3800 help with LS1 TB install

[imported_Diavolo]

The adapter plate in my LS1 TB (which I got from Hale) does not fit on my SC. The holes line up fine, but on my Supercharger, there is a vacuum tube sticking out 1/4 inch. There is no hole for this to go into on the spacer.

What am I supposed to do? Do I need a diff adapter plate?

This is on a 97.

Thanks
Mike

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[imported_Ron Vogel]

Originally posted by Diavolo@Dec 21 2004, 04:47 PM
The adapter plate in my LS1 TB (which I got from Hale) does not fit on my SC.  The holes line up fine, but on my Supercharger, there is a vacuum tube sticking out 1/4 inch.  There is no hole for this to go into on the spacer. 

What am I supposed to do?  Do I need a diff adapter plate?

This is on a 97.

Thanks
Mike

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That sounds like the alignment pin, there's no provision for it on the spacer? It can be pulled out with some needlenose pliers if you have to, it's just a roll pin.

 

[imported_Diavolo]

ok, thanks Ron, is this something that is only on 97's? Or is it on all the SC's.

 

[imported_Diavolo]

well, I just tried for about half an hour and can't get that thing off with pliers. Maybe just cut it off?

 

[imported_Ron Vogel]

I wouldn't cut it off, it'd be impossible to get it out later. If it is in fact the roll pin, it'll have a slit down the center. Should be able to crush it by flatenning it, and it should break free. Of course it's been sitting in there for 8-9 years. Probably won't go with out a fight.

 

[CoolGTX]

I tapped mine in, as i'm not gonna need it anymore anyways, and Neither will YOU.

TAP it IN flat...No worrys, No problemo.. B)

I believe we tapped in Nicks also, No problemo..


J/O

 

[imported_Diavolo]

yeah it is the roll pin. There is a slit. I tried with vise grips to get it out, also tryed to flatten it with pliers.

I also took a hammer to it and tried hammering it in but no luck there. Right now I am letting some WD40 soak in and see what happens.

 

[CoolGTX]

[happy gilmore voice] just tap it in [happy gilmore voice]

 

[sr71_rgl]

Originally posted by CoolGTX@Dec 22 2004, 06:08 AM
[happy gilmore voice]  just tap it in  [happy gilmore voice]

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Do what J/O says. When I was over there last fall putting mine on I couldn't pull it out for the life of me and damn near mangled it beyond repair. I was looking for a bigger set of vice grips (getting pissed at that point) and J/O just taps it in with a couple light taps before I could make it any worse. It hasn't leaked once.