Thread: 1972 SWB Build
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Old 05-10-2017, 11:52 AM   #8
beaterku
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Re: 1972 SWB Build

Had one mishap. Don't be a dummy and forget that you have a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Truck only ran for 15 seconds but that's enough time to pump a 1/2 quart into the cab on to brand new carpet. Opps. Most of it came out of the carpet. It was one of those deals that I knew it was mechanical but was more concerned about the electric temp gauge being hooked up. Oh well, live and learn.
I went a little overboard with the grounds. The battery grounds to the block, which is connected to the frame, which connects to the core support, cab and bed. It lacked grounding before. I want everything to work correctly. My Retrosound radio didn't work worth a damn prior to all of the additional grounds. Works like a champ now.
I also picked up a 6.0 from a Denali and a 4l80e from a local board member. The rebuild on these has been back burnered a bit until I can get my suspension, brakes and steering sorted.
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