Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Where to get new break off screw and engine paint?

[MLee]

CtD12V;

Being wax it probably wont stick. But if you put the bolt in the upper left hole it is mostly hidden behind the pipes etc any way and its only about 3/32 of a hole if-you used the method suggested of a torx head for removal any way. Make the wax dirty before hand.

 

[CTD12V]

Alright, I'll see what kind of a dirty wax masterpiece I can make. :-laf

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

I have all 3 lengths of break off screws as well as button head allens (you could put a bit of black RTV in the hex recess), and both bluke and Ti black paints. Maybe we could meet in Abq or LV.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

if you tighten the dog snot out of the AFC star wheel, it will neuter the truck pretty good. you'll run into coil bind and it will effectively limit lever arm travel.



cutting AFC signal will also neuter the truck

 

[CTD12V]

Wow, replies from two P-pump uber-gurus! :-laf



Joe D. , thanks for the offer to meet and the tip about black RTV. I hadn't thought of using that. I picked up some button head screws the other day. I will send you a PM about the break offs tonight when I have more time.



Forrest, thanks for the further info about coil bind with the star wheel. I tightened the wheel about 18 clicks from stock, and did not notice any difference in full boost EGTs. I hadn't made the connection between the necessity of full tightening in order to affect lever travel at full boost, although C. Harlan did mention tightening all the way.



I ended up using a chisel to turn (and mangle ) the break off screw. I figured I might as well open up my pump after all these years of reading about it. :-laf The AFC housing is going to go forward anyways, after my inspection. I then slid my plate back about 3mm, so I think my EGTs are tame enough now. I need to do a test run today with warmer outside temps.



Thanks to everybody for your input and expertise. I'll let you know how it turns out.



CTD12V

 

[CTD12V]

Well, I passed my emissions test yesterday. The tech didn't pay too much attention to the pump. I ended up using some spackling compound to fill the hole in the button head allen bolt, and painted it with the Titanium Black paint. I was surprised how black and glossy the fresh paint is compared to the 10-year-old paint on my engine. I had to use some flat lacquer (from my model railroad paints) to tone down the fresh stuff.



My exhaust opacity was in the single digits , causing someone to remark that my truck wasn't too bad for its age. :-laf Now to de-nueter it for another 11. 5 months . . . Oh the joys of trying to drive a fuel efficient and slightly more fun engine in an area under a "clean-air" regime.



Thanks to all,



CTD12V

 

[Forrest Nearing]

as much as I want to move to Colorado, I already have two gripes...



1. clean air regime



2. lack of willingness by small town courts to accept a proper bribe!