Looking for ideas to keep my roadster engine compartment neat and not cluttered.

[Usudno]

I'm trying to come up with a game plan for keeping the engine compartment simple and neat. I'm going with a 351w with a quickfuel 750 carb, performer rpm intake manifold and cobra air cleaner and valve covers. I'm planning a mechanical fuel pump and alternator as the only pulley driven items. My question is, what are you guys using for plug wire routing, fuel line management, etc. I'm planning on using forte's mechanical throttle linkage to keep that nice and tidy. Any opinions on mounting locations for reservoirs to make brake line routing neater or any other tips are appreciated. Pictures are of course welcomed.

[CDXXVII]

My setup is similar and with the same desire for minimal clutter. Ford Racing Z427 (351 Block). Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake. I used my own mechanical throttle linkage, hydraulic clutch assembly, and fuel lines. Most of the electrical is tucked away as best as possible. My plug wires are cut to length and I made my own angle brackets to secure the wire separators to the valve cover screws. I am actually using an efi throttle body and was still able to keep the clutter down.

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[Vette1972]

That is one neat and clean engine bay. Nice Job! Len

[Usudno]

What is the polished tank in the front over the crank?

[GWL]

What is the polished tank in the front over the crank?

Correction

I had posted that it was an expansion tank but I was thinking the question was about the long thin tank in front of the crank. That looks like the FFR supplied expansion tank that comes with the complete kit. However, after looking at the picture I realize it was the tank on top of the crank you were asking about. It's an expansion tank too.

But, both of them are expansion tanks. At one point, I thought, the one in front of the crank, may be a power steering reservoir but he doesn't have power steering. So why two expansion tanks??

Or am I missing something?

To avoid messing this thread up further here is a link to explain the difference from the two-Expansion tank vs Recovery tank

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY8rktBr4zo

George

[CDXXVII]

That is an expansion tank. Only filled about 2/3 with coolant allowing for a compressible air pillow on top. Used in the original cars but not necessary in current applications. Modern radiator caps and recovery tanks pretty much replaced expansion tanks.


What is the polished tank in the front over the crank?

[Avalanche325]

Custom cut plug wires go a long way. Wire looms really keep it clean. I ran my heater hoses outboard on the 3/4" frame rails. For the wiring, use uninsulated lugs and heat shrink them. That looks a lot neater than the plastic insulators.

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t474/Avalanche325/IMG_0435_zpswbterubc.jpg (http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/Avalanche325/media/IMG_0435_zpswbterubc.jpg.html)

You can see the heater hoses here:

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t474/Avalanche325/IMG_0464_zpsaff540eb.jpg (http://s1061.photobucket.com/user/Avalanche325/media/IMG_0464_zpsaff540eb.jpg.html)

Engine bay walkaround:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OvPno1LhfQ

[GWL]

Modern radiator caps and recovery tanks pretty much replaced expansion tanks.

So, what is the difference?

George

[CDXXVII]

The top tank is an expansion tank. The expansion tank has an "overflow" line that originally went to the ground. If the system has too much coolant it will puke the excess on the ground and seek a correct level. My smaller tank is only an overflow tank and vents to atmosphere.


So, what is the difference?

George

[Jeff Kleiner]

I've built mostly fuel injected cars but here are a few photos of a carbed roadster that I built for a customer.

As mentioned neat routing of plug wires goes a long way:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/Mk4%207276/100_1940.jpg

Run the wires for the alternator and start circuits on the outside of the upper frame rails along the passenger side. Mount the remote solenoid if you are using one on the engine mount pedestal just ahead of the starter:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/100_2093.jpg

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/100_2101.jpg

Likewise the wires running forward on the drivers side (lights, oil pressure sender, etc.) go outboard on that side:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/100_2096.jpg

Finally the remaining wires for electric choke, coolant temp. sender and thermostatic fan control sensor are punched through the center of the firewall:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/100_2102.jpg

Running go-cart ready for the body:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/Mk4%207276/100_2062.jpg

And completed:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj43/jkleiner/Mk4%207276/100_2643.jpg

Hope that helps give you some ideas!

Jeff

[FFinisher]

Is that a mustang frame?👍👍

[Usudno]

That's great!! The mustang frame reference was a nice jab. Thanks for the ideas. I haven't even gotten the kit yet and have most of my questions answered.

Jeff, what do you have mounted to the valve cover to retain the plug wires?

[DANW]

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[cgundermann]

Beautiful and ultra clean work DANW! Very nice...

[2bking]

DANW, very nice work. Do you have more pictures to share?

[Yama-Bro]

DANW, that's really nice!