Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2015 09:58:57 -0700
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
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& Don't Forget that when putting the GasTank back up into place that the CrossOverPipe
has Stuff that it Needs to GoOver so it CanNot be Installed Until the G'Tank is UpInPosition ~
ORR ~ DeanB
On 8 Jan , 2015, at 2:24 PM, Kevin Duvernay wrote:
> Good advise on the shifter linkages, thank you. After a quick search for
> the bushings, there seems to be a confusing amount of options. Anyone know
> of a good write up on the shift linkage system so I can better understand
> what parts to order to preform service to the system while the gas tank is
> dropped? Van Cafe seems to stock 4 different bushings with no clear
> explanation of which one is located under the gas tank on my 87.
>
> Thanks again
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Part of that shifter maintenance should be the replacement of the shifter
>> guides. Cheap, but the tank has to be removed to get to the forward one. A
>> good time to run some big wire over the tank if you ever want to add
>> electrical accessories in the future. Be prepared to either have help or a
>> ratcheting strap to draw the tank up tight when reinstalling it. The
>> plastic bushings on the bottom of the shift lever could likely use
>> attention. The list goes on and on as what you can get to from the bottom
>> of the car, but these (and cv joints) stand out.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Kevin,
>>> You might consider upgrading your shift linkage bushings while you have
>>> your fuel tank removed. I recently performed all the upgrades you listed
>>> minus the SS Exhaust. I have a car lift in my hangar and it still took me
>>> the better part of a week and a half to get all the work done, mostly due
>>> to the time I spent scratching my head while over-thinking everything.
>>> Mike M
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 8, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Kevin Duvernay <kduvey@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hey guys,
>>>>
>>>> I'm preparing to tackle some semi serious (to me) surgeries on my 87
>>> westy,
>>>> manual, all stock. I have a couple specific questions, but mostly
>> looking
>>>> for any advise anyone's willing to give me.
>>>>
>>>> I've got several new parts to install, mostly involving the cooling,
>> fuel
>>>> delivery, and exhaust systems:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> - RMW SS cooling pipes
>>>> - RMW SS coolant distribution tower
>>>> - GoWesty billet tstat housing (with new tstat)
>>>> - all new coolant hoses
>>>>
>>>> - fuel tank reseal kit (from GoWesty)
>>>> - fuel level sending unit
>>>> - hard plastic fuel lines
>>>> - fuel filter
>>>> - (I've already replaced all the soft fuel lines including some nice
>> new
>>>> billet fuel rails and a new fuel pump.)
>>>>
>>>> - GoWesty SS exhaust kit
>>>>
>>>> - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount
>>>> bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I'm experienceing with
>> on/off
>>>> throttle)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I live in Houston and there is this cool DIY garage where you can rent
>> a
>>>> bay with a lift for ~100$ per day and it includes access to most any
>>> tools
>>>> I would need. I intend on renting a bay for 2-3 days (enough?) and
>>> knocking
>>>> all this out myself. My high level workflow plan is:
>>>>
>>>> -drop gas tank
>>>> -install new SS coolant pipes
>>>> -install new cooling hoses, tstat housing, and SS distribution tower
>>>> -install new hard plastic fuel lines and fuel filter
>>>> -re-seal and re-install fuel tank
>>>> -remove old rusty exhaust
>>>> -replace motor mounts
>>>> -install new SS exhaust
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Anyone see any problems with the plan? Anything I'm overlooking?
>>>>
>>>> One concern I have is I don't know what all is involved in replacing
>> all
>>>> the coolant hoses. How big of a job is it? Is it as simple as removing
>>> the
>>>> old and replacing with new or are there other major components that
>> need
>>> to
>>>> be removed for access to any of the hoses? I do not plan to replace the
>>>> heater cores or hoses yet, that will be a project in itself for later.
>>>>
>>>> Are there any other parts I should consider replacing while I'm in
>> there?
>>>> Spare parts I should have on hand in case I damage something?
>>>>
>>>> Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Kevin
>>>
>>
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