Jetfire rebuild

[oaklyss]

Exhaust manifolds and turbo pipe were both ceramic coated by Olympic Coatings in Escondido, CA. Way cheaper then Jet-Hot.

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[jensenracing77]

Looks great. I noticed the damper plate that mounts between the engine and transmission. If it has any loose slopy springs you will want to replace it. If they are wore the car will “clunk” when you put it into gear and shift to reverse. My transmission guy also said it can be hard on the input shaft. If you find you need another one I can get you in contact with a guy in Michigan that reproduces them for around $100.

[oaklyss]

The 4 short springs can rotate in the holders, how loose is that?

[jensenracing77]

If they can only rotate they would likely be OK. If the springs have end to end play in the holder then I would replace it. Mine had lots of end to end play.

[oaklyss]

Yes, they move about 1/8″ end to end. Can you get me the contact number for your guy? Thanks Jensen.

[jensenracing77]

Pointe Automatic Transmission. 586 776 7300. It would be best to talk to him about it. I am not sure how much play would still be OK. I just found my receipt and it was more than I thought. Mine was $200. I did not have this place rebuild my transmission but I would trust them to do it.

[oaklyss]

Got the crank, pistons and cam in. Waiting for water pump on Wednesday. D&D was out of stock of Neopreme rear main seals, so I bought a Felpro BS 30135 and cut 7/32″ off each half. Seems to fit good.
Camshaft is stock spec by Elgin. Looks high quaility and is a CWC cast cam.

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[oaklyss]

Getting alot done. One change I’m making from stock is using an adjustable vacuum advance unit to dial in timing advance.

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[oaklyss]

Motor is going into the car this weekend. Can someone please show a close up of the transmission vent set up? Jensen, I was looking at your photos, but I need a closer pic to figure it out. Thanks!

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[jensenracing77]

These are the bast I have on my computer. If you need more i will try to get some more.

The breather tube goes the the lower manifold stud and the dipstic goes to the upper manifold stud.

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