Swanny!

[Swanny]

This was good motivation to get the e30 up and running.

Anyway, majority of work was done today getting the engine wired and plumbed. Tomorrow just need alternator, TB, and a once over to make sure connections are made and bolts tightened.

Only other thing that has to wait is the drive shaft with the proper CSB ordered.

[F34R]

Came over to lend a hand/moral boost to get the e30 running by tomorrow *hoping, if all goes well*

No pics of this step
We started with the output flange being removed, I brought over my vintage Montgomery Ward 1/2" electric impact, that did the trick to get the correct flange installed.

We then moved onto the nitpicking part of harness running/hook up and coolant hoses being installed and fastened to the block before putting the manifold and bitch tube on.


First pass of 22lbs and second pass of 90 degrees is finished and ready for being run to temp and final 3rd pass of 90 degrees.


Sitting at a good place for tomorrow, we'll get the remaining accessories installed and give it a first fire. He is awaiting the correct CSB for the drive shaft.

[slammin.e28]

And she's in.

Dat intermediate shaft gear dough.

[F34R]

I'm free all day, just let me know when you're on the way. Bring the shaft and do some measuring to figure out how much of a plate box in we need to reach the hole. I did mine on the car, so no patterns on hand.

[Swanny]

Lemme know when you're available. Today's my only day off for the next week the working mostly at noon - 9.

[F34R]

I have the socket to remove the flange, and I had the same issue with mine for the CSB, I made a plate then welded it on. Bring the shaft over and I'll weld it up for you.

[Swanny]

Well more hurdles to jump. Output flange from the old transmission is this:



New is this:



Which I believe is leading to a huge gap between guibo and flanges:


Also:



Damn late model CSB. My car is an 87 but must have one of the straddle months where there was some cross over of parts.

Anyone have a tip on getting the flanges swapped? Looks like it needs a thin walled deep socket...

[F34R]

About fucking time.

[Swanny]

And she's in.

[Swanny]

Ya know, figured i should put a motor in before winter...

[lambo]

swanky

[Swanny]

[MokinWeet]

Hilarious man, I couldn't remember where that scene was going. Thanks for the info.

[Swanny]

Sorry, I know it's off topic. I would just love one of those buckets.

But seriously I got it from walmart years ago

[MokinWeet]

How does one acquire one of those badass plastic corona buckets? Must have.

Sorry, I know it's off topic. I would just love one of those buckets.