69 Z/28 Day II Project (Air Force Brat)

[rlw68]

Originally Posted by NorCam

Mounted a seat to keep my backside comfy when starting it up. (soon)

This event should definitely be live streamed on FB

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by rlw68

This event should definitely be live streamed on FB

You know...I could probably figure out how to do that and was so close to firing it...until I went to bleed the brakes today and found a couple nasty leaks. One caliper decided that the bleeder valve was going to puke fluid everywhere, and both fittings into the line loc solenoid decided to piss Dot 3 all over the place.

Packed it in an hour ago and been pouring cocktails ever since.

Maybe tomorrow will be better...but I'm gonna need to find some fittings on a Saturday.

[BJCHEV396]

Originally Posted by rlw68

This event should definitely be live streamed on FB

I second that motion!

[Ryan1969Chevelle]

Brake Fluid:

I put that S#%^ on everything!!!

Ryan W31

PS: awesome build!!!

[NorCam]

Originally Posted by Ryan1969Chevelle

Brake Fluid:

I put that S#%^ on everything!!!

Ryan W31

PS: awesome build!!!

LOL...I had it on everything yesterday Ryan. Front end was jacked up so I could bleed the P/S so naturally when I was bleeding the master cyl, the leaks at the line lock solenoid sorta went undetected until it ran all the way back down the frame rail and started a puddle at my feet. I cleaned it all up and rinsed it all down right away. Then I saw the other side and was like WTF...I don't normally have leaks. After coffee this morning it's still pissin me off some.

Heading out to try and find some new bleeders for the front calipers this morning. Obviously the bleeder valves I put in are slightly off from the originals and are not seating properly. Really starting to hate all the aftermarket $hit when it don't fit as it's supposed to.

[Too Many Projects]

"Really starting to hate all the aftermarket $hit when it don't fit as it's supposed to."
Standard issue with the majority of the offshore shit...

Sorry to see you having to deal with and repair all this when you have done such a meticulous job assembling everything...

[NorCam]

Nobody makes a decent bleeder screw for the 633 calipers these days. Dorman, Wagner, Russel...they are all off by a wide margin from the original (seen in the middle here). I think I might have another original out in the shop that I can turn up. If not, I am hoping the one on the far left works but could only find one.

[napa68]

Graeme,

Did you take a look at the bleeder seat in the caliper? These calipers when they get rebuilt, sometimes get the seat damaged due to the bleeder getting screwed in soooooo tight when they are remanufactured.

Agreed on parts quality. I'm happy not to be having to apologize for crappy parts anymore.

Tim

[NorCam]

You bet Tim,

Tried the original bleeders and one side still leaked. Took it off and looked inside the bore. From what I can see, it looks like the rebuilder screwed up the bottom. I think they drilled out a seized bleeder and likely went through it at the bottom.

Just finished installing a new set of calipers for the time being and grabbing a quick beer before heading out to bleed the brakes again. Then I should add some fluids and fire it up. Although it depends how well the first beer goes down and how fast the next six come on. Might end up firing it in the AM cause the first swig tastes way too good here. (lol)

[NorCam]

Brakes are all fixed and bled for the time being. Added fluids to the motor and heading out to add the battery and some gas to it now. Gotta wipe the headers down so I don't stain them with hand prints. Should be cooking here real soon.