BUILD THREAD 87 Cutlass EFI build: 9/13/23..NEW STUFF!
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Shhhhh, I thought that happened last night but it was my imagination. They make it way easier than needing a 2nd set of hands to tighten bolt/nut combos.
I find that not all of them crush easily like a molly. Some actually require an installation tool, kind of like an oversize rivet gun to crimp them on. I found out after purchasing some at Fastenal.
The steel ones definitely need the large gun. I sold plenty when I managed a Fastenal branch.
The one I got is like a regular rivet gun and seemed to work fine on these since they're aluminum.
Scott,
I forgot that you used to work for Fastenal. You're absolutely right about using the aluminum inserts rather than the steel ones. If I recall, it's not always indicated what they're made out of. Perhaps I'm wrong about that.
I remember once looking up what the insertion tool cost....it wasn't cheap.
They certainly beat having to use nuts and bolts to hold your shifter down.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Astro-Pneumatic-1442/1395653080?iid=191695557623
i've had this gun for a few years,works well.
i've had this gun for a few years,works well.
That's a good gun, I sold Astro Pneumatic. I also sold Marson pneumatic guns that ran over $2K a unit. However, the customer that bought them is a large OEM production facility making poly intake manifolds for many auto mfg's and using thousands of rivnuts a day.
Been another busy week with parts coming in and not having time to work on the car. So far I've received the new throttle cable, ICT coilpack brackets, and Taylor 8mm plug wires. I installed the cable last night but it will need fine tuning I'm sure. The coilpack brackets are slick and once the VC's are painted it should look pretty clean! The plug wires are Taylor Street Thunder 8mm and USA made. They are meant for headers and are a couple inches shorter than stock which should also clean up the install.
I was able to get done with work with some time to spare so I wrapped the starter wiring with DEI cool tape which should help protect the wires, then tightened them down. I also shortened/fixed the coolant temp wire for the gauge and hooked it up. Looks like the header needs a tad more persuasion and it can go on for good. Time to put my dad hat on and hang up the mechanic hat for the evening.
I was able to get done with work with some time to spare so I wrapped the starter wiring with DEI cool tape which should help protect the wires, then tightened them down. I also shortened/fixed the coolant temp wire for the gauge and hooked it up. Looks like the header needs a tad more persuasion and it can go on for good. Time to put my dad hat on and hang up the mechanic hat for the evening.
I made myself go back out and work after the kids crashed and glad I did. Ended up wrapping a brake line with the heat wrap tape since it's fairly close to a driver side header tube. Then I installed the header and torqued the bolts. Moved the coilpacks to the driver side to check the plug wires for clearance and they're all good! I need to order some O2 sensors since anyone local wants to mark them up a gazillion %.
I've been at it this week again and have checked more items off the list. I finally had a nice day to paint the valve covers, so I knocked that out. Once done I got the coilpacks mounted and plug wires situated.
Next, I tackled more wiring by cutting tape, moving stuff, retaping to get the harness cleaner looking. Did a quick mockup of the throttle cable and it's the perfect length.
I bought a bunch of fluids today, and went ahead and filled the oil filter as well as 5 quarts in the pan.
I'd like to get more done this weekend but we have a ton of stuff to do around the house.
Next, I tackled more wiring by cutting tape, moving stuff, retaping to get the harness cleaner looking. Did a quick mockup of the throttle cable and it's the perfect length.
I bought a bunch of fluids today, and went ahead and filled the oil filter as well as 5 quarts in the pan.
I'd like to get more done this weekend but we have a ton of stuff to do around the house.
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