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Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:18 pm
by Aaron
5300 is lower than stock, so it's probably 6300. They definitely know better than I do!
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 3:56 pm
by The Dark Side of Will
CincinnatiFiero wrote:That's 3/8" angle iron on the side of the motor that pulls away, you really think I am going to break it?
Didn't know it was 3/8". That's pretty thick. I'm more concerned about a fatigue failure. Keep an eye on it for cracking.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:39 am
by CincinnatiFiero
I am going to the shop this weekend to work on those a-arms and weld the exhaust on my 88. Since I have the welder I think I will probably throw a gusset on there anyways. I got a donor pair of a-arms and I think I can cut the sleeves out and pound them into the powdercoated a-arms and then pop in my poly bushings.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:54 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Got teh poly, thanks a-aron.
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Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:13 pm
by Aaron
Dude you're sick. Fucking pedo.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 7:31 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Big ass gusset on the L
Gusseted the extension on the frame too
I broke one of the idlers, so I bought a new one and put 2 new belts on
I got another set of A-arms, knocked the bushings out ( saved the sleeves lol) and took the ball joints out. I'll snap pics when I paint them and put the poly and ball joints in.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:29 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
What can I grease my poly bushings with? Is there anything that I can get at a store that will work? I know prothane makes specific grease for their poly but its $12 shipped for 3 like 1oz tubes of the stuff.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:59 pm
by jelly2m81
I use synthetic grease, I forget what brand I use, it's a silver tube and the grease is clear / white. It's not as thick and heavy as prothane's grease, but it does the job and I haven't yet had any complaints of customers car's suspension squeaking with it.
A regular sized " lube tube" is only about 12 bux and lasts a couple years.
EDIT: just did a little Google search, it's Super Lube silicone lubricating grease
This is it here
http://www.super-lube.com/super-lube-si ... 0-p-48.htm
Also been using it on caliper sliders, distributer o-rings etc with great results too.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:37 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:00 pm
by Emc209i
I believe I can get squeeze CV clamps at any automotive store around here; Advance has them, NAPA, and I'm sure Autozone. I don't know what your venue is there, but I'd just start calling around.
I got mine back in the car last night. There was a dime sized hole in the front header.... Guessing it's a hot spot from fuel pooling. :sigh:
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:40 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
All the places around here want to sell the HELP! Speed-Boot clamps. The ones you pull through, crank down, flip over, and pound down. The only time I have gotten the squeeze type ones was at advance in a complete re-booting kit.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:49 pm
by Aaron
I personally use normal worm clamps from Home Depot. But you have to make sure they will clear the transmission when you put them on.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:22 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Aaron wrote:I personally use normal worm clamps from Home Depot. But you have to make sure they will clear the transmission when you put them on.
I tried it, I don't personally like the way they work, and the clearance is too close for my liking the way my trans is mounted. I will try to order some of the squeeze type clamps.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:36 pm
by Atilla the Fun
3/8 mild steel will hold all you have, but the cradle itself isn't 3/8, so I'd worry more about that.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:35 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Gussets on the cradle extension and L bracket make me pretty bulletproof. Since I am running all rubber mounts that should prevent me from pulling a V8archie cradle cracking maneuver. I am pretty happy with my mounts, the motor has zero play in it, even without the dogbone.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:11 pm
by p8ntman442
I had worm clamps on my cv boots and they hit the cradle and sheared off on the drivers side. FYI. I had work rubber mounts but a lot less HP than you.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:54 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
I am not going to use worm clamps, like I said, I did it once, not a fan. I will call around today to try to get squeeze type CV band. I am going to need a 5speed inner tulip to build my axles, can't remember which one I need, I have one in my basement I need to go see which one it is. IIRC I need the Passenger side (male) tulip. Anyone got one? I will pay for it obviously.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:13 pm
by jelly2m81
All Fiero manual transaxle inner and outer CV joints are the same regardless of years or sides.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:20 pm
by CincinnatiFiero
Stick is what I meant, sorry, my car has me thinking 5speed. Yeah I just need stick tulips.
I just checked, it is the drivers side I need (female). I'll post in the mall.
Re: 3800 Maiden Voyage, and the list of bugs.
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:33 pm
by jelly2m81
CincinnatiFiero wrote:Stick is what I meant, sorry, my car has me thinking 5speed. Yeah I just need stick tulips.
I just checked, it is the drivers side I need (female). I'll post in the mall.
You need one from an automatic transaxle then, drivers side.