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**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2018, 08:15 AM

Plan B, note to self, do not remove shielding
I have to move XIM box up 2 1/2" to clear cables from the XFI controller

[url=https://flic.kr/p/22v8c2U]20180118_120443

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23yTVSN]20180119_161857

My screw ups, are starting to get expen$ive

**zicc1835** · 01-20-2018, 08:23 AM

Jim
see your steady at it i have a question going back a few of your posts did you purchase or bend your own brake lines im looking at Inline Tube has kits im going with the stainless
Jess

**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2018, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

Jim
see your steady at it i have a question going back a few of your posts did you purchase or bend your own brake lines im looking at Inline Tube has kits im going with the stainless
Jess

front, I had no problems. Rear, they provided wrong fitting at the union, or 'T', so I had to cut flare, and replace with correct size nut

Stainless can be a PITA to flare, but I read where annealing helps

Maybe, you could ask first what size nuts come with the part

frame and rearend are looking good on your project

**zicc1835** · 01-20-2018, 08:49 AM

thanks , Jim

**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2018, 09:01 AM

Thought I'd throw this little tidbit out there.

When sawing with my bandsaw, I heard a thump, thump, thought I broke some teeth, looked at the blade, and there was a build up of aluminum in the kerf. Talking to the manufactor, he had asked what lube I was using, I said none. Told me that was the problem, so now I spray the blade and problem is gone

[url=https://flic.kr/p/Jt7CQ2]20180112_123109

smells like grapes

**jaros44sr** · 01-20-2018, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

thanks , Jim

Dude, your welcome. That's what this board is all about

Glad you're getting quality time with your truck

**jaros44sr** · 01-22-2018, 07:34 PM

These are the two new harness, that I had to replace, they are for the LS series engines, but I have 350ci SBC
The original harness was set up for a crank trigger, so no go. Speaking to Jim at TPIS he's advised me that the new harness's will be an easier hook up. just repin for the firing order, and a step up voltage resistor. Also repin crank and cam sensors
The first harness shows the connecters that go to the crank and cam sensors

[url=https://flic.kr/p/22kxwKe]20180122_180308

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23yTVSN]20180119_161857

**jaros44sr** · 01-27-2018, 11:02 AM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23MiLuu]20180127_090603

Rubber isolation blocks from McMaster-Carr, 1" 1/4-20

bottom blocks 10/32x3/4"

**jaros44sr** · 01-31-2018, 07:50 PM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23UxGyo]20180131_100335

I wanted to mount the isolation blocks towards the edges of the aluminum mount, but they were to short. So, I settled for one block in the middle, countersunk and full thread, using my handi-dandi counter sink tool, that has been laying in my toolbox for thirty years, cool, the way you can adjust it for depth

[url=https://flic.kr/p/K1Hq8n]20180131_163532

While I was sitting there, admiring my success of the week, poofff, my florescent light above my engine bay blows out. Now, we've all dropped one and know the out come. Carefully, undoing the bulb, it slips momentarily, and clanks the motor, no explosion, great! Bring the whole unit down to change out the other bulb. Put it in, and rehang unit, that is now working, it slips out of my hand, and the whole unit crashes into my motor. I'm stunned, as there is no explosion with shards of glass all over my engine compartment as well as some obnoxious gas we are not to breathe. I packed up and ended my day as I was sure I've extended my luck

Now, I can move on to the XIM box, and mount it with isolaters I got from Mcmaster-Carr

**jaros44sr** · 03-19-2018, 11:26 AM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/Hbyd2b]20180319_104535

tired of tripping on tools and supplies while working

[url=https://flic.kr/p/Hbyd21]20180319_104544

**jaros44sr** · 03-25-2018, 08:54 AM

changed my mind again, and decided to stack my computers, I think this could be the last change, as I have to get on with the wiring

Mcmasters-Carr sent some U channel to be used to mount the top computer

[url=https://flic.kr/p/HjFqnS]20180324_16022

my67chevytruck · 03-26-2018, 03:16 PM

looking good.

