Rodstored-72's 1986 DD build

[rodstored-72]

well I have been slacking in my updates for the build, actually not been doing anything worthy of pictures or to really note. I have mainly been identifying driving issues and trying to find solutions.
overall I have been drving the truck on a more daily basis (hence finding all the little bugs). The main bugs have been that the engine would show hot, but only when the AC was turned on.
After a looonngg list of trying things it turned out to be a faulty new (napa) water pump - which I also got from the engine builder that messed up the second engine (DOD ignorance).
The truck can now run all day with the AC on and it stays at 190-210 degrees. The truck is now operating with all of it original features (except cruise) IE: dual tanks, pwr windows and locks.
The dakota digital dash is operating great and the OBD2 port (from '13 engine) is completely functional and the ECM has been tuned. I have also replaced the factory 2:73 gears while having the rearend
rebuilt with yukon 3:73 gears. That really perked up the now 5.3 LS! Overall I am happy with the build, although now knowing what I did not know then I would change a few things, mainly I would go
with an aftermarket harness and probably a lower profile front tire or even a 18" front rim. The main issues I have are that the front tires rub pretty good, also I think I should have gone with a
beefier F.P., maybe the popular walbro model as opposed to the AC Delco 381 (2) F.P. I have now. I have a more updates to come... good thing is the updates ore more asthetic than mechanical....yyyaaaaaa