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#841
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This event should definitely be live streamed on FB
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Rob 1969 Camaro Z/28. Norwood 02D. Lemans Blue |
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You know...I could probably figure out how to do that and was so close to firing it...until I went to bleed the brakes today and found a couple nasty leaks. One caliper decided that the bleeder valve was going to puke fluid everywhere, and both fittings into the line loc solenoid decided to piss Dot 3 all over the place.
Packed it in an hour ago and been pouring cocktails ever since. Maybe tomorrow will be better...but I'm gonna need to find some fittings on a Saturday.
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#843
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I second that motion!
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Brake Fluid:
I put that S#%^ on everything!!! Ryan W31 PS: awesome build!!!
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Heading out to try and find some new bleeders for the front calipers this morning. Obviously the bleeder valves I put in are slightly off from the originals and are not seating properly. Really starting to hate all the aftermarket $hit when it don't fit as it's supposed to.
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"Really starting to hate all the aftermarket $hit when it don't fit as it's supposed to."
Standard issue with the majority of the offshore shit... Sorry to see you having to deal with and repair all this when you have done such a meticulous job assembling everything...
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Mitch 1970 Chevelle SS 1966 Chevelle SS 1967 Camaro ss/rs 1938 Business coupe, street rod 2000 FXSTS, original owner, 13k miles |
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Nobody makes a decent bleeder screw for the 633 calipers these days. Dorman, Wagner, Russel...they are all off by a wide margin from the original (seen in the middle here). I think I might have another original out in the shop that I can turn up. If not, I am hoping the one on the far left works but could only find one.
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Graeme,
Did you take a look at the bleeder seat in the caliper? These calipers when they get rebuilt, sometimes get the seat damaged due to the bleeder getting screwed in soooooo tight when they are remanufactured. Agreed on parts quality. I'm happy not to be having to apologize for crappy parts anymore. Tim |
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You bet Tim,
Tried the original bleeders and one side still leaked. Took it off and looked inside the bore. From what I can see, it looks like the rebuilder screwed up the bottom. I think they drilled out a seized bleeder and likely went through it at the bottom. Just finished installing a new set of calipers for the time being and grabbing a quick beer before heading out to bleed the brakes again. Then I should add some fluids and fire it up. Although it depends how well the first beer goes down and how fast the next six come on. Might end up firing it in the AM cause the first swig tastes way too good here. (lol)
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#850
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Brakes are all fixed and bled for the time being. Added fluids to the motor and heading out to add the battery and some gas to it now. Gotta wipe the headers down so I don't stain them with hand prints. Should be cooking here real soon.
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