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Club Events / Re: September 12 Fiero Club Business and Workshop Meeting

« on: September 13, 2020, 08:35:10 am »

That was Larry's axle. Great meeting yesterday. Larry's axle, Charlie's tear down on his failed motor, pulling to 4 speed, and hearing Scott's car come to life.

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Club Events / Re: September 12 Fiero Club Business and Workshop Meeting

« on: September 11, 2020, 03:41:48 pm »

Larry,

I'm pulling my axles this week and replacing my seals so yours will be good practice! I need to stop in at Atlanta Motorsports on the way to the meeting but I should still be there around 10.

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Club Events / Re: September 12 Fiero Club Business and Workshop Meeting

« on: September 11, 2020, 05:58:15 am »

85-87. Worked fine when I removed it a couple weeks ago. I swapped in a heavy duty one.

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Club Events / Re: September 12 Fiero Club Business and Workshop Meeting

« on: September 10, 2020, 03:47:46 pm »

Had to cancel Road Atlanta this weekend so I'll be attending. Scott, I can pick up the transmission and get it out of your garage.

Also, If anyone needs an alternator, I'm bringing one to the meeting. Free to a good home.

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General Discussion / Re: Cork or rubber?

« on: August 31, 2020, 08:53:29 pm »

Love the 351 cleveland.... Had one in my 72 Torino.

I second the vote for Flepro silicone.

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Club Events / Re: Caffeine & Octane September 6

« on: August 30, 2020, 07:30:09 pm »

I'm planning on coming (without the fiero).

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 30, 2020, 07:27:58 pm »

I did a lot of searching on the web and a couple of trackday/racing sites and their name popped up a few times with good reviews. Seeing as they are located in Marietta, I gave them a try. I've got 50 miles on my transmission so time will tell.

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 30, 2020, 05:30:39 pm »

I'll put it in storage until I need it. If i do need it, it's going to Southern Gear for a tear down, inspection, and refresh before I install it.

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 30, 2020, 04:04:43 pm »

Thanks Scott!

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 29, 2020, 06:48:59 pm »

Charlie, Thank you. I am planning on attending Caffeine and Octane. I will see you there.


Scott, I'm scheduled to be at Road Atlanta on the 12th if testing on the car continues to go well. If testing goes south and I have to cancel, I'll be at the meeting.

Mike

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 29, 2020, 01:45:20 pm »

Charlie, Thanks! Let me know what you want for it.

Scott, I'll take it. It's going to be a spare so I'm in no rush to pick it up. Let me know what's convenient.

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The Market / Re: 4 speed

« on: August 26, 2020, 08:08:07 am »

Hey Scott,

Would you happen to have a spare shifter and cables to go with it (I think they are different than the 5 speed)?

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Bump stop location

« on: August 24, 2020, 07:44:13 pm »

old trick, put a zip tie around shock/strut shaft and see of far it moves up during a ride.  That will tell you how much travel you are using and how much lower you can possibly go before bottoming.

Always had a rubber band on the front forks of my track bike... Worked like a charm.

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General Discussion / Re: Posting pictures with a MAC

« on: August 21, 2020, 06:34:24 am »

Thank you. I will give it a try this weekend. I also have a windows based laptop that I used just to tune my Ducati that I haven't used in years but have not had a chance to try it for picture posting. Either way, I should be able to get a build update post going soon.

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Club Events / Re: August 8 Georgia Fiero Club Meeting

« on: August 20, 2020, 09:09:24 pm »

GTRS Fiero "How is progress?"

New alternator installed and suspension mods done. 43 miles on the car but it's back on the ramps this week due to cooling issues. Based on the data logs, it builds temperature up to 230 then the fan kicks in and it drops to 200 and cycles between those two points. The cooling system has an electric water pump and 3 row aluminum radiator but I found a few areas for improvement.

1)  The inlet hose to the waterpump was non reinforced silicone and was showing signs of collapsing under suction. Replaced with wire reinforced hose.

2) The overflow tank was undersized and there was a small air leak in the overflow tubing so I think I was introducing air into the system on cool down. Doubled the overflow tank and resized the tubing.

3) A bunch of articles I read on air flow made me think the radiator was not getting clean or consistent air flow as there was no ducting on the car whatsoever. Spent the last couple of days trimming fiberglass and fabricating a sealed duct for the radiator inlet at the leading edge of the car. Lot of fun avoiding the rather large metal cross member in front of the radiator. Also, enlarged the exhaust vents in the hood. I should be able to get tons of clean cold air through the radiator now and from what I've read proper ducting can lower temps by 25-35 degrees so I have my fingers crossed.

Waiting on a small fitting to finish the overflow tank then it's back to testing.

Scheduled for Road Atlanta on September 12 (I'm gonna miss the September meeting) and 13 if testing goes well.