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Old 08-31-2017, 08:37 PM   #5751
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Snapped a head bolt torqueing heads on 5.3, modified z bar mount to work on saginaw 3 speed with ls engine, this mount must be for a bellhousing that has eqaul length ears, mine did not so i had lengthen the lower bolt hole, mig on stainless isnt pretty but it proved to be strong
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Old 09-01-2017, 09:15 AM   #5752
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Hooked up my cluster temp guage...other ports in the heads where taken up with electric fan thermal switch and mechanical temp guage. Just wanted it to work.
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Old 09-01-2017, 09:14 PM   #5753
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Put intake on motor, pulled gas tank dumped old gas out, found half of an old keyed cap inside the tank lol
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Old 09-01-2017, 09:21 PM   #5754
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I have found many a dead mouse and rocks inside old fuel tanks along with rusty bailing wire, coat hangers, tools and God alone knows what all else .
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Old 09-01-2017, 10:45 PM   #5755
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Would have wondered what that noise was w a low tank.
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Old 09-02-2017, 12:46 AM   #5756
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I've been in more than a few old work rigs where a handful of 3/8" ball bearings wouldn't be heard rolling 'round in the tank .
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Old 09-02-2017, 01:46 AM   #5757
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Would have wondered what that noise was w a low tank.
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Oh, Mud!!!

You just reminded me of replacing my tank behind the seat. I had it reworked and put it back there because
I didn't want an under the bed tank for a few (not all so good) reasons.

As a solo builder, solo worker, I think it was the worst part of the whole frame up job.....
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Old 09-02-2017, 02:04 PM   #5758
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Oh I love my under bed tank, no fuel sloshing when it is under 1/2 and no smell at all, plus kinda funny when I fill mine, the spout is inside an Danger explosives red box, makes a lot of people wonder what's up w the box, works for me and finally a bit more of in cab room for stereo parts that i never use cause I love the big block and 3" exh, makes my heart beat faster and I smile a lot.
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Old 09-02-2017, 04:32 PM   #5759
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I have not got to work on my truck in over 2 weeks but I have bought a lot of stuff. The Home AC went out then my shower started leaking 4k down the drain i would have loved to put it all in my truck
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Old 09-02-2017, 04:59 PM   #5760
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Swapped out the Ignition lock cylinder.

I also installed a new rearview mirror after I had to fixed bad manufacturing on it.

Have a few more minor things to install.
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Old 09-02-2017, 11:47 PM   #5761
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Been feeling guilty about not driving it for a couple of weeks. So, we went for a little stroll. I need to do tune up on it bad.
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Old 09-03-2017, 12:14 PM   #5762
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I put a tune on my rig this week. New adjustable vac advance, cleaned and lubed the distributor properly and new lighter weights so I do not have to rely on the mechanical advance!

Boy I must have gained 100 horsepower! All kidding aside been on hotrodders.com and followed up with some of the tech articles those boys put on, Its good stuff!
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Old 09-03-2017, 06:45 PM   #5763
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I finally installed the 2 under hood light that I got about a year ago after the other one quit working.
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Old 09-03-2017, 08:14 PM   #5764
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

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Snapped a head bolt torqueing heads on 5.3, modified z bar mount to work on saginaw 3 speed with ls engine, this mount must be for a bellhousing that has eqaul length ears, mine did not so i had lengthen the lower bolt hole, mig on stainless isnt pretty but it proved to be strong
You do know these head bolts are TTY Torque Too Yield...meaning they are single use bolts...these should not be re-used or they snap...as you found out...

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Old 09-03-2017, 08:55 PM   #5765
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I would never use any head Bolt more then 1 time no matter what.
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Old 09-03-2017, 10:31 PM   #5766
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Makes the use of ARP studs a really good proposition then...

Even a street engine can benefit from a good set of studs...hardened washers and nuts, lube torqued to spec...

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Old 09-04-2017, 01:40 PM   #5767
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I just got her running again after the second rebuild in less than a year and am dreading the loud screeching that happens at about 2500RPMs.
After removing valve covers to check rockers then installing and testing again my wife comes into the garage and asks when am I going to fix that dam fan belt.... DOH
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Old 09-04-2017, 01:51 PM   #5768
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I just got her running again after the second rebuild in less than a year and am dreading the loud screeching that happens at about 2500RPMs.
After removing valve covers to check rockers then installing and testing again my wife comes into the garage and asks when am I going to fix that dam fan belt.... DOH
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Old 09-05-2017, 01:56 AM   #5769
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Did a complete coolant flush over a month ago. Still trying to chase a gremlin??? in my gauge as it reads a bit warm.

Put a infrared thermometer all around the system and this is what I came up with.

Thermostat housing 169
Hose Inlet to Radiator 167
Bottom Radiator Driver Side 163
Top Radiator Cap 135
Bottom Out to Water Pump 131

Using 4 core brass/copper, Super Stant 160 Thermostat, Stock Water Pump with cast impeller, Hoses, ect.. Prestone Green with Napa Kool additive.

Not bad for a farm guy. Guess I need to pull that teflon tape off the Sending Unit in the head.
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Old 09-05-2017, 10:39 AM   #5770
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

Looks good to me!! What was the temp outside? Where was your gauge pointing?
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

I forgot that with little/no window trim, water was getting into the doors itself. I noticed this after the last time it rained. So, I cleared out some room in the garage to get the cab under cover. Good thing, it's coming a downpour now.

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Old 09-05-2017, 12:39 PM   #5772
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Dang double post.
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Old 09-05-2017, 12:44 PM   #5773
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Re: What did you do to your truck today? Chapter II

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Oh I love my under bed tank, no fuel sloshing when it is under 1/2 and no smell at all, plus kinda funny when I fill mine, the spout is inside an Danger explosives red box, makes a lot of people wonder what's up w the box, works for me and finally a bit more of in cab room for stereo parts that i never use cause I love the big block and 3" exh, makes my heart beat faster and I smile a lot.
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I moved my tank to the back and put a stereo in it's place. I too listen to the engine more than the stereo. I fill my tank from the factory location beside the drivers door so it looks original.
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Old 09-05-2017, 01:12 PM   #5774
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Looks good to me!! What was the temp outside? Where was your gauge pointing?
Gauge was pointing about 2-4 mm over the first line in operating temperature,outside was very humid in the mid 90's. I had just taken it for a run on the freeway. Cooling systems can be a bear sometimes, I still get a little rust after a flush in my coolant reservoir. I should add also that I am using a 16 lb radiator cap which will flow both ways as it should with a reservoir.

The gauge never used to read this way that is why it got me worried. Gen I block with a hot Accel Super Coil HEI and R45ts plugs to burn off any oil blow by.
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Old 09-05-2017, 01:31 PM   #5775
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Getting ready for the Rod Run in Long Beach, WA this coming weekend. With the potential for rain at the coast, I gave the wood bed a coat of crystalline wax ahead of time.
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