MIG, solid .035 wire, 20 L/min gas flow. 75/25 Argon/CO2.

 

Could try turning up gas flow a bit, see if it makes a difference....... (just a wild guess though....)

 

I never did a lot of MIG outside MOS training. Honestly can't think of one time I did it in the field until I bought this 110 amp unit to fix the exhaust. That said the shielding gas or bad spots in the wire spool would be my guess. That is a tight spot could just be the angle you had to go at it from.

 

I miss using anti-splatter spray.

 

Yesterday morning I sold the two front wheels that didn't fit. Tomorrow I have a guy coming to my shop to mount and balance the finish wheels for this beast. Since I have never liked the LS look of the coil packs on top of the valve covers, I went ahead and ordered some billet coil pack covers. A bit spendy, but it will make me happier with the look. I will show them off after I receive them and get them installed.

Items still needed:
Driveshaft
Brake pedal/master cylinder
Oil cooler
Trans cooler
Exhaust system

 

I saw this today, and I had to repost it.

"It's not a waste of money if it makes you happy."

That, right there, applies to all hobbies....

 

The new tires got mounted and balanced this morning. I am liking how they look! I can't mount the rear wheels until I finish putting together the 5 lug Ford 8.8.

 

Lookin' good! They're like car guy jewelry!

 

I never have cared too much for the look of the individual coil packs on the valve covers. So I decided to get some coil pack covers. The two piece valve covers the hide the coil packs are just too spendy for my budget, so I opted for these. They are made from 1/4" thick aluminum, anodized black, with ball end milled slots. Me likey!!!

 

Lookin good!