Unless you replace that hard plastic cross-over tube with a longer piece of
flexible hose.   :-)

Also, allow time to apply rust converter/ anti-rust coating/ truck bed
liner or whatever to the tank.

Larry A.

On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 11:58 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>         & Don't Forget that when putting the GasTank back up into place
> that the CrossOverPipe
>
> has Stuff that it Needs to GoOver so it CanNot be Installed Until the
> G'Tank is UpInPosition ~
>
>
> ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
> On 8 Jan , 2015, at 2:24 PM, Kevin Duvernay wrote:
>
> > 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
> >>>
> >>
>