Third Generation F-Body Message Boards
Faceplate installed.
Faceplate installed.
0 2023/02/10 15:40:13
Used brackets from a regular single DIN adapter kit that I had in the attic.
Used brackets from a regular single DIN adapter kit that I had in the attic.
0 2023/02/10 15:40:06
First iteration. Ended up being 10mm to wide as I managed to write down the wrong number on my drawing, despite what my caliper shows. Later design is slimmed down in the width and rear.
First iteration. Ended up being 10mm to wide as I managed to write down the wrong number on my drawing, despite what my caliper shows. Later design is slimmed down in the width and rear.
0 2023/02/10 15:40:00
0 2022/07/20 16:23:05
0 2022/07/20 14:45:45
Throwout bearing alignment
Throwout bearing alignment
0 2022/07/19 14:23:53
No markings on input shaft where it fits into bushing. Only about the first two-thirds enters the bushing, judging from the grease line.
No markings on input shaft where it fits into bushing. Only about the first two-thirds enters the bushing, judging from the grease line.
0 2022/07/19 14:22:05
National PB-656-HD pilot bushing. I have a replacement coming in, thought maybe the marks on the face were from the input shaft. However, I see no corresponding marks on the shaft.
National PB-656-HD pilot bushing. I have a replacement coming in, thought maybe the marks on the face were from the input shaft. However, I see no corresponding marks on the shaft.
0 2022/07/19 14:19:47
Flywheel side of the friction disk. Printing still clearly legible.
Flywheel side of the friction disk. Printing still clearly legible.
0 2022/07/19 14:18:09
#2 Exhaust - the offending culprit. As can be seen in the picture, the set screw is further down in the hole than the one on the left. Outer nut was only finger tight.
#2 Exhaust - the offending culprit. As can be seen in the picture, the set screw is further down in the hole than the one on the left. Outer nut was only finger tight.
0 2022/07/10 11:34:18
0 2022/07/10 11:23:01
0 2022/07/06 12:42:19
0 2022/07/04 08:37:33
Built this organizer when I stripped the engine for rebuild. Didn't think I'd get to use it again so soon. Will keep the rocker studs in the attic, but throwing the nuts in the trash.
Built this organizer when I stripped the engine for rebuild. Didn't think I'd get to use it again so soon. Will keep the rocker studs in the attic, but throwing the nuts in the trash.
0 2022/07/04 08:32:13
Heads stripped back to how I received them from the machine shop.
Heads stripped back to how I received them from the machine shop.
0 2022/07/04 08:31:39
These valves are driving me to drink!
These valves are driving me to drink!
0 2022/07/04 08:29:32
Correct MAP sensor is mounted to the plenum, the wrong barometric sensor is in my hand.
Correct MAP sensor is mounted to the plenum, the wrong barometric sensor is in my hand.
0 2022/07/04 08:21:29
0 2022/07/04 08:14:51
Final result, MUCH easier to view and adjust base timing. Just visible on the left side is the white mark on the balancer. I made sure engine was at 0 TDC before locating the timing tape. If I could do it again, I'd move the tape a little further down from the pointer. However, that adhesive is not coming off!
Final result, MUCH easier to view and adjust base timing. Just visible on the left side is the white mark on the balancer. I made sure engine was at 0 TDC before locating the timing tape. If I could do it again, I'd move the tape a little further down from the pointer. However, that adhesive is not coming off!
0 2022/07/04 08:09:04
Good view showing the interference with the accessory bracket and the amount of material that had to be removed.
Good view showing the interference with the accessory bracket and the amount of material that had to be removed.
0 2022/07/04 08:08:14
And thank goodness it is hidden! Now looking like it has been attacked by a family of wolverines, it at least will now fit nicely into the location.
And thank goodness it is hidden! Now looking like it has been attacked by a family of wolverines, it at least will now fit nicely into the location.
0 2022/07/04 08:07:07
Piece marked for clearancing. Shame, as it is a nice polished piece. At least in my serpentine TPI application, the nice edge is totally hidden.
Piece marked for clearancing. Shame, as it is a nice polished piece. At least in my serpentine TPI application, the nice edge is totally hidden.
0 2022/07/04 08:06:04
The driver front accessory bracket has a tab that protrudes and was interfering with getting the tab mounted into place.
The driver front accessory bracket has a tab that protrudes and was interfering with getting the tab mounted into place.
0 2022/07/04 08:04:42
0 2022/07/04 08:04:09
Picture on box shows flat tappets, but these are roller lifters.
Picture on box shows flat tappets, but these are roller lifters.
0 2022/07/04 07:59:53
My two little culprits.
My two little culprits.
0 2022/07/04 07:53:52
Electrode and tip touching can't be a good thing!
Electrode and tip touching can't be a good thing!
0 2022/07/04 07:49:11
The spacer SFI mounts to the bottom of the injector makes installation of the fuel rail really easy. I had o-rings on the first set and they worked fine, but the rail took some wiggling to get mounted in place. With their space, easy-peasy.
The spacer SFI mounts to the bottom of the injector makes installation of the fuel rail really easy. I had o-rings on the first set and they worked fine, but the rail took some wiggling to get mounted in place. With their space, easy-peasy.
0 2022/07/04 07:43:36
0 2022/07/04 07:43:14
The continual culprit, #1 exhaust nut. Could watch it spin off while I was adjusting the intake side.
The continual culprit, #1 exhaust nut. Could watch it spin off while I was adjusting the intake side.
0 2022/07/04 07:33:38
The PVC tube is a great size to fit in the hole and around the rocker nut, keeping oil from squirting out.
The PVC tube is a great size to fit in the hole and around the rocker nut, keeping oil from squirting out.
0 2022/07/04 07:32:44
Two rows of holes because I found out I'd had the valve cover pointing in the wrong direction when I'd eyeballed it on the engine. Nothing a little duct tape can't fix.
Two rows of holes because I found out I'd had the valve cover pointing in the wrong direction when I'd eyeballed it on the engine. Nothing a little duct tape can't fix.
0 2022/07/04 07:31:37
0 2022/06/12 06:22:18
0 2022/06/12 06:22:05
Current state of engine. Two vacuum lines to hook up, then start testing everything before firing it up.
Current state of engine. Two vacuum lines to hook up, then start testing everything before firing it up.
0 2022/05/21 17:30:54
0 2022/05/21 17:30:35
After a couple days of working on the TB, including the air passage mods and polishing, it came out like this. Turned out better than the 91 that I'd done a few years ago. Skills are improving!
After a couple days of working on the TB, including the air passage mods and polishing, it came out like this. Turned out better than the 91 that I'd done a few years ago. Skills are improving!
0 2022/05/21 16:45:25
Unpolished 88 TB on the left, polished 91 on the right. Have to make the one look like the other.
Unpolished 88 TB on the left, polished 91 on the right. Have to make the one look like the other.
0 2022/05/21 16:44:40
My modified 88 TB with opened up idle air passages. Used a cutoff wheel for vertical guide cuts and a die grinder with carbide bit to remove the material. Really glad this work can't be seen once installed!
My modified 88 TB with opened up idle air passages. Used a cutoff wheel for vertical guide cuts and a die grinder with carbide bit to remove the material. Really glad this work can't be seen once installed!
0 2022/05/21 16:42:32
91 TB on the left, 88 on the right. The difference is the cut-out portion in the 91.
91 TB on the left, 88 on the right. The difference is the cut-out portion in the 91.
0 2022/05/21 16:41:04