Another Katatak Fiero Adventure! (Page 46/72)
jmbishop NOV 21, 08:50 AM
I probably have a little more clearance because I'm using a 280z starter.

I may have missed it, but whats does your water pump setup look like?
katatak NOV 21, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by jmbishop:

I probably have a little more clearance because I'm using a 280z starter.

I may have missed it, but whats does your water pump setup look like?



It's the stock "shorty" SBC pump - uses the Archie "extended" pulley setup that sticks out into the fenderwell. I do not like it and I am looking at the alternatives? Just not sure what to do yet.
katatak NOV 22, 07:30 PM
Update:

I have this week off so I am trying to focus on the V8 Coupe. Got the Cradle cleaned up and ready for some paint along with the trans. As I posted above, I had to drill out a plug in the block in order for the remote oil filter setup to work on this new motor. I first tapped the hole for 1/4 pipe but the initial hole was too large. I could not get the 1/4" pipe to tighten down and I knew there was no way I could get it to seal. Today, I went and picked up a 3/8" pipe tap and 9/16" drill. After drilling the hole out, I ran the tap in. The 3/8" pipe tightened down perfectly - hope it does not leak!

On a side note, after reading the thread about Komander Keen's swap project and all the drama about the title issues, I decided that I needed to do some much needed title work today. The V8 Coupe and my 47 Chevy truck had never been titled in my name so I went to DMV this morning and got the title work done. Cost me 150.00 for both so I was not terribly shocked and I feel a lot better putting more work and money in both projects.

Cradle ready for paint:


Trans ready for paint:


Oil hole too big for 1/4" pipe:


Drilled out - ruined my new motor paint job!


3/8" pipe and fittings ready for the oil lines!


Getting closer!


And a totally random pic - Seems like everywhere I go, I find something that reminds me of the Fiero! This was the meeting room at a Lodge I was at last week for a Staff Meeting!


More tomorrow!

Pat

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katatak NOV 23, 08:27 PM
Plan for the day was to get the cradle finished and ready to receive the nw motor. Never got to the cradle! Alos wanted to get the trans ready to go - I did get the new axle seals in and got it painted. I wanted to get the valvetrin put together in the motor and get the intake installed. As I was installing the push rods, I was "eyeballing" the new Comp Cams push rods and found one that had a piece of junk lodged inside the tube. I could shake it and hear it rattle and it was restricting the inside oil passage. I messed with it for quite a while. I got these at our local speedshop here in El Paso (Yearwood Speed and Custom) which is clear across town! So I jumped in the XTC and headed out. Went into Yearwood expecting a hassle and much to my surprize, was treated like I owned the place. While I was there I dropped another 100.00 on "goodies" so it was in thier best interest to make me happy.

Got back to the house and installed the replacement push rod, adjusted the valves, installed the rocker nut locks and then installed the manifold. I was hoping to be a little further down the road and wanted to be ready to install the bellhousing adapter, flywheel, clutch and trans this afternoon. Maybe in the morning!

Trans is ready:


Lifters going in:


Pushrods and rockers going in:


All done but the one!


Ready for the Intake:


Parked for the night:


More tomorrow!

Pat
katatak NOV 24, 08:13 PM
Had big plans today! Wanted to get the motor mated to the trans and mounted back on the cradle. The trans kicked by but all day. It was hard to get the clutch disc lined up perfect due to the crank not having a pilot bushing thus not allowing the clutch tool to center the disc. After a lot of manipulating, cussing, grunting, etc. I won the battle.

I thought I would be smart and I made some "alignment" pins figuring that I could slip the trans on the pins and then wiggle it into place - no such luck. I stood the motor on it's nose, removed the alignment pins and then set the trans straight down on the motor. I could not for the life of me get the output shaft to spline up. I sat down in the lawn chair to take a union break and think about it. I reached over to give the trans a little twist and thunk..... Fell right into place?

Then I drug the cradle around front and did some grinding and welding and gave it up for the night.

On the hoist ready for the flywheel, clutch and adapter plate:


Fywheel and adapter plate installed - I used all new bolts, flats and lock washers - the PO used just bolts through the plate and "gouged" out some nice divets in the aluminum plate:


Disc and pressure plate in place :


Trans bolted up:


Some of the welds from the PO were cracked so I ground them down and rewelded them. Also did a poor job of cutting off the old mount so I trimmed it off and ground it down smooth:


If I can sneak out of the house for a little tomorrow, I may be able to get the motor/trans/cradle back together!

More later!

Pat
josef644 NOV 24, 08:19 PM
Have a Happy 'T' Day Pat, and to the rest of you El Paso Fiero Nuts. Enjoy your Holidays guys , you have all earned it this past year. I think I just named your group. The EPFNs

Joe

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katatak NOV 25, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by josef644:

Have a Happy 'T' Day Pat, and to the rest of you El Paso Fiero Nuts. Enjoy your Holidays guys , you have all earned it this past year. I think I just named your group. The EPFNs

Joe




Hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving Joe!

Pat
katatak NOV 25, 03:18 PM
Yahoo.... I was able to spend about 3 hours in the garage today - managed to get caught up to where I wanted to be yesterday. Got the motor back on the cradle and started to work on the new trans mounts. It had stock rubber trans mounts that were pretty much shot. I am going to cut the rubber off the original mounts and build a solid (tubular) steel piece to replace the rubber. The motor is already solid monuted at the front and now the trans will be solid mounted. This eliminates the need for some kind of torque strut - had one from the PO made out of a piece of pipe bolted solid to the cradle and the head. I'm not too worried about vibration transferred into the car - the cradle retains the rubber cradle mounts.

Mounted and ready for all the little pieces and parts:




More later!

Pat
Rick 88 NOV 26, 03:25 PM
Looking good Pat! The engine has an "industrial look" to it. I like it! Glad you caught that pushrod issue. Your rear tires are not long for this earth.
katatak NOV 26, 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by Rick 88:

Looking good Pat! The engine has an "industrial look" to it. I like it! Glad you caught that pushrod issue. Your rear tires are not long for this earth.



Hey Rick - It falls in line with that "sleeper" look. It's a no frills street rod! I seriously thought about painting the manifold the same color as the block but I just could nt bring myself to spary piant on that nice clean aluminum manifold!