Thanks Wahl
I've never done the double flare and would think you are right about the quality of the line being flared on how the flare turns out.
Looks like it will be a learning weekend for everybody.
Here is an update on the engine block rebuild preps.
Got the doner engine out of the truck and pulled the intake, found the intake pan rusted out.
Pulled the valve covers off and found even more rust. In fact, had to use a pair of channel locks to pry one push rod out.
Not a good sign.
Engine would only turn about a quarter turn at best.
Kroil in the intake ports and in the spark plugg holes and after setting for a while was able to get the crank to spin enough to get the torque converter unbolted.
Fly wheel is off and we can also do a little on taking the ring gear off and putting a new one on, if there is interest.
Monday I'll dig out the motor stand, mount it, then pull the heads and oil pan.
Hope to have the clinic set up late friday afternoon and then start tearing down the block Saturday about 10am with inspections some time in the afternoon.
If anybody wants any parts off this 78 F-150 with the 351 modified Cleavland, I'll bring them to the reunion.
All I want is the block, if it is not trashed and the rest goes to the scrappers.
This includes Fuel pump, water pump, intake, carb, exaust manifolds, heads and master cylinder.
Any body parts and the auto trans, we'll have to talk about you picking it up. All those parts are in the bed of the truck or we can just make a scrap value deal on the whole truck. I even have a clear title.
Thanks
Don
