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My BBD idled too high because of wallowed out throttle shaft holes. Brass bushings fixed that. You sure it's too rich and not sucking excess air somewhere?

Nicely done exhaust, it sounds great!

My daily driver is an Accent... Just kidding. I heard Hyundai has upped their quality, though.

Sure. Lemme take out a mortgage to buy a true beauty... :poop:

ouch. 20 years is pretty good, I don't think they make 'em like they used to. My power tools are mostly 'made in China' Ridgid tools, just register them within 90 days and you get a Lifetime Service Warranty, and battery exchanges. Cordless.

So he didn't perform a cold-adjustment of the valves to get in the general ball-park? Ouch, that's a pricey motor to break. Would be a cool sleeper without the wing, hood scoops and flame decals...

It's ALIVE!!! Sounds great, could hear and almost feel the excitement in your voices. Good stuff!

Nice custom work, Jass! The speakers look great. Will you be able to hear the stereo over the sound of the Motor? Post a vid for first start-up 😃

Good news. The starter kickback has not happened since replacing the head. Could loose spark plugs have caused it?

pretty sure it's just a bezel around the heater controls. Ashtray and radio are quick re&re's.

The old head will get hot tanked, milled .100 or so, and a valve job. Nothing too special, but it will go on once the engine is rebuilt in the future. holley 500 with offy 4bbl may be part of the rebuild.

I think the '78-'79 or so peanut head used mechanical valve train, some used hydraulic, and then all went hydraulic in the early 80's. The only difference is you must remove the head to replace the lifters on the peanut head. Newer hydraulic heads also use a different valve cover. Oh, and that...

The old head had lots of carbon and I could turn 4 of the 6 extended tip spark plugs with two fingers. Wondering if that had anything to do with the starter kick when turning it off? Not sure if it's still happening, have only run it twice so far.

Goldmember had a few exhaust manifold leaks at the junction box and into the exhaust pipe, possibly at the head as well. Smelled funky and carbon everywhere. I happened to have a new exhaust manifold and a reconditioned cylinder head from a 79 (peanut head. No spark plug gaskets, A special...

Nicely done, and great info on keeping the original vent cover screws. I need a new set at some point, but also need a new dashpad, as Goldmember just has a dash cover thing on it now.

11 hours straight? Now that's Dedication. I usually get frustrated after a few hours and have to take a break. Then get back to it a few weeks later :ROFLMAO: Nothing worse than doing a job more than twice. Unless it's the same job 6 times 🕺

7600 RPM redline? HoooWeee!

Me too. Maybe something is wired incorrectly, but it's pretty basic stuff. On the bright side, I tried a third Voltage Regulator and now the overcharging situation is solved. 14.1-14.3ish at fast idle with no accessories on. The bulkhead connector is in really good shape, lightly sanded the...

My favourite doubles are D's. :unsure:

Finally got around to finishing the ignition switch replacement, and the starter still energizes for a split second when turning from ign to off. Either something is wired wrong, or maybe the ignition relay is going wonky? I have a new one to try. on another note, the battery voltage across...