Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
0 2021/10/17 13:26:56
Bearings and rings all installed
Bearings and rings all installed
0 2021/10/17 13:25:55
Using the Workmate I saved from the scrap pile as a rod vise to loosen the nuts torqued down at the machine shop. New top and grease in the right places makes it work like new!
Using the Workmate I saved from the scrap pile as a rod vise to loosen the nuts torqued down at the machine shop. New top and grease in the right places makes it work like new!
0 2021/10/17 13:24:07
0 2021/10/14 17:25:13
Fifth journal on other side of spec at 0.003". I'll take it!
Fifth journal on other side of spec at 0.003". I'll take it!
0 2021/10/12 14:40:17
Front four bearings had 0.002" clearances, right at minimum side of specification
Front four bearings had 0.002" clearances, right at minimum side of specification
0 2021/10/12 14:39:36
Crank in and caps all torqued down. Also mounted up oil pump, as it can apparently affect the clearances.
Crank in and caps all torqued down. Also mounted up oil pump, as it can apparently affect the clearances.
0 2021/10/12 14:38:45
0 2021/10/05 15:35:50
A low-profile jack supported the weight and allowed me to slide the hoist out from under the stand.
A low-profile jack supported the weight and allowed me to slide the hoist out from under the stand.
0 2021/09/29 12:36:03
Well, damn. Front support legs too wide on the stand. Nice.
Well, damn. Front support legs too wide on the stand. Nice.
0 2021/09/29 12:35:19
All looking good at this point...
All looking good at this point...
0 2021/09/29 12:34:48
Those little Harbor Freight furniture dollies come in handy for all sorts of projects. I think I've used mine for just about everything EXCEPT moving furniture.
Those little Harbor Freight furniture dollies come in handy for all sorts of projects. I think I've used mine for just about everything EXCEPT moving furniture.
0 2021/09/29 12:29:33
Picture from around 93, I'm guessing. Even had a bra on this one!
Picture from around 93, I'm guessing. Even had a bra on this one!
0 2021/09/23 10:02:41
0 2021/09/22 15:47:17
All mounted in.
All mounted in.
0 2021/09/04 12:17:36
Test fitting the box after the spare tire brace is removed.
Test fitting the box after the spare tire brace is removed.
0 2021/09/04 12:13:35
Box built and ready to cut out the subwoofer hole
Box built and ready to cut out the subwoofer hole
0 2021/09/04 12:13:03
CAD - Cardboard Aided Design
CAD - Cardboard Aided Design
0 2021/09/04 12:12:38
The mess of wires. Plenty of power cable, not so much on the speaker wires.
The mess of wires. Plenty of power cable, not so much on the speaker wires.
0 2021/09/04 12:09:04
Speaker wires tucked into the console area. I used an adapter between the factory radio and car harness so I wouldn't need to splice directly into those wires.
Speaker wires tucked into the console area. I used an adapter between the factory radio and car harness so I wouldn't need to splice directly into those wires.
0 2021/09/04 12:07:50
View from the kick panel side.
View from the kick panel side.
0 2021/09/04 12:05:09
Had to drill a hole for the power line to enter the cabin. Nicely sized for the grommet.
Had to drill a hole for the power line to enter the cabin. Nicely sized for the grommet.
0 2021/09/04 12:04:24
Power wire runs along the headlight harness to the passenger side fender
Power wire runs along the headlight harness to the passenger side fender
0 2021/09/04 12:03:40
0 2021/09/02 12:12:17
Orange = battery voltage, spliced into lower footwell light. Black = ground, screwed to dash assembly. Pink = head unit signal wire.
Orange = battery voltage, spliced into lower footwell light. Black = ground, screwed to dash assembly. Pink = head unit signal wire.
0 2021/09/02 12:08:20
Silver box is the rear defrost relay, the antenna relay is on the left.
Silver box is the rear defrost relay, the antenna relay is on the left.
0 2021/09/02 12:03:41
Here is the unit installed into the fender area. The yellow bracket that the gray brace bolts to is what I thought I would need to pull the fender to attach. Fortunately, same bracket is used on the solid mast antenna.
Here is the unit installed into the fender area. The yellow bracket that the gray brace bolts to is what I thought I would need to pull the fender to attach. Fortunately, same bracket is used on the solid mast antenna.
0 2021/09/02 11:57:25
Only special tool required is this antenna wrench, ordered from Amazon. Around $12, made spinning the retaining nuts on and off very easy.
Only special tool required is this antenna wrench, ordered from Amazon. Around $12, made spinning the retaining nuts on and off very easy.
0 2021/09/02 11:56:33
All reassembled and the platform cranked up to the top.
All reassembled and the platform cranked up to the top.
0 2021/07/29 08:43:10
Used a Dremel with cutoff wheel to make a slot for my screwdriver. In my opinion, a hacksaw would probably make a better cut in this application.
Used a Dremel with cutoff wheel to make a slot for my screwdriver. In my opinion, a hacksaw would probably make a better cut in this application.
0 2021/07/29 08:42:16
The bolt removed from the platform that the spring perches on.
The bolt removed from the platform that the spring perches on.
0 2021/07/29 08:41:45
Picture of the little grinding bit I used to remove the last of the weld. I then used a nail punch to gently hammer out the bolt.
Picture of the little grinding bit I used to remove the last of the weld. I then used a nail punch to gently hammer out the bolt.
0 2021/07/29 08:40:48
The four T15 bolts to remove the regulator housing. I have also started to drill out the weld that GM put on at the factory.
The four T15 bolts to remove the regulator housing. I have also started to drill out the weld that GM put on at the factory.
0 2021/07/29 08:35:01
The setup on my 78 C3 Vette. The 8 screws to remove the top housing are right in the center. Unclip the two injector clips and remove the rubber isolators. The three bolts on the rear of the TBI housing are longer than the five front bolts.
The setup on my 78 C3 Vette. The 8 screws to remove the top housing are right in the center. Unclip the two injector clips and remove the rubber isolators. The three bolts on the rear of the TBI housing are longer than the five front bolts.
0 2021/07/29 08:33:37
0 2021/07/29 03:12:00
AC Delco GF580 is my part number on the filter.
AC Delco GF580 is my part number on the filter.
0 2021/07/28 14:59:37
My mangled adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Turns ok but has to be totally disassembled.
My mangled adjustable fuel pressure regulator. Turns ok but has to be totally disassembled.
0 2021/07/27 15:43:37
With the tab about halfway in the opening, still just 10psi. Originally was very close to the bottom.
With the tab about halfway in the opening, still just 10psi. Originally was very close to the bottom.
0 2021/07/27 15:43:30
0 2021/07/27 11:57:06
Finished and ready for U-Joints and installation.
Finished and ready for U-Joints and installation.
0 2021/07/19 14:51:33