What would you do with this engine?

perthling · Post by **perthling** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:27 pm

Shirley you can't be serious?

(PS for some reason 'Airplane' was known as 'Flying High' down here in Oz).

manoa matt · Post by **manoa matt** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:55 pm

I am serious, and stop calling me Shirley! Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue.

I agree with others, rebuild it to stock, drive it for a year, then plan out your performace mods systematically.

knightdalejb · Post by **knightdalejb** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:13 pm

i found a step by step by mbouse using the ATF that mark suggested... i'm on step 1. kinda. i couldn't get that 4th plug closest to the windshield and walked away before i got too frustrated. everything is in the way and i can't get my socket wrench where i can get to it. any tips on this one? just be more patient?

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:42 pm

Using a swivel and an extension on the socket makes it a lot easier. Remember the plugs are at an angle and when you reinstall them, make sure you use a little anti-seize, start them by hand, then use the socket to tighten them.

Snoopy · Post by **Snoopy** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:42 pm

the right wrench and you can remove the lock...

knightdalejb · Post by **knightdalejb** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:58 pm

ah.. guess i need to get a swivel. i have a feeling my tiny toolchest will be growing a lot with this car

spiderrey · Post by **spiderrey** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:08 pm

Drive the car stock for one year? Never heard that one before, whats that about?

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:22 pm

I only suggested getting it running properly and assess the condition before making any mods. If it takes a year to do that I guess there won't be any rush

JDOliver · Post by **JDOliver** » Sun Jan 24, 2010 12:56 pm

The only special tools I have ever bought in the last 9 years for the Fiat is a big ol bar and socket for the crankshaft pulley. The 4th one is a little tricky.

knightdalejb · Post by **knightdalejb** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 5:34 pm

progress...

I changed the oil and filter, new spark plugs (the old ones had a lot of black on them - too rich mix I think) and after dripping in some ATF for a few days, turned the crank pully nut and it moved with no resistance. Also I had drained the gas tank and glad to see it looks good on the inside, no brown chunks. went to crank and the key just spun around in the ignition switch... so I guess I need to order a new one, not sure what the PO did. as soon as I get that squared away I can try to crank it.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 7:07 pm

You may have luck finding a used one if you post it in the parts wanted section. Plenty of us have parts cars.

knightdalejb · Post by **knightdalejb** » Mon Jan 25, 2010 9:20 pm

well i'm going to be adventurous and follow this http://www.mirafiori.com/~kdickson/switch/index.html to see if I can get it working, but I've perused the used parts part of the forum

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