We need more BEIGE, 83 242

[James M]

Tried to get a single mass flywheel today at the PnP but just ended up with 6 stitches. Broke an extension on a transmission mount bolt and slammed my elbow into a cut downpipe.
Looks like I've have to go back tomorrow and get the parts then

[122power]

Damn dude hope your ok.
What kind of extension was it? Hf?

[2turbotoys]

Dam, hope you are alright! Nice project!

Had to laugh at running over the can of grease. I ran over a full bottle of silver anti seize in my garage once, it popped and made the worst mess...all over the floor, the tires, everything.

[James M]

Originally Posted by 122power

Damn dude hope your ok.
What kind of extension was it? Hf?

It was indeed HarborFake, more of an adapter then a extension, and entirely the wrong size for the bolt I was loosening. I was handed it and said "this is going to break instantly"... and it did



My elbow if fine now, I was due for a tetanus shot anyways so it was a dual use trip

Originally Posted by 2turbotoys

Dam, hope you are alright! Nice project!

Had to laugh at running over the can of grease. I ran over a full bottle of silver anti seize in my garage once, it popped and made the worst mess...all over the floor, the tires, everything.

I can't get that stuff off my pants after using it, I can't imagine a whole bottle on everything

[James M]

Few things came in the mail, gotta get the t5 tomorrow when I'm back at the yard

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by James M

It was indeed HarborFake, more of an adapter then a extension, and entirely the wrong size for the bolt I was loosening. I was handed it and said "this is going to break instantly"... and it did

The older you get the more you learn to listen to that 'little voice' in your head.

My condolences though, never fun to take a hit on the job or in the field.




Get well soon and keep it clean.

[white855T]

I got a severe slash on a cut exhaust on a 240 once. What a bich. I still have the scar on my right hand. So I know that feeling very well. I always wear gloves and long sleeves to prevent these sort of injuries. I've dismantled plenty of fwd car and some of those bolts are bich to break sometimes. The last time I took one apart, it was pouring down and I was sick as dog. #junkyardlyfe

[2turbotoys]

Kevlar sleeves are your friend in the junkyard, and the shop.

[Redwood Chair]

^

Every time I go to the JY it's like navagating a minefield of hazards, from sharp objects to toxic chemicals and tripping hazards.

Keeps you on your toes tho.

[James M]

You'd think this would be a good wake-up call to buy better tools but I'm still asleep, swung by harbor freight again after picking up the anti-inflammatory they prescribed.
I have on the other hand learned that using the correct size tool is a smart idea, and will be bringing a jacket tomorrow.

Never heard of Kevlar sleeves before but I'll defiantly get some

[2turbotoys]

Most people don't use or know about them, but they have saved me a ton of injuries. Good to over 800 deg F, and designed to prevent slices from glass or whatever. Really nice to have for working on a hot engine!

[James M]

Originally Posted by 2turbotoys

Most people don't use or know about them, but they have saved me a ton of injuries. Good to over 800 deg F, and designed to prevent slices from glass or whatever. Really nice to have for working on a hot engine!

So many scars could have been avoided if only I had known

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by James M

You'd think this would be a good wake-up call to buy better tools but I'm still asleep, swung by harbor freight again after picking up the anti-inflammatory they prescribed.
I have on the other hand learned that using the correct size tool is a smart idea, and will be bringing a jacket tomorrow.

Never heard of Kevlar sleeves before but I'll defiantly get some

Even with better tools [B+ string] sometimes the little voice / parts say no and you have to move on without that pick and or return later with heavier artillery.

[James M]

Originally Posted by Redwood Chair

Even with better tools [B+ string] sometimes the little voice / parts say no and you have to move on without that pick and or return later with heavier artillery.

I packed twice as many tools for tomorrow.

I'd bring a jack but PnP doesn't let you for safety reasons. Funny thing is if I had had a jack I wouldn't have needed to remove that specific bolt.
Wounder if that would work as an excuse?...

[Redwood Chair]

IDK find one in the 'secret' compartment of a 740?

'Find' one in the thrift shop and take it in the back with you?

Pry it up with an exhaust pipe and a pile of tires?

Hook it with the engine gantry crane?

Throw it over the fence twice?

[122power]

Just buy snap on ratchets and extensions. The rest you can use whatever.

[Redwood Chair]

Originally Posted by 122power

Just buy snap on ratchets and extensions. The rest you can use whatever.

Or this one isn't bad for the money has some more leverage when you need it and does 3/8 + 1/4.

And a buck under TBudget™.



1/4 In. X 3/8 In. Dual Drive Extendable Ratchet $13.99

[Jack]

Originally Posted by James M

I packed twice as many tools for tomorrow.

I'd bring a jack but PnP doesn't let you for safety reasons. Funny thing is if I had had a jack I wouldn't have needed to remove that specific bolt.
Wounder if that would work as an excuse?...

you cant afford me


I told you drop the engine and trans

[James M]

Originally Posted by Jack

I told you drop the engine and trans

I did, this is how I left it Friday, and how it was when I got back Sunday morning



Finally got the transmission off without losing any more blood, until I broke a T40 torx bit on the pressure plate, no stitches but I'll have another nice scar from this damn car



Dropped a 960 transmission for the bell housing, and snagged the coolant distribution pipe, along with throttle body and a spare MAF for the wagon




Then took off from the Pnp to drive down and slag this flat hood, looking quite good compared to the overbite.



Just need the T5 gearbox and a few more things to come in the mail for the white block swap. With classes cancelled until April 27th I'm gonna try to get it done quick.

[James M]

Whiteblock now runs on the subframe, gotta make the harness for COP and try to figure out the issue I'm having with flashing ECUs

Video is quiet and then loud, keep volume low

[Vol242vo]

Looks great with the flat hood now.

[James M]

Spent both Saturday and today at a few picknpulls, ended with a whole bunch of stuff I was looking for and a few things I didn't know I needed

Lowish miles t5 transmission (131K, clean fluid coming out), tach/small clock, some rear trim for the 242, for my wagon the IPD adjustable bits, low miles (71K!) 530 head, b21f intake, snagged a Efan for my buddy because his **** is bunk


First to go in was the tach and clock, should make the 242 a lot more drivable for my gf (just learning to drive stick, needs a tach)



Then rear shelf trim, old brown stuff has become powderized, black trim seems to last a lot longer so on it went. On the fence about installing 850 rear speakers



Also finally got around to replacing the torn up seatbelt



And the tailight that's been missing since washing the car, is it just me or has everyone lost there 5 panel passenger reverse light



530 head will be ported, get the 46/38 valves, beehive springs and ported b21f intake before going in the wagon. May end up making the intake look pretty after seeing Vol240vo's intake all shined up

[honeylake]

Good snags! What's the t5 from?

[James M]

Originally Posted by honeylake

Good snags! What's the t5 from?

Late model V6 mustang unit, has the WC intermediate shaft bearing so I'm hoping its got a 300ftlb torque rating. Gotta swap the input shaft but I already have the 5.0 one

Got it in the Fairfield Pnp, Rancho and Sac already had them all swooped.

[honeylake]

Originally Posted by James M

Late model V6 mustang unit, has the WC intermediate shaft bearing so I'm hoping its got a 300ftlb torque rating. Gotta swap the input shaft but I already have the 5.0 one

Got it in the Fairfield Pnp, Rancho and Sac already had them all swooped.

nice! I'll bribe ya to come put it in my 242