John Moore's Journal

Tho' I've had the kit for awhile, I've just been too busy traveling with my job to get good garage time, so I made time today! The nice weather we've been having in the Northeast has made me want to get out in drive!

Before I started, I put in a 4 degree offset key to match my Delta 262 cam. That was pretty straight forward. While down there I used Jeff S's timing pointer and relocated my timing marks to the top side of the pulley. I used a MSD Timing sticker (PN 8985) for a 5.25" pulley that I bought from Jegs. I had to cut the sticker WAY down to make it fit, but now I have good hash marks I can follow. I"m sure this will be a nice touch when it comes to tuning the SC.

So far the Moss Supercharger has been pretty easy to install. The instructions are great, have photos and everything including hardware is included. I've got the pulleys and new alternator and water pump installed. I just bolted up the blower so I thought I would share a few photos.

Also while I'm doing this I'm adding to my thermostat a blanking plate to help with hot days. Also, I'm not sure what I'm going to do with my old SU set up. I'm temped to sell them to help with Bugeye cost, but I guess I better make sure all is well with the blower first! lol

Update...

Here's the latest. I have the tensioner pulleys installed along with the serp belt. I've also been working on re-routing the accelerator and choke cables. The K&N is installed along with the fan. I've also been cleaning up stuff and repainting were needed. Next up I need to finish installing the radiator and figure out what I'm going to do with the return pipe. I bought a new one, but it's off at the chromers. I should have it back next week. Right now I'm going to use my old brass pipe. I also need to finish installing the t-stat housing for the blanking plate I'm not running in conjection with the t-stat. I also have to hook up the PVC and dist. advance. But I'm getting close! woo hoo!

Update....

I can't wait to get out there and drive today! Unfortunately, I'll have to dodge the rain drops.

Last night I originally had it set up at 15 degrees BTDC but heard some pinging, so I backed it down to 13. I'll have to listen to it closely today and get it dialed in. Having the timing numbers on top is a HUGE help! I was also suprised that I didn't have to do anything to the SU HIF44. It cranked immediately, idled at 800-900 when the car warmed up and drove really nice! I'm sure I'll check the plugs later for color.

Here are a few photos. As I mentioned before, I need re-route a few things like the crankcase hose and I'm also going to go back to the original heater return pipe, when it gets back from the chromer.