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Now on to the next problem...I mean opportunity for improvement. Looks good Jim.
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Back on to the sparkplug wires that got sliced during storage, got a new set from Jeg's, but they do'nt make them in yellow anymore...gotta call Accel Brake lines don;t look rite |
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Finally got the oil pan mounted up, one pc. gasket, and grey silicon on all 8 corners(top and bottom of gasket) as recommended by the members
I think this engine is a canidate for Seafoam, coked up...:lol: I'll pull the dizzy and make up a shaft to spin the oil pump since I want to prime the entire oil system before starting up the engine http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace614.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace615.jpg |
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Thanks for the inspiration there buddy!
What do ya think about running to Tenn. in July of 09 in our trucks? |
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Actually, the foe is on the other shoot...you inspire me! Your work is far superior to mine, I would never go where you have gone. Nice job on the Garage, I see many, many happy hours down there |
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Yeah, they sound like a great bunch.
I've met a couple, looking forward to meeting more... Mich. is still a 'must do', this only came to mind when I read they were having a gathering in July next year. Think it's doable for ya Tim? |
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Nice work!! Great idea on the crossmember. Did the frame rails spread any when you took it out? Or did it bolt right back in?
btw...love the fish pic! |
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I'll be able to answer your question in a couple days, parts are painted and waiting for reassembly....didn't appear to move much when I took it out
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OK, woke up at 4 AM this morning figgered I'd put some time into the truck...got the final crossmember in and buttoned up. I suggest starting all bolts and then tighten down, as this seems to pull everything together evenly, This mod could be done at home, but I didn't want to fool with DIY4X's product in case something went wrong...
AJ, didn't see any pulling or pushing of the frame members while I installed it Here's some pics. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace621.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace620.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace617.jpg I picked up some utility seats from 6t727t2 and my plans are to recover them like the pic supplied by Ironmike http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...saj/3f0d_3.jpg OK, now I'm back to where I was 2 months ago...lol. Also decided to buy a short block, I'll start searching for the best price, maybe GM remanu |
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Short block? Whats wrong with the one in there?
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Interior looks sweet AJ, I got the same shifter, so I guess my interior will look as good as yours;) |
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I'm going to pull mine apart, check everything out and replace as needed. |
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Actually I don't expect to replace much. My engine has only about 15,000 miles on the rebuild. The PO gave me a boat load of paperwork/receipts all for the engine work that had been done. We'll see though. With my luck, it will need a total overhaul. :sexy: |
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That is one tough looking crossmember...
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...been a couple weeks, what's the latest with your stuff?
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atleast that's the current slogan... wait till another 4 star needs an OER bullett comment and it will change, again... along with our uniforms, again |
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After that crossmember, I've just bin staring.... Putting the front of the motor back together, permanently! Gotta figure out a PVC system, Ive got the Offy breather mounted, just have to buy a valve and plumb it into the air cleaner. Work on the exhaust to mount up everything, then it's on to carb, distributor, and radiator Then.... Vroooom, Vrooooom:lol: |
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Looking forward to the Vroooom Vroooom! :lol: |
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Here is my current problem, I am done mockup and into final assembly. I want to bring the heater outlet hose into this location, but w/o a cobbled up looking mess. Soooo, I plan to make a W/P outlet tube longer and be able to thread into it a 45 degree 1/2"X5/8" barbed fitting. That alone could be a problem since that is not a standard fitting
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You know, I've never checked to see if the threads on a water pump are pipe threads or parallel. I just assumed they were NPT or it would be very hard to keep them from leaking. Hmmm. |
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Ok Jim, what brand and model do you have and I will check it out...I'm on it! |
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I think its a Proforma, but I'll check Here's a pic of the outlet that needs to be longer so I can drill and tap a 1/2" NPT. The outlet from the water pump is 1" NPT http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace631.jpg |
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Thanks Tim for the answer...Alum. 1"NPTX2 1/2"nipple(don't go there) with a full coupling. Now I can machine a flat on the factory Proform water pump outlet and drill and tap a 1/2" NPT female to put my hose barb in...again, don't go there, lol
Down the road I will modify this using thin wall pipe and the high pressure 1/2 coupling to eliminate the ugly threads that show Parts were here from Mcmaster-Carr in 1 day, the greatest hardware store you ever want to visit Pics?...OK http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace634.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace636.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace637.jpg |
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Where exactly are you going to machine a flat and drill and tap for the hose barb? Just curious. |
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