Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info

[glock35ipsc]

$179 and change

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

I really don't think we can put a .25 radius in the corner. If I'm not mistaken the seal is made on the face of the metric end. Also, I think the length needs to be pretty close to what he purchased because the length of the original sender has to fit inside. I like the idea of using brass. I had thought about the dissimilarity of the metals too. It may cause corrosion in the future.



Bob,
Great progress! You have that puppy just about ready to roll! congrats I know you have some serious time invested.

It sounds like it is an O-ring type fitting then if it seals to the face of the adapter. Maybe the O-ring is missing and this is why the adapter is leaking now.

It sounds more and more like tapping the head out to 3/8-NPT is the best way to go.

The tap drill for 1/4-NPT is very close to the size of the 12 mm threads so it could even be tapped for the smaller senders too if needed. My Auto Meter temp gauge uses an 1/8-NPT sender.

[glock35ipsc]

No o-ring, just a flat brass or bronze washer.

[menace121978]

man... i'm dieing here!!! cant that sensor get here any faster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

if i feel like this i can only imagine what your going through buddy. 1 more day....

[glock35ipsc]

LOL, I closed the hood, rolled up the windows, locked the doors and took the keys in the house. I'll have to put in some extra effort to go do something to it!! Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow........

Now I'm on the hunt for an 88-98 rear end. I did find one locally at a yard for $275.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Mine is in the drawer, but I think I have the exact same model scanner/code reader. It works on all the vehicles I have except the 70 ( I wonder why ). It has been very useful, even to tell the Kia dealer things about the wife's car before it goes into service.

I did the same thing with the Tahoe. I was able to read and identify the error codes and look at all the data and see that the long term fuel trim was off and that the vacuum was low. It told me that the engine had a major vacuum leak, most likely an intake gasket.

I was able to tell the Chevy dealer what was wrong right up front.

[menace121978]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

LOL, I closed the hood, rolled up the windows, locked the doors and took the keys in the house. I'll have to put in some extra effort to go do something to it!! Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow........

Now I'm on the hunt for an 88-98 rear end. I did find one locally at a yard for $275.

that sounds like a lot i guess depending whats in it. miles, gears, posi!?... are the pretty sought after rear ends? my minds spinning now since i went the cheapo route w/ mine and just threw a set of spider gears in it... i know its width is more than our stock one. hmmmmm.... Amy already wants to kill you since i told her i'm hunting for a 6.0 that will cost just a little more than the 5.3.LOL

[glock35ipsc]

I am guilty of nothing......

[glock35ipsc]

Average price on car-part.com is upwards of $400-$500 for one of those rears.

[flamingbig10]

looks good Bob

[nlped]

Dang, I got my '96 rearend for $100 with no signs of wear, and bought the Eaton for an additional $100. Sounds like I got one heck of a deal

[glock35ipsc]

I think you did get a good deal Ed!

Thanks Aaron!

Dennis, it will cost me about $250 to set up the 3.42 R&P I have into Fred's rear end, so for me that's a good price for a complete rear end that will also give me the extra width that I want. But I just found one in Aurora for $175 that I could probably get for $150, I'll probably know about that one Friday.

[nlped]

Of course, I then proceeded to put all new bearings and seals in it, so I killed another Benjamin .

[glock35ipsc]

[Codys87]

Your build is looking great! And you finished it up so quick!

[hessian18]

Wow what can I say...









Besides that im Super Jealous !!! Im such a slacker aahhaaha



Well at least with the addition of a new truck ( 2001 F#$% F150 Daily Driver)
I can really start to tear into ole' blue SOON !!

I cant sleep at night now because of your progress ahahahaaha



So when are those data sheets going to be ready ??



Bob

[Driveway Dreams]

Well, you think Fred is gonna be ready for this weekend? I am still holding out hope.

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Well, you think Fred is gonna be ready for this weekend? I am still holding out hope.

Nope, to a chance now.

I just got the replacement "pedal position sensor" from Rock Auto that is suppose to be for the VIN Rancho gave me for my engine (which does match the PCM). Not even close! At all. I received the entire pedal assembly, and it is all plastic. The pedal Rancho sent me is all steel, and the sensor is removable.

I called Rancho and I wanted to tell Paul Smith to go get bent. He was getting pretty pissy with me. He said that everything is to be pulled from the same vehicle, but I told him that the pedal I received from them could not be from a 2006 1/2 ton 2wd pickup. He finally said he will get me what I needed and hung up.

NOTE - After spending a lot of time on Rock Auto, I finally figured out that the pedal they sent me is from a 2005, NOT an 06!!! The pedal and TAC module for 2006 and 2007 are specific to those two years ONLY!

This is what I got from Rancho:







This is what I should have:





So I will wait and see what I get from Rancho, if anything. At least I have the correct pedal in my possession, and can order the harness through GM.

[JohnC]

That's a bummer man. Hopefully Rancho will help you out, but if not at least you know what the issue is. Good luck man.

I say Fred needs to be at the meet even if it has to show up on a trailer.

[hessian18]

Yep thats the 05 pedal I have.

The 06 and present pedals are those plastic ones.

Sucks that they think your wrong, when its there mess up


Good luck Bob



Bob

[JohnC]

Some of the salvage places aren't as nice as they used to be. They really just want to be done with it as soon as it leaves their sight. They will do anything, and tell you anything to make you happy when you are dealing with them the first time. My cousin has had several confrontations with them because he is doing something different than what it's intended purpose is. They aren't in the business of that, and get quite rude.

[glock35ipsc]

Well, with some FANTASTIC help of the parts guy at the local Chevy dealer, I have some info......

The pedal that Rock Auto sent me, listed as an 06-07 pedal, is actually for a 2004-2010 Colorado/Canyon or a 2006-2010 Hummer. This is the first issue I have ever had with Rock Auto. Bummed, but I'll continue using them.

I can order the pedal and harness through the dealer, and for an extra $25 have them tomorrow. Total cost of about $150.

I can order both through gmpartsdirect.com for about HALF that, but won't have them for another week.... possibly two as they are special order through them.

Or I can wait for Rancho to get me the correct parts.
















I want to go cruising this weekend. I'm on the phone with the dealer.

[glock35ipsc]

Oh, and some FREAKING AWESOME machined temp sending unit adapters showed up via the BBT!! mcbassin, you rock dude!! I think Fred is gonna go cruising after all!

[JohnC]

WOOHOO!!!

[mcbassin]

Bob,
Sorry to hear about all of your pedal issues. I hope you get that sorted out quick. I also hope one of those brass parts will work for you. Amazing how much better they look in the picture. Good luck!

Mike