Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
This was my victory picture after getting the upper intake assembled.
This was my victory picture after getting the upper intake assembled.
0 2022/05/21 16:36:31
0 2022/05/21 16:30:34
Dirty Dingo brackets flipped from original mounting style. Rotated the compressor enough to clear the valve cover.
Dirty Dingo brackets flipped from original mounting style. Rotated the compressor enough to clear the valve cover.
0 2022/05/21 16:28:40
Sanden compressor bolt hitting the valve cover with still about a half inch before getting to the mounting hole.
Sanden compressor bolt hitting the valve cover with still about a half inch before getting to the mounting hole.
0 2022/05/21 16:25:06
Enough daylight to work!
Enough daylight to work!
0 2022/05/14 13:39:55
Brackets flipped so longer end was between the compressor and the original mounting hole. This rotated the compressor out of the way of the valve cover.
Brackets flipped so longer end was between the compressor and the original mounting hole. This rotated the compressor out of the way of the valve cover.
0 2022/05/14 13:38:25
Dirty Dingo brackets in the original position.
Dirty Dingo brackets in the original position.
0 2022/05/14 13:37:14
A modified computer power supply, an Arduino and relay to pulse the Bosch III injectors
A modified computer power supply, an Arduino and relay to pulse the Bosch III injectors
0 2022/05/08 14:38:22
0 2022/05/04 17:23:22
This bolt caused some words and phrases to be shouted that I'm hoping the neighbors didn't hear. Don't see how it could be installed accept from the top.
This bolt caused some words and phrases to be shouted that I'm hoping the neighbors didn't hear. Don't see how it could be installed accept from the top.
0 2022/05/03 08:16:16
My well-intentioned, but ultimately unsuccessful use of a trans jack adapter
My well-intentioned, but ultimately unsuccessful use of a trans jack adapter
0 2022/05/03 08:04:12
This picture was taken early in the massaging process. I proceeded to use practically every hammer in the tool box to try and gain the clearance.
This picture was taken early in the massaging process. I proceeded to use practically every hammer in the tool box to try and gain the clearance.
0 2022/04/29 09:34:14
My calibrated, tape-measure drawing and optimistic conclusion
My calibrated, tape-measure drawing and optimistic conclusion
0 2022/04/29 09:31:38
Had to remove a bit more on the sides then my initial sharpie drawing called for, but it ended up fitting in there nicely.
Had to remove a bit more on the sides then my initial sharpie drawing called for, but it ended up fitting in there nicely.
0 2022/04/29 09:19:48
Tools of the trade
Tools of the trade
0 2022/04/29 09:19:20
Original dust cover marked with my best guess for material to be removed to fit the later engine block.
Original dust cover marked with my best guess for material to be removed to fit the later engine block.
0 2022/04/29 09:18:32
Three-wire oil pressure sensor and switch used on later model thirdgens.
Three-wire oil pressure sensor and switch used on later model thirdgens.
0 2022/04/29 09:15:12
0 2022/04/29 09:09:25
Shot of the clutch install. I had initially thought the bellhousing would be attached to the transmission, then bolted to the block, so I created to guide posted to help with the install. I then realized there was no way to install the clutch fork and throwout bearing using this method, so followed by mounting the bellhousing.
Shot of the clutch install. I had initially thought the bellhousing would be attached to the transmission, then bolted to the block, so I created to guide posted to help with the install. I then realized there was no way to install the clutch fork and throwout bearing using this method, so followed by mounting the bellhousing.
0 2022/04/29 09:07:30
Sitting in its new home. Valve covers were off to keep them from getting chewed up by the chain as the engine was going in.
Sitting in its new home. Valve covers were off to keep them from getting chewed up by the chain as the engine was going in.
0 2022/04/29 09:05:46
Thought I was being very clever to wrap up the excess chain to keep it out of the way. Ended up biting my in the butt as there was not enough slack to allow the engine to rotate enough to get into position when going in over the fender. Managed to finally loosen it enough to get it properly aligned. Glad I'm not being judged based on speed!
