1966 Valiant Sedan V8 Swap (Victoria)

[memike]

Mike, put a big copper washer between the head of the bolt and where it goes thru the 90 degree adapter. Then the thick cork washer between the adapter and block, the little one that goes over the bolt. Then dob both sides of the big round ring gasket with Ultra Black RTV. Throw that fiber gasket away that you use the big copper washer to replace. Them things crack after some heat cycles and there comes your oil leak. The washers below are the ones you want. I got a pack from McMaster-Carr. You will have to hone the ID out just a touch so they slide up the big bolt.View attachment 1716261050

Thank you JD, I screen shot your instructions and the washer pac.
I do appreciate your knowledge.

 

[memike]

Should be done and ready for a road trip soon, this week or next.

It takes a lot of time , care and love to get one this far, but my friends here and my family has not gave up on me.

 

[Jeff Seighman]

OH YEAH, waiting for that first big BURNOUT.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Cool Mike! Have you got the exhaust run yet?

 

[memike]

Cool Mike! Have you got the exhaust run yet?

Yes, going to go pick her up tomorrow morning and drive her 45 miles back to the hill

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yes, going to go pick her up tomorrow morning and drive her 45 miles back to the hill

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We want video.

 

[memike]

OH YEAH, waiting for that first big BURNOUT.

Jeff Long drove her on a 40 mile trip and said she is ready, drives great and my gear selection in my sure grip 8 1/4 is perfect for this lite weight 66, moves very good. Yes there will be a video of that soon enough