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katatak
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APR 23, 08:32 PM
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Removed the old hubs and installed new seals this afternoon.
New seal installed.
New Hub installed:
I slipped in a outer axle stub to make sure that I ahd the seal set deep enought. The new seals were not as "thick" as the originals so if i set them flush, the seal may ride to far down on the axle. After a few test fits, I think I got the seal set to the right depth. The inside face is flush with the "mark" left by the original seal. I suppose it won't matter much because I will be using brand new outer axle shafts.
Went over to Frizlefrak's house this evening and stole the shift cable bracket and the shift arm so I can clone them! Hope he does not decide to take his car for a spin!
More later.
Pat
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katatak
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APR 24, 12:24 AM
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Frizlefrak
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APR 24, 12:35 AM
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The damnedest thing just happened....
I went out to drive my 4.9 car....it started just fine, but when I went to put it in gear, nothing happened! Anyone have any ideas? 
Good work Pat....you move fast. 
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Carver1
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APR 24, 12:45 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Frizlefrak:
The damnedest thing just happened....
I went out to drive my 4.9 car....it started just fine, but when I went to put it in gear, nothing happened! Anyone have any ideas?
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That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. Git-R-Done.
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katatak
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APR 24, 01:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Frizlefrak:
The damnedest thing just happened....
I went out to drive my 4.9 car....it started just fine, but when I went to put it in gear, nothing happened! Anyone have any ideas?
Good work Pat....you move fast. |
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I knew I would'nt get away with it!
Call me when you get home and I'll come put the parts back on your car!
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katatak
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APR 24, 01:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Carver1:
That's funny right there, I don't care who you are. Git-R-Done.
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Well after a late night and lots of new cuss words, I think I got it. I finished cloning the cable bracket then removed the crossover pipe. After I got the bracket mounted and the cable hooked up, it looks like the shifter is working good. I reinsatlled the crossover and was able to "rotate" it upwards. I tightened it down and was able to get plenty of clearance between the crossover and the shift arm. I will wrap the cross over with header wrap to help with the heat. Just waiting on some axles to show up and she will be on the gorund ready for a test drive.
More later!
Pat
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katatak
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APR 24, 08:18 PM
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Had a setback on the XTC today. Awhile back, I picked up some outer maual Fiero axle/CV's for the axle mod. After cleaning them up and looking them over, there was one that seemd a little "rough" to me so I decided to buy a set of remanned Fiero manual axles form AZ, then use the outer axle/CV and instll these on the Olds mini van axles. Today, one came in so I picked it up - got home and started to disassemble the new axle. Turns out the new outer axle/CV is the same diameter axle shaft as the Fiero auto - too small for the Olds mini van axle! Craptacular news! So now I'm back to square one with the axles. Monday I will see if there is a local shop that can rebuild the 2 used outers I have. Hope this wokrs out.
More later.
Pat
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katatak
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APR 24, 10:41 PM
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Dismantled a CV joint this evening - found out why it was rough. I was able to use a fine wire wheel on my dremel to clena up the parts. I put them in my brass tumbler with walnuts and jewler's rouge to see if they will polish up. If so, I will reassemble it and run it.
Pat
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katatak
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APR 27, 10:08 PM
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Axles and suspension in this evening. I need to move the motor 1/2" toward the passenger side - not a problem as I planned ahead for this possibility - I just need to slot a couple mount holes.
Drivers side in:
It's good to have a floor monkey!
More later!
Pat
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Frizlefrak
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APR 28, 12:16 AM
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First drive by this weekend Pat? It should be ready for our weekly "Men of a Certain Age" luncheon event. 
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