Factory Five Racing '33 Hot Rod, Assembly Manual

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General
Double check all your hardware, make sure your wiring and hoses are away from extreme heat and
moving parts.
Make sure the steering turns freely lock to lock, and make sure your brake flex lines have enough slack
for the full range of wheel movement.
Get the engine up to temperature and check for leaks and make sure the fan is working.
After running the car for the first time once coolant is added and while the system is still warm, retighten
the hose clamps used on the cooling system.
If you have the space in your driveway or have access to a small parking lot it is very helpful to drive the
chassis around a little to make sure everything is working before you seal it all up.
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If you do this, bolt the seat harnesses in and use them
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You will be very surprised at how quickly the car responds to small inputs and it is amplified by being
extra light without the body in place. Things to check for:
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Any leaks – brake fluid – transmission fluid – engine oil – rear diff fluid – coolant
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Wiring – loose wires – close to heat sources or moving parts – loose grounds
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Suspension – all hardware tight – no binding or clearance issues
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Chassis – all hardware double checked – nothing loose or sharp
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Steering – all set screws tight – steering wheel tight – tie rods and rack tight
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Brakes – plenty of fluid – pedal not bottoming- all fittings tight to reservoir
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Brake Bias – if you have space, adjust your brakes bias with the balance bar (the set up and adjustment
procedure is detailed in the paperwork that came with the pedal-box) Set up your brakes so that the
fronts lock up just before the rears.