When the steering rack was completed, more
we noticed that we could not tighten the tie rods enough on the threaded rod ends of the steering rack to get the front end close to being aligned. So, we had to remove the tie rods so we could cut off a piece from each threaded rod. I needed to purchase a tie rod removing pry tool to do this, which made the job pretty easy. Unfortunately, it also damaged the grease boots, so I had to also purchase a new pair of those. Once we cut off ~1″ of the threaded rods there was enough adjustment to get the front aligned. The parts were then reassembled.
When the steering rack was completed, more
we noticed that we could not tighten the tie rods enough on the threaded rod ends of the steering rack to get the front end close to being aligned. So, we had to remove the tie rods so we could cut off a piece from each threaded rod. I needed to purchase a tie rod removing pry tool to do this, which made the job pretty easy. Unfortunately, it also damaged the grease boots, so I had to also purchase a new pair of those. Once we cut off ~1″ of the threaded rods there was enough adjustment to get the front aligned. The parts were then reassembled.
Now it was time to move into the installation of the fuel lines. I read up on the information that came with my EFI system, information pills
and had to do some follow-up to determine the correct way to proceed. First, erectile
I had to determine if I needed a pre-filter. After talking with Professional Products, I determined I did not need the pre-filter. I also learned some specifics of how and where to mount the fuel pump, and determined that I needed to use 3/8″ fuel lines, at least on the delivery side. The kit came with 5/16″ as the largest tube size. Plus, the fittings on the EFI supplied fuel pump and fuel filter were different than those that came with the kit.
I did a lot of research and went to parts stores and spent a lot of thought trying to figure out which way to go. Because of the specifics of the parts supplied with the EFI, which included NPT threads I chose to purchase a fuel line and return line kit from Summit Racing. This is also made by Professional Products and supplies enough braided 3/8″ fuel line and fittings to get me supply and return lines and the needed hook-ups. I did have to also purchase two additional fittings for the fuel tank pick-up, since they are “fuel-rail” type fittings.
Next came the process of determining where to mount the fuel pump and filter. Continue reading →
Immediately I got some backlighting on some gauges – not a good thing. Steve and I pondered this – I couldn’t explain why I would have lights on without the key being turned on. Steve commented about the headlight switch. I had not replace the control shaft so decided to put that back in. When I snapped it in, it stopped at an “on” position. Problem identified. Once I pushed the control arm in to the off position, the gauge lighting turned off. Great!! Continue reading 
