Greg Oakley

I built the motor this weekend, just need the rear cam plug, it’s 1-51/64” hard to find. Egge usually has them, but I ordered two from T/A Performance. Then I can put the motor in and get it running.

Eric, you tunnel look like it was cut with a torch

I don’t think I have the original throw out bearing, but mine has BCA 614018 on it so I found one on EBay

In case anyone is looking for a valve cover grommet for the drivers side PCV valve, this fits.

Heads are done, should get engine block back tomorrow. Then I can put everything back together. All under hood items has been rebuilt, replated, and repainted.

Jim did the Turbo, it’s a work of art!

Got my pressure plate and clutch disc rebuilt

Jim one is Specialty Auto Interiors and they have them on EBay which is a great source for parts for our cars.

This is fantastic, a great thing for the Jetfire community. I am sending the money now. Many thanks to you and Ken for making this happen after all these years.

My tag does not have any accessory codes.

There are a couple cars that have been found with black engine bays. Different plants, different body color. Another mystery to be solved. I removed my wiper motor and the black paint under it is perfect.

Wow that is a big number. What is the letter code on the cover flange for the gear ratio? My 63 was built at Southgate also. January 4th week, body number 791. Is that close to your body number?

If we had the stock specs for the camshaft, it could be custom ground. A degree wheel would show it, or any cam grinder can put an original cam on a machine that would give the specs.
Here is the black oxide system, works great. Takes a couple minutes.

What is the best camshaft to use? Crower 50227, 50228, 50229, or Elgin (Sealed Power) E364S. Which works best with the turbo?
Also I need a replacement boot for the clutch rod thru the firewall.

Please show us some photos! The distributor is removed by taking out the hold down bolt and retainer.
I just replated several bolts using Eastwood electroplating kit. Also did several brackets and they came out great.
I will be using the cold method of black phosphate using magnesium oxide and distilled water on the motor bolts.
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Wow those look pretty good, how is the material? Will it hold up to heat and methanol?

Eric, I removed my shift fork boot and it’s the same color as yours. I don’t see any clip holding it to the fork. There are repros that color for early Chevys.

I just checked it, it has 9 springs. I have a rebuild place here- Southland Clutch-that will be doing it.
What are we using for throw out bearing, part number, or source?

Confirmed that this car has the Jetfire specific 10” clutch.

Original starter wire loom cover has missing section. A place called Restoration Supply Co has them in all sizes. They also have the white braided cover for the choke tube on automatic cars