**jaros44sr** · 03-27-2018, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good.

Thank you, sir. your build came out awesome, much better metal work then mine

**jaros44sr** · 04-06-2018, 02:24 PM

upside down, backwards,inverted, and inside out....redundant

If you design something, make sure it is easy to work on....had to add two access holes to allow use of allen wrench for tightening of mounting bolts on XFI

XIM mounts on top of C channel

[url=https://flic.kr/p/238CZBu]20180406_114555

**jaros44sr** · 04-11-2018, 08:50 AM

[url=https://flic.kr/p/25XstPS]20180410_091556

[url=https://flic.kr/p/23goonw]20180410_092439

I had read somewhere that soap will stop aluminum from cloging up disk, don't know if it is working, but my work shop smells like Irish Spring

scott123 · 04-11-2018, 10:10 AM

What color green is that?

Is that a factory color or aftermarket?

Scott

**jaros44sr** · 04-11-2018, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott123

What color green is that?

Is that a factory color or aftermarket?

Scott

Yes, it is a factory color, dark olive, with a small metalic flake in it, the only part of my truck with original paint

**jaros44sr** · 04-13-2018, 10:15 AM

My perferred method of drilling holes....center punch, or transfer punch, center drill, lubrication, and then drill size.

[url=https://flic.kr/p/264kyZ9]20180413_094748

scott123 · 04-13-2018, 01:47 PM

I had seen that color before just not with the metal flake.

I will look it up. I like it.

I had picked a dark jade green metallic but I like that color a little more.

Scott

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Yes, it is a factory color, dark olive, with a small metalic flake in it, the only part of my truck with original paint

**jaros44sr** · 04-14-2018, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott123

I had seen that color before just not with the metal flake.

I will look it up. I like it.

I had picked a dark jade green metallic but I like that color a little more.

Scott

It is a micro flake, maybe called fire mist back in the day, and appears to be gold...have to look real close to see it

scott123 · 04-14-2018, 03:01 PM

I found it in an old sampling color chart. In the color chart the flake does not show up as much as in the floor board pics of this thread's blazer.

It looked somewhat aftermarket not factory.

Just caught my eye.

Did not mean to get the topic off track. LOL

Scott

**jaros44sr** · 04-15-2018, 11:24 AM

here's another pic, maybe easier to see...there is a gold flake in there

Off Topic LOL....my whole build thread is filled w/off topic. just random thoughts of what I do every day

[url=https://flic.kr/p/J4bYLQ]20180415_112104

**zicc1835** · 04-15-2018, 02:09 PM

Jim have you given any more thought to parting with a manifold that will work with the Sniper EFI system im contemplating......

**jaros44sr** · 04-15-2018, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

Jim have you given any more thought to parting with a manifold that will work with the Sniper EFI system im contemplating......

Jess, all I have are vortec manifolds...if you decide to change your heads, I would be more than happy to help out. Your engine looks killer with those valve covers. GMPP have dual mounting holes for vc's

**zicc1835** · 04-16-2018, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Jess, all I have are vortec manifolds...if you decide to change your heads, I would be more than happy to help out. Your engine looks killer with those valve covers. GMPP have dual mounting holes for vc's

Thanks Jim May take the easy way out this go around use what’s there ..will see I won’t need an excuse to to take an ride out for a visit when weather finally turns

01-20-2018, 08:15 AM	#2901
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd Plan B, note to self, do not remove shielding I have to move XIM box up 2 1/2" to clear cables from the XFI controller [url=https://flic.kr/p/22v8c2U]20180118_120443 [url=https://flic.kr/p/23yTVSN]20180119_161857 My screw ups, are starting to get expen$ive __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-20-2018 at 08:44 AM.

01-20-2018, 08:23 AM	#2902
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: PO has me PO'd Jim see your steady at it i have a question going back a few of your posts did you purchase or bend your own brake lines im looking at Inline Tube has kits im going with the stainless Jess __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-20-2018, 08:49 AM	#2904
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: PO has me PO'd thanks , Jim __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-20-2018, 09:01 AM	#2905
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd Thought I'd throw this little tidbit out there. When sawing with my bandsaw, I heard a thump, thump, thought I broke some teeth, looked at the blade, and there was a build up of aluminum in the kerf. Talking to the manufactor, he had asked what lube I was using, I said none. Told me that was the problem, so now I spray the blade and problem is gone [url=https://flic.kr/p/Jt7CQ2]20180112_123109 smells like grapes __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-22-2018, 07:34 PM	#2907
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd These are the two new harness, that I had to replace, they are for the LS series engines, but I have 350ci SBC The original harness was set up for a crank trigger, so no go. Speaking to Jim at TPIS he's advised me that the new harness's will be an easier hook up. just repin for the firing order, and a step up voltage resistor. Also repin crank and cam sensors The first harness shows the connecters that go to the crank and cam sensors [url=https://flic.kr/p/22kxwKe]20180122_180308 [url=https://flic.kr/p/23yTVSN]20180119_161857 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-24-2018 at 08:29 AM.

