10 NOV 2024 - Tools I might need soon...

 Harbor Freight

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-brushless-cordless-3-in-cut-off-tool-tool-only-58629.html

From Amazon:

 Allstar Performance ALL11081 Koul Tool Kit for -6 AN to -10 AN Fitting/Hose

 

 

10 NOV 2024 - Radiator replaced

 Today, the radiator was replaced with a stock unit that I happened to have on hand.  Hopefully it will last.

Today the coolant level was filled and run tested in the garage, through three sessions.  Each session was 20 minutes of warm up and topping the coolant level in the radiator.  The third session didnt require any coolant.  Checked for leaks and currently everything looks good for a test drive.

I still need to purchase parts to install the aluminum radiator.  I have the radiator transmission line fittings.  They are 1/8" NPSM to AN6.

I need to determine the length of the braided hoses to use for the transmission.  I will have to cut the steel lines that connect from the transmission to the radiator.

I will need to use a thinner water pump fan spacer.  The stock one is too thick.

Parts on hand:

 

Earl's Performance Plumbing 

 

Transmission steel line to radiator transmission cooler in radiator

AT165056erl

6 AN, 5/16 in., AN6 to steel line fitting

 

Radiator to transmission

AT981662erl

-6 AN, 1/8 in. NPT, 

Parts to obtain:

AN6 female both ends, 12" braided hose

AN6 female both ends, 16" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 18" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 20" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 22" braided hose

 

AN6 female both ends, 24" braided hose

 

water pump fan spacer - thickness determined by radiator thickness after installation 

 Summit Racing

 

10", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-10BL

12", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-12BL

16", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-16BL

20", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-20BL

24", straight, -6an,  female ends
6026-1-1-24BL

 

C4 to radiator transmission lines

https://www.lyonsperformance.com/ford-trans-cooler-line-p-544.html

23 Sept. 2023 - Replacement radiator has arrived.

Ordered a replacement radiator from Jegs, three days ago and it arrived today.  It is supposed to be a heavy duty version and a drop in replacement.  Since the radiator is at least 1" thicker, a shorter fan spacer will be used.  Need to order/buy replacement upper hose, lower hose, bypass hose, engine coolant and transmission fluid.

10 Sept., 2023 - Radiator woes...

While looking through the engine bay, noticed coolant leaking from the radiator.  Started the process of replacing the unit.  Once removed I will take it to a repair shop for an estimate.

16 APR 2023 - Electric Headlight cover project

 Still have not finalized the actuator pieces for the linear motors.  Will continue to work on that.  Also still looking into final layout of electrical wiring.

16 APR 2023 - Edelbrock carb rebuild and fuel filter

 Finally completed rebuild tune-up of Edelbrock 1405 carb.  Had to do a complete carb "overhaul".  Purchased an Edelbrock 1477 rebuild kit.  Also replaced the universal fuel filter that is installed between the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator.  So far no leaks.  Need to test drive in the morning and it should be ok.  Might still need to make carb adjustments.  Check plugs(don't forget to redesign spark plug holder and print one for use in the garage).  Probably need to replace rubber fuel line from tank to steel fuel line, and the rubber fuel line that connects the two steel lines from the tank and to the fuel pump.

Universal fuel filter 3/8" inlet/outlet

8 Sept 2021 - Starter failure

The starter failed today.  The starter solenoid fell apart inside the starter.  Removed and replaced it.  While re-installing the positive battery, the terminal fell apart.  Replaced that and now The Merc is operational.  One problem I noticed after putting everything back together, was that I routed the starter cable a bit too close to the headers.  Before I get out of the garage, I will adjust that cable location.

Adjusted the starter motor positive cable so that it is further away from the header.