I let the oil drain for a couple days noticing it was very thick. Probably 30 weight for break in. I heated up some 10-30, pre-filled a new filter and filled her up. Took some effort to fire but noticed that the new Edelbrok Q jet's accelerator pump provided no fuel. Ok, makes sense as to why its hard to start when cold and has a small hesitation. I think the fuel is draining back out as well. The MSD distrib was loose as were the coils little wire nuts. Even the oil drain plug was just a smidge tighter than hand tight. Man, I need to go over the entire car when it warms up! I did drive her maybe 4 miles dodging ice and snow. Check it out in full HD stereo here:




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My Christmas present to ME! Bought Sat 11-30-2013. 72, 350 4 spd, Silver with blue interior...Can't you just hear Pablo Cruz playing in the background?

Drat....my video is on FB....it is now public. Not sure if that means you need an FB account to see it? Lemme know if anyone was able to view.
Dave


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My Christmas present to ME! Bought Sat 11-30-2013. 72, 350 4 spd, Silver with blue interior...Can't you just hear Pablo Cruz playing in the background?

I can see it, but I have a FB account.  Sounds awesome!  What's your exhaust system?

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You put your license plate on facebook too. 


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Is that flathead goin in the '57?  

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Very nice..great sound

Sounds very good to me! Nice ride.

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The exhaust is flow master. I have no idea which mufflers the PO chose but they rumble pretty good.
I found that the accelerator pump is non functional (new Edelbrok Q jet replacement)...did I already say that? The chokes fast idle is not dialed in either....so ya I will get that addressed and probably re-jet for my 4800 foot altitude.
Ummm....the flatty is a 49 8-BA. Was gonna go in my 30 Model A sedan until I realized it would cost around 8K to make 200 hp. So I yanked the Polysphere out of my 66 Charger parts car and stuck that 600 lb behemoth in her instead. 375 HP for like $3800 and that includes ported heads with stainless seats, a custom cam, scatt crank, 10:1 modified pistons and vintage Weiand intake. The 57 is getting black block under the engine on the stand way back there. 412 SBC. Should make 500+ hp with a tunnel RAM, AFR heads, 11:1 CR....blah blah blah...

Polysphere pics:







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My Christmas present to ME! Bought Sat 11-30-2013. 72, 350 4 spd, Silver with blue interior...Can't you just hear Pablo Cruz playing in the background?