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LuckyHenriksen · 01-22-2009, 12:55 AM

Finally got the fan off. After I hacked through several of the fins to get some leverage and had some help holding it down. Oh and it turned out to be regular thread, not reverse

I hacked the oil fill tube and ground down an old breather to fit. It looks alot better than the stock tube, and will be my PCV.

And my painted valve covers look pretty good I think

And does anyone know what these sensors do? Do I need them?

LuckyHenriksen · 01-22-2009, 12:57 AM

Oh and the pictures are kinda blurry cuz I took them with my phone

67ChevyRedneck · 01-22-2009, 02:23 AM

The short stubby one looks like the Camshaft Position Sensor. The tall one is the oil pressure switch.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=417&PTSet=A

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=985&PTSet=A

I'm not 100%, but pretty sure, hopefully someone can confirm my info.

Not sure what to do about the cam sensor, but you should be able to remove the oil pressure switch and replace it with a mechanical gauge one.

SCIV · 01-22-2009, 10:54 AM

You are correct on the sensors.

Does the MSD need the cam signal? I dunno much about the MSD setup.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-22-2009, 11:34 AM

Ya I just spread the MSD stuff out on the floor, it had a plug for the cam sensor. I will pull the tall one off and see what it looks like

SCIV · 01-22-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Ya I just spread the MSD stuff out on the floor, it had a plug for the cam sensor. I will pull the tall one off and see what it looks like

Yeah, I need to figure out what adapter I need to swap that sensor with the Autometer one. Same for the water temp.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-22-2009, 10:32 PM

I would love to know what you find out about making the temp and oil sensors work

SCIV · 01-23-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

I would love to know what you find out about making the temp and oil sensors work

I am keeping the stock sensor in the driver side head for the computer to reference and control the electric fans. I am pulling the plug in the pass. side head for my gauge.

Oil pressure I am pulling the stock sensor & replacing with the gauge sensor.

That is the plan so far, now I just need to figure out what kind of threaded adapters to use!

For the balancer, you need a 3 jaw puller to get it off. Slow and patient because you can break the tabs off the balancer.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-23-2009, 12:41 AM

The last thing in my way is the balancer. What do I need to get it off? The crank bolt took a couple of big cheater bars and lots of grunting.

Here are the ever important numbers! If only old blocks had this kind of description on them

texanidiot25 · 01-23-2009, 12:54 AM

You need the strength of Chuck Norris, and the patience of Clint Eastwood.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-23-2009, 01:03 AM

LuckyHenriksen · 01-23-2009, 07:49 PM

Thanks SCIV. I called the machine shop today and they said they couldn't find a valve to fit my head, and that they were too busy to look for one. Does this sound like a load to you or is it just me?

On a side note, does anybody know where to get a new valve and all the pieces for a L92 head?

68 C-10 KID · 01-23-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Thanks SCIV. I called the machine shop today and they said they couldn't find a valve to fit my head, and that they were too busy to look for one. Does this sound like a load to you or is it just me?

On a side note, does anybody know where to get a new valve and all the pieces for a L92 head?

Call Dan's cylinder heads. He should be able to find you something.
Ask for Dan and tell Him Dustin from aftermarket sent you.

VA72C10 · 01-23-2009, 08:32 PM

Sounds like a load to me...sounds like they're not interested in your work and wanted to just throw a valve in there that would work. Is there another shop you could take it to? I'd be concerned...

LuckyHenriksen · 01-23-2009, 09:01 PM

Ya I have a few contacts locally in the racing business so I will get some shop recommendations from them

cstm68 · 01-23-2009, 11:09 PM

what kind of electrical work has to be done for this swap?
nice work by the way

LuckyHenriksen · 01-24-2009, 04:32 AM

As far as electrical work, you basically just need power to the MSD box.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-24-2009, 04:33 AM

Where is Dans Cylinder Heads located? Thanks for the recomend C10KID

68 C-10 KID · 01-25-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Where is Dans Cylinder Heads located? Thanks for the recomend C10KID

Its a ways out from you, 105th sandy blvd. Park rose area.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-24-2009, 01:18 PM

It's all fun and games until red hot rivet heads go bouncing down your shirt. Grinding while laying on your back is no fun. Trying to make way for the fuel cell

texanidiot25 · 01-24-2009, 05:31 PM

Safety first:

Now you'll never have to worry about them rivets.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-24-2009, 08:07 PM

LOL

good one lol, good luck!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Haha nice one texan

LuckyHenriksen · 01-25-2009, 04:16 AM

I had to cut my brand new exhaust off so the fuel cell would fit

at least it was only the last few feet from the axle back. I needed 27 inches of room and the pipes were 20 inches apart =[ I don't think I will run it out the back again, cuz I don't like the way the tips look when they are far apart on the bumper. I will either dump it or run it out in front of the rear tires.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-25-2009, 09:19 PM

So I ground out the rivets and busted out that little weeny cross member to make way for the fuel cell, also had to hack my new exhaust, as previously stated. I now have turn downs right at the axle

