The build of "Tyler's Toy" (Page 17/20)
Fiero STS DEC 11, 09:00 AM

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Originally posted by katatak:

Not sure if the limit switch actuator fingers were taken off the shaft or not. I have seen these upside down and will not make proper contact with the limit switch. Also I have seen the springs that seperate the two fingers collapsed and do not put enough tension on the fingers to actuate the switch. I have seen a few GM gen 1 headlight motors with inferior springs too. Also could be the contacts in the switches are dirty.

Note the difference in the springs:


Pat



You learn something new everyday. Thanks for sharing this info. I have a set of motors to rebuild. this info will help out.


Stewart, kudos on your and Boysats work on the engine swap. I am intrested in the details of the swap and pictures of how you guys did things.
boysatt DEC 11, 09:54 AM
took a few minutes to upload pictures this morning. SO i figured I would post a few and a link to the album. I took all the pictures with my blackberry, so there not the best but alright.

http://s23.photobucket.com/.../fiero%2034L%20swap/

You can see the center engine mount in the picture, the stock front mount brack was used off the 2.8 with a bit of cutting and a different rubber mount.







Stewart standing in the car making the fuel lines, He made all metal and plastic lines with quick disconnects. He had the fancy kit and tools to make those, they look cleaner and very simple to unhook.






In this picture you can see my custom dipstick.



Idler pulley replacing the water pump.


Intake Manifold painted to match the car.


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[This message has been edited by boysatt (edited 12-11-2009).]

Synthesis DEC 11, 09:57 AM
That looks great. It exceeds what I expected by a long shot. As stated, kudos.
boysatt DEC 11, 09:59 AM
Here are close ups of the mounts. Steward has part numbers for them, but I believe they are off a old dodge truck.

This mount was used instead of a dog bone.



Front trans mount



Rear trans mount



First attempt at a custom rear valve cover, had too much angle the first time.


First test fit
boysatt DEC 11, 10:05 AM
Working on the test fit


Custom true dual exhaust






Final attempt at a oil filler, work perfect this time.

boysatt DEC 11, 10:07 AM














Synthesis DEC 11, 10:09 AM
Now I see what you did for the front mount. I couldn't visualize why you weren't using a dog bone until now.

Those look very solid, and I see two front mounts. One just inside the exhaust hump on the front of the motor, and one down below the transmission/alternator on the cradle.
KEV DEC 11, 10:35 AM
I can say I was wrong in doubting that it wouldn't turn out nice. Very nice job guy's on the swap.

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1987 Fiero Coupe
1986 Fiero Base Coupe..Steel Wheels Baby!
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Synthesis DEC 11, 10:38 AM
I also see what you did with the true dual exhaust. That is going to sound wicked.

Again, please accept my apologies. You guys have blown me away.
boysatt DEC 11, 10:51 AM
I know most of you guys really don't know me but I am a mechanic and a collision repair Tech for a living. I can do it all from rebuild a engine to fixing a smashed up car. Engine swaps is something I love to do, I have done a few in fiero's from the 3.4 pushrod, now 3.4 DOHC, 3800SC, Chevy Small block, Cadillac 4.9L and a Honda H23. But I wore work with f-bodys and do LT and LS conversions in 67 to 92 bodys. Have been a few years since my last swap but I also to porsche and rx7 V8 conversions too.

I take pride in what I do and I am a perfectionist. I will build a car nicer for my customers than myself.