Father, Son, and Grand Father project. 1963 Valiant

We removed the 90 degree oil filter adapter, and replaced it with a shorty oil filter to clear the exhaust.

Sealed up well. Built oil pressure within 2 seconds after setting in the cold barn for 3 days. All good.

We pulled the valve cover, and cleaned both surfaces, and made some longer studs to mount the valve cover and wire looms.

It sealed up well.

Than we started tracing our over charging issue.

We had some voltage loss between the battery and the field wire on the alternator.

Part of it was a jankey shorted out, wiggley ignition switch. Replacing that helped a lot.

The battery load tested well, but was very low on charge. So we brought it home and trickle charged it for a couple hours.

It now charges around 14.20. So I think we’re ok.

Over all it was a very productive day.

Thanks for reading. Eric and Jason.