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Here's a step by step with a lot of pictures for a 280 tank removal, http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/fuel/gastank/index.htm 240s are a little harder because of all the evaporation tank lines. I replaced everything though so I just cut them at the tank and got it out of the way. Spray the straps bolts and all the hose clamps the day before. 50/50 ATF and acetone in a trigger spray bottle works better than anything I've ever used and for the price you'll get a lifetime supply, at least for me. 1 quart transmission fluid, 1 quart acetone is less than $15.

I'd swear you could strike a match off one of the lobes on the Schneider cam I just bought. The Delta resurfaced rockers were a little smoother though.

The air cooled 911SC I had held 13 quarts if I remember correctly, so for my broke a$$ not too often. I didn't drive it that much anyway, it was my "bar car".

I use Valvoline VR1 20/50, it has the zinc without having to add any extra. Purolator Pure One #30001 oil filter.

That is cool! They got it right, down to the rust. Are you still snowed in? Cabin fever? Am I gonna have to take out a communication facility in Atlanta? Is Nortel still in business?

Here's the colors,http://www.zhome.com/History/ZColorGallary/ Great car. Here's some very helpful information for FI 280s, http://atlanticz.ca/index.php/tech-tips.html

Used to??? They still do! That hole is big enough for a baseball.

Thank you for the great write up, I now have a step by step.

I've always read 3.5 lbs of pressure with a mechanical pump. You should put a clear filter coming out of the tank and check it for debris from the tank. A Fram G-2 worked best for me and they're cheap. One of mine did the same thing when I first bought it. I could pull the supply side off the filter on the passenger's side and blow into it and clear it out enough to get home. Did you keep the filters on the banjo bolts at the carbs? Is it as bad when the tank is full? Here's what was in mine when I cleaned out the tank, it's not rust, just crud. I think a kid must have dropped a couple of handfuls of dirt down the fill hole in it's past life.

You mentioned shiny not holding oil. When I got my rockers and cam reground I noticed a mildly rougher finish on both. Now I know why. They will smooth themselves together.

"Garden Room" keeps the missus happy.

I have 3 E88s and an E31, no paint on any of them. They're all yellow plated like this picture, but 40 plus years old.

Good news. You'll get plenty of help here.

They didn't have the benefit of the "infonet" back then. : )

Another thing to check is the sweeper in the AFM. Pop the black plastic cover off and make sure it's not stuck by tapping the counterweight. Here's some images. http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/afm/index.html

'77 had a recall for the EGR tube coupler going into the intake manifold coming loose. Mine had a golf ball size hole rotted in the tunnel. Created a HUGE vacuum leak. Take a mirror and look under the manifold towards the back (windshield). EDIT: The picture with the mirror is an example. That's actually the new intake, I was showing someone the heat shield bolts location.

Here's a good picture from the Scarab thread.

Yes it came from CA. That's box 1 of 2, the other was the 2.5" exhaust. It's nice and clean and looks to be the same size box as they crammed the header into. This exact same thing happened a few years ago, called then e-mailed pictures. They sent a replacement header with a Fedex pick-up form for the damaged one.

Mr Palmer will send you a set. I may get some new ones myself. 8)

Here's my ceramic header as delivered to my front porch a few weeks ago. Luckily there wasn't a scratch on it. MSA packed it into that box knowing it wasn't big enough.

If you decide to replace the hoses use a length of nylon cord or string and lay it around each hose then measure that. Add an extra 10% then round up to the next foot so you'll have plenty. I looked for my receipt from O'reilly's for lengths and part numbers but couldn't find it. For the 90 degree bend I used two 3/4" P.E.X elbows with 5/8" low pressure fuel hose.

I've always liked "Cool Hand Luke"

Well I thought about that but it looks too big and it's not black. You stumped me with that.

I'll second that comment! It's my favorite.

I don't know if you'd be a good partner on the $1000,000 Pyramid show. :: ::