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Quad Raider
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NOV 30, 01:36 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by sardonyx247:
this is suposed to be a low cost swap.
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Man, I hear you. Same here. I'm doing my swap as economically as possible, while making it as dependable and professional as possible. I guess that's what makes it such a challenge. And is also what will make it so satisfying if I pull it off.
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sardonyx247
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DEC 08, 02:24 AM
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More pics 
Here is the new shift bracket, I had to drill a new hole as the holes on the quad are closer together than the Fiero Getrag.
And where it goes. Still needs to be painted.
Parts left to paint.
The coolent line. Here is the one Fierobsessed used on the 84'.
Here is the one I am useing.
I had to bend it a bit to fit where I want it, under the hump in the cradle.
To make sure I didn't crack the pipe bending it, I made up a tester, I used an old inner tube and hose clamped it to the end and pressure tested it by dipping it in water after being pressurized. BTW you can use this method to test radiators.
No leaks.
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Quad Raider
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DEC 08, 02:58 PM
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That leak tester is genius.
Where did you get that shift bracket? I'd like to make one like it.
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sardonyx247
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DEC 08, 10:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Quad Raider:
That leak tester is genius.
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It is a trick to test radiators.
| quote | Originally posted by Quad Raider:
Where did you get that shift bracket? I'd like to make one like it. |
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Fierobsessed just handed it to me, I know not much help, but that is where I got it.
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Fierobsessed
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DEC 09, 05:12 AM
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Quad Raider
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DEC 09, 02:24 PM
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Ah, it's a Rodney Dickman shift bracket. I may have to just buy one, but I'd much rather fab my own. 
I have some questions about cleaning the engine and internal parts.
What's the best way to clean the carbon off the pistons?
I pressure washed my block, too. Should I take any extra precautions to make sure I've gotten all the water out of it? I blew it out with compressed air.
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sardonyx247
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DEC 09, 11:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Quad Raider:
What's the best way to clean the carbon off the pistons?
I pressure washed my block, too. Should I take any extra precautions to make sure I've gotten all the water out of it? I blew it out with compressed air. |
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To clean off carbon from the pistons I use a wire wheel,(brass is preferred) I know everyone is going OMG, but it works and doesn't damage or even scratch the piston. And I have done hundreds of pistons. To get the carbon out of the ring groves, use an old broken ring, if you have one, or a small screwdriver or pick, be care not to scratch it, you only want to get the bulk of the carbon out, then wire wheel. then rubbing alc. and brake cleaner to get it all nice and shiny.
Compressed air in every hole is how to do it. (To get the water out of the block)
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ericjon262
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DEC 09, 11:51 PM
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mineral spirits has worked well for me on oil sludge, I imagine it would work well on carbon build up too.
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Will
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DEC 10, 09:11 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by sardonyx247:
To get the carbon out of the ring groves, use an old broken ring, if you have one, or a small screwdriver or pick,
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*DO NOT* do this. The risk of scoring the top or bottom surfaces of the groove is just too great. *ANY* scoring in the groove comprompises ring seal and thereby power.
Carb cleaner (NOT the same as brake cleaner) will take the carbon off of pistons... just turn the pistons upside down and let them soak for a few days. Once the majority of the carbon has been removed (the originally yellow carb cleaner will turn darker) and use a nylon bristle brush to get any that may be left out of the grooves.
Results:
Yes, these have been coated, but the grooves were masked during the coating process, so the cleanliness of the grooves is my work.[This message has been edited by Will (edited 12-10-2012).]
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Joseph Upson
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DEC 10, 02:03 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
Carb cleaner (NOT the same as brake cleaner) will take the carbon off of pistons... just turn the pistons upside down and let them soak for a few days. Once the majority of the carbon has been removed (the originally yellow carb cleaner will turn darker) and use a nylon bristle brush to get any that may be left out of the grooves.
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That's some really good stuff, comes in a gallon can with a dip tray from advance or autozone, it'll make old parts look like new it does such a good job of disolving carbon build up. It's on the expensive side though if you don't need to use that much.
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