Gutting a low range lock-out solenoid.
#11
Once you drill out the rivets that hold the plate that the auto shifter screws into it's a pretty straight shot with lots of room. There is plenty of cable to work with on the shifter so it moves completely out of the way. I would think this method easier than trying to pull the carpeting back and cutting/sealing a hole.
#12
Once you drill out the rivets that hold the plate that the auto shifter screws into it's a pretty straight shot with lots of room. There is plenty of cable to work with on the shifter so it moves completely out of the way. I would think this method easier than trying to pull the carpeting back and cutting/sealing a hole.
#13
Hmmm, I was able to get a 3/8ths drive socket and ratchet on there without much issue. They are long-winded bolts though and I almost ran out of clearance between the tool and the floor on one of them before it was loose enough for the fingers...
I agree, an access panel would be ideal there to keep everything lubed, etc.
I agree, an access panel would be ideal there to keep everything lubed, etc.
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I CHOSE NOT TO MESS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER AND WENT WITH CUTTING A HOLE IN THE SIDE PANEL OF THE TUNNEL.
I already had the carpets out and the console out and all that and did not want to risk dealing with a fine working tranny, just my personal preference. I started with a clearance hole, then cut the metal with tin snips, peeled it back but had to enlarge it to get my big hands in there. Upon completion I flattened the cuts out, calked it good, and pop riveted a larger cover piece over it all.
It would be better to make a decent hinged panel or access door that you could swing open and fasten closed. The fuel pump access panel in our Disco's are a direct result of early Classic owners cutting their own to avoid dropping the tank to get to the top of the feul pumpo assembly.
My son did the same thing with his firebird to get to it's fuel pump.
I already had the carpets out and the console out and all that and did not want to risk dealing with a fine working tranny, just my personal preference. I started with a clearance hole, then cut the metal with tin snips, peeled it back but had to enlarge it to get my big hands in there. Upon completion I flattened the cuts out, calked it good, and pop riveted a larger cover piece over it all.
It would be better to make a decent hinged panel or access door that you could swing open and fasten closed. The fuel pump access panel in our Disco's are a direct result of early Classic owners cutting their own to avoid dropping the tank to get to the top of the feul pumpo assembly.
My son did the same thing with his firebird to get to it's fuel pump.
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I CHOSE NOT TO MESS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER AND WENT WITH CUTTING A HOLE IN THE SIDE PANEL OF THE TUNNEL.
I already had the carpets out and the console out and all that and did not want to risk dealing with a fine working tranny, just my personal preference. I started with a clearance hole, then cut the metal with tin snips, peeled it back but had to enlarge it to get my big hands in there. Upon completion I flattened the cuts out, calked it good, and pop riveted a larger cover piece over it all.
It would be better to make a decent hinged panel or access door that you could swing open and fasten closed. The fuel pump access panel in our Disco's are a direct result of early Classic owners cutting their own to avoid dropping the tank to get to the top of the feul pumpo assembly.
My son did the same thing with his firebird to get to it's fuel pump.
I already had the carpets out and the console out and all that and did not want to risk dealing with a fine working tranny, just my personal preference. I started with a clearance hole, then cut the metal with tin snips, peeled it back but had to enlarge it to get my big hands in there. Upon completion I flattened the cuts out, calked it good, and pop riveted a larger cover piece over it all.
It would be better to make a decent hinged panel or access door that you could swing open and fasten closed. The fuel pump access panel in our Disco's are a direct result of early Classic owners cutting their own to avoid dropping the tank to get to the top of the feul pumpo assembly.
My son did the same thing with his firebird to get to it's fuel pump.
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#20
exactly what i was thinking. give it one more go from thru the console tomorrow if that fails im cutting