A few upgrades finally installed

[scarlson]

I finally got around to installing the 4-2-1 exhaust that has been sitting in the garage for way too long. I am surprised at how much the exhaust note has changed It sounds so much stronger than it did before. I'm going to have to go for a drive this afternoon and see how she runs now.

I've also replaced the stock air cleaner, reconnected the ignition switch properly, and fixed the fuel pump so it isn't running any time the ignition is on. Oh, and I swapped the stock incandescent headlight with some H4 e-code halogen headlights. This is so much more fun than yard work

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[azygoustoyou]

Nice Job!

[scarlson]

I have to pull the manifold back off. oil appears to be leaking from the manifold area. I'll have to reseal the two upper studs. I should have done that while it was apart

She seems to have a little more torque than before, but still runs out of breath at 5k rpm. The stock carb will be replaced with a DFEV as soon as I get the linkage for it and should cure the top end issue.

For those who replaced the stock air cleaner, what did you do with the crankcase vent hose? I'm thinking of cutting it short and using a hose that fits into it and onto the plastic elbow on the air cleaner.

[manoa matt]

Looks like you got the external thermostat "righted" too.

[baltobernie]

The breather can go into the fitting provided, as you guessed. Some choose to purchase an external filter http://www.knfilters.com/vent.htm

[Sunracer]

The breather can go into the fitting provided, as you guessed. Some choose to purchase an external filter http://www.knfilters.com/vent.htm

going the filter route will get you a lot more fumes than venting it into the aircleaner PB

[scarlson]

azygoustoyou: Thanks for the nice comment.

manoa matt: I was hoping the thermostat would not be noticed. I'm not sure how it got on there like that

I'm going to get some hose. I don't want too many strange smells or the wife won't want to ride with me. Then again... Nah, just kidding.

The oil leak was from the exhaust camshaft seal. It somehow worked loose. I tapped it back in, but who knows when or if it will work loose again.

I swapped the control arm bushings on Sunday and cut one coil off the front springs. The control arms are now parallel without occupants. I hope this isn't too low. The camber need some adjustment, but at least both look the same now. Now I have to cut the rear springs to get the rear down.

A little bit of transmission and brake work, and I'll have a reliable and safe spider. Then I can move on to interior work and paint

[manoa matt]

Nice car, I like the rims. Do you do any fly fishing out there? I fished a few rivers in the Willamette valley about 2 years ago, beautiful country.

[bradartigue]

You mentioned getting a DFEV, we just picked a few up from webercarbsdirect.com for $199. Now that ain't too bad for a brand new Weber.