Good advise on the shifter linkages, thank you. After a quick search for
the bushings, there seems to be a confusing amount of options. Anyone know
of a good write up on the shift linkage system so I can better understand
what parts to order to preform service to the system while the gas tank is
dropped? Van Cafe seems to stock 4 different bushings with no clear
explanation of which one is located under the gas tank on my 87.

Thanks again

On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Part of that shifter maintenance should be the replacement of the shifter
> guides. Cheap, but the tank has to be removed to get to the forward one. A
> good time to run some big wire over the tank if you ever want to add
> electrical accessories in the future. Be prepared to either have help or a
> ratcheting strap to draw the tank up tight when reinstalling it. The
> plastic bushings on the bottom of the shift lever could likely use
> attention. The list goes on and on as what you can get to from the bottom
> of the car, but these (and cv joints) stand out.
>
> Jim
>
> On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 2:48 PM, Michael Magnani <mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Kevin,
> > You might consider upgrading your shift linkage bushings while you have
> > your fuel tank removed. I recently performed all the upgrades you listed
> > minus the SS Exhaust. I have a car lift in my hangar and it still took me
> > the better part of a week and a half to get all the work done, mostly due
> > to the time I spent scratching my head while over-thinking everything.
> > Mike M
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > On Jan 8, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Kevin Duvernay <kduvey@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > > Hey guys,
> > >
> > > I'm preparing to tackle some semi serious (to me) surgeries on my 87
> > westy,
> > > manual, all stock. I have a couple specific questions, but mostly
> looking
> > > for any advise anyone's willing to give me.
> > >
> > > I've got several new parts to install, mostly involving the cooling,
> fuel
> > > delivery, and exhaust systems:
> > >
> > >
> > > - RMW SS cooling pipes
> > > - RMW SS coolant distribution tower
> > > - GoWesty billet tstat housing (with new tstat)
> > > - all new coolant hoses
> > >
> > > - fuel tank reseal kit (from GoWesty)
> > > - fuel level sending unit
> > > - hard plastic fuel lines
> > > - fuel filter
> > > - (I've already replaced all the soft fuel lines including some nice
> new
> > > billet fuel rails and a new fuel pump.)
> > >
> > > - GoWesty SS exhaust kit
> > >
> > > - new motor mounts (already installed a new poly transmission mount
> > > bushing... trying to sort out some bucking I'm experienceing with
> on/off
> > > throttle)
> > >
> > >
> > > I live in Houston and there is this cool DIY garage where you can rent
> a
> > > bay with a lift for ~100$ per day and it includes access to most any
> > tools
> > > I would need. I intend on renting a bay for 2-3 days (enough?) and
> > knocking
> > > all this out myself. My high level workflow plan is:
> > >
> > > -drop gas tank
> > > -install new SS coolant pipes
> > > -install new cooling hoses, tstat housing, and SS distribution tower
> > > -install new hard plastic fuel lines and fuel filter
> > > -re-seal and re-install fuel tank
> > > -remove old rusty exhaust
> > > -replace motor mounts
> > > -install new SS exhaust
> > >
> > >
> > > Anyone see any problems with the plan? Anything I'm overlooking?
> > >
> > > One concern I have is I don't know what all is involved in replacing
> all
> > > the coolant hoses. How big of a job is it? Is it as simple as removing
> > the
> > > old and replacing with new or are there other major components that
> need
> > to
> > > be removed for access to any of the hoses? I do not plan to replace the
> > > heater cores or hoses yet, that will be a project in itself for later.
> > >
> > > Are there any other parts I should consider replacing while I'm in
> there?
> > > Spare parts I should have on hand in case I damage something?
> > >
> > > Any advise on the job or preparation would be much appreciated.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Kevin
> >
>