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Old 06-25-2022, 07:39 PM   #176
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Old 06-25-2022, 10:24 PM   #177
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truck looks amazing
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Old 06-25-2022, 11:22 PM   #178
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Old 06-26-2022, 08:53 AM   #179
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WOW!!! NICE!! Looks like that's the north end of Eagle Rd/Willow Creek.
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Old 06-26-2022, 10:33 AM   #180
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WOW!!! NICE!! Looks like that's the north end of Eagle Rd/Willow Creek.
Yep! Took it to its first show yesterday. Next event will be Eagle fun days on July9.

Thanks for all the comments! Still working out lots of little issues, but at least it's usable.

It has a cooling issue, that doesn't make sense. I have a 2 speed fan wired with relays per the instructions on lt1swap.com. It works great, until it doesn't... The low fan logic has blown out 2 relays and one fuse. I have tested the logic multiple times by grounding the leads to fan1 and fan2, like the computer does. When cruising with good airflow, the water temp (reading from the ECM) cycles between 200-210. Somewhere in that range, the computer turns on the low fan. I have no idea what temperature the computer turns on the high fan, or if it is even programmed to do so. Anyway, once the relay "blows", it starts cycling like a turn signal, and the water temp runs up to 225+ and I shut 'er down.

Long story, after getting home and sitting all evening, there's a big puddle of coolant on the garage floor. I haven't investigated yet. It looks unrelated to the fan issue. Possibly a heater hose or the coolant overflow can.
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Old 06-26-2022, 04:45 PM   #181
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Re: The Vandal. 1957 "Big glass" 3100 restomod.

The coolant leak turned out to be a heater hose clamp that never got tightened.


Swapped in another relay, different brand this time. Going for another test run.
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Old 06-27-2022, 08:28 AM   #182
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Very, very nice. Way to go. Love it.

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Old 06-27-2022, 12:36 PM   #183
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Re: The Vandal. 1957 "Big glass" 3100 restomod.

Thanks!

I think the cooling problem is computer related. Somewhere in the 210 temp range it cant make up it's mind to run fan LO or fan HI. The cycling causes the relays to overheat. When I pull out the relay, it is SO HOT that I can't touch the prongs. Looks like I'm going to have to find a local tuner to take a look at it.

Problem 2 could be a stuck thermostat. Since this engine had been sitting for 13 years, I put in a new 187 thermostat before getting it running. The new thermostat housing leaked on the first fill, so I glued it on with "The Right Stuff". I wonder if some got into the thermostat and glued it shut. When the engine temp is showing 210, the infrared thermometer shows the top of the radiator to be 200 degrees, and the bottom is only 130.

Anyway, it's going to be a while before I can troubleshoot it.
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Old 06-27-2022, 01:04 PM   #184
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Well done, that is a beautiful truck.
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Old 06-27-2022, 06:48 PM   #185
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this is one of the best trucks on the website! beautiful job!
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Looks great!!!
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that sir,is one gorgeous truck.the metal work is top quality,a real beauty.
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She has turned out beautiful. Very cool ride. Enjoy.
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Old 07-10-2022, 09:49 AM   #190
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Hey, I saw your truck at the Eagle Fun Days. It looks even nicer in person!
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Thanks to everyone for the positive comments, it keeps me going!

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Thanks! I couldn't believe how much attention the truck got! When I was at the truck, lots of people stopped to talk about it. I was bummed that the parking dude made me park in the dirty lot back 40. Seriously, he told me to get a rag and quit crying!! Either way, I still had a good time, enjoyed "talking shop" with others. Now I'm motivated to work on more finishing touches.

And, when I got home, my new bumpers were waiting in the driveway!
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Truck looks amazing. Drive and enjoy the fruits of your labor!
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Looks really sharp. well done
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Great pics. Looks good out in the wild.

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gorgeous man!
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Old 08-17-2022, 09:42 AM   #197
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Old 08-17-2022, 09:29 PM   #198
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Looks great. Be thankful you're done. Given todays circumstances and inflation many would not start a project like yours. Again Beautiful truck and congrats!!!
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Old 08-24-2022, 10:32 PM   #199
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The LS engines run at 210* normally. Your radiator is doing its job cooling .

Now as for the fan cycling you can adjust the on and off temperature for both fans with a tuner via the under dash diagnostic port .

If the relays are getting to hot it could mean the fans are pulling too much amps.
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Old 08-25-2022, 12:15 AM   #200
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Check out the pirate 4x4 site for bella vista's write up on the ls cooling system and how it works. You cant think like the old school systems with an ls engine.
I would do an amp draw test on the motors if the relays are getting hot.
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