Author Topic: Finally got a couple days to work on my pinto (Read 13107 times)

71pintoracer · « **Reply #60 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:47:20 PM »

Hang in there David, you're so close! Those little bugs that pop up sure are annoying though. Are you using a Holley pump? I had nothing but trouble with them on my dirt car. Chucked it and the regulator and put a carter pump on that didn't need a regulator and never had another problem. Got it from Summit and it was way cheaper than the Holley.
I'd love to be there to help and hear it when it fires!! In fact, I feel like a road trip in the Pinto is just what the doctor ordered! See ya in a few hours!! :fastcar: :lol:

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #61 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:26:04 PM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on June 16, 2009, 09:14:49 AM

Such a discouraging week Still having fuel pressure problems. Put a second new regulator on better but not rite. Took the new fuel pump apart. Cleaned the pop off valve cleaned it real good put it back together really couldn't find any thing wrong. It is holding 3 lbs cant change it now sometimes it goes up to 6 guess it will have to get another pump. Also found that the new red top optima battery that came with the car is bad, never been used but sit in the trunk probably for a couple years. Stopped this morning bought a new one. When i got to work my new pulleys from ford motorsports had arrived, tried to post pics but they wont load for some reason. This thing is gonna fire this week if i have to blow gas in it with my mouth. Never had anything whip my a$$ like this thing has this week, every time i turn around. Maybe i will feel better when i hear it, surely it cant keep going bad. I may have to fly down and pick up 71pr and bring him up for a couple days. Need to put a smiley face that has a help sign on it or one with a white flag. maybe a smiley face holding a sign that says i am going nuckin futz

Hey dont be to discouraged Hell your way beyond where i was in your time frame!! Remember I fired my car last year and that was 5 years after i started!!
So about the fuel pump. Is it electric or mechanical? If its electrical you might not be getting all the amps to the fuel pump that it needs to supply the pressure its designed to deliver. Maybe re-evaluate your wiring job? Just a thought!
Also have you ruled out the gage? Never know it might be a faulty gauger verses a bad fuel pump and a bad regulator.

Yes when your doing a V8 Pinto install things can get real frustrating. I know from experience. A general rule is "it will take 3 times longer than you estimated, and cost 2 times as much as you budgeted for" In my case it took 5 times longer and cost 3 times as much LOL!
I cant remember how many times Ive been asked "So how long will this take?" and Ive said " 6 months tops! " I stopped saying that i knew how long it would take after i think 4 years or so.

Ive got over 6000 in my car just since i started and i cant see where i put it! (and still no paint) Plus i think Ive got another 300 in upgrades I'm planning to do very soon. (not to mention now i have to get a new valence and a new L fender

) It goes so fast!

So Chin up! Set goals, but dont be overtaken by them! Persevere and you will emerge VICTORIOUS!!

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #62 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:30:12 PM »

Quote from: 71pintoracer on June 16, 2009, 08:47:20 PM

Hang in there David, you're so close! Those little bugs that pop up sure are annoying though. Are you using a Holley pump? I had nothing but trouble with them on my dirt car. Chucked it and the regulator and put a carter pump on that didn't need a regulator and never had another problem. Got it from Summit and it was way cheaper than the Holley.
I'd love to be there to help and hear it when it fires!! In fact, I feel like a road trip in the Pinto is just what the doctor ordered! See ya in a few hours!! :fastcar: :lol:

Wish i could go! Get a couple o beers and get absolutly nothing done but emptying bottles and bench racing. That would be cool. I love "helping out"! im a bit far out though in CA!

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #63 on:** June 17, 2009, 08:20:23 AM »

Thanks for the encourgment guys my head has been hanging low. BUT guess what i fired it up last night

I have been dying to hear what the mutha thumper cam shaft was going to sound like and believe me it was not disapointing. It sound nasty!!!! It is just totally unbelievable the idle that this cam gives i went out and started it 6 or 7 times its like taking viagra. :amazed: Now install brake lines and test drive. 71pr if you need directions let me know. 71hotrodpinto i would love to do some bench racing with you :drunk: :drunk:. SO MUCH PRESSURE OFF. happy happy happy.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #64 on:** June 17, 2009, 11:35:50 AM »

not sure if this will work on not. give it a try short video of inital start up of the catsass

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #65 on:** June 17, 2009, 01:15:37 PM »

a link to make it easier for everyone =)

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #66 on:** June 17, 2009, 05:18:25 PM »

Hayyy yeeeaahh!!
Right on man! Its a great feeling huh! Now got to just button up all the loose ends and put her down! Man that engine compartment! Im friggen jealous!!
I have to share as well though. I posted this over a year ago and im sure its in the shadows of darkeness but here cheky this out.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/71Ford-V8-Pinto-My-5-year_129249.htm

71pintoracer · « **Reply #67 on:** June 17, 2009, 10:13:14 PM »

GREAT!! Glad to hear you got it fired. No better feeling, huh? And yea, the mutha thumper cams rock!

