So I picked up the suspension parts and stub axles and then dropped off all of the exhaust components to their vendor. It is raining out so I’m noting going to do anything on them, but the parts are all more or less coated with soda which apparently will protect them for a few days…
Murbella – Day 20 – Injector Vendor Chosen
While I had many responses back from both large and small service vendors on the injectors, I decided to go with someone who does it part-time now but based on the information, and his experience, I think he’ll be far more appropriate for older technology injectors than some of the more vendors that deal with…
Murbella – Day 19 – A bit of a pain in the ass!
So on the FI engine, as you’ve seen from my prior disassembly posts, the older style generator stand/oil filler combo unit does not exist. Occupying the same space as that (to allow for the oil hole), as well as a good portion of where the carb would be is the full plenum/throttle body assembly. It…
Murbella – Day 19 – Continued engine top end disassembly.
I wanted more space to work so I removed the strap holding the alternator down and removed the fan shroud. It is pretty much identical to all prior doghouse year setups. With that gone I could do a lot more without destroying my knuckles. Intake Manifolds Removing the fuel system allowed me to get the…
Murbella – Day 19 – Exhaust System and EGR Removal
I went into the disassembly of the exhaust with much trepidation. The 74’s AH engine disassembly was a nightmare with so much exhaust nut and bolt corrosion and not to mention the degradation of the tin connections to the heat exchangers. The 72’s AE engine break down was pretty much the same. EGR System Removal…
Murbella – Day 19 – Fuel System Removal
Today’s work started with the slow process of removing the fuel system on the engine. One project that I’ve encountered, and to some degree I’ve encountered this all all old cars that have not had rubber lines replaced on a regular basis is that the clamps really distort the rubber and over time (in this…
Murbella – Day 18 – Driveshaft and Mount Inspection
Since it has been a little less than year since she last drove, I didn’t expect to find fresh oil in the bellhousing and I did not. However, there’s quite a bit of gunk at the bottom and I fully expect to find the main seal leaking once I get the flywheel off the engine….
Murbella – Day 18 – Hello there Mr. AJ engine!
With the muffler out, there was still not enough space to not risk damaging some things. I had no intention of touching the distributor, but I had to sacrifice my perfect timing to be able to turn the canister inwards. It kept smashing into the the tin rubber seal, which I soon learned was dry…
Murbella – Day 18 – The muffler was safely removed!
So I left the penetrating oil on for about 2 hours and decided to go back out and try again. It was not easy, but I was able to get all 4 bolts out, with only 1 breaking but falling out without causing any issues. I’m going to wait until getting the rest of the…
Murbella – Day 18 – Parts and Parts Decision-Making
Now I’ve been purchasing parts during various vendor sales for over 2 years knowing this major project would have to happen one day. There are plusses and minuses to doing this, especially based on 1) your own knowledge of certain things and 2) unexpected this that occur when you actually start the project. I reset…