I like the look of the pipes coming out somewhere so I will have to get some on there eventually. I spent most of the day with my buddy trying to install the fuel cell. The holes don't line up perfectly so I have to go back to the drawing board grrr....... measure 4 times and cut once. We rented a little welder from Home Depot and welded the six bolts to the frame so they wouldn't move while we tried to get the tank in position. It was an interesting day but in the end we still didn't get the tank installed.... Blahhhh

And my poor tail pipes

01-22-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Finally got the fan off. After I hacked through several of the fins to get some leverage and had some help holding it down. Oh and it turned out to be regular thread, not reverse I hacked the oil fill tube and ground down an old breather to fit. It looks alot better than the stock tube, and will be my PCV. And my painted valve covers look pretty good I think And does anyone know what these sensors do? Do I need them? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 01-22-2009 at 12:56 AM.

01-22-2009, 12:57 AM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Oh and the pictures are kinda blurry cuz I took them with my phone __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-22-2009, 02:23 AM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Senior Project Build The short stubby one looks like the Camshaft Position Sensor. The tall one is the oil pressure switch. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=417&PTSet=A http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/Pro...pe=985&PTSet=A I'm not 100%, but pretty sure, hopefully someone can confirm my info. Not sure what to do about the cam sensor, but you should be able to remove the oil pressure switch and replace it with a mechanical gauge one. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 01-22-2009 at 02:41 AM.

01-22-2009, 10:54 AM	#4
SCIV Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 170	Re: Senior Project Build You are correct on the sensors. Does the MSD need the cam signal? I dunno much about the MSD setup. __________________ '68 Chevrolet Short Step 6.0 L + 91mm + TH400 + 9" + 4-Link

01-22-2009, 11:34 AM	#5
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Ya I just spread the MSD stuff out on the floor, it had a plug for the cam sensor. I will pull the tall one off and see what it looks like __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-22-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I would love to know what you find out about making the temp and oil sensors work __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-23-2009, 12:41 AM	#9
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build The last thing in my way is the balancer. What do I need to get it off? The crank bolt took a couple of big cheater bars and lots of grunting. Here are the ever important numbers! If only old blocks had this kind of description on them __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-23-2009, 12:54 AM	#10
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build You need the strength of Chuck Norris, and the patience of Clint Eastwood.

01-23-2009, 01:03 AM	#11
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-23-2009, 07:49 PM	#12
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Thanks SCIV. I called the machine shop today and they said they couldn't find a valve to fit my head, and that they were too busy to look for one. Does this sound like a load to you or is it just me? On a side note, does anybody know where to get a new valve and all the pieces for a L92 head? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-23-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Senior Project Build Sounds like a load to me...sounds like they're not interested in your work and wanted to just throw a valve in there that would work. Is there another shop you could take it to? I'd be concerned... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-23-2009, 09:01 PM	#15
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Ya I have a few contacts locally in the racing business so I will get some shop recommendations from them __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-23-2009, 11:09 PM	#16
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Senior Project Build what kind of electrical work has to be done for this swap? nice work by the way __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

01-24-2009, 04:32 AM	#17
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build As far as electrical work, you basically just need power to the MSD box. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-24-2009, 04:33 AM	#18
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Where is Dans Cylinder Heads located? Thanks for the recomend C10KID __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here



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01-24-2009, 01:18 PM	#20
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build It's all fun and games until red hot rivet heads go bouncing down your shirt. Grinding while laying on your back is no fun. Trying to make way for the fuel cell __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-24-2009, 05:31 PM	#21
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Senior Project Build Safety first: Now you'll never have to worry about them rivets. Last edited by texanidiot25; 01-24-2009 at 05:31 PM.

01-24-2009, 08:07 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Senior Project Build LOL good one lol, good luck! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-24-2009, 08:15 PM	#23
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build Haha nice one texan __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-25-2009, 04:16 AM	#24
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build I had to cut my brand new exhaust off so the fuel cell would fit at least it was only the last few feet from the axle back. I needed 27 inches of room and the pipes were 20 inches apart =[ I don't think I will run it out the back again, cuz I don't like the way the tips look when they are far apart on the bumper. I will either dump it or run it out in front of the rear tires. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here Last edited by LuckyHenriksen; 01-25-2009 at 04:17 AM.

01-25-2009, 09:19 PM	#25
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Senior Project Build So I ground out the rivets and busted out that little weeny cross member to make way for the fuel cell, also had to hack my new exhaust, as previously stated. I now have turn downs right at the axle I like the look of the pipes coming out somewhere so I will have to get some on there eventually. I spent most of the day with my buddy trying to install the fuel cell. The holes don't line up perfectly so I have to go back to the drawing board grrr....... measure 4 times and cut once. We rented a little welder from Home Depot and welded the six bolts to the frame so they wouldn't move while we tried to get the tank in position. It was an interesting day but in the end we still didn't get the tank installed.... Blahhhh And my poor tail pipes __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

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