Easy on the first test drive, there's lotsa power under your right foot!

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #68 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:18:25 AM »

Thanks 71hotrodpinto i loved your video your car sounds awesome and the motor looks great in their. I can tell you took your time and did it rite. beatifull job

Thanks 71pr i tell you it is such a load off my shoulders. Now i can calm down and finish her up.

71pintoracer · « **Reply #69 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:46:06 PM »

Can't wait to hear about the test drive! :fastcar: I absolutely LOVE driving my car!! When I nail her in second gear and it gets all squirrley and the glass pac's are barking...oh man what a rush!!

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #70 on:** June 25, 2009, 07:21:00 AM »

Have not been able to work on her for a few days. Its hay season. Did get a few issues worked out. Ford Motorsports sent me a new water pump to try with the pulleys they sent. They will work perfect together. The other short water pump is motorcraft. Part # M-8501-E351 It didnt work with thier pulleys so i will post this pump in classifieds. I did get a lot of the knew brake lines installed. Wont be long, soon as hay is over.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #71 on:** June 29, 2009, 09:24:20 AM »

I changed the water pump put on the pulleys and they lined up perfect. What a relief. i made the alternater bracket and got it on their. Got all my brake lines run. I put my proporting valve in side so i can reach it while i drive to adjust to the road conditions. I need to get some meats fitted to the front end and i could probably sit her down and take a little test ride.

any way it wont be long. the next time you see the motor it will have all the blue and red wire looms on and lookin good. But here is pixs of the pulleys and progress.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #72 on:** June 30, 2009, 07:58:29 AM »

Finally things are becomeing complete. Under the hood is done except i need a flex fan. Every thing in the trunk is complete. Under the car i need to put the exhaust on and move the rear back 1/2 inch then it is done. inside the car i need to install the headliner but it will come later. I dressed her up last night for the forth of july check out the wire looms.

Grumpy · « **Reply #73 on:** June 30, 2009, 08:18:42 PM »

smallfryefarm

AWESOME CAR! That's one of the best installations I've seen. Can't wait to see it on the road!

Grumpy

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #74 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:02:42 AM »

Hey Grumpy i really appreciate the comment. I have put my whole heart in this project and ALL my money!
I have learned that patience and persistance has sweet rewards. I have done and redone till i am happy.
I have never had this much fun with my clothes on. :lol:

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #75 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:16:33 AM »

Well i aint done yet but i am so far from where i started. I got all the sheet metal fitted and put back on last night and it is taking shape. Mr rice burner will never know what is hiding in grandpas pinto. unless i open the hood to check the oil or maybe mash down my right foot.

when i open up the hood i am just going to look suprised and say how did that get in their.

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #76 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:49:42 AM »

Hmmm loookinnng gooood!

Hey what are you going to run for an air cleaner? I tried for months and 6 different ideas and nothing would fit under my stock hood. Problem for me was the edelbrock Air Gap was taller than i could compensate for. I said the heck with it and got my cowl hood. Now my 13" ford motorsport air cleaner has a 4 in element and it barely fits! But it does.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #77 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:53:15 AM »

I am not sure what brand it is but it is low profile triangle shaped air cleaner. I am going to get the double chrome tube kit from summitt later when i get every thing else done. i wanted to keep it under the hood but i am very jealus of your hood i would definatly go for that.

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #78 on:** July 02, 2009, 07:38:00 PM »

K&N makes one as well as Edelbrock both have the Triangle ones. I Have a CAI in my closet for mine. When i get the motor in anyways. lol

71pintoracer · « **Reply #79 on:** July 02, 2009, 08:42:47 PM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on July 02, 2009, 08:16:33 AM

Mr rice burner will never know what is hiding in grandpas pinto.

I am sooo envious of that sleeper look David! :amazed: No one, I mean no one will even give me a sideways glance!! Think I am giving too much away? I hope yer dang mufflers are super loud!! :lol:

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #80 on:** July 02, 2009, 10:26:17 PM »

Yah unless hes got some "super turbo quiet muffs" then its game over LOL! Stay away from Flowmasters at all costs!! They just cant be mistaken for a sleeper of any kind!

I,on the other hand, Loove the flowmaster sound. Just cant help it.

I had to give up the sleeper look myself when i realized that the Milodon pan was a dead giveaway. Then the Flowmasters 40 series, then the "big" wide centerlines, then the final nail in the sleeper coffin was the cowl hood.

Cant wait to see a vid of it motoring down!
Just take it easy for a few hundred and dont forget to change oils etc etc before you start nailing it hard...
GL!!

