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efnfast · 11-10-2013

Nice right up Schrade. Much braver soul than I tearing into it like this.

efnfast · 11-10-2013

There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity. So far, so good on your part.

Franke · 11-10-2013

Maybe fishing with a magnet could help?

Paul Workman · 11-11-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade

But now, a setback.

The socket popped off of the socket driver, while tightening the CC cross-over pipe clamp, between the fuel rail inlet / return lines. First time, it hit the floor. SECOND time, it didn't. I cannot find it anywhere.

It was BELOW the IH port, so that's a good thing...................

Had to laugh!

But I lost a 1/4" drive ratchet handle...exactly doing what you were doing. It NEVER hit the floor, and I spent a couple hours looking for the damn thing and never found it! SO! If you find your socket, see if my ratchet handle is there too!

Schrade · 11-11-2013

FP test; I blew something at #8, or at rail cross-over, P side. I heard the air right away, and let off the jumper, then saw some drops - not enough to see exactly where, but enough to see tomorrow's starting point...

Inside work now; carve up C4 / ZR1 decal for TB extension...

And bury under some poly...

mike100 · 11-12-2013

You should do a separate post on how to make those DIY clear decals.

Schrade · 11-12-2013

Add to the list of How-NOT-To's

After re-assembly of the P side rail LAST night, I did the FP test, and failed. I heard the air blowing, and let off the FP jumper.

Today, I found out why

When I sank the rail, I sheared off part of the O ring, just as clean and neat... That piece is probably under the starter. Guess where it's gonna' stay

When I broke it down, to find the wayward socket, the gasoline that drained from the INJ port, out of the rail, rinsed off the oil, and the port dried out. It HAS to be clean, AND OILED, as Jerry was saying. It was clean alright...

I had O's from LT1 top end re-work, and replaced it. WITH oil.

FP test result - tested with primary FP only, was identical to earlier FP test. The secondary FP, when plugged in, forced the air out (((not done yet; it was low 30's wind chill. If I'd had a wooden stick in my ace, I coulda' been a popsicle

)))

Franke · 11-12-2013

Schrade, make sure that new O ring is Viton for ethanol fuel. In the pic it looks like a different color from the others and I was wondering if is was Viton or BUNA.

Schrade · 11-13-2013

Still working dry-fit to anticipate problems...

Between which 2 injectors does this vacuum hose go, that comes into the plenum P side center...

I have it where I found it, but it ain't 'sittin' exactly happy where it is...

Help? Again???

Franke · 11-13-2013

Schrade, looks about right ... not sure why its being difficult. Perhaps its stuck under the plenum. Check post # 37 to see if any help.

11-10-2013	#211
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,563	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Nice right up Schrade. Much braver soul than I tearing into it like this.

11-10-2013	#212
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,563	Re: TOP END REFINISHING There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity. So far, so good on your part.

11-10-2013	#213
Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 515	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Maybe fishing with a magnet could help?

11-11-2013	#215
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,783	Re: TOP END REFINISHING FP test; I blew something at #8, or at rail cross-over, P side. I heard the air right away, and let off the jumper, then saw some drops - not enough to see exactly where, but enough to see tomorrow's starting point... Inside work now; carve up C4 / ZR1 decal for TB extension... And bury under some poly... Last edited by Schrade; 11-12-2013 at 06:02 PM.

11-12-2013	#216
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,786	Re: TOP END REFINISHING You should do a separate post on how to make those DIY clear decals.

11-12-2013	#217
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,783	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Add to the list of How-NOT-To's After re-assembly of the P side rail LAST night, I did the FP test, and failed. I heard the air blowing, and let off the FP jumper. Today, I found out why When I sank the rail, I sheared off part of the O ring, just as clean and neat... That piece is probably under the starter. Guess where it's gonna' stay When I broke it down, to find the wayward socket, the gasoline that drained from the INJ port, out of the rail, rinsed off the oil, and the port dried out. It HAS to be clean, AND OILED, as Jerry was saying. It was clean alright... I had O's from LT1 top end re-work, and replaced it. WITH oil. FP test result - tested with primary FP only, was identical to earlier FP test. The secondary FP, when plugged in, forced the air out (((not done yet; it was low 30's wind chill. If I'd had a wooden stick in my ace, I coulda' been a popsicle )))

11-12-2013	#218
Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 515	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Schrade, make sure that new O ring is Viton for ethanol fuel. In the pic it looks like a different color from the others and I was wondering if is was Viton or BUNA.

11-13-2013	#219
Schrade Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,783	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Still working dry-fit to anticipate problems... Between which 2 injectors does this vacuum hose go, that comes into the plenum P side center... I have it where I found it, but it ain't 'sittin' exactly happy where it is... Help? Again???

11-13-2013	#220
Franke Join Date: May 2013 Location: Beaver, PA Posts: 515	Re: TOP END REFINISHING Schrade, looks about right ... not sure why its being difficult. Perhaps its stuck under the plenum. Check post # 37 to see if any help. Last edited by Franke; 11-13-2013 at 06:07 PM.