Thought I was being very clever to wrap up the excess chain to keep it out of the way. Ended up biting my in the butt as there was not enough slack to allow the engine to rotate enough to get into position when going in over the fender. Managed to finally loosen it enough to get it properly aligned. Glad I'm not being judged based on speed!
0 2022/04/29 09:03:00
What we picked up - a 2004 Mercury Marauder. Just ate up the 1,500 miles from Chicago to Austin. Great car!
What we picked up - a 2004 Mercury Marauder. Just ate up the 1,500 miles from Chicago to Austin. Great car!
0 2022/04/29 08:59:44
0 2022/04/29 08:58:40
Completed cruise control mounting
Completed cruise control mounting
0 2022/04/29 08:55:37
Small piece of ABS to hold the vent control plate in place, thereby preventing the diverter pin from falling out of the slot.
Small piece of ABS to hold the vent control plate in place, thereby preventing the diverter pin from falling out of the slot.
0 2022/04/29 08:53:47
New location for the cruise servo. Wish I'd drilled the holes before repainting the fender!
New location for the cruise servo. Wish I'd drilled the holes before repainting the fender!
0 2022/04/09 08:16:22
Wideband sensor coming up from the frame rail. Pinned in place with the EVAP hard line.
Wideband sensor coming up from the frame rail. Pinned in place with the EVAP hard line.
0 2022/04/09 08:11:18
A friend down the street came up with his welder and did a nice job sealing it in. Looked closely and didn't see any pinholes, so hit it with some black High-Temp paint to hopefully keep rust at bay.
A friend down the street came up with his welder and did a nice job sealing it in. Looked closely and didn't see any pinholes, so hit it with some black High-Temp paint to hopefully keep rust at bay.
0 2022/04/09 08:10:10
0 2022/04/05 18:30:57
The FI harness, finally all wrapped and ready for installation in the car. It went in easier than it came out, possibly due to the different loom material?
The FI harness, finally all wrapped and ready for installation in the car. It went in easier than it came out, possibly due to the different loom material?
0 2022/04/05 07:59:45
5mm difference in width between original and "new" ECM plugs.
5mm difference in width between original and "new" ECM plugs.
0 2022/04/05 07:58:51
This area was tough, especially laying under the car trying to figure out where and in which direction to place the bends. Took a bit of finessing, but ended up ok. I wish the line had been a bit longer to it didn't exit underneath the evaporator box.
This area was tough, especially laying under the car trying to figure out where and in which direction to place the bends. Took a bit of finessing, but ended up ok. I wish the line had been a bit longer to it didn't exit underneath the evaporator box.
0 2022/04/05 07:54:14
Three coats of the color matched paint and it turned out pretty nice.
Three coats of the color matched paint and it turned out pretty nice.
0 2022/04/05 07:47:02
On to the yellow. Drew the line at completely stripping the engine bay and messing with suspension and alignment, so did some masking off of areas in the rear.
On to the yellow. Drew the line at completely stripping the engine bay and messing with suspension and alignment, so did some masking off of areas in the rear.
0 2022/04/05 07:45:54
0 2022/04/05 07:45:23
Tinfoil works great on the brake lines, then lots of newspaper for overspray.
Tinfoil works great on the brake lines, then lots of newspaper for overspray.
0 2022/04/05 07:44:42
Engine bay and K-member degreased and deep cleaned, getting ready for paint.
Engine bay and K-member degreased and deep cleaned, getting ready for paint.
0 2022/04/05 07:43:56
Similar story on the transmission. Not as oil-covered, but lots of little nooks and crannies to get the gunk out of.
Similar story on the transmission. Not as oil-covered, but lots of little nooks and crannies to get the gunk out of.
0 2022/04/05 07:41:36
Took a lot longer than it should have because I was using the wrong cleaning material.
Took a lot longer than it should have because I was using the wrong cleaning material.
0 2022/04/05 07:40:48
The outside isn't much better. The line of black shows how far I'd been able to reach in the past to get it cleaned and wiped down.
The outside isn't much better. The line of black shows how far I'd been able to reach in the past to get it cleaned and wiped down.
0 2022/04/05 07:39:57