Barnfind in my own garage: Bringing a '73 Tii back to life

[JsnPpp]

Last week was an ice storm here in Austin. Crazy amount of trees and branches down, many people are still without power. Spent the weekend mostly moving fallen limbs and using the chain-saw. Still a weekend worth of work to do.

 

I squeeked in a bit of work on the fuel pump. Not installed yet.

 

Installed the pump to the bracket.

 

My fuel inlet doesn't seem to have a filter. It is a one way valve that seems to work.

 

New fuel line installed, not clamped yet.

 

Another shot. The vibration dampening mounts fit perfectly. I am missing one wavy washer.

 

I have to move it to high gear. 5 months left!

 

 

[JsnPpp]

So, it's begun.

 

 

Past couple of days:

• Installed fuel pump + new hose + rubber grommets
• Started paint removal engine compartment

First, the pump. I tighted the 3 10mm rubber mounts, added anti-sieze and installed. Would have been much easier to install the pump before I installed the rear suspension. Stretching the rubber grommet over the electrical junction was surprisingly challenging.

 

New fuel line.

 

Fuel line and the $28 rubber grommets. Egads!

 

And on to the paint. First, I received an awesome surface remover for my birthday.

 

I tried it in the engine compartment but it's too large for the corners and edges so I didn't pursue it long. I wanted to try it out though! I'm looking forwad to using it on the exterior with more flat panels.

 

Using the strip disk and wire wheel I focused on the worst area, next to the exhaust manifold/under the windshield washer container. Some scale/pitting.

 

Strip pad mounted to a 4 1/2" angle grinder. Also a steel wire wheel on a drill. Doesn't take long to make progress.

 

A bit more work.

 

The cats in my head are definitely out of their cages.

Edited February 10, 2023 by JsnPpp

[mccusername]

Man that surface remover makes me want to remove some surfaces!

[Son of Marty]

You want to strip paint these things are the beast. they strip auto paint in seconds and just leaves shiney metal.

Edited February 10, 2023 by Son of Marty

[JsnPpp]

9 hours ago, Son of Marty said:

You want to strip paint these things are the beast. they strip auto paint in seconds and just leaves shiney metal.

 

Those are exactly what I used for 80% of the work. A wire wheel on a drill for the rest. It really does make short work of it all! I think I saw that you recommended that brand at some point somewhere and I bought them. 👍

 

 

I would have liked to use the surface remover in the engine bay, but thats ok. Plenty of exterior to test it on 🙂 

 

~Jason

 

[JsnPpp]

I won't say I've been making the progress I want to be making. Spent an hour or so today and got a lot done in the engine bay. As many of you know its tedious work. The big stuff is easy but all the corners and edges ... 

 

 

Question for you. I'm looking for replacement CV joints bolts. This is for the e21 3.91LSD.

Ordered a set of bolts but they are different than what I need. These would fit but the style is different.

 

The ones I want are on the right (the older bolts), the ones I were sent are on the left. Different head.

 

 

 

Anyone have a part number for my old ones? M10x55mm.

 

Onward and upward! 

Edited February 27, 2023 by JsnPpp

[MurphinDC]

Have you tried Belmetric?  They have a good assortment

 

Bolt Socket Head 8.8 M10X1.5 Coarse DIN 912 - BelMetric

BELMETRIC.COM

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Bel-Metric sells metric hardware & specialty automotive supplies nationwide. Visit our website to purchase metric fasteners, nuts, bolts, Time-Sert kits & more.

 

[JsnPpp]

3 minutes ago, MurphinDC said:

Have you tried Belmetric?  They have a good assortment

 

Bolt Socket Head 8.8 M10X1.5 Coarse DIN 912 - BelMetric

BELMETRIC.COM

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Bel-Metric sells metric hardware & specialty automotive supplies nationwide. Visit our website to purchase metric fasteners, nuts, bolts, Time-Sert kits & more.

 

 

Was recently introduced to belmetric (for hoses) and didn't think about it here! Those are perfect!

 

Thank you!

[ray_]

I got mine from a drawer in the local indy 911 shop.

 

In the correct finish...

 

Cheers,

[JsnPpp]

20 minutes ago, ray_ said:

I got mine from a drawer in the local indy 911 shop.

 

In the correct finish...

 

Cheers,

I'll prob buy all of them new in order they all match finishes (even though I like the old gray color best).

[markmac]

Belmetric is a cut above for sure, great website easy to navigate.  I have bought a lot of stuff from them over the years, always get what I ordered (if its wrong, its because I fouled it up not them).  I believe you can get those socket head bolts in the size you need in Grade 12.9 in black, which isn't quite like the originals but close enough I think (and better than gold zinc).

[saaron]

There is an entire sub-culture on FAQ dedicated to the fuel line clamps that look more like these.  I think there is a secret handshake, there may be a special app, don't know.  

 

Thought I would let you in on it prior to you doing all the clamps when putting everything back together.  

 

Scott

 

[JsnPpp]

38 minutes ago, saaron said:

There is an entire sub-culture on FAQ dedicated to the fuel line clamps that look more like these.  I think there is a secret handshake, there may be a special app, don't know.  

 

Thought I would let you in on it prior to you doing all the clamps when putting everything back together.  

 

Scott

 

 

 

Ooo. Nice. I'll check belmetric.

[markmac]

I am not part of that 'secret' society/group.....with that said, this is what was (is) on my Alpina race car, where there is a hose that needs clamping.  The Norma clamp  is what I would use (do use, like this, not the 'ratchety' ones you often see).  You can find them from most folks that deal classic Porsche, VW and MBZ parts, sold in virtually every size you need.  AASE sales (Porsche) carries a number of sizes but there are others.

 

 

[saaron]

Thanks, @markmac!  I just screen-grabbed something to give an idea - glad you followed on with more specific advice!

 

Scott