[TPR] Asa's progress

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Well I had a slow day today.  After Church and some lunch I got dressed 
for working on the car and dove in.

I removed the left-rear muffler after marking where I wanted the O2 
sensor bung.  I took it to my friends house where I drilled it to one 
inch and he welded in the bung.  Return home and re-install the muffler.

I had intended on running the wires through the driver's side rocker; 
however, I discovered later there is no entry hole near the gas tank and 
no apparent exit hole near the footwell, like there is on the passenger 
side. <sigh>  Had I known that ahead of time, I probably would have 
installed the bung in the passenger side muffler pipe instead and then 
run the wires through the same channel as all the other.

What were you saying yesterday Chuck?  :)

So instead, I'm running the wires along the frame next to the driver's 
side of the engine and through the same grommet as the speedometer 
cable.  This meant I had to remove the bulkhead cover and center 
console.  I figure that's not too big a deal since I'm expecting to 
install an oil temp unit and will need to run the wires for that in 
about the same place anyway.  That and I need to check timing so the 
engine cover will be coming off soon as well.

So now the sensor wiring is routed and I need to hook up a few wires.  
I'm saving that for tomorrow after I pick up some appropriate size 
wire.  Then I have to figure out where to tap more power cleanly.  I 
hate using tap connectors into existing wires so I usually spend a lot 
of time making sure I don't.  Why don't car makers create an accessory 
block of terminals?  That would save me a lot of time and grief.

It might be a slow week, but Sam and I are planning on a car show next 
weekend so I need to have it back together by then at least.

Asa Jay




Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 8/15/2015 9:15 PM, Asa Jay Laughton via TPR wrote:
> Just got done ordering some Redline 75W90 NS GL-5 Gear Oil for the ZF 
> (recommended by many on the PI forum and Les Grey who I have a lot of 
> respect for).  Add to that a new set of spark plug wires, an 
> Intellitronix Oil Temp gauge and a gauge pod to mount it, plus more 
> Amsoil for the engine....
>
> I just had to crowbar another $250 out of my wallet.  The moths are 
> celebrating as I make more room for them to expand. <sigh>
>
> That at least gives another big shout out to Mark for donating the 
> carb; that probably saved me $500.
> :)
>
> Hey Dennis, you didn't piss of Laurie did you?  We've not heard back 
> from her yet.
> Asa  Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
> &  Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
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