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #81 on:** July 03, 2009, 12:42:50 AM »

mine will be a sleeper, but yes the Exhaust sound has to meet my standards. so 2 1/2 in piping with 60 series flowmasters should be nice. I might even go Borla but i really dont like the sound of them too much. smallfyre, and 71 both those cars are Just sweet. sleeper or not i like them both

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #82 on:** July 03, 2009, 04:07:39 AM »

Quote from: 75bobcatv6 on July 03, 2009, 12:42:50 AM

mine will be a sleeper, but yes the Exhaust sound has to meet my standards. so 2 1/2 in piping with 60 series flowmasters should be nice. I might even go Borla but i really dont like the sound of them too much. smallfyre, and 71 both those cars are Just sweet. sleeper or not i like them both

Hey thanks man, I appreciate it. Im sure Small does as well!
Can you fit the 60 series under the car? They are big. Ment for SUV's really.
Flowmaster also makes one i wanted and thats the "Hushpower". Killer sound, very mellow compared to flowmasters, but waaay expensive. Near 150 a muffler. Sheesh!

MAN Small, i wish we were near each other to hit up BOB's BIG BOY in my neighborhood! Woould be siiicckk! LOL . Dam to have a 4 or more pinto showing there would shut up all the car snobs!

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #83 on:** July 03, 2009, 04:26:08 AM »

we dont have those Burger joints here anymore. Unfortunately. I miss bob's. yeah the 60's wotn fit. The Hush powers will work but as you stated 150 a pop. so thats 300 bones. Gotta local shop that knows what i want and hes willing to do the whole thing High flow cats and all for 400. All i have to do is find Headers for a 3.8 ... Should be fun and expensive im sure.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #84 on:** July 03, 2009, 08:08:50 AM »

Thanks guys for the remarks. I cant wait to drive her. I am running 3" exhaust with 3" flowmasters. I want to keep the sleeper affect but i just cant do with out hearing her lope at a idle. And once the trigger is pulled the sleeper affect is out the window anyway. Man a cruise in would be to awesome i would love to have a chance to go over each others cars and bench race. :drunk: I do plan to sneak in on 71pintoracer and shake his hand for all his help. This has taken along time but would not have got this far with out his help. And wouldnt of had near the job i got either. I have to install the new gear the 462 has to come out but will be ok to test it with.

71hotrodpinto · « **Reply #85 on:** July 03, 2009, 10:26:49 AM »

Ohhh sheeesh, a 4.62?

!!!! Wow with the pinto sized rear tires and a c4 that would be about 4500 at 75mph! LOL :lol:
Heck of a take off though!
I just have plain 'peg leg' 3.40 and im thinking 3.00 posi later on. Once i start driving its going to be mostly freeway for me. :fastcar:

Id just love a gear vendors OD. But MAN $2500!!
Oh well money money money money money money........

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #86 on:** July 20, 2009, 08:30:51 AM »

Yes as well put by alan jackson it just takes money.
Im running 27" tall tires and t5 trans. I am thinking 380 gear.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #87 on:** August 08, 2009, 05:42:43 PM »

Started working early this morning with the intentions of leaving some seriously awfull black marks if front of the house. I installed the shifter my boy made, 2" rearward and topped with a polished piston purty sweet. From here on every thing i touched turned to crap

I installed my clutch cable and started moving thru the gears on the jack stands. they all work good but except 5th, wont go in its like theirs not enough throw, it just goes close enough to grind when i let the clutch out. Drove 5 hours to toledo to buy this p.o.s. fresh rebuild. so i have to take it out and check it out. 71pintoracer any ideas? i then started putting in my new trick head lights with the blue bulbs and the small blue running light in them the looks sweet well untill i dropped the first one and busted it all to crap

, so disapointed. its so close it looks so sweet. oh well i have waited this long i can wait a little longer. at least the motor is broke in i run it every day. I guess if it was easy every one would do it.. i am taking off for a week. when i get back i have to figure this out. I have been on the edge of a cussing fit all day but no one here to hear it so i am just going to call it a day.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #88 on:** August 20, 2009, 08:03:59 PM »

went to electronic supply told him i needed some very small momentary switches, he ask me what i was working on. i told him a 71 pinto, he got all excited told me he had a 71 comet. he went back and found some switches the perfect size. charged me 99 cents. some time having a pinto has its privilages. installed them in my shifter knob for my two step and my line lock. They turned out great. look even better in the car but havent got pic of it in car yet. im still working on it when i can. But like allen jackson say it just takes money. i juat cant find any.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #89 on:** August 27, 2009, 10:04:10 AM »

Hey 71pintoracer and 71hotrodpinto take a look at the 71catsass. I finally set her on the ground first time since last nov. I know its been forever seems like every time i turn around more to do and more money to spend. Got my front tires, gambled on the size but they fit perfect. the front and back ride heights are better than i even hoped for. Soooo glad to set it down. Picked up my fan this morning have to install it and get some one to help me bleed the brakes and the catsass is taking me a ride. then she gets a bath. the wife told me last night i look like jackass eating saw briars.

happy happy happy

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Author Topic: Finally got a couple days to work on my pinto (Read 13107 times)