Elwood - 1968 Fury II 4 door sedan

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I got the fuel pump removed, I was able to get the compression fitting on the hard line loosened, cleaned up the hard line and fuel pump surface on the engine cleaned up and installed the fuel pump.

 

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I visited an upholstery shop in Sioux Falls and discovered that to reupholster the seats on Elwood would be costly (3k+), therefore I will find a cover.

I got the outer fender liner and lower radiator hose installed. I also straightened out the air cleaner lid, as it was bent.

I then tried out the mini starter and new fuel pump.

 

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The other day, I discovered that Elwood had a trunk light.
It was missing the switch that screws into the trunk opening. I ordered a truck switch and it arrived yesterday. I simply added an insulated female 1/4” spade connector and installed the switch. Bam! Functional trunk light!

 

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I started the replacement for the transmission shift shaft seal. My Lord, what a mess!

TF 727 "How To" shift lever seal replacement

I got the throttle and shift levers removed and I will attack the small seal first and then see if I can get the tool in there without dropping the transmission crossmember.

 

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I dropped the valve body and removed the transmission seal. Both of them. Installed the new kick down seal and the shift control seal.
First one that I attempted to install was misaligned with the washers and bent it. Second one went in ok.
Next: transgo tf-2 shift kit and band adjustments.
Minimal gunk in the pan…

 

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I finally got the Transgo TF-2 kit installed. Lots going on with other things. I might get it installed into the transmission tomorrow or Friday.

Instructions weren’t very good, but good enough.

I have a TCI aluminum pan to cover it up.

 

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I got the valve body and TCI pan installed.

 

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I got the valve body and TCI pan installed.View attachment 663861

Ribbed, for your transmissions pleasure.

 

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Ribbed, for your transmissions pleasure.

Ha!

I had to replace the shift and throttle lever bolts, because I had left them in a tub of 30% vinegar and they got eaten away so much that they were useless. Off to the Hall of Shame they go. They weren’t the first and most definitely won’t be the last additions!

 

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Installed fuel sending unit. Existing one works, but is missing the float. Verified resistance of both. 10.5 - 75 ohms.
Gauge now registering a fuel level!

 

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Installed fuel sending unit. Existing one works, but is missing the float. Verified resistance of both. 10.5 - 75 ohms.
Gauge now registering a fuel level!

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I go by the 140 or 200 mile rule for fill ups, depending on the car. Although the wagon does have a working gauge, with a cooked engine.

 

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I go by the 140 or 200 mile rule for fill ups, depending on the car. Although the wagon does have a working gauge, with a cooked engine.

I usually might get 200 miles out of a tank of gas with these. I have a lead foot!

 

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I got the valve cover gaskets and covers with PCV and crankcase vent installed.

 

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Moving forward, I had to replace a wheel cylinder - garbage right out of the box. @mobileparts - I know. I will seek you out once I get the car on the road.
I am removing the exhaust manifolds to install these Sanderson shorties on. I am still debating whether to buy a TTI system or have a custom made system in Sioux Falls.

Road testing is days away…

 

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Spent yesterday cleaning up the exhaust manifolds and welded up the crossover pipe. Temporary setup until I get the car back on the road.

 

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I wish you were going to Carlisle so you could see Elwood's big block twin.

 

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I finally got the exhaust back in and here’s a start in months:

 

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I believe that I got the valve body back together correctly after discovering that I had misplaced the shift arm in relation to a valve. That’s now correct.

While putting the shift linkage back together, the c clip (it’s actually a double C wire type) broke.
I found a clip that I believe will work well. I also put a nylon washer under the shift arm to tighten up the interface.
I will continue reassembly…

 

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Insurance is back on, so it’s time to get ‘r done!

 

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On the road and at the car wash!