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KCTA Chris · 10-20-2011, 02:35 PM

Now that I've got a few more miles under my wheels, I'm starting to go back over my build to double or triple check things. Chassis lube, second oil change and brake adjustment done. Retorque the head (3rd time) and plan to checking engine timing this weekend.

Anything else that should be added? Any trouble areas that call for preventative maintenance now?

Dave in Boise · 10-20-2011, 02:38 PM

Check your front end alignment.. if the toe in moves around, you can scrub a lot of rubber off the front tires in short time if you are running all new components.. and most importantly, have fun!

Special Coupe Frank · 10-20-2011, 04:51 PM

Make sure all the cotter pins are still where they are supposed to be...

Marco Tahtaras · 10-20-2011, 05:41 PM

Timing doesn't change. If it was correct before then it is now. With that said, as the point block wears down and the point gap tightens then the EFFECTIVE timing retards. Resetting the points brings it back to where it was.

PC/SR · 10-20-2011, 05:50 PM

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Fanbelt, clutch, and re-tighten manifold/muffler clamps now that the muffler has jiggled around a bit.

10-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
KCTA Chris Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 142	The 150 mile shake down. Now that I've got a few more miles under my wheels, I'm starting to go back over my build to double or triple check things. Chassis lube, second oil change and brake adjustment done. Retorque the head (3rd time) and plan to checking engine timing this weekend. Anything else that should be added? Any trouble areas that call for preventative maintenance now?

10-20-2011, 02:38 PM	#2
Dave in Boise Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 330	Re: The 150 mile shake down. Check your front end alignment.. if the toe in moves around, you can scrub a lot of rubber off the front tires in short time if you are running all new components.. and most importantly, have fun!

10-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#3
Special Coupe Frank Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Penna Posts: 2,108	Re: The 150 mile shake down. Make sure all the cotter pins are still where they are supposed to be...

10-20-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: The 150 mile shake down. Timing doesn't change. If it was correct before then it is now. With that said, as the point block wears down and the point gap tightens then the EFFECTIVE timing retards. Resetting the points brings it back to where it was. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

10-20-2011, 05:50 PM	#5
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,278	Re: The 150 mile shake down. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Fanbelt, clutch, and re-tighten manifold/muffler clamps now that the muffler has jiggled around a bit.