I'm gonna keep this post going as I finish my K5 project as it gives a good overview of what the project has entailed. A short recap, got the motor fired up a few weeks ago
mp3 file and took my first short test drive last Sunday.
I have a short in my wiring and as my engine bay harnesses are in pretty poor shape, I thought I would replace them and see if the short goes away. Got the harnesses two days ago and got them installed. In the process I broke the post off the starter that the purple wire goes too
Sure is nice to get the new wiring harness installed. The prior owners had done some creative wiring and some wires were just loose and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what some were supposed to be for. Now everything is wired up correctly but unfortunately I still have the short. If you pull the headlight switch the tail/stop fuse blows immediately. Headlights and turns signals still work but I loose the parking lights and I think the dash lights. Will work on that problem soon.
Got out again last night and got my throttle linkage straightened out - it was not getting full movement due to interference but it is working properly now. Also got the transfer case shifter installed and the transmission hump back in place after a little metal trimming. The original case was the Dana 20 and the shifter for the NP205 must be positioned a little different. Was out there until 11:30 last night, a bit tired today, but I'm so eager to get this project on the road that it is worth it.
Started to install the starter I picked up yesterday but turned out to be the wrong one - picked up the correct one today.
Should be able to put the driver's seat back in tonight if I get out to the shop and get the carpet back in place - will be nice to have that done.
After that I need to install the power steering belt and see if the pump works. Then I need to adjust the clutch rod a bit. Right now I have to push the pedal way down before the clutch disengages - I assume I just need to shorten the rod a bit.
Also need to install the front driveshaft and start searching for the short. Also need to install the new heater core - figure I will do that while the hood is off. Gonna throw a new heater blower motor in while I have the heater box off.
Almost roadworthy!
