Introducing "Project Odyssey" a 1972 "Super Satellite"

[71Beeper]

Dibbons, do yourself a favour - see the 4 holes on the oil filter plate?
Drill 4 more holes like the existing ones - it will help with oiling....

 

[Dibbons]

Dibbons, do yourself a favour - see the 4 holes on the oil filter plate?
Drill 4 more holes like the existing ones - it will help with oiling....

I was contemplating that modification this morning but decided against it being it's just a temporary addition to the vehicle's end goal. I'll leave it up to the next owner if he/she so desires.

 

[Dibbons]

Update: Rebuilt the 6139S ThermoQuad (1972 340 Auto application). The fuel wells that are attached with epoxy from the factory had not yet failed, so I left them alone for now. This model had the superior brass floats.

 

[Dibbons]

Update: Checked cylinder #2 rod bearing clearance which appears to be .0015". Next we need to check piston to valve clearance.

 

[Dibbons]

Update: Installed .040 over 340 piston/rod assemblies. i assume the pistons have offset pins since they pistons have four valve notches and a mark to indicate facing toward the front. Last photo shows special number 3 main cap bolt with stud used to brace the aftermarket extended oil pickup tube.

 

[Dibbons]

Update: Cleaned the 72/73 intake manifold I plan to use with the ThermQuad using DIY Rust Remover Formula: 1 liter hot water, 100 grams citric acid powder, 60 grams sodium carbonate (not baking soda). I will need to fabricate another oil splash shield because it is missing. It appears the two fastener holes for the shield have been tapped for a 1/4" threaded bolt by a previous owner (factory used a tap-in thing called a "drivet"). First three photos after quick soapy water rinse. Other photos after twelve plus hours dip in rust remover, followed by outside coat of OSPHO, inside coat of WD-40.