Engine testing

After installing the rest of the engine and frame components, we temporarily mounted our gauge cluster and electrical system to test the engine!

We started by installing our beautifully restored generator from Service Motors.

After the generator, we installed the fuel pump, and the fan and belt, followed by our shiny red valve cover…

…which we then removed so we did not risk damaging it while testing! We also installed the starter, recored radiator, and hooked up the spark plugs to the distributor.

Finally came the transmission cover, exhaust, and our temporary firewall. We also decided to remove the air filter for testing. The last step was to add oil to the engine, water to the radiator, and mount our gauge and electrical components.

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Runs good as new, all it needed was a little idle adjustment!