Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:16:36 -0600
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
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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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