To Boost - or not to Boost
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Needs a Push Bar!
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So...installing the DDM fuel rail and I dropped the darn fuel line connection lock collar in this hole on the tranny housing, any ideas how to get that thing out of there?
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I placed a cover on the hole in the side of the bellhousing, but I never have seen any type of cover for that hole on top of the bellhousing.
I lost a bolt that secured the driver side bolt holding the coolant overflow tank in place 2 years ago and I was afraid it fell into that hole in the bellhousing. I was worried it might bounce against the flywheel and cause some damage, so I bought an endoscope with a light on the end that connects via USB to my phone and used it to look inside the bellhousing. I never saw the bolt, but at least I had some piece of mind knowing I had tried to find it. Search Google for "USB Endoscope with light". Some sellers call them borescopes, too. To this day, I still have no idea where that darned bolt went!
it may not be easy to manipulate the camera on the end of the cable. I ended up using a thick piece of copper wire that I taped the camera to so I could have better control of where the camera/light were pointing.
Good Luck!
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I've had good luck with grabber tools like these, even when working in blind spots.
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Thanks for the suggestions, I ordered both. Probably nice to have around the house anyway. We’ll see if I can find it, maybe I’ll get lucky!
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Let us know if you can't get it out, we can get another one out to you, but you probably don't want that down in there long term.
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Magnet??
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Boost gone wrong
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Boost gone wrong
I wish I could see more of that type of thing. If I could push a button to make that happen it would be at least 4 times a week around here. Either that or fix so they could not turn it off until it BLOWS.
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Magnet??
The fittings are aluminum
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Let us know if you can't get it out, we can get another one out to you, but you probably don't want that down in there long term.
Thanks for the offer Dave. I’ll do my best to get it out or find it hiding somewhere else. Got some new toys coming tomorrow that should help in the recovery effort
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ok, update on the lost fuel line lock nut....I GOT IT! Thanks for the great tool suggestions, they worked great. It was no easy task though, took me a couple hours of playing around but I got that little bugger out of there. Now to continue with the supercharger install!
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ok, update on the lost fuel line lock nut....I GOT IT! Thanks for the great tool suggestions, they worked great. It was no easy task though, took me a couple hours of playing around but I got that little bugger out of there. Now to continue with the supercharger install!
You know you get the 3-Pronged Probe merit badge for this....
Ooops! Sorry, the Boy Scouts are bankrupt now!
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You know you get the 3-Pronged Probe merit badge for this....
Ooops! Sorry, the Boy Scouts are bankrupt now!
Well they're not getting this back! I earned it and I'm keepin' it...
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Display MoreIf your gas is anything like it is around here I would definitely burn or drain that old fuel out before you run it with the supercharger. The stabilizer you added just keeps the gas from becoming jelly and varnish. It MAY help retain some of the octane level but why would you chance detonating your engine. It's way to easy to drain the tank. Just undo the fuel line under the hood and connect a hose to the fuel line fitting and turn the key on. It will pump itself dry pretty fast. Get the 3 things that I will list below to drain your tank in a hurry. Have a couple of empty 5 gallon catch it all in.
rabtech thanks again for the suggestion. I must be missing something though. Is there a way to run the fuel pump constantly to drain the tank? Right now it runs for a few seconds each time the key is turned on then shuts off, it’s doable but will take quite some time to drain 9 gallons that way.
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rabtech thanks again for the suggestion. I must be missing something though. Is there a way to run the fuel pump constantly to drain the tank? Right now it runs for a few seconds each time the key is turned on then shuts off, it’s doable but will take quite some time to drain 9 gallons that way.
I would think that you could siphon off most of the gas before trying to empty the tank using the fuel pump trick.
Any automotive store will have a simple siphon kit (you don't want to mouth-start a gas siphon, trust me!). Use a smaller diameter hose (1/4 - 3/8) to keep flow down to a reasonable rate and be sure to collect the fuel in an appropriate container, make sure you are grounded, no static or other ignition sources. It is the vapors that are dangerous, do this in a well ventilated area!
Safety first!
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rabtech thanks again for the suggestion. I must be missing something though. Is there a way to run the fuel pump constantly to drain the tank? Right now it runs for a few seconds each time the key is turned on then shuts off, it’s doable but will take quite some time to drain 9 gallons that way.
You can run a jumper across the pins in the fuse box where the fuel pump relay is. I do not have a picture now, but I can take one in the morning and post it up for you. A simple paper clip works perfect and with the key on the pump will run continuously. There are 4 pins for the relay, just have to make sure you get the paper clip in the right ones.
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You can run a jumper across the pins in the fuse box where the fuel pump relay is. I do not have a picture now, but I can take one in the morning and post it up for you. A simple paper clip works perfect and with the key on the pump will run continuously. There are 4 pins for the relay, just have to make sure you get the paper clip in the right ones.
that would be great, thanks Dave. You guys are awesome!
