Re: [T3] even the Sith need a little help

[BOB2TYPE3S@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/23/05 8:14:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
BnPWOODtype3@att.net writes:

<<  I have an interesting problem to solve.  For my new engine build, I 
 ended up using a used (but much newer than mine) universal case.  A friend 
 was saving it for a build, and sold it to me.  I some how missed the fact 
 that it was missing an oil plug until it was almost completely assembled. 
 Now I have all of my shrouding in place, but have a hole in the side of the 
 case.  It is still on the engine stand, thankfully.
     The hole is on the side of the case just below the distributor.  It 
 looks like it MIGHT be about 1/8" NPT.  However, I am told it is factory 
 installed for an idiot light pressure switch.
     Can anyone tell me with any certainty what size plug I will need to plug 
 it.  I have enough room to get it in if I use the correct thing.>>
 
It's 1/8 inch pipe thread. Use a nice brass or even aluminum plug for this 
(and preferably a short one), as a steel one will rust or cause you to over 
tighten it. This hole was originally for the t-1 based sender, since they don't 
use one on the oil cooler like a t-3 does. This hole is easy to over look, 
unless you know it's there.
    
   <<  As I am the most dark side member of this group, I appreciate the help 
I 
 get.  I have a non stock T3 engine in a dunebuggy.  Based on this, I am 
 probably the most dark side, as I do not even have the right car, much less 
 a stock engine.  When I am done with this engine build, the only thing left 
 of the original engine will be some of the exterior parts, and the gears for 
 the cam and distributor on the end of the crank.  Everything else is new or 
 remanufactured, and none of the engine internals are stock.  I have stopped 
 calling it a rebuild, as there is virtually nothing left of the original.  >>

I really don't think you're the darkest "darksider" here, as there are plenty 
of us here. Brian Fye is probably close to the leadership though, as he has a 
mid engined "Speedster" (roofless Notchback). I won't even get into what 
Keith Park has hiding in his cars. : )  There are others here with t-4 engines in 
their t-3's, I personally have a converted t-1 engine in my Notch (so I know 
about that plug you asked about), along with a single side cover IRS trans in 
it. My Roadster 2 is probably more "stock" than my Notch, but one look will 
tell you otherwise. :D  I also have a t-4 engine (2.0L) sitting in the garage, 
but I haven't decided which car is going to get it (probably the Notch though). 
It's set up for FI which would be really nice to keep, but I'd have to work 
out the brain box placement and some other things to use it. Anybody run Solex 
32's on a 2.0L?

Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
       71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at; 
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 

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