BUILD THREAD 87 Cutlass EFI build: 9/13/23..NEW STUFF!

[Injectedcutty]

Taking a break from tearing out some ugly bushes. Was pretty productive this morning though. Got the fuel cell bolted back down (gonna use an EFI tank but there are some issues with that), removed the A1000 and filters. Changed the 10 micron filter, then screwed the pre filter to the pump and ran into a snag for the post filter (I'll need a different orb adapter).
I stopped there when my coworker showed up with a new to me hotrod lol! The yard at our new place is about 1/2 acre and not flat at all, so a riding mower is a nice addition! This Cub has been taken care of and hope to get years of use out of it.

 

[64nailhead]

Taking a break from tearing out some ugly bushes. Was pretty productive this morning though. Got the fuel cell bolted back down (gonna use an EFI tank but there are some issues with that), removed the A1000 and filters. Changed the 10 micron filter, then screwed the pre filter to the pump and ran into a snag for the post filter (I'll need a different orb adapter).
I stopped there when my coworker showed up with a new to me hotrod lol! The yard at our new place is about 1/2 acre and not flat at all, so a riding mower is a nice addition! This Cub has been taken care of and hope to get years of use out of it.View attachment 113866

You can get hose ends to overcome that. I.e. a #10 female JIC for #8 hose. Are you using rubber, stainless braided, or cloth braided?

 

[Injectedcutty]

You can get hose ends to overcome that. I.e. a #10 female JIC for #8 hose. Are you using rubber, stainless braided, or cloth braided?

Oh I know Jim. I'm running stainless braided line. Wish I would've ordered one prior. I will get one of these this week.....

 

[69hurstolds]

Taking a break from tearing out some ugly bushes. Was pretty productive this morning though. Got the fuel cell bolted back down (gonna use an EFI tank but there are some issues with that), removed the A1000 and filters. Changed the 10 micron filter, then screwed the pre filter to the pump and ran into a snag for the post filter (I'll need a different orb adapter).
I stopped there when my coworker showed up with a new to me hotrod lol! The yard at our new place is about 1/2 acre and not flat at all, so a riding mower is a nice addition! This Cub has been taken care of and hope to get years of use out of it.View attachment 113866View attachment 113867

I have that very model of Cub. Is that a 46" deck with a Kohler (kind of a POS engine, but mine is still running great)? Keep the steering gears greased. I had to replace mine in about year 8 after it got all chewed up and couldn't turn it easily. Mine tosses blade belts periodically. Poor design leading to poor sheave angles when the level is on 1 or 2. There's a fix for it but I haven't got round tuit. Replaced the drive belt after year 11. PITA! Also, have had issues with the fuel cutoff solenoid in the carb sticking open. Have replaced that twice. When I turn it off, it loads up with fuel and backfires to let me know the dang thing isn't working anymore. Keep a check on those self tapping bolts that hold the hood to the tilting hood frame up front at the bottom. I think there's 6. They like to vibrate loose. Just don't put an LS engine in it. It's an "LT" after all. 🙂 Also, had a valve cover leak this past year. Had to replace the gasket. It leaks oil right onto the muffler. Yay!

Keep up the maintenance on it and it will serve you well. It's a pretty tough unit generally speaking.

 

[Injectedcutty]

I have that very model of Cub. Is that a 46" deck with a Kohler (kind of a POS engine, but mine is still running great)? Keep the steering gears greased. I had to replace mine in about year 8 after it got all chewed up and couldn't turn it easily. Mine tosses blade belts periodically. Poor design leading to poor sheave angles when the level is on 1 or 2. There's a fix for it but I haven't got round tuit. Replaced the drive belt after year 11. PITA! Also, have had issues with the fuel cutoff solenoid in the carb sticking open. Have replaced that twice. When I turn it off, it loads up with fuel and backfires to let me know the dang thing isn't working anymore. Keep a check on those self tapping bolts that hold the hood to the tilting hood frame up front at the bottom. I think there's 6. They like to vibrate loose. Just don't put an LS engine in it. It's an "LT" after all. 🙂 Also, had a valve cover leak this past year. Had to replace the gasket. It leaks oil right onto the muffler. Yay!

Keep up the maintenance on it and it will serve you well. It's a pretty tough unit generally speaking.

This one is a 42" deck with a 19hp Kohler. It's crazy, it smokes a bit and I'd almost bet it's the valve cover gasket like you mentioned so I'll have to look into it. It needs some headlight bulbs, and one of the hood screws is gone because the plastic boss is broken. I've thought about throwing a hotrod flame job on the hood and painting it different, but it's just a mower. Thanks for the tips man, truly appreciated.

 

[Injectedcutty]

I've been sorta lazy lately...don't feel like sweating my *ss off at night when I do that all day! I discovered the HVAC vent in my garage isn't even hooked up so that needs to be addressed...but drywall ceiling has to be removed.
I did drop off the slip yoke Monday to get a driveshaft built. The local diesel shop built me a 3.5" steel unit with 1350 joints (rear is a 1350/3R combo until I redo the rearend.) I picked it up today and it looks sweet! I'll get it installed at some point when I put the car back in the air.

 

[Northernregal]

Ready to roll coal! lol

 

[69hurstolds]

HVAC vent into your attached garage is NOT a good idea. If you have carbon monoxide enter the HVAC system when the air isn't blowing, it could be a bad thing. Impossible? No. Unbalanced as hell? Yes. Your house would go negative pressure even with a robber type vent that is sparingly used. Which for an attached garage is a big no-no. And a return duct from the garage to try and balance the flow is a triple no if you're parking cars in it. I understand the temptation, but I think you'd be better off if you got one of those spot cooler thingies if you want to cool down the garage and keep it as a garage. I'd seriously consult an HVAC specialist if you want to even try this, but I'm betting they'll tell you not to if their integrity toward safety is intact.

If you convert the garage to a living space, that's a whole nuther story.

 

[Injectedcutty]

HVAC vent into your attached garage is NOT a good idea. If you have carbon monoxide enter the HVAC system when the air isn't blowing, it could be a bad thing. Impossible? No. Unbalanced as hell? Yes. Your house would go negative pressure even with a robber type vent that is sparingly used. Which for an attached garage is a big no-no. And a return duct from the garage to try and balance the flow is a triple no if you're parking cars in it. I understand the temptation, but I think you'd be better off if you got one of those spot cooler thingies if you want to cool down the garage and keep it as a garage. I'd seriously consult an HVAC specialist if you want to even try this, but I'm betting they'll tell you not to if their integrity toward safety is intact.

If you convert the garage to a living space, that's a whole nuther story.

Exactly. I didn't mention that I talked to my HVAC buddy about it and his eyes lit up! He basically said the same thing....if I converted it to living space then definitely hook it up. I'm just gonna get a box fan which will move enough air around for me.

 

[Texas82GP]