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  • '66 El Camino: Engine Swap, Pt. 1
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    Our 1966 El Camino gets a major upgrade by swapping the old, worn engine for a newer, fuel-injected powerhouse.
    From "Resto Rides"
    episode DRRD-102


    (Continued from page 3)

    Andrew and Christie have spent a great amount of time working to get the new engine in and wired and the new fuel tank hooked up and ready to go. Before they continue further, though, it's time to test the new engine to make sure everything functions properly.

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    PHOTO
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    Materials and tools:

    standard shop tools
    computer harness and computer
    oil

    New Engine Test

    • It's always best to test the engine before you put the clip back on, so in case of problems you won't have to take rip it back off.

    • First, plug the harness right into the control unit. Attach all of the starter leads to the starter. In this case, they're labeled, so there's not much to it.
      While Andrew tightens the leads, Christie plugs the computer harness into the colored key ports on the computer.

    • Once the computer is plugged in, Christie attaches a ground strap to the body and connects it to the engine, along with another strap that runs to the frame.

    • Once the grounds are secured, temporarily install the factory air cleaner assembly.

    • Connect the mass airflow sensor, the manifold air pressure vacuum line, and the air temperature sensor before adding on the home base diffuser that will neaten things up and quiet the intake system.

    • While Christie works on the intake system, Andrew connects the ignition and starter wires to the battery.

    • Add a few quarts of oil to bring up the levels.

    • Now you're ready to test-fire the engine.



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    RESOURCES :

    Special resources for DIY's Resto Rides 100 series: 1966 El Camino

    Original Parts Group, Inc.
    www.opgi.com

    Husky Tools
    www.huskytools.com

    Rick's Hot Rod Shop
    www.rickshotrodshop.com

    Vintage Air, Inc.
    www.vintageair.com

    Fuel Injection Specialties
    www.fuelinjection.com

    Lokar
    www.lokar.com

    K & N Engineering
    www.knfilters.com

    Nordskog Performance Products
    www.nordskogperformance.net

  • RELATED PROJECTS:
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  		• '66 El Camino: Rear Suspension and Brakes
  		• '66 El Camino: Sway Bars, Hydraulics and Steering Column
  		• 1968 Camaro -- Engine Removal
  		• 1968 Camaro -- Disassembly and Inspection of Crate Engine
  		• 1968 Camaro -- Engine and Transmission Installation
  		• 1968 Camaro -- Installation of Engine Accessories
  		• 1962 Corvette Restoration: Prep for Engine Removal
  		• 1962 Corvette Restoration: Engine Removal
  		• 1962 Corvette Restoration: Clutch Installation
  		• 1962 Corvette Restoration: Bell-Housing and Transmission
  		• 1962 Corvette Restoration: Reinstalling the Engine and Engine-Accessories

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• '66 El Camino: Engine Swap, Pt. 1