Project 67 DRGNWGN - 67 Burban!!

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yes, I think the TBI pumps are a little low on pressure. I don't know what the down side might be....

Does the end of your tube have a bubble on it? If not you may have problems with it again after a while. Lot of pressure for no bubble and 1 clamp. I put 2 of the special fuel injection clamps on mine but it looks like you are a little short on space there.

LockDoc

I posted this in the LS section also. when I bought my tank it came with spare pump hose and clamps. so does the acdelco pump... I think I used the tank stuff because the acdelco one comes with different style clamps.

so, I will pull the pump back out and buy a longer hose and fuel injection clamps. that way I can at least get 2 clamps on the upper part. I'll have to look out for that flare your talking about

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Yes, I think the TBI pumps are a little low on pressure. I don't know what the down side might be....

Does the end of your tube have a bubble on it? If not you may have problems with it again after a while. Lot of pressure for no bubble and 1 clamp. I put 2 of the special fuel injection clamps on mine but it looks like you are a little short on space there.

LockDoc

These are the clamps Leon is talking about. https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...227&referer=v2 They have better clamping power and don't cut into the hose.

[kev2809]

yup that's what I bought yesterday, pack of 10. had to order the hose on Amazon though, should be here Wednesday. but the sending unit tube did not have a bubble or flare on it. I'm not worried about it though, because now that I will put a little longer hose, I can double clamp it up there.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

yup that's what I bought yesterday, pack of 10. had to order the hose on Amazon though, should be here Wednesday. but the sending unit tube did not have a bubble or flare on it. I'm not worried about it though, because now that I will put a little longer hose, I can double clamp it up there.

Sounds good. That should do it.

LockDoc

[kev2809]

well, couldnt double clamp it, that hose was TOUGH to slide on the tube. but i did get plenty on to get the clamp on. truck started right up, idled fine, even pulled out the driveway and back in without stumbling. also, over in the LS swap section, lsnova pointed out i have a flex fuel...which explains the low pressure at the rail! didnt even know..lol
pressure sits at 43ish idling, 50-52 with the vac line is pulled off..which all is normal for a flex fuel engine.

while i waiting for the hose, i got my e brake cover on and mounted the OBD2 port. little by little....

[kev2809]

also swapped out the pcv just to do it. mine seemed a little loose in the valve cover grommet, new one doesnt hurt. i did order it off amazon by the part number i found on it, but they sent me one that looks like a check valve sort of instead of a hole. not sure if this one is maybe an updated version?

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

also swapped out the pcv just to do it. mine seemed a little loose in the valve cover grommet, new one doesnt hurt. i did order it off amazon by the part number i found on it, but they sent me one that looks like a check valve sort of instead of a hole. not sure if this one is maybe an updated version?

I saw your post over there. I wasn't aware there was a difference in the flex fuel engines either.

Yes, that is just a newer style valve.

LockDoc

[kev2809]

booster came in yesterday and i finished getting it in today and installed it. definitely fixed my pedal problem. took it out for the first time in 10 years...AND, it was the first time i ever took it around the block (the only other time it left my yard is to the stop sign, and reversed back, so that doesnt count!). feels great for this truck to finally move under its own power in the 14 years ive had it, too long. now the back brakes isnt working right it feels like, think they need adjusted. and my speedo isnt working at all, but the cluster needs to come back off to align the tach needle anyways

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

booster came in yesterday and i finished getting it in today and installed it. definitely fixed my pedal problem. took it out for the first time in 10 years...AND, it was the first time i ever took it around the block (the only other time it left my yard is to the stop sign, and reversed back, so that doesnt count!). feels great for this truck to finally move under its own power in the 14 years ive had it, too long. now the back brakes isnt working right it feels like, think they need adjusted. and my speedo isnt working at all, but the cluster needs to come back off to align the tach needle anyways

On the drum brakes, one thing I found on mine is when you put everything back together and adjust the brake shoes you can’t just adjust them out until they start rubbing and quit. You have to adjust them out as far as they will go and you cannot turn the wheel or drum at all. This centers the whole assembly in the drum. (I even tap around the drum with a hammer as I tighten them to help them center themselves) Then you back them off until the wheel/drum just turns, and stop. If you only adjust them out until they start rubbing and quit, the first time you press on the brake pedal the brake shoe assemblies will center themselves and you will have too much clearance between the shoes and the brake drum. I also put three lug nuts on backwards to hold the drum tight against the axle on the rear when adjusting them.

I know it is a pain in the butt to try and hold the self adjusters off of the adjuster wheel while you back them off, but this is the only way I could get my drum brake shoes adjusted correctly.

