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51 R18 Rebuild
dpaulson:
Some pictures of the rub rail and pin-stripping.
I've removed the tires and sprockets to install new.
kpm:
looks real good,....i've been told that bombardier ran the exhaust manifolds..out the sides to direct heat away from the rad...let me know if yours runs hot(hotter)...because the exhaust runs out the back close to the rad...i've ben told with a standard..it was.nt too bad,though with an automatic they run hot???...i'm curious if this is the case.
...it sure has had the good fortune of falling into your hands...you've turned the ugly duckling into the swan!!! ...once again it looks real nice.
kpm
dpaulson:
I don't think heat by the rad would be a problem, but it would definitely run hotter inside the engine compartment. I am sure a v8 would throw more heat anyway. The little bit that I did run it water temp was only about 150 with one heater on and in about 8" fluffy wet snow. I still need to install heat shields around the mufflers at least to help protect fuel lines and alternator power steering pump from excessive heat and install venting in my fuel tanks as they pressure up. I may also need to install a fan on the engine doors to help with heat, but I'll wait with that for now. There is no doubt more kinks to work out.
kpm:
150...you should not encounter heat problems at all.
i've heard some people drill a small hole in their gas cap,it stops the vapour lock.
kpm
the old trucker:
Great looking machine Dave. I guess you can't wait to get her out for a good run. OT.
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