Repair-It

Fast_Ed wrote:I would be concerned about a foam fuel tank baffle dissolving in the gasoline... though it may make an interesting fuel additive?

For converting the Monte tank? I would rather get a F/I tank from a 4.3L Monte and swap in an appropriately sized fuel pump.

Adam wrote:

Fast_Ed wrote:I would be concerned about a foam fuel tank baffle dissolving in the gasoline... though it may make an interesting fuel additive?

For converting the Monte tank? I would rather get a F/I tank from a 4.3L Monte and swap in an appropriately sized fuel pump.

Totally agree!

That rear axle could go into something...

Like a 2.56 Roadmaster if such a beast landed in my driveway. Not worth doing on a 2.93 car though. 3.08 would make a great LS turbo ratio also.

kevm14 wrote:That rear axle could go into something...

Like a 2.56 Roadmaster if such a beast landed in my driveway. Not worth doing on a 2.93 car though. 3.08 would make a great LS turbo ratio also.

That's true, with the 3.08 in hand, non tow-pack cars would be worth considering. HD cooling fans usually get replaced with electric anyways...

Of course, this 3.08 has worn out posi...

Yeah. My posi is not only not worn out, but totally awesome. Meaning better than a brand new Auburn.

The idea of swapping my entire axle is pretty much the most efficient way to do it. That would give a future B-body: rear discs complete with the required axle lines, stainless braided hoses, 3.42 gears, Detroit Truetrac, 26mm rear anti-roll bar and bonus helicopter noise. Swapping the entire axle is actually pretty easy. And it comes with a lot of desirable hardware that would be a big upgrade for any RMS, tow pack or not. I also have Bilstein shocks...

kevm14 wrote:I also have Bilstein shocks...

Even better than my Monroe Severe Service shocks in a box.

Fast_Ed wrote: Of course, this 3.08 has worn out posi...

Last time I tried it, there was still some posi action on snow-covered roads.

I've never seen a rwd car that DIDN'T demonstrate some posi action on snow covered roads.

kevm14 wrote:I've never seen a rwd car that DIDN'T demonstrate some posi action on snow covered roads.

The moral of the story is an Auburn diff w/168k on it isn't in the best of shape.

Last tank of gas was on 9/11/12. We re-installed the belt and alternator, which had been removed for a brief stint in the Fleetwood. Then installed a battery, cycled the key on to prime the fuel system. It cranked for about as long as the Fleetwood does when it is cold, then it started. Well that was easy.

It tool a little bit of work to get it out of the ruts it was in, but it was fine. Brakes still worked, which was nice. Transmission shifts into 1st and reverse fine.

Installed (into the garage). Obligatory engine shot. The interior comes pre-disassembled.