LockDoc

[kev2809]

ya i hope to mess with it this weekend but we are supposed to get some rain again, so i wrapped up the truck with the tarps again. i got the rear lights on but the brake lights or signals dont work. im having some really weird problems with the signals and stuff lol, when i pull the cluster i will trace some wiring and dig into the column plug to make sure everthing is wired right. also the rear bulb holding wire for the reverse lights i ordered from LMC cant be right. i posted a WTB in the parts section to see if i can salvage some rear connectors, this way i can test the reverse lights. want to get the wiring down and make it street legal

[BAD1916]

Loving the progress! That drive had to have felt amazing.

[3757chevy]

Congrats on the pedal problem , I'm sure you are feeling better . I posted this in your WTB post because I had the same pigtail problem with my backup light. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...24&postcount=4

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by BAD1916

Loving the progress! That drive had to have felt amazing.

thank you! yes, little cold with that hitting my face with no windshield though lol

Originally Posted by 3757chevy

Congrats on the pedal problem , I'm sure you are feeling better . I posted this in your WTB post because I had the same pigtail problem with my backup light. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...24&postcount=4

thanks, I'll check it out

[Average Joe]

Nice work!

Running and driving is a huge win.

[kev2809]

well, i finally got around to test some of the wiring. so these ez wiring kits already come with terminals for the column plug, you just snap them into the corresponding connector that matches the steering column plug. a few of them were crimped right at the connector, making it nearly impossible to squeeze into the plug. i had an extra connector laying around, along with the correct terminals, so i cut them all off and re crimped them the way i wanted to make them easy to snap in. once i did this, everything started working. the wires were all in the correct spot, but im guessing the way they were crimped they would not seat all the way in. blinkers, hazards, brake lights, even fixed the odd feed back light i was getting when pressing the brake pedal.

i snapped all the light covers on to make it look like a truck now. so, im thinking of transfering the title, that way i can work on getting it street legal. i ordered the SEM high build primer in a gallon can, and a quart of the SEM hot rod black. plan on getting the window frame painted so i can FINALLY get the damn front windshield in it. LONG way to go but i "think" i might be able to make a show this year. probably not finished...but at least it might be there!

[3757chevy]

Good to here.

[LockDoc]

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Nobody is going to rag on you for it not being completely finished. Drive it anyway....

LockDoc

[kev2809]

no real progress. changed a pinion seal over the weekend. also ordered an energy suspension body mount kit, hoping to get that in within the next few weeks. still plan on tackling this windshield one of these days and getting the truck legal. I did take it out down the street. there's a burger joint 4 blocks from my house, so I figured I would take the truck to get something to eat lol. hopefully I can get it legal so I can go more than 4 blocks

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

no real progress. changed a pinion seal over the weekend. also ordered an energy suspension body mount kit, hoping to get that in within the next few weeks. still plan on tackling this windshield one of these days and getting the truck legal. I did take it out down the street. there's a burger joint 4 blocks from my house, so I figured I would take the truck to get something to eat lol. hopefully I can get it legal so I can go more than 4 blocks

Looking good.

Air conditioned....

LockDoc

[BAD1916]

That had to have been an awesome 4 block drive(even if a bit windy). Looking good

[kev2809]

it was! i was so pumped i even swung by the courthouse yesterday and grabbed the paperwork to get the title changed over and registration on it!

[CG]

Flow through ventilation. Great feeling going for a spin. I think its OK to go without a windshield as long as you wear eye protection. Motorcycles, Jeeps and stuff where the windshield fold down ... Ok to drive those as long as you have eye protection. Course I can see where a windshield would be nice haha! Keep having fun!

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by CG

Flow through ventilation. Great feeling going for a spin. I think its OK to go without a windshield as long as you wear eye protection. Motorcycles, Jeeps and stuff where the windshield fold down ... Ok to drive those as long as you have eye protection. Course I can see where a windshield would be nice haha! Keep having fun!

The law doesn't say you have to have a windshield in a vehicle, but it does say you have to have a working windshield wiper....

LockDoc

[kev2809]

ya i was just reading in to whats required for texas. my windshield wiper is unplugged because i wired it wrong, but i didnt really plan to run wipers anyways. now i guess i have to get that looked at to get the inspection. i think that, along with dialing in the parking brake, and adding one rear view mirror....everything else should be good. still need good tires but i need those anyways

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by kev2809

ya i was just reading in to whats required for texas. my windshield wiper is unplugged because i wired it wrong, but i didnt really plan to run wipers anyways. now i guess i have to get that looked at to get the inspection. i think that, along with dialing in the parking brake, and adding one rear view mirror....everything else should be good. still need good tires but i need those anyways

This thread has some info on the wiper wiring.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413551

LockDoc