01-27-2018, 11:02 AM	#2908
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/23MiLuu]20180127_090603 Rubber isolation blocks from McMaster-Carr, 1" 1/4-20 bottom blocks 10/32x3/4" __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-31-2018, 07:50 PM	#2909
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/23UxGyo]20180131_100335 I wanted to mount the isolation blocks towards the edges of the aluminum mount, but they were to short. So, I settled for one block in the middle, countersunk and full thread, using my handi-dandi counter sink tool, that has been laying in my toolbox for thirty years, cool, the way you can adjust it for depth [url=https://flic.kr/p/K1Hq8n]20180131_163532 While I was sitting there, admiring my success of the week, poofff, my florescent light above my engine bay blows out. Now, we've all dropped one and know the out come. Carefully, undoing the bulb, it slips momentarily, and clanks the motor, no explosion, great! Bring the whole unit down to change out the other bulb. Put it in, and rehang unit, that is now working, it slips out of my hand, and the whole unit crashes into my motor. I'm stunned, as there is no explosion with shards of glass all over my engine compartment as well as some obnoxious gas we are not to breathe. I packed up and ended my day as I was sure I've extended my luck Now, I can move on to the XIM box, and mount it with isolaters I got from Mcmaster-Carr __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-31-2018 at 08:39 PM.

03-19-2018, 11:26 AM	#2910
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/Hbyd2b]20180319_104535 tired of tripping on tools and supplies while working [url=https://flic.kr/p/Hbyd21]20180319_104544 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-25-2018, 08:54 AM	#2911
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd changed my mind again, and decided to stack my computers, I think this could be the last change, as I have to get on with the wiring Mcmasters-Carr sent some U channel to be used to mount the top computer [url=https://flic.kr/p/HjFqnS]20180324_16022 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-26-2018, 03:16 PM	#2912
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: PO has me PO'd looking good. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

04-06-2018, 02:24 PM	#2914
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd upside down, backwards,inverted, and inside out....redundant If you design something, make sure it is easy to work on....had to add two access holes to allow use of allen wrench for tightening of mounting bolts on XFI XIM mounts on top of C channel [url=https://flic.kr/p/238CZBu]20180406_114555 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-06-2018 at 02:44 PM.

04-11-2018, 08:50 AM	#2915
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd [url=https://flic.kr/p/25XstPS]20180410_091556 [url=https://flic.kr/p/23goonw]20180410_092439 I had read somewhere that soap will stop aluminum from cloging up disk, don't know if it is working, but my work shop smells like Irish Spring __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-11-2018, 10:10 AM	#2916
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: PO has me PO'd What color green is that? Is that a factory color or aftermarket? Scott

04-13-2018, 10:15 AM	#2918
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd My perferred method of drilling holes....center punch, or transfer punch, center drill, lubrication, and then drill size. [url=https://flic.kr/p/264kyZ9]20180413_094748 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

04-14-2018, 03:01 PM	#2921
scott123 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Middleburg, North Carolina Posts: 480	Re: PO has me PO'd I found it in an old sampling color chart. In the color chart the flake does not show up as much as in the floor board pics of this thread's blazer. It looked somewhat aftermarket not factory. Just caught my eye. Did not mean to get the topic off track. LOL Scott



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04-15-2018, 11:24 AM	#2922
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: PO has me PO'd here's another pic, maybe easier to see...there is a gold flake in there Off Topic LOL....my whole build thread is filled w/off topic. just random thoughts of what I do every day [url=https://flic.kr/p/J4bYLQ]20180415_112104 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-15-2018 at 11:32 AM.

04-15-2018, 02:09 PM	#2923
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,257	Re: PO has me PO'd Jim have you given any more thought to parting with a manifold that will work with the Sniper EFI system im contemplating...... __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

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