'7X 2.7-6 Projekt Thread, Updated 5/4/08 - IT IS ALIVE... well, sort of... Options

[KaptKaos]

I finally got my car moved around in the back so that I can get it up onto jack stands and take a look around.

My short term goal is to get the oil changed, swap the gas tank, charge the battery and try and fire her up. I took a few steps towards that today.

First, I was under there cleaning stuff up. I noticed this on the passenger side of the trans.



I assume that it is the throttle cable, but being this is my first /6, I need to confirm.

Secondly, I drained the oil from the case and the tank. For those that don't recall, here is my 911 tank, cut into the floor.



Problem is that when I drained the case and the tank, I only got 1/2 gallon of oil. I was expecting about 3.5 gallons (14 qts +/-). Not even close. This is my first dry sump motor, so am I missing something?

Here is a picture of the engine mount bar.



I don't know if this is stock, custom, aftermarket or ??? A little help pls. The mount bar sits so low that the side shift trans rod is above it.

Lastly, when I got the car, the PO said that he had buggered up the trans. Its a side shifter. I cleaned it up a little and took off the shift rod head and the ball socket. It's a new socket bushing which is nice.

I was able to move the selector through all gears. I noticed that the shift rod head was about an inch longer than the one on my car. In fact, it looked as if it was extended somehow. It's odd. I noticed this because I had to put the bushing on the ball and snap it down, before inserting it into the shift rod head. If I didn't do that, the shift rod head was so deep that I couldn't push it on. I am hoping that I get lucky with this.

Also, the cone set screw was replaced with a longer set screw, with a square head, that is drilled so it can be wired for additional safety.

Anyway, more to come soon. I have my work cut out for me.

[KaptKaos]

I picked up a clean gas tank from Bruce out in Riverside yesterday. Thanks Bruce!

Wife hasn't been feeling well, so I only got about an hour or two with the car today. I put the front up on ramps and started taking off the overflow tank and the sender, to see how much gas was in the tank and drain it. I got those buggers off, shine a light in there and...... there's no friggen gas in the tank!!!! I smell varnish, but there is no gas in there. I pop the hoses off from underneath, and pull the tank. It's rusty for sure, but empty.

I look at the lines, and there is gas in the main line, I can see it, and it stinks.

Also, the hose to the main line was shot. I think that's where all the old gas went, but I can't be sure.

So, I fit the sender and the overflow to the new tank. I can pop it in at any time.

I have a few questions:

1) What size hose do I need to get for the main and the return? I assume my FLAPS will have standard, non-metric sizes, so let me know what I need in inches pls. I know it needs to be FI hose.

2) Is there a good way to get that old gas out of the line? I assume that there will be some bad gas when I try and fire it up, but I'd like to minimize it if at all possible.

3) Are there any additives that I should add to the gas for this first start attempt? Any suggestions appreciated.

So, assuming I can get the line from flaps, i might go for a Christmas Day fire up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Two more observations:

1) There are two bolts that bolt the steering rack to the body. The extend back from the rack a good 10-12 inches and bolt up. Both of the bolts that go into the body there are missing. So I got that going for me.

2) The car is a 76. All '76s were 2 liters AFAIK. This car does not have sway bars.

Lastly, what's the best way to take off the 75-76 bumpers. I know you need to cut down a lip to get back-date, but how do you get those monsters off!?!?!?

TIA

Merry Christmas!

[Grimstead]

1) There are two bolts that bolt the steering rack to the body. The extend back from the rack a good 10-12 inches and bolt up. Both of the bolts that go into the body there are missing. So I got that going for me.

Lastly, what's the best way to take off the 75-76 bumpers. I know you need to cut down a lip to get back-date, but how do you get those monsters off!?!?!?

Hey Joe,
First off, I'm happy to see you taking on this project as it was such a great deal.

As for a couple of your questions: You should have the same bolts on the yellow car, so take one off of there so you know what needs to be replace and the front & back bumpers have two bolts on each that secure theme to the shocks and you can get to them via the two access holes at the bottom of each bumper.

Good Luck,
Bill