Another 79 "intakectomy" convertion to 32/36 DFEV

[mbouse]

i have adapted the '80 original linkage to the new carburetor... and i have also purchased the "correct" ball and socket linkage from my vendor. the latter of the two is much easier to do, if you can find the part.

[joelbert2k]

Sorry Mike, I was not able to get a decent picture. The darn choke mechanism is in the way. I'm pretty sure you can figure out what you need to do to make the old linkage fit. After all, I did.

Joel

[rush113]

Hello all, the Fiat under surgery is mine!! I'm Co200balt's son Steve. So here (hopefully), are some pics of the new intake with gasket, and valve covers cleaned with new gaskets. Water tee gasket replaced too....plugs in place of those lame-o emissions towers, and yellow cover was cleaned too No pics of carb linkage yet, did that at about eleven tonight and set it on the intake...exciting...

[mbouse]

starting to take shape... almost done!

[co200balt]

SHe is alive. Rush113 (Steve) will have photos a little latter. The little beast just fired right up ! Thanks for all the help guys!

Mike

[co200balt]

Took Steve's spider around the block ( OK a few times) after we got the carb and intake swap completed. You guys wer not kidding about the change this swap would make! It is a different car I am thinking we best take a look at the brakes!

DId have one minor glitch, we used a freeze plug to block the exhaust port (EGR) that is not covered with the 1800 manifold. It did not last too long A oil drain plug was suggested, but I dont see any threads in there. I would love to hear your suggestions.

[digitech]

I just cut a little piece of aluminum and bolted it on.

[rush113]

Yeah so i took it around the neighborhood and i already got some old lady to yell "sloooww dooowwnn!!!''

Much better, cant wait for the new exhaust

[So Cal Mark]

take the little old lady for a ride, that'll change her mind

[mbouse]

mark is right... i did this once, and she'll never forget her ride in "that cute little sports car"


Mike with Agnes of Kane, PA

[rush113]

Post surgery pics are....

Right here!!

[So Cal Mark]

Isn't that Popes' mom, sans makeup and heels?

[NebraskaSpider]

What did you use for blocking off that port that runs through the block?

[co200balt]

we used a freeze plug. I think it was 1/2inch. I do think i will add a blocking plate or a little JB Weld just to make sure it stays in there.

[mbouse]

what are your plans for the dipstick tube?

FWIW- i used a dipstick tube from a fuel injected car. bolts really neatly to the cam cover right behind the cam gear.