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cptsnoopy
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JAN 28, 09:16 PM
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the engine needed to go back into the car to figure out how to set up a flexible joint between the exhaust and the frame mounted mufflers. also a good time to try out Rodney's dual strut decklid support system. it looks and works great. 
i decided to remove the decklid limit cable on the passenger side after seeing how well the gas struts work.
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 02, 12:01 PM
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I see your oil add cap on the valve cover is really stuck in the back as mine will be, have you desided how your going to add oil? Also are you able to get to the oil dip stick? ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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cptsnoopy
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FEB 02, 01:09 PM
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I plan on putting a oil fill cap on the rear cam cover near the drivers side of the engine. I think a saw a picture of this on the chrfab website. It probably was the push in style of oil cap like I used to have on my 72 Vega. Not the greatest thing but it should be better than trying to get oil in near the firewall. I got an oil dipstick off a later model N* that fits in the hole and I have been bending it a little here and there to have it accessable near the water pump. I just need to get a clamp to hold it into place. I also need to verify that it gives an accurate reading.
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 02, 01:17 PM
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I was thinking about doing that but I was worried about the curve or angle taking away from the depth it would reach int the oil pan? ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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cptsnoopy
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FEB 02, 01:33 PM
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someday when i get a chance to clean and inspect the engine I will then fill it with oil and let you know if this oil dipstick i am using reads right. as of now I don't have any idea if it will be good or not...
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cptsnoopy
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FEB 05, 08:54 PM
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GSXRBOBBY, here is the exhaust tube with the ball and socket ends. I hope to use these springs to hold the joint together. if i do use this setup i will weld on anchors for the spings.
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 07, 11:28 AM
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cptsnoopy
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FEB 07, 01:55 PM
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that's the flex joint i was told to stay away from. that's why the delima... next time I need to do a better job of engineering... [This message has been edited by cptsnoopy (edited 02-08-2005).]
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ryan.hess
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FEB 07, 05:18 PM
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There's going to be a next time??? 
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cptsnoopy
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FEB 08, 12:54 AM
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| quote | | Originally posted by ryan.hess: There's going to be a next time??? |
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not if my wife has anything to say about it 
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