Last bit for 2012

The last little bit for 2012 was to sandblast, paint and cleanup the accelerator and kick down linkages.

See you all in 2013! Hope you all have a happy and safe new year.
 

Remote oil filter ready to go on

I've cleaned up and sprayed the mounting plate for the remote oil filter to the block.
Once the heads and inlet manifold are on, then the filter and brackets will be fitted as well.

Timing cover

The timing cover is on. I was going to clean up the original, but it was so heavily corroded where the water pump fits on, that I didn't think I'd be able to stop it from leaking. This is a new replacement cover that has the harmonic balance seal accessible from the front so you don't have to strip half the motor to replace it if it should ever leak.
Also, the water pump on the motor is an old spare one as the pump for this motor is the A/C pump, which is currently on the other motor in the car. Yes they are different. Not entirely sure where, but don't want to get them mixed up just the same

Work continues

New Oil pump and screen

Sump almost done

The paints been taken off the sump now. I'll give it one more going over with the hammer and dolly and then its in the sandblaster to remove the hard to get at bits and then a coat of paint.

 

More Goodies

These arrived on Friday in the mail. One of the finishing touches to the motor.

Now getting ready for Christmas day and cleaning up around the house. So may be a few days till I get back to it.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone watching! 

What I can, When I can

I've now got the rear drums all freshened up. Got all those fiddly bits from Pentastar parts on Friday. Had a little bit of time on Saturday.

While I had the rear wheels off, I took the opportunity to give the white walls a good scrub.
Happy with the result.