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lower50's · 01-20-2023, 06:10 PM

I could not find a power steering reservoir that would work for me, so I modified an old coolant overflow I had, turned out good. Got my heater core mounted and hooked up, fits in there really nice and doesn't block anything. There is a coolant bypass valve just inside. The 30A electric heater I ran for the past 8 years worked ok but we do our big road trip in the fall and I needed more heat sometimes.
Going to start the motor for the first time tomorrow!!!!
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lower50's · 01-25-2023, 08:44 AM

And it ALIVE!! First start was Saturday cranked about 6 seconds then fired. Had a few sensor related issues but I think they are figured out, had it running enough to get some heat in the motor and fill the transmission. Best part is I know I put the motor together right and the wiring is correct. It also sounds GREAT!! FYI don't use dryer vent hose if you plan to goose the throttle. I'll get a vid uploaded soon.
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6DoF · 01-25-2023, 03:13 PM

heck yeah dude!!!!

piratexpress1369a · 01-25-2023, 08:25 PM

Lmfao dryer vent ...glad you did it right

**Advanced Design** · 01-25-2023, 08:59 PM

Congratulations on the first start! Looking forward to the video.

dsraven · 01-26-2023, 12:07 AM

thats cool. nothing likr th first start with no real glitches.
I envision fully collapsed dryer vent. hahaha

lower50's · 02-07-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

heck yeah dude!!!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Lmfao dryer vent ...glad you did it right

It then went into rubber exhaust hose then out the window

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Congratulations on the first start! Looking forward to the video.

Thanks it's coming

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Originally Posted by dsraven

thats cool. nothing likr th first start with no real glitches.
I envision fully collapsed dryer vent. hahaha

ya successful. It blew apart when I was revving it.

lower50's · 02-07-2023, 10:15 PM

I'm defiantly stepping up my game on this motor swap, it's taking so much time. But it is really turning out good. Stainless intake pipes are done cleaned up how I want them and sanded.
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lower50's · 02-07-2023, 10:24 PM

Wiring is all cleaned up for the motor and under the dash, shortened the wires for the computer. I used the heat gun solder butt splices, they are like magic. Then wrapped it in cloth split loom and used fiber tape where needed.
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**Advanced Design** · 02-08-2023, 07:38 PM

Great welding and finishing work on the pipes! Harness came out looking good too. Nice!

lower50's · 02-08-2023, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Great welding and finishing work on the pipes! Harness came out looking good too. Nice!

Thank you Doug

lower50's · 02-08-2023, 09:41 PM

The 4" exhaust is done and installed. I'm calling the down pipe my snowmobile exhaust because it looks like it should be on a snowmobile lol. Came out good can't wait to hear it. Had to squish it in a few spots to get some ground clearance and to clear the lower 4link bar. The exit is floating in the 6" tail pipe.
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Tempest67 · 02-08-2023, 09:45 PM

well done, and congratulations.

look forward to seeing it sometime this summer.

looks REALLY good

**8man** · 02-09-2023, 09:23 AM

Very nice!

Waiting on that video.

lower50's · 02-09-2023, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tempest67

well done, and congratulations.

look forward to seeing it sometime this summer.

looks REALLY good

Thank You Hoping to meet up with you too.

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Originally Posted by 8man

Very nice!

Waiting on that video.

Thanks. It's coming, I'm going to drive it outside Saturday so I can run it longer. I'll get a vid together of everything.

6DoF · 02-10-2023, 12:03 PM

that is freakin crazy looking!

dsraven · 02-10-2023, 12:16 PM

you're right, the down pipe does look like a sled exhaust, haha. nise to see the flex joints too.
that is gonna be a tight underhood when done. gonna be good to see those pics with the fenders on etc.
keep plugging away and the list will be done so you can drive it, and make a new list of tidy up stuff, like we all do.

**youngrodder** · 02-10-2023, 12:21 PM

Congrats on the first fire. It is always nice to check that big one off the lists.
Looking good...

Marc

lower50's · 02-10-2023, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 6DoF

that is freakin crazy looking!

Ya I'm liking how it is all looking.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsraven

you're right, the down pipe does look like a sled exhaust, haha. nise to see the flex joints too.
that is gonna be a tight underhood when done. gonna be good to see those pics with the fenders on etc.
keep plugging away and the list will be done so you can drive it, and make a new list of tidy up stuff, like we all do.

Ya and I thought the old 7.3L was a tight fit lol. Thanks ya I make lots of lists.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Congrats on the first fire. It is always nice to check that big one off the lists.
Looking good...

Marc

Thank you Marc

piratexpress1369a · 02-12-2023, 05:41 PM

Awesome work bob

lower50's · 02-15-2023, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

Awesome work bob

Thank you

lower50's · 02-15-2023, 09:02 AM

Ok I put together a video of the first start and last Saturday when I drove the truck out side for the first time with the full exhaust and intake. Very happy with the sound.

https://youtu.be/AX6WGfgIskQ

**8man** · 02-15-2023, 02:36 PM

Love that whine and the exhaust sounds good too.

6DoF · 02-16-2023, 02:43 PM

10lb in a 5lb bag, you really shoehorned that thing in there!

makes me want to get back to mine so bad ... hopefully soon ...

lower50's · 02-17-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 8man

Love that whine and the exhaust sounds good too.

Ya totally different sound than my last motor, sounds very angry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6DoF

10lb in a 5lb bag, you really shoehorned that thing in there!

makes me want to get back to mine so bad ... hopefully soon ...

Yes sir there was a lot of Vaseline and a shoe horn involved lol
Get on it, we might be coming your direction in the fall.

01-20-2023, 06:10 PM	#2301
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I could not find a power steering reservoir that would work for me, so I modified an old coolant overflow I had, turned out good. Got my heater core mounted and hooked up, fits in there really nice and doesn't block anything. There is a coolant bypass valve just inside. The 30A electric heater I ran for the past 8 years worked ok but we do our big road trip in the fall and I needed more heat sometimes. Going to start the motor for the first time tomorrow!!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

01-25-2023, 08:44 AM	#2302
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build And it ALIVE!! First start was Saturday cranked about 6 seconds then fired. Had a few sensor related issues but I think they are figured out, had it running enough to get some heat in the motor and fill the transmission. Best part is I know I put the motor together right and the wiring is correct. It also sounds GREAT!! FYI don't use dryer vent hose if you plan to goose the throttle. I'll get a vid uploaded soon. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

01-25-2023, 03:13 PM	#2303
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: My 52 GMC Build heck yeah dude!!!!

01-25-2023, 08:25 PM	#2304
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Lmfao dryer vent ...glad you did it right __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

01-25-2023, 08:59 PM	#2305
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Congratulations on the first start! Looking forward to the video. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

01-26-2023, 12:07 AM	#2306
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,322	Re: My 52 GMC Build thats cool. nothing likr th first start with no real glitches. I envision fully collapsed dryer vent. hahaha

02-07-2023, 10:15 PM	#2308
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build I'm defiantly stepping up my game on this motor swap, it's taking so much time. But it is really turning out good. Stainless intake pipes are done cleaned up how I want them and sanded. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-07-2023, 10:24 PM	#2309
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Wiring is all cleaned up for the motor and under the dash, shortened the wires for the computer. I used the heat gun solder butt splices, they are like magic. Then wrapped it in cloth split loom and used fiber tape where needed. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-08-2023, 07:38 PM	#2310
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: My 52 GMC Build Great welding and finishing work on the pipes! Harness came out looking good too. Nice! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-08-2023, 09:41 PM	#2312
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build The 4" exhaust is done and installed. I'm calling the down pipe my snowmobile exhaust because it looks like it should be on a snowmobile lol. Came out good can't wait to hear it. Had to squish it in a few spots to get some ground clearance and to clear the lower 4link bar. The exit is floating in the 6" tail pipe. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-08-2023, 09:45 PM	#2313
Tempest67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 851	Re: My 52 GMC Build well done, and congratulations. look forward to seeing it sometime this summer. looks REALLY good __________________ https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=797726&page=3 http://https://67-72chevytrucks.com/...=797726&page=3 51 Chev 5 window on S10 with SBC 1958 Pontiac Wagon build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849781

02-09-2023, 09:23 AM	#2314
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: My 52 GMC Build Very nice! Waiting on that video. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

02-10-2023, 12:03 PM	#2316
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: My 52 GMC Build that is freakin crazy looking!

02-10-2023, 12:16 PM	#2317
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,322	Re: My 52 GMC Build you're right, the down pipe does look like a sled exhaust, haha. nise to see the flex joints too. that is gonna be a tight underhood when done. gonna be good to see those pics with the fenders on etc. keep plugging away and the list will be done so you can drive it, and make a new list of tidy up stuff, like we all do.

02-10-2023, 12:21 PM	#2318
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: My 52 GMC Build Congrats on the first fire. It is always nice to check that big one off the lists. Looking good... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857



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02-12-2023, 05:41 PM	#2320
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: My 52 GMC Build Awesome work bob __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

02-15-2023, 09:02 AM	#2322
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My 52 GMC Build Ok I put together a video of the first start and last Saturday when I drove the truck out side for the first time with the full exhaust and intake. Very happy with the sound. https://youtu.be/AX6WGfgIskQ __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

02-15-2023, 02:36 PM	#2323
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,377	Re: My 52 GMC Build Love that whine and the exhaust sounds good too. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

02-16-2023, 02:43 PM	#2324
6DoF Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: somewhere, PA Posts: 1,100	Re: My 52 GMC Build 10lb in a 5lb bag, you really shoehorned that thing in there! makes me want to get back to mine so bad ... hopefully soon ...

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