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josef644
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MAY 19, 10:03 PM
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Thanks
Joe
Great idea, I just looked in my book, and it says up to 6.5 quarts. When I pulled out the old caddie tri-pots no fluid came out, so I am thinking its almost empty. Plus the trans cooler lines are both empty[This message has been edited by josef644 (edited 05-21-2010).]
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katatak
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MAY 20, 10:16 PM
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Finally got the XTC cleaned up today. First bath since the swap started.
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Frizlefrak
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MAY 21, 12:35 AM
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Now she'll run like she looks. 
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katatak
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MAY 22, 12:36 AM
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After fiddling with the AC on the Formula, I decided to rebuild the hinges for the XTC. I had an extra set of hinges in the shed and I ordered the parts for RD - they showed up today. Managed to get all four hinges rebuilt. Tomorrow we will install these hinges - or at least the driver will install these tomorrow - I am just going to watch - plus I will be starting another project tomorrow after I get the AC on the Formula going.
After a run to Dickey's BBQ Pit, I got out my favorite hinge destruction tools and went to work.
Anyone ever see a hinge pin like this one?
Its not wore out so I think I'll throw it my road trip tool bag - never know when you might need a quick hinge pin?
After knocking out the old pin and bushings, the new ones go in easy - well easy with a big hammer!
Two top hinges done:
Taking apart a bottom hinge: Watch out for that spring!
You have to grind the swedge off of the old roller pin:
Then knock it our with a punch:
Keep an eye on that spring - I have had them slip out of the press and go flying around the garage!
Finished Bottom Hinge:
All four ready to go on the car!
A sneak peak at my next major project!
More later!
Pat
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katatak
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MAY 22, 12:42 AM
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One more little project popped up with the XTC today. It looks like there is too much heat on the shift cable/shift lever at the trans. The plastic cable end will not stay snapped on the little ball pin on the lever - I think its melted the inside of the plastic end - not sure what the fix will be? Not sure I can rebuild all the brakets and get them away from the heat! Back to the drawing board I guess.
Pat
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katatak
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MAY 23, 02:17 PM
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Spent the better part of yesterday morning and this morning trying to rebuild the shift brackets. While I was messing with it yesterday, the guide tube on the shift cable broke off! So I had to mix up some epoxy and try and glue it back together. I used PC-7 - king of like JB weld. Well I got anxious and did not let it cure long enough and it started to crack. This morning, I went back to work on it and rebuilt the trans / shift lever. Also rebuilt the cable mount. Strated putting it togetner and my expoy broke.
After a few choice words, I regained my composure. I ended up wrapping fiberglass mat around it about 3 layers thinck, let it setup and it looks like it will hold - at least till I can get anohter cable. After a lot of trial and error - and I mean a lot of it. I think I have it corrected. I built a "pin" for the shft cable end to fit over with a washer and nut on top. Without the corssover pipe in place, everything worked perfectly. After the cross ove pipe was back in, that all changed.
With some manipulating, adjusting and a lot of cussing, I now have it working - well drivable anyways. I can get it into drive wtihout the cable hitting the crossover but can't down shift to 3,2,1. It's ok - the 16 year old does not need to be "banging" gears in with the auto anyway but it bugs me that it is not 100% functional - it will work for now but I have a new plan already brewing!
More later!
Pat
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Gokart Mozart
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MAY 23, 07:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by katatak:
Bracket installed:
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Are you worried about the bracket pinching into the hose? If you extended the short end and had a curve in it that should alleviate any issues.
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katatak
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MAY 23, 10:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
Are you worried about the bracket pinching into the hose? If you extended the short end and had a curve in it that should alleviate any issues. |
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The "cup" is positioned just below a formed curve in the hose. So far so good - no colapse or even a sag in the house. This hose is pretty stiff as it is. I was worried at first that it may cause a problem but after about 200 miles on it, I think it will be OK. Thanks for the reply.
Pat
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josef644
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MAY 24, 01:56 PM
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Pat I want to make you aware of the West Coast Fiero's 4T60E shifter bracket. It uses center pivot between the shifter arm and the shifter cable, thus moving the cable and it's plastic center away from the heat by several inches. Copied from their web site:
T465E & T465EHD Transmission Shifter Adapter.
"The WCF T465E Shifter Adapter enables you to install the stock Fiero automatic transmission shifter cable to the T460E transmission, reversing the shift pattern on the transmission and providing cable clearance for the Exhaust manifold.
The shift lever on the T465E is 180 degrees out from the standard Fiero transmission. With this adapter, the shifter will function correctly, like the stock Fiero shifter.
The stock Fiero shift cable may be used in this application.
Please specify T465E transmission when ordering.
$120.00
Please specify T465EHD transmission when ordering. $120.00"
and a link, about half way down the page:
http://www.westcoastfiero.c...ion_accessories.html
A bit pricy I think, but food for thought.
Joe[This message has been edited by josef644 (edited 05-24-2010).]
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katatak
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MAY 24, 10:41 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by josef644:
Pat I want to make you aware of the West Coast Fiero's 4T60E shifter bracket. It uses center pivot between the shifter arm and the shifter cable, thus moving the cable and it's plastic center away from the heat by several inches. Copied from their web site:
T465E & T465EHD Transmission Shifter Adapter.
"The WCF T465E Shifter Adapter enables you to install the stock Fiero automatic transmission shifter cable to the T460E transmission, reversing the shift pattern on the transmission and providing cable clearance for the Exhaust manifold.
The shift lever on the T465E is 180 degrees out from the standard Fiero transmission. With this adapter, the shifter will function correctly, like the stock Fiero shifter.
The stock Fiero shift cable may be used in this application.
Please specify T465E transmission when ordering.
$120.00
Please specify T465EHD transmission when ordering. $120.00"
and a link, about half way down the page:
http://www.westcoastfiero.c...ion_accessories.html
A bit pricy I think, but food for thought.
Joe
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Wow... Thanks Joe! I was kinda thinking about a setup like that and how to make it work but could not "see" it. I agree - it's pricey but it may be just the trick. I imagine those would give the full range for all gears too! If my latest version fails ( and it most likely will). I may have to go this direction and then be done with it.
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