Progress Thread Snow - 93 GT Vert. Prepping for sale

JAA said:

I finished 2nd in my age group in the local sprint triathlon today. Nothing better than finishing first loser. Slow start to the work.

I am test fitting the intake on, bolts are in but just ended for the test fit.

The new silicone tube I added looks like it could be a bit more snug. It’s currently resting on the valve covers. Do I need to get that a perfect fit so it doesn’t rub at all?

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JAA said:

I thought I created a list here of next steps, but I cant seem to find the post. Ill retype, I believe this is whats left in which order

1. The lower intake coolant, et al fittings.
2. Exhaust headers and down pipe
3. Heat pipe
4. Valve covers
5. Fuel rail / injectors / lines
6. Upper intake
7. EGR spacer
8. TB
9. Remaining Vacuum connections
10. Distributor / plug wires
11. Radiator / Electric Fan
12. Accessories / AC delete / PS Pump and lines
13. Battery

Any comments on scope or ordering?

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1. The lower intake coolant, et al fittings.
   1. Good I think. Still have the rear-passenger NPT fitting tube to connect. Not sure where that comes/goes. Im speculating EGR spacer.
2. Exhaust headers and down pipe
   1. Manifolds done. Plan on getting under the car this morning to do that down-pipe connections. Looks nice a rusty
3. Heat pipe
   1. Good I think. Still have that small nipple coming off of it at the top. I believe that is into the EGR spacer
4. Valve covers
   1. Done
5. Fuel rail / injectors / lines
   1. Done
6. Upper intake
   1. Gonna try and redo that vacuum tube today. I could prolly cut off 1-2" of it.
7. EGR spacer
   1. Waiting on studs.
8. TB
   1. Waiting on studs
9. Remaining Vacuum connections
   1. Gonna start tracking those down. I know I have a couple breaks, but I also have a lot deleted.
   2. Bought a vacuum repair kit and some neat looking caps.
10. Distributor / plug wires
    1. I think I want to get this in after alternator
11. Radiator / Electric Fan
    1. Havnt done any of this. Will prolly start seating the radiator shortly.
12. Accessories / AC delete / PS Pump and lines
    1. I was gonna wait to do this until after electric fan. I got bored though and needed to spin some wrenches. Im sure it will be fine and if not, ill spin some more.
13. Battery
    1. Tray in
    2. A new motorcraft starter solenoid is coming Thursday. The current one I believe is duralast and the posts are super short and barely nutted down now. I need to add in the electric fan controller so I believe I will be needing those longer posts.

JAA said:

1. The lower intake coolant, et al fittings.
   1. Good I think. Still have the rear-passenger NPT fitting tube to connect. Not sure where that comes/goes. Im speculating EGR spacer.
2. Exhaust headers and down pipe
   1. Manifolds done. Plan on getting under the car this morning to do that down-pipe connections. Looks nice a rusty
3. Heat pipe
   1. Good I think. Still have that small nipple coming off of it at the top. I believe that is into the EGR spacer
4. Valve covers
   1. Done
5. Fuel rail / injectors / lines
   1. Done
6. Upper intake
   1. Gonna try and redo that vacuum tube today. I could prolly cut off 1-2" of it.
7. EGR spacer
   1. Waiting on studs.
8. TB
   1. Waiting on studs
9. Remaining Vacuum connections
   1. Gonna start tracking those down. I know I have a couple breaks, but I also have a lot deleted.
   2. Bought a vacuum repair kit and some neat looking caps.
10. Distributor / plug wires
    1. I think I want to get this in after alternator
11. Radiator / Electric Fan
    1. Havnt done any of this. Will prolly start seating the radiator shortly.
12. Accessories / AC delete / PS Pump and lines
    1. I was gonna wait to do this until after electric fan. I got bored though and needed to spin some wrenches. Im sure it will be fine and if not, ill spin some more.
13. Battery
    1. Tray in
    2. A new motorcraft starter solenoid is coming Thursday. The current one I believe is duralast and the posts are super short and barely nutted down now. I need to add in the electric fan controller so I believe I will be needing those longer posts.

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1. The lower intake coolant, et al fittings.
   1. Good I think. Still have the rear-passenger NPT fitting tube to connect. Not sure where that comes/goes. Im speculating EGR spacer.
2. Exhaust headers and down pipe
   1. Done
3. Heat pipe
   1. Good I think. Still have that small nipple coming off of it at the top. I believe that is into the EGR spacer
4. Valve covers
   1. Done
5. Fuel rail / injectors / lines
   1. Done
6. Upper intake
   1. Done
7. EGR spacer
   1. Waiting on studs.
8. TB
   1. Waiting on studs
9. Remaining Vacuum connections
   1. Gonna start tracking those down. I know I have a couple breaks, but I also have a lot deleted.
   2. Bought a vacuum repair kit and some neat looking caps.
10. Distributor / plug wires
    1. I think I want to get this in after alternator
11. Radiator / Electric Fan
    1. Havnt done any of this. Will prolly start seating the radiator shortly.
12. Accessories / AC delete / PS Pump and lines
    1. I was gonna wait to do this until after electric fan. I got bored though and needed to spin some wrenches. Im sure it will be fine and if not, ill spin some more.
13. Battery
    1. Tray in
    2. A new motorcraft starter solenoid is coming Thursday. The current one I believe is duralast and the posts are super short and barely nutted down now. I need to add in the electric fan controller so I believe I will be needing those longer posts.