Episode 16: Our 1968 Fiat 850 Spider SAGGING Door FIX for under $30!!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Today we fix the sagging doors for under $30 on our 1968 Fiat 850 Spider! This is a common problem for these cars since the original sleeves were plastic. We find some replacement brass sleeves to permanently fix the problem.
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Important Links:
Sleeve Bearing
www.mcmaster.c...
Item #5448T2
Replacement hinge screws if needed
www.mcmaster.c...
Item #93395A407
A large C clamp works great in place of a press!
I’ve come to know that now! I just need to invest in large ones. All I have are for smaller projects, so they weren’t long enough unfortunately, otherwise I would’ve.
@@GarageTimeTV Give me a holler! ;-)
Hey, I think you should know that google images has your video up and listed as Fiat 850 Coupe ? If you click on it, it takes you to someone else's video ! They've done the same to one of mine.
What?? I’ll look into it! Thank you for that. I’ll get that sorted out. Make your own content people!
@@GarageTimeTV Actually, I checked again and this guy has a couple of your videos listed as coupe. All of them take you to his video ! If you figure out how to undo this let me know. Dirtbag !
Great work! Would be better without the annoying music.
From where did you buy the bushes please?
I have a link in the description for where I got them and how many of each
Hi there and thanks for the content. 5448T2 is the part you have listed as the bushing, but it seems you're missing the last number. ...T22, T23, etc. Any chance you remember which it was?
I’ll have to go back and look. Let me find out and make the correction.
@@GarageTimeTV thank you! Looking forward to finally tackling the saggy doors on my 73 sport.
Where did you buy the new sleeve inserts? Very helpful video.
I have links to the products in the description. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I’m going to give this a try.
Just checking back in to see if you were able to find that final digit. Thanks!
Found it! SO, it is part number 5448T2. "Multipurpose Flanged Sleeve Bearing for 8mm Shaft Diameter and 11mm Housing ID". In the link, it is on the left side near the bottom. No second number. They are $3.32 each.
@@GarageTimeTV You are the man! Thank you! I see it now. My apologies for missing it the first time.
@@robintripkos that’s ok! We are all here for each other! Glad I can help you out!
I had to remove my doors for the restoration. 2 screws broke off in the jamb and will have to be drilled and heli-coiled . They were badly rusted. One of the pins in the hinge was very loose and broke when removed. Now I need a new pin. My idea when installing the pins is to heat the hinge { carefully } and ice the pin. That's a long way off though. Glad to see you got a good fit. Thanks for the bushing link !
Good luck! I am very thankful I didn't have that much of an issue in the fix. I know how water loves to eat these things. Hopefully this will be a good resource for the future!
Hey Man thanks for the help! Fixed my door completely!!
I WAS WONDERING YOU KNEW ANY PLACE TO GET A STEERING WHEEL THAT FITS A 1971 FIAT 850 SPORT SPIDER??? I’m having the hardest time finding one that fits
Glad I can help! I think the steering wheel from a same era 124 can fit. I have an old wooden steering wheel friar came with my 124 and it fit on my 850 too.
Hi. My pins bushings supposedly have been replaced but the doors are way out of adjustment. It seems to me that the original doors were replaced and have never been successfully adjusted. At any rate, I am curious if you have any tips on loosening the screws (bolts). Is that a Phillips head or something else. I have both a strong power drill and an impact driver. The heads do not appear too beaten up and there is no sign of rust. Thanks.
Thanks for asking and watching!
The screws are Philips head. They are the biggest size I had, so pretty large. The doors can be adjusted, as there is a plate in the body of the car that the screws go into. If you loosen the screws, then you’ll have room to adjust gap, angle, etc.
Hope that helps!
@@GarageTimeTV Thanks for your quick reply. I LOVE instant gratification! I just wanted to confirm the type of screw head to give myself the best chance. I think I am going to go to Get a impact capable bit matched as best possible to a spare brand new screw that I have. Do you think a drill or an impact driver is safer in terms of damaging the head and/or snapping a bolt?
@@jamesbassett1484 I would try by hand first. If you strip them out you’re in a world of hurt. Then I would go to a drill. Impacts run the high risk of stripping. Use the low speed/ high torque setting to help break the grip. Use fluid. Go slow. Be patient. It’s old metal and old parts.
@@GarageTimeTV Interesting, I am doing some remodeling and am using an impact driver to drill HUNDREDS of screws into my subfloor. It has no stripped one head although, it is a different kind of head, Hillman, I think.
@@jamesbassett1484 that’s just what I did. Call me paranoid haha!
Nice! What batteries are you getting?
Haven’t quite decided yet! So many options out there you know.