or the timing was way too advanced.
After some head scratching, it turns out the new(reman) started was toast!!
Pathetic... so I went and got a new Powermaster mini high torque unit and it worked perfect.
Drives a whole lot better down the road now! Tons of Torque, NO leaks so far!!
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Old 05-20-2016, 06:38 PM   #32
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A couple more

One interior shot... I put on a new glove box door sticker
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Old 05-20-2016, 09:29 PM   #33
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Re: My 1971 k5 engine bay build

Sweet, well done.... tower clamps and all, good ref. Picks for the stock crowd
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Old 05-21-2016, 02:23 AM   #34
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Re: My 1971 k5 engine bay build

Very nice and stealthy. Good work
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Old 05-21-2016, 12:11 PM   #35
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Sweet, well done.... tower clamps and all, good ref. Picks for the stock crowd
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Old 05-21-2016, 12:12 PM   #36
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Old 05-21-2016, 03:55 PM   #37
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Nice.
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