Cummins Conversion Build
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Nice. We are getting close to getting my buddies 12v SD running. Just need a PCS, fuel, and I gotta do some wiring for him. Hopefully I can figure out the PCS stuff. I've never seen one til that picture. Lol
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Also if you need any info just holler at me
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Actually the one thing we are trying to decide on right now is how to run the fans. Obviously it has to use electric fans, but between the balancer and the radiator we have about 3".. Not enough for most fans. Thinking of using some pusher fans in front of the radiator.
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Thanks. I will check it out!!! We are using the stock A/C lines b/c we are using the Ford A/C compressor and Ford alternator, so A/C lines isn't an issue with this conversion.
Actually the one thing we are trying to decide on right now is how to run the fans. Obviously it has to use electric fans, but between the balancer and the radiator we have about 3".. Not enough for most fans. Thinking of using some pusher fans in front of the radiator.
Actually the one thing we are trying to decide on right now is how to run the fans. Obviously it has to use electric fans, but between the balancer and the radiator we have about 3".. Not enough for most fans. Thinking of using some pusher fans in front of the radiator.
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We thought about it, but it's much easier to mess with the fans than to have to redo the trans crossmember and both driveshafts.
EDIT: Back when he had the 7.3L in the truck he had the Flexalite fans for it. We are going to see if we can make those work. I mentioned Taurus fans, Mark VII fans, and some other fans to him and he just said he won't use them.. Weird, but OK. I think we can turn the Flexalites around to make them pushers and make them work though.
EDIT: Back when he had the 7.3L in the truck he had the Flexalite fans for it. We are going to see if we can make those work. I mentioned Taurus fans, Mark VII fans, and some other fans to him and he just said he won't use them.. Weird, but OK. I think we can turn the Flexalites around to make them pushers and make them work though.
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We thought about it, but it's much easier to mess with the fans than to have to redo the trans crossmember and both driveshafts.
EDIT: Back when he had the 7.3L in the truck he had the Flexalite fans for it. We are going to see if we can make those work. I mentioned Taurus fans, Mark VII fans, and some other fans to him and he just said he won't use them.. Weird, but OK. I think we can turn the Flexalites around to make them pushers and make them work though.
EDIT: Back when he had the 7.3L in the truck he had the Flexalite fans for it. We are going to see if we can make those work. I mentioned Taurus fans, Mark VII fans, and some other fans to him and he just said he won't use them.. Weird, but OK. I think we can turn the Flexalites around to make them pushers and make them work though.
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Its a 12v and he is looking for 10s at the drag strip. Its not going to do much work anymore. Lol. He has a stock 7.3L for work. This is for play only.
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Awesome!! Compound chargers? Nitrous? What's he thinking for intercoolers?
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Work is slowing down so I got time to paint. From the of the frame is done.
Head is off the cummins and we are gonna pull the valve springs this week and clean it up and magnaflux it.
Start the engine build pretty soon...
Head is off the cummins and we are gonna pull the valve springs this week and clean it up and magnaflux it.
Start the engine build pretty soon...
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Well my head has 4 cracks in the seats but that won't stop me from doing other things.. Got my bed off and cleaning for paint.
Take note of that amazing OK dust!!
Weight savings... one piece at a time...
ENJOY!
Take note of that amazing OK dust!!
Weight savings... one piece at a time...
ENJOY!
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Rear frame is 85% clean. Worked a better part of a day.
Here is the dust I pulled off the frame..
If anybody wants to clean there engine this stuff and a wire brush is awesome!!!!
Here is almost clean frame.
Here is the dust I pulled off the frame..
If anybody wants to clean there engine this stuff and a wire brush is awesome!!!!
Here is almost clean frame.
