1970 Swinger 340 resto
Fretting over little stuff. I’ve not posted an update since May 2024, as progress is very slow. However, I’ve enjoyed what little time I had in the shop in 2024. I’m trying to do the best job I can do and so keep adding new work. So much for “throwing in the already built 360”. I decided to go with higher compression pistons to complement the Direct Connection cam I already had. Then I did a ton more work to the heads. Then I decided to go with Mancini/HS 1.6 roller rockers to get my lift up to .500. Every single one of the hold downs had to be clearanced. Of course stock pushrods wouldn’t work any more so I cut a custom set from the Mancini kit. Next I turned to the old Direct Connection lifters that had been soaking for months to clean them up. Now I’m waiting for Crower to return from Christmas break to ship me some snap ring type retainers for the lifters. Meanwhile the intake has been machined to match the shaved heads. About there finally. Today I painted the oil filter 90 degree adapter. Maybe 2025 will finally see the car finished.
Fretting over little stuff. I’ve not posted an update since May 2024, as progress is very slow. However, I’ve enjoyed what little time I had in the shop in 2024. I’m trying to do the best job I can do and so keep adding new work. So much for “throwing in the already built 360”. I decided to go with higher compression pistons to complement the Direct Connection cam I already had. Then I did a ton more work to the heads. Then I decided to go with Mancini/HS 1.6 roller rockers to get my lift up to .500. Every single one of the hold downs had to be clearanced. Of course stock pushrods wouldn’t work any more so I cut a custom set from the Mancini kit. Next I turned to the old Direct Connection lifters that had been soaking for months to clean them up. Now I’m waiting for Crower to return from Christmas break to ship me some snap ring type retainers for the lifters. Meanwhile the intake has been machined to match the shaved heads. About there finally. Today I painted the oil filter 90 degree adapter. Maybe 2025 will finally see the car finished.