Prologue to a tri-power set up. Part 1

[60s Refugee]

The first thing I know I'll need for my project is not the parts, but the tools. Some are missing, some loaned out (never to return), some worn out or broken. Since Monday I have purchased:
New 'clicker' torque wrench from Cornwell. Latest model. Sets with a knurled knob on the side instead of turning the handle. I want to be sure the bolts are at specs. New fuel line bender from Mac. Will need to custom bend some chrome fuel lines to eliminate the compression type fittings that came with the head I bought. I want to run the lines in a different direction too. A double flaring tool kit from Mac for the same reason. A compression guage from Auto Zone to replace the 'loaned out' missing one. I used it Monday to determine that the head gasket was blown. A warranty claim to Snap-On to replace three cracked sockets from my SAE sets. A new Florescent trouble light from Sears. I've been using a 40+ year old, taped up 'light bulb' type that was old when I inherited it from Dad. We blew a seal out of the engine hoist while lifting a giant air compressor onto a trailer. I sent it out to have the cylinder rebuilt. Finally, a modern timing light from NAPA that is bright enough for me to actually see the timing marks without having to turn off the overhead lights!

Everything else I've got. What I don't have my brother has. After all, we restore these things as a business. This time it's different 'cuz it's MINE!

Harry

 

[grocery getter]

NICE, who doesn't like shopping for tools 8)

on the chrome lines, from what I know, anything chromed doesn't like to be bent. the chrome will flake and peel.

 

[64falconsix]

i"ll second that . i"ve bent hundreds of chrome supply lines with a tubing bender for commercial plumbing. the chrome cracks and flakes exposeing the base metal to the elemets. however you can never have too many tools.

 

[Patrick66]

i"ll second that . i"ve bent hundreds of chrome supply lines with a tubing bender for commercial plumbing. the chrome cracks and flakes exposeing the base metal to the elemets. however you can never have too many tools.

bend them first then get them chromed(? or get polished stainless steel.

 

[woodbutcher]

Patrick66.For something different,why don`t you have them COPPER plated?Copper is the FIRST metal that is put on in the plating process.
The plating company that you havr do the workm can usually put a sealer on to prevent dulling.
Leo

 

[Patrick66]

why not just use copper lines then? ive got some in the garage that im going to use to mock up the lines, its much easier to bend.

60srefugee: make sure you post some pics when you get started on it.

 

[60s Refugee]

Well, if the chrome peels, Copper would look cool! Brass too. I was thinking of using one of those dress up kits anyhow and cover them with that stainless woven sleeve stuff. This might also help keep 'em cooler. The lines that came with the head look like chrome, and are still shiny and not peeling. Could these be something other than chrome? Maybe they are polished stainless!
Harry

 

[woodbutcher]

If you use COPPER or BRASS,keep a pack of weenies and marsmallows in the car.YOU WILL wind up having a roadside BBQ.
Leo

 

[60s Refugee]

Copper was standard on many older cars (Model A, T, Essex, Etc.) You are probably right about using it on newer ones.

Summit and Jegs both sell bulk lengths of stainless fuel line in all sizes. That's what I'll most likely get.

Harry