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Clutch/Flywheel assembled Time to remove the O2's before cutting the empty Cats apart Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
O2 Out Running a thread chaser through Getting ready to make the cut I figured it would be easier to cut the neck off and re-use it than try to bend new ones Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
New Magnaflows ready to go Probably one of the best tools I have ever purchased. I wish I had one of these when I was running my own shop. I also have a cheap mig but this little unit runs circles around it. I also wish that I had more time to practice to make the welds look better but nothing has broken yet. And yes I realize that it was made in china, and yes I know that there are North American companies that make really good welding equipment. However this is now a hobby for me and like most of you I couldn't justify spend 5 times the amount on a professional rig. This little unit ran me just under $1000 and the closest comparable Miller unit runs about $4800 up here in Canada. I buy North American when I can, I will get off the soapbox now. Not bad fit up Always use a stainless steel brush Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Setting up for the initial tack weld Ugly but effective Getting ready for the tack and bead Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I need more practice but it should hold Adding the rear extension pipe Tacked Finished weld Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Finished product. I may grind the welds smooth but no one is going to see them. I just need it to pass the emission test. Both units ready to install Pulley's aligned and the belts are on Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I tried boiling the triple seals but it didn't work for me. Old seals off and grooves cleaned That's as far as I could get them by boiling them in water. I ended up using a heat gun which ended up working quite well. If they stretch to much just work them back into shape and gently tap the shaft into the housing before they cool to much Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Bellhousing back on New Cats seem to like they will work Wires cleaned up with new wire holders in place Other side Hopefully if tomorrow goes as planned the engine should be back in Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ernie, thanks for the continued encouragement. By the way I used your suggestion and set the belt shoe guides at about .030 which as I recall is the approximate thickness of a paper matchbook. I have been welding for a number of years. It is one of the skills they teach you in trade school as part of the mechanics apprenticeship. My dad was a welder so I picked it up pretty early on. If you want to give it a try I would suggest getting an inexpensive mig machine as they are fairly easy to operate and the welds are dependable. With a little practice you you can turn out useable good looking stuff in no time. Take a crack at it you might be suprised as to how quickly you pick it up. I used the 59954 universal fit units the same as Marco Bussadori. I will post the emission test results when I get that far.
Wow Jamie, You should write an overhaul manual for the t. Thanks a million for all the detail on the Flywheel repack. The photos are fantastic. I hate to ask such a trivial question, but is there an engine to frame grounding strap on the t. I can't find mine. Thanks, Dave
The week from hell is finally over. I got the engine in last Friday and it turned over fine but wouldn't start. It ended up being a chain of little issues that I sorted out over the week. These included both fuel pumps being initially stuck due to varnish buildup and sitting dry for 6 months, an intermittent mechanical contact in the 5-8 bank ecu relay, 1-4 fuel line clamp failure (glad it happened on the hoist), meltdown of the battery isolation switch and mechanical failure and meltdown of the positive battery cable end. However the last of these issue where taken care of a couple of hours ago and it fired up and runs like a dream. I only drove it for 10 minutes before finalizing the purchase last August. For those that don't know I bought it with a melted down fusebox as well as a major coolant and engine oil leak. I drove it around for about 45 minutes tonight and its even better than I remember. I will take it for an e-test on Friday and do the Safety on it early next week and then its off to the license office for plates. Of the 3 cars that we own this is certainly the most 'civilized', power steering, decent ride, good throttle response and a 'modern' Ferrari exhaust note. I am really looking forward to driving it. I have included some pictures and will add some more when the trunklid goes on and it gets a bath. The O2 sensors are direct Bosch replacements @ $79.00 each. I will post the number if anyone is interested. For those concours types this car is meant to be a driver. Unfortunately the first owner 'rode it hard and put it away wet'. I will shampoo underneath and clean it up more as a practical matter to monitor for fluid leaks but it will never see a detail brush. Happy Canada Day on our side and a Happy 4th to all of our American friends!!! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
For those that asked. Here is a picture of the socket that I used to line up the 2 clutch disks. Just a plain ol' 19mm deep impact socket wrapped in electrical tape. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I had the car emission tested on Friday and as promised here are the results. ASM2525 IDLE Limit Result Limit Result HC 53 15 200 38 CO 1.18 .01 2.14 .11 NO 638 87 NA NA So between the 2 new O2 sensors, ensuring that the MAF sensors where set around 383 ohms and installing the 2 new magnaflow Cat's it passed well within spec. What will be interesting to see is the readings in 2 years when it gets re-tested. I was pretty sure that it was going to pass because I checked the CO reading pre-cat before I took it for the test and it was within reason. The next thing I will work on is a homebrew replacement for the slow down light black box. Along with the hollow Cat's both of mine are missing. I will keep you posted!!
Just rolled on the 2500th km since the service and it runs like a top. This summer has been a blast!! Thanks to everyone for their comments, interest and support. Here a couple of pics before I put it away last night. Lets hope for some more good weather. Does anyone know of any group drives coming up in the GTA ? Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
