[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions

Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:46:31 -0500

Thought that the question of what side to measure from was a logical one.
The fuel pump is close to the middle, and the instructions did not indicate
where to base the measurements.

Thankfully, Kris A. was up to the very simple task of saying that the 21",
etc. measurements were based from the passanger side.

My plan was to carefully cut the hole with a dremel.  Then take the cut out
piece with me to the salvage yard where I would cut a similar piece out of a
wreck, but an inch to 1 1/2" bigger.  After replacing the pump, I would use
a couple of dozen pop rivets and butyl tape sealant to hold the oversized
replacement floor pan piece in place.  These rivets are easily drilled out
for future removal.

regards, from the rust belt, Jim White - greensho@crown.net

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Porter <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: 'Archives new list SHO Times' <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 11:09 PM
Subject: RE: Re:[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions

> I guess that they don't have every detail, but in line with the warnings
> that Ian Fisher used to have on his old webpage about this same
> procedure..........if you don't know where the fuel pump is at, you
probably
> shouldn't be doing this method!!  ;-)
>
> The picture is the hump underneath the rear seat cushion.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James White [mailto:greensho@crown.net]
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 10:53 PM
> To: Ron Porter; 'Archives new list SHO Times'
> Subject: Re: Re:[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions
>
>
> The directions read:
>
> >Fuel Pump Access Door
>
> >Gen I & II MTX SHO
>
> >Pictures and Guide by Beth McCormack
>
> >Work performed by Bill Saunders
> >Edited and Produced by Joshua Langevin
>
> >This guide will show you how to install a fuel pump access door. This
> modification will eliminate the need to drop the fuel tank to change the
> fuel pump >and will literally save you hours of being on your back and
> possibly the need of getting a new tank.
>
> >1. Remove the rear seat, and move the sound deadening material and carpet
> out of the way. Measure from the outside of the door trim 21" and mark a
> >line. Then mark another line at 30". It should look something like this:
> <snip>
>
> The directions do not mention measuring from which door...  Are you saying
> that the measurements are from the passenger door?
>
> regards, from the rust belt,
>
> Jim White - greensho@crown.net
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: Ron Porter <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> To: 'Archives new list SHO Times' <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 8:31 PM
> Subject: RE: Re:[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions
>
>
> > Under the passenger side of the rear seat. Dunno, but the directions
seem
> > pretty clear to me! The measurements are shown on that site.
> >
> > This also isn't brain surgery....the cuts don't need to be exact. I
would
> > use another piece of metal as a cover when I was done, rather than
reusing
> > the piece that was cut out.
> >
> > Ron Porter
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> > On Behalf Of James White
> > Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2004 9:18 PM
> > To: K Gutzka; Archives new list SHO Times
> > Subject: Re: Re:[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions
> >
> >
> > The problem with http://www.shophoenixproject.com/fueldoor/fueldoor.htm
is
> > that it doesn't show the measurements.
> >
> > The previous post to this site mentioned something about 17" from the
door
> > trim, but what side of the car was that?
> >
> > This site shows good pictures, but doesn't really indicate where you
> should
> > make the cuts.
> >
> > We who will likely REALLY need to replace a fuel pump from above are
still
> > in the dark!
> >
> > from the "rust belt"...
> >
> > regards, Jim White - greensho@crown.net
> > Valparaiso, Indiana
> > '95 MTX - 279k - lots of mods
> > '93 MTX - 285k - few mods and starting to rust
> > '95 MTX - 144k - lots of mods and will need a new fuel pump soon...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: K Gutzka <nwgrn94mtx@yahoo.com>
> > To: Archives new list SHO Times <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 21, 2004 9:22 PM
> > Subject: Re:[Shotimes] Surgical Instructions
> >
> >
> > > Here's a link with pictures and all.
> > >
> > > http://www.shophoenixproject.com/fueldoor/fueldoor.htm
> > >
> > > If your going with a bigger fuel pump, buy a SHONut fuel regulator to
go
> > with it.
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