Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 3k GSK going in, before i try it.....

[Ruckuz]

I apologize for making another 3k GSK thread... . but is it just me, or is it pretty hard to find what you're looking for with search??
Got my kit from PDR today, i figure i'll try and get it in on Saturday. I just want to know what to expect. For starters... should i be worried about putting these springs in at 360k Km's?? I don't have a pair of "Vernier Calipers". Any way around this, or am i going shopping??
In the PDR Install guide, it refers to measuring the distance from the adjusting nut to the governor stud. What is the governor stud??
Whats the easiest way to turn over the engine? I guess i use all 4 springs that came in the kit?? Anything else i need to know??
Sorry about the hundred questions but its freezing outside and i want to do this right the first time.

Corey

 

[GAmes]

I counted the number of turns to get the nut off AND bought a vernier caliper. Belts and suspenders?



The stud is what the nut is attached to.



You can turn the engine over using the large nut on the front of the alternator, a lot easier if you have a spotter.



If it was me I'd wait for more comfortable weather. Lots of small items so you can't wear gloves.



I removed my tire and inner fender liner. Made it easier for me since I could look straight in and use the calipers.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I would go in through the side of the pump, I turn the engine over using one of the balancer bolts. turns over a LOT faster that way!



you need a pen magnet on hand. a flashlight has always worked just fine for me on visibility. removing the inner fender shouldn't be necessary



remove all springs and shims and stands, replace with the new one piece stands and the two springs.



I would use calipers. also mark the orientation of the nuts w/ a paint pen

 

[KingS]

I would take out the fuel plate and go in that way it was easier for me and I just turned the motor over with the alternater nut so I go look down in the pump once the fuel plate was out to see the springs come around I would also count the clicks instead of caliper the caliper way is fine but not needed if you count it right and make sure they are both the same number no matter what like on mine the stock were different so I just mad them the same.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

your chances of dropping something in the pump is about 100x more likely if going through the top. from the side everything is right there, and as long as you've got a magnet and are careful, it's very difficult to drop anything.



it's just right there in front of you, easy to see, etc.

 

[BigPapa]

Different strokes for different folks.



I agree with Forrest on going in from the side. The only thing to watch out for there is not losing the woodruff key on the fuel shut-off shaft.



Scott

 

[GOlsen]

your chances of dropping something in the pump is about 100x more likely if going through the top. from the side everything is right there, and as long as you've got a magnet and are careful, it's very difficult to drop anything.

it's just right there in front of you, easy to see, etc.

I wish I would have done it this way. If you go in from the top, the spring retainer doesn't fit out the hole straight making it easier to drop. Also, sears has a magnet that says it can hold 1. 5 lbs. The only problem with a magnet this strong is the fact that it wants to stick to everything on the way in and out. As far as measuring the distance, I also just counted the number of turns. Worked fine for me.

 

[pwerwagn]

I also agree with the side of the pump method. I have tried it both ways, and the side is way easier, and less nerve racking. Thats the way I do it now.

I actually dropped a socket in the pump going in through the top once.



--Jeff

 

[BJMarshall]

Definitely the side. A good set of hemastats are a little easier than the magnet also. My magnet is a little too strong and tends to drag everything out at once. I second that on the woodruff key. I just had to buy one.

 

[GAmes]

I agree with Forrest on going in from the side. The only thing to watch out for there is not losing the woodruff key on the fuel shut-off shaft.

Just a note. I didn't have to remove the shut-off shaft to get the side plate off. Maybe mine is wierd.

 

[BigPapa]

It is not absolutely necessary but it makes for more room and it's not that difficult.



Scott

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I always just remove the lever and set the key out of the way on the battery

 

[Ruckuz]

Thanks everyone for the replys... . unfortunately, my questions have now made their way to the 911 forum