A little progress
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A little progress
It's been a while since I have posted anything. I've only added one picture to my album...the gauges. All of my recent progress isn't all that visible. Here's what I've been working on:
1. Completed installation of the Painless wiring harness...it went in really well. The manual that came with it provided enough schematic data and wire trace information so that everything works like a champ!! The cool part is that the turn signals mapped perfectly to the ididit column. This was a marathon job....even a basic wiring harness takes a while to put in!!! The only hang-up that I had was that I had to run a seperate ground to the headlights...with the fiberglass fenders, and powder coating on all of the grill parts, I wasn't getting a good ground at the headlights.
2. Installed the electric cooling fan (sorry...no pic yet). This is thermostatically operated. I tested it out yesterday while we were having a 100 degree plus day. The fan kicks on at 185 degrees on the gauge & the temp drops back to 180 with the fan on. I think it'll be OK!!
3. I went to the DMV and took the truck off of non-op status, so I'm licensed now!
4. I had to swap the position of the headlight switch with the choke....there was a sheet metal structure behind the dash that hit the aftermarket headlight switch. I tried to find a more compact switch, but that didn't work either.
5. I took a road test...the odometer show zero...it now has 6 miles on it...no leaks, no overheating.
The next steps are windshield wipers, interior, door seals, and I have to replace the side windows.
Dan
1. Completed installation of the Painless wiring harness...it went in really well. The manual that came with it provided enough schematic data and wire trace information so that everything works like a champ!! The cool part is that the turn signals mapped perfectly to the ididit column. This was a marathon job....even a basic wiring harness takes a while to put in!!! The only hang-up that I had was that I had to run a seperate ground to the headlights...with the fiberglass fenders, and powder coating on all of the grill parts, I wasn't getting a good ground at the headlights.
2. Installed the electric cooling fan (sorry...no pic yet). This is thermostatically operated. I tested it out yesterday while we were having a 100 degree plus day. The fan kicks on at 185 degrees on the gauge & the temp drops back to 180 with the fan on. I think it'll be OK!!
3. I went to the DMV and took the truck off of non-op status, so I'm licensed now!
4. I had to swap the position of the headlight switch with the choke....there was a sheet metal structure behind the dash that hit the aftermarket headlight switch. I tried to find a more compact switch, but that didn't work either.
5. I took a road test...the odometer show zero...it now has 6 miles on it...no leaks, no overheating.
The next steps are windshield wipers, interior, door seals, and I have to replace the side windows.
Dan
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Yes...a 351w.
When I first started up the engine for the break in run I didn't have the fan installed. I kept an eye on the temp gauge. When it started heating up, I put a box fