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I have a ZH Fairlane I'm wrecking to get bits for my XC sedan.
The ZH has a 351 on straight gas and I think it has an FMX tranny and a 9". I want to put the engine and diff into my XC (along with a singlerail).
Now, 2 questions....
1: The gas tank has two pipes running into it, one on the left with a valve and what looks to be some sort of solenoid thing..which I assume goes up to the engine bay ? I have closed off this valve but what worries me is the other pipe. It runs into the tank and has a gauge next to it but no visible valve or anything..is this normal ? If I disconnect this pipe will gas escape ? I'm assuming this is the filler pipe and it doesn't seem to have any way of shutting it off.....unless it's a one-way valve ? I need to get the gas system removed tomorrow as it's the only time I have available...
2: I'm trying to get the engine outbut leave the FMX in (as I won't be using the trand anyway)... I have removed 6 large bolts from around the torque convertor housing and 3 little ones from the bottom that hold sole plates on..plus the two bolts that hold the starter...is this all ?...I haven't missed any ?... just checking before I put the hoist on as I'd hate to miss one that I can't see and have it all not move...
Your help is GREATLY appreciated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers!!!!
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Don't foget to unbolt the earth straps. Take the bonnet off the car before you try taking the engine out. It will give you a lot more elbow and lifting room. The FMX will also have a vacuum hose running into the manifold. Don't forget to disconnect th Edited by user Sunday, 27 May 2007 6:04:54 AM(UTC)
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Paul,
So the FMx doesn't have any other bolts I've missed ?
The bonnet is already off and the vacuum advance is gone too.......I didn't know about earth straps, I'll make sure to look for them
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Can't remember how many bolts the FMX has Dave. You should be fine though. With the earth straps, I was talking about the ones on the motor itself, not the gearbox just incase you misunderstood. Also the FMX uses a kick down linkage as well. Is that di
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just watch the trany oil if you dont take torqe converter off flywheel.
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Well, I got the 351 out..finally...after much swearing (and forgetting one bolt on the starter.)..and yes, tranny oil did flood out a bit but that's ok as I'm not going to use that tranny anyway.
Now I have to get the power steering and 9" rear end out
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