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83GT
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2014 Location: Galveston TX Status: Offline Points: 507 |
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That valve cover is available aftermarket, I bought this one used from a Jeep guy.
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2014 Star Stryker - Only Ride
1992 Bayliner Trophy Walk-Around |
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83GT
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2014 Location: Galveston TX Status: Offline Points: 507 |
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Hi Ollie, I don't have the cam specs, the rebuilder said it was not the stock cam and spec for more torque. I need to reach out to him and get those details. The headers came with the GT, I don't think they are stock, but unsure of the brand.model.
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2014 Star Stryker - Only Ride
1992 Bayliner Trophy Walk-Around |
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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How is the project coming??
See ya in Lufkin. Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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83GT
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2014 Location: Galveston TX Status: Offline Points: 507 |
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Finally!!
After installing the new engine and going through heck again with the distributor (Skip White HEI unit), the ignition module seemed bad...i.e. no spark. It took waayyy too long for the reps at SWP to respond to my many inquiries. Since the dist is under a lifetime warranty, I was asking them to send me a replacement ignition module. Repeated VM's and emails went unanswered. Then I was finally able to reach someone over the phone and 3 WEEKS later (tonight) the replacement ignition module arrived. Installed it, verified timing (again), plugs gapped correctly, wires attached....Lo and Behold, it fired right up!! Took it out of the garage for this first time since last Aug, just up and down the street a few times, no revving over 2K RPM's, only first gear, but at least its back to running... Now I have a few items left to finish. Front valence, bumper and fog lamps, mechanical temp and oil pressure gauges, new shifter boot (the lower one), and a battery. If everything goes well, I should have it road ready this weekend... Yes, I'm absolutely going to the ETCI along with as many other shows I can attend this year.
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2014 Star Stryker - Only Ride
1992 Bayliner Trophy Walk-Around |
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83GT
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2014 Location: Galveston TX Status: Offline Points: 507 |
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Back on the Road!
Took my first cruise down Seawall in 6 months yesterday, sure felt good to drive the GT again.... |
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2014 Star Stryker - Only Ride
1992 Bayliner Trophy Walk-Around |
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Ollie
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/17/2012 Location: Brandon, MS Status: Offline Points: 2801 |
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I know it feels great to go for a drive after all the work and long waits for "stuff" ........been there..done that
Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
1974 Postal Jeep -- "Rapid Delivery"...SOLD 1969 Rambler 220 post car--"Road Warrior" 1989 Jeep Comanche Pioneer, 4.0L, auto, 2wd |
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23baseball3
AMC Apprentice Joined: Oct/15/2013 Location: NE Ohio Status: Offline Points: 120 |
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That has to be a great feeling TL! Pretty soon it won't be a "project" anymore and it'll just be your daily driver again!
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1979 Spirit AMX 304/4 Speed AC
2005 Volvo V70R |
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Mr. Ed
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Nov/12/2010 Location: Sewell, NJ Status: Offline Points: 4916 |
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Gotta love those Spirit GTs! Sweet looking cars. Had three in my life.
Later! Mr. Ed |
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo "Gwendolyn."
1978 Concord Sport coupe "Mr. Black". 1982 Concord wagon. The Admiral. FOR SALE! 1976 Sportabout X, 304, auto, air. The Bronze Goddess |
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83GT
AMC Addicted Joined: Aug/03/2014 Location: Galveston TX Status: Offline Points: 507 |
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Hi Team,
I have a myriad of updates to post, just running behind on it. I'll get on here again this week and provide some details....
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2014 Star Stryker - Only Ride
1992 Bayliner Trophy Walk-Around |
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dltowers
Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/12/2012 Location: Friendswood, TX Status: Offline Points: 5822 |
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Hurry up, Old Man, we want to see the photos!....
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Original Owner, 1974 Javelin:
360ci,2v,727TC. Motorola Multiplex with 8-Track. G4 Plum exterior with 421Q Black Uganda Interior. Purchased on July 16, 1974 from Hooker AMC, Sherman, TX for $4500.20 |
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