Project parts list help
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Project parts list help
I am getting ready for my first big project with my '85. After having little use for a number of years, I thought that having the injectors serviced would be a good idea. Since I am there, I plan on disassembling the upper engine down to the heads. While there, I plan on doing the following:
R&R with new gaskets: plenum, TBI, runners, intake, fuel rail, valve covers
Clean up plenum, intake, TBI, IAC, etc.
Replace injectors with Bosch IIIs from FIC
Replace FPR with an adjustable regulator
Replace FPR diaphram
Replace valve seals
Replace valve springs
So, my parts list is this so far:
Rebuilt 24# Bosch IIIs (FIC)
Adjustable FPR (CC)
FPR diaphram (Rock Auto)
Intake and valve cover gaskets, fuel rail o-rings (Rock Auto)
Valve seals and springs (Rock Auto)
Am I missing anything I should do while that far into the engine or anything I am missing from the parts list?
R&R with new gaskets: plenum, TBI, runners, intake, fuel rail, valve covers
Clean up plenum, intake, TBI, IAC, etc.
Replace injectors with Bosch IIIs from FIC
Replace FPR with an adjustable regulator
Replace FPR diaphram
Replace valve seals
Replace valve springs
So, my parts list is this so far:
Rebuilt 24# Bosch IIIs (FIC)
Adjustable FPR (CC)
FPR diaphram (Rock Auto)
Intake and valve cover gaskets, fuel rail o-rings (Rock Auto)
Valve seals and springs (Rock Auto)
Am I missing anything I should do while that far into the engine or anything I am missing from the parts list?
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If you have a die grinder...then gasket match the intake, runners and plenum. You could do a little porting on the plenum. Also since you have the heads off, take the die grinder to the exhaust manifolds and grind off the air tubes inside the manifold. You could also gasket match the exhaust manifolds.
replace vacuum line hoses.
replace vacuum line hoses.
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How many miles are on the car?
If there are a good amount, take the heads off and have them decked to true them, 3 angle valve job, valve springs, and seals. You've gone down to the heads, it's only another 34 bolts-ish.
If there are a good amount, take the heads off and have them decked to true them, 3 angle valve job, valve springs, and seals. You've gone down to the heads, it's only another 34 bolts-ish.
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I am getting ready for my first big project with my '85. After having little use for a number of years, I thought that having the injectors serviced would be a good idea. Since I am there, I plan on disassembling the upper engine down to the heads. While there, I plan on doing the following:
R&R with new gaskets: plenum, TBI, runners, intake, fuel rail, valve covers
Clean up plenum, intake, TBI, IAC, etc.
Replace injectors with Bosch IIIs from FIC
Replace FPR with an adjustable regulator
Replace FPR diaphram
Replace valve seals
Replace valve springs
So, my parts list is this so far:
Rebuilt 24# Bosch IIIs (FIC)
Adjustable FPR (CC)
FPR diaphram (Rock Auto)
Intake and valve cover gaskets, fuel rail o-rings (Rock Auto)
Valve seals and springs (Rock Auto)
Am I missing anything I should do while that far into the engine or anything I am missing from the parts list?
R&R with new gaskets: plenum, TBI, runners, intake, fuel rail, valve covers
Clean up plenum, intake, TBI, IAC, etc.
Replace injectors with Bosch IIIs from FIC
Replace FPR with an adjustable regulator
Replace FPR diaphram
Replace valve seals
Replace valve springs
So, my parts list is this so far:
Rebuilt 24# Bosch IIIs (FIC)
Adjustable FPR (CC)
FPR diaphram (Rock Auto)
Intake and valve cover gaskets, fuel rail o-rings (Rock Auto)
Valve seals and springs (Rock Auto)
Am I missing anything I should do while that far into the engine or anything I am missing from the parts list?
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Good idea, I will have to look at that.
I am on the fence on this one. I have 78k miles, so it isn't really needed, but it is a fair argument and point. Since I am there... It certainly would make the valve seals and springs easier...
If I do the above, this will get done. Of course, isn't that how the one member started out having his injectors cleaned and kept inching forward until he built a 383?
If you have a die grinder...then gasket match the intake, runners and plenum. You could do a little porting on the plenum. Also since you have the heads off, take the die grinder to the exhaust manifolds and grind off the air tubes inside the manifold. You could also gasket match the exhaust manifolds.
replace vacuum line hoses.
replace vacuum line hoses.If I do the above, this will get done. Of course, isn't that how the one member started out having his injectors cleaned and kept inching forward until he built a 383?
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