My 1971 Road runner

[71Beeper]

As I finished up the line-loc install - stupid me noticed that I had plumbed the master cylinder backwards....
So I had to make new lines and install them the proper way.
Like so.

So before I go and bleed the brake system once again I decided to change gears and install the universal joints on the driveshaft.
Here is the Moog part number for their heavy duty one with the grease fitting in the cap.

Clean up the bores before install.

Install the joints - I prefer installing them using my bench vise. I'm not a big fan of pounding them on especially now that the shaft has clear coat on it.

 

[71Beeper]

Here's the finished driveshaft.

Finally get the driveshaft installed.

 

[71Beeper]

So today I try bleeding the brakes again.
Start at the passenger side rear & I notice it leaking from the tee that sits on the diff housing.
It's leaking from the fitting on the stainless braided flex line I got from Inline tube.

So I'm now removing it - it's junk.
I'm ordering the stock flex line so I'll have no more headaches.
So lets move on and do something else.
Like install the heater hoses.

I did add the additional bracket on the shock nut. It will be more sturdy than the factory plastic clip that snaps onto the inner fender.

 

[71Beeper]

I did make sure I referenced this manual before installation.

 

[whayden2003]

Just ordered that book and the chassis manual. Thanks for sharing the pic.

 

[71Beeper]

While waiting for my flex lines to come in I cleaned up the rad and fan shroud.

The part number tells me this 22" rad came in 1972 340 cars.
Gave it and the shroud a spray paint.

Go to install it.
Shroud first.

Next, the rad.

Go to mount the shroud and oh oh, Houston we have a problem....

The o.d. of the fan touches the shroud.
I can't get the shroud mounted.
Is there more than one version of the 22" fan shroud?
Frustrating indeed....

 

[ct71rr]

Just ordered that book and the chassis manual. Thanks for sharing the pic.

Me too!

The o.d. of the fan touches the shroud.
I can't get the shroud mounted.
Is there more than one version of the 22" fan shroud?
Frustrating indeed....

That sucks!
Mancini Racing shows this for 22" B Body shroud:

And for 22" A Body shroud:

Not sure if this is helpful.

 

[71Beeper]

I did see that info on Mancini' site Chad - thanks for that.

I also see that you can get one thru Brewer's.

Since I've bought enough 4 speed parts from them, I'll get this one from them too.

 

[71Beeper]

So I did some investigating and it turns out my existing shroud may be for a truck application.
The part number on the shroud is 2828288.

While I wait for the correct shroud to show up I had time to install the pinion snubber and the rubber rear flex line.

I also got a chance to put in the fuel vent return line.

And to end today on a good note -
I was successful in bleeding the brakes!!
No leaks and the pedal feels great.

 

[ct71rr]

Nicely done, looks great!

 

[71Beeper]

Thanks Chad - I see that you are almost ready to shoot some paint...

 

[ct71rr]

Thanks Chad - I see that you are almost ready to shoot some paint...

I'm getting there! I still need to finish up seam sealing and then on to filler and blocking.