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INJ ret clips snapped into the G-spot x 8 ;)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-P.../IMG_5957c.JPG Di-electric grease in the 2 IH D side forward connectors https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3.../IMG_5963c.JPG Set the primary O's with a drop of Trans-X in the groove https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-i.../IMG_5971c.JPG torque down the IH https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-e...0/IMG_5976.JPG |
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Polyglass / Gloss Red mix on the TB; 1st coat cured.
recipe for oil base can = 2 part polyglass resin HALF STRENGTH MEK HARDENER ... 5 drops MEK (as opposed to 10) per ounce polyglass resin ; you can go 4 drops, but cure time seems exponential as you reduce MEK 2 parts paint thinner 5 parts paint The thinner mix allows laying flat; no brush strokes or sags. Half strength hardener allows longer working time, AND harder finish (increased cure time however) You HAVE to use a quality paintbru$h from arts & crafts store. Cheapies lose bristles... and you absolutely HAVE to allow TOTAL cure before second coat - second coat too early will prevent 1st coat cure vapors from escaping, and will cause bubbling / poor bond. Some say this is what happens in Detroit with peeled paint... https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V...0/HPIM7389.JPG |
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Shrade great job.....I'm near Charlotte Nc and planning on pulling the plenum on my car to fix a vacuum, oil, and antifreeze leak! Care to join:-D
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Great job....and nice, clear, detailed large photos :thumbsup:
I am referencing several posts in -Solutions- if for no other reason (but there are many reasons)...the clarity of the photos. Will be interesting how the paint scheme looks once put back together :handshak: |
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Jerry got those gaskets here pronto - thanks to him for that! And to Bill [geezer] (Owner's Manual), Steve [WeGone] (Z parts schematic CD), and ? [BearlyFlying] (TB shaft butterfly screws), and THAT list goes on..............
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So let's try again; the RIGHT way. Pull the D side rail; oil the rail crossover D side inlet / outlet https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C.../IMG_5985c.JPG fit (I don't know how far I thought I was gonna' go, with that screw in place - where's Houdini when ya' need him? ) AND KEEP YER GRUBBY FINGERS OFF OF THE CLEAN RAIL / INJ PORTS! https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-X.../IMG_5988c.JPG drive https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X.../IMG_5998c.JPG clip https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k.../IMG_6009c.JPG |
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tighten clip
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H.../IMG_6013c.JPG grease on rail holddown bolts https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-K.../IMG_6017c.JPG Will the same type connector in here, fit inside the CC vent crossover tube, if I cut the tube where I put the clamp? https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I.../HPIM7394c.JPG |
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I don't think so as the CC tube is larger in inside diameter I think. Jerry's has a new CC pipe however its a bit pricey. I was thinking that maybe you could wiggle a slightly smaller PVC pipe or something similar through the hose up to the defect and then clamp it. Maybe not but I tend to analyze why parts like that fail since there isn't a lot of pressure etc on them. Got to be oil and heat breakdown or friction on a adjacent part. High temp RTV might work too if allowed to setup properly.
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