Black Betty Build! (Page 16/53)
BobadooFunk DEC 31, 03:32 AM
ok i was between 2 Fieros for a few hours today

but for betty i just mainly wanted the wiring harness as much completed as possible, then tightened as many loosened bolts as i could basic stuff..

turned the key a bit and hear fuel pump kick on and int lights go on! yay! but then there was fuel all over i had forgot the fuel lines.. still need a decent cresent wrench set..i miss my set that was stolen... was the ratcheting kind...great for tight spots.. but i used an adjustable to do what i could.. good thing the fuel came out though... blech... need to get all of that outta there..

im holding off on the exhaust manifolds due to high reccomendation of felpro gaskets with metal ring...

i also still need a new alternator... but have to wait till i can afford it... hell i cant even afford wrenches or a few sockets i need..

anyways! i still need info+pix about hooking up this auto tranny cable!

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jetman JAN 01, 09:45 PM
BobadooFunk, didn't read all of this, might be a repost but use some studs and nuts on those exhaust manifolds. Personaly I don't agree with the shields but those look to be in very good shape, get the manifolds flat sanded so you will hopefully avoid gasket blow out in the future. IIRC the shield goes against the block followed by the felpro gasket then manifold. Make sure that all surfaces are clean, brake clean works well and I used some copper spray to get the parts to adhere well. You can read up on exhaust manifold gasket replacement while you're waiting on your new felpro gaskets.
Good luck on your project.
BobadooFunk JAN 01, 11:51 PM
updated needs..

Alternator
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets (new ones w/metal ring)
socket for cold start injector sensor
oil pressure sending unit connector
map sensor
dogbone hardware
trunk side exhaust manifold
Emc209i JAN 02, 02:13 AM
Check your Pm's

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stephsformula JAN 02, 05:49 AM
I believe you already have map, dog bone hardware, and trunkside manifold from me so maybe should take em off the list.S.
BobadooFunk JAN 02, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by stephsformula:

I believe you already have map, dog bone hardware, and trunkside manifold from me so maybe should take em off the list.S.



i dont think i got em ill triple check today.. but whats in that picture is all i got...

except trunk side manifold! i got that!! i meant to write i need trunk side exhaust manifold HEAT SHIELD !! DUR!! my fault

but i do appreciate what you sent me and felt bad asking for the other things.. thanks again!
BobadooFunk JAN 04, 01:08 PM
ah yes ALSO!

i need a picture, and i think the bracket also, of where the auto tranny cable hooks up to tranny..
Formula88 JAN 04, 04:14 PM
Rodney Dickman sells the exhaust manifold studs.
Also, I wouldn't bother using the heat shield that goes between the head and the forward exhaust manifold. With no gasket and only metal to metal contact, it's prone to leak. It's primary function is to prevent an oil leak from the valve cover from dripping down onto the catalytic converter. If that's a concern, keep it, but if I had it to do over, I'd either omit them or cut holes in them for the manifold to go through so you had nothing but manifold-gasket-head where it bolts up.
BobadooFunk JAN 10, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Formula88:

Rodney Dickman sells the exhaust manifold studs.
Also, I wouldn't bother using the heat shield that goes between the head and the forward exhaust manifold. With no gasket and only metal to metal contact, it's prone to leak. It's primary function is to prevent an oil leak from the valve cover from dripping down onto the catalytic converter. If that's a concern, keep it, but if I had it to do over, I'd either omit them or cut holes in them for the manifold to go through so you had nothing but manifold-gasket-head where it bolts up.




yea i have those studs from him already

and i think ill just do head/gasket/manifold, then later on ( i already have it schematiced out in my head) get some shet metal and make my own that bolts on the outside of the seal...

also, production is on hold due to weather the garage the car is in is crap... lets just say when its snowing outside, its snowing in the garage too....

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Back On Holiday JAN 27, 08:50 PM
bump, any progress?

any needs?