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Old 04-13-2020, 09:28 AM   #726
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What did you use as a nut to hold the damper in place?
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Old 04-13-2020, 12:45 PM   #727
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It actually a piece of 1/4" flat that I tapped and welded on the Inside of the gate. It fits perfectly with the spacing of the handle of the damper. I did File out and add a piece into the damper so when I tighten it up it gets sandwiched nice and tight.
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Old 04-13-2020, 05:42 PM   #728
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Started the other side. Made a bushing for the rod to ride on. Now to the other side where the rod goes into. That will be a little more of a challenge to make.
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Old 04-13-2020, 09:16 PM   #729
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That is a sweet mod.
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Old 04-14-2020, 12:27 PM   #730
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Very cool. Where are you getting the delrin bushings?


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Old 04-14-2020, 12:48 PM   #731
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I got them from member 1966chevy some time ago. It's unbelievable how much quieter it operates now.
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Old 04-19-2020, 09:28 PM   #732
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This works just like crossbreed's video. I'm glad I did this mod. I have a few things to do to finish this up but for the next bit I'll be finally getting back to work for a couple of days. This is how my trunions ended up looking. Took more than a couple hours and about 200 bucks but we'll worth it.
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Old 04-19-2020, 10:34 PM   #733
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Old 04-20-2020, 10:50 PM   #734
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Got a bit further on the gate tonight. Got the bushing into the gate tight so it won't come out and started the piece that holds the rod inside the gate.
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Old 04-22-2020, 09:58 PM   #735
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Got the piece made for the rod to stick into. Now to weld it in and see how it works.
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Old 04-23-2020, 08:42 AM   #736
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Got the piece made for the rod to stick into. Now to weld it in and see how it works.
This is such a great mod! Please post a video of it in action when you can.
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Old 04-23-2020, 10:04 AM   #737
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Someone needs to do a step by step write up on this tailgate mod! I am loving watching it come together!
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Old 04-23-2020, 05:53 PM   #738
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Primed my engine yesterday getting it ready to install. While priming it I noticed my new oil pump sure is noisy. I may have to replace it. Not sure if this is normal or not. Had no problem with getting oil to the rocker arms though. Pressure seems good.
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Got my new oil pump today. Same pump as before but with the shark teeth designation. Way quieter and less restriction. Looks like I'll be changing the pump in the next couple of days. Glad I cought this before I installed the engine.
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Old 04-27-2020, 02:52 PM   #739
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Just wow, came across you build and read from start to finish, so many well done add ons and details. Great job to this point.
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Old 04-27-2020, 11:35 PM   #740
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Thanks. Hoping I can get you guys a video of the gate in the next couple of days. Just waiting for a part in the mail. It's taking extra long to get stuff these days.
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Old 04-30-2020, 11:37 AM   #741
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Picked up an engine run stand last night I'm going to use to break my engine in. It supposedly doesn't need a radiator. It has adapters on eack end of the rad hoses st hook up to your water tap. Has anyone ever run an engine like this? Seems like pumping constant cold water into a warm engine would not be the best.
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Old 04-30-2020, 12:55 PM   #742
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Although I have only run an engine with the garden hose trick once, I would suggest having a valve on the outlet end of hose coming out of the thermostat housing so you could monitor the engine temp and adjust the valve accordingly.
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Old 04-30-2020, 01:15 PM   #743
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Yeah. It might be best to moch up a radiator for it as well. Not worth ruining a brand new engine.
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Yeah. It might be best to moch up a radiator for it as well. Not worth ruining a brand new engine.
Right. Better safe than sorry.
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Old 05-01-2020, 09:26 PM   #745
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New oil pumps in. The shark tooth design is quite a bit less restrictive to rotate by hand and is much quieter. I'm really glad I changed it out. I also straightened out the pan. The longer bolts that come with the gasket aren't crowned like the factory ones were and they just pulled in where the holes are. I found longer ones that are crowned that fit properly and won't damage the pan hopefully.
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Old 05-02-2020, 02:07 PM   #746
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Here's the tailgate video! Watch "Tailgate" on YouTube
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Best part of this mod is there is no way to tell its there with the gate mounted.
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Old 05-02-2020, 06:27 PM   #747
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These old Chevy and GMC tailgates are heavy, and this mod stops the thing from slamming. Well done, now I have more work to do.
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Old 05-08-2020, 06:40 PM   #749
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Got my original 4 row harrison rad back today. Had it re-cored. That was not cheap but it was worth it. Sure is heavy.
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Got my original 4 row harrison rad back today. Had it re-cored. That was not cheap but it was worth it. Sure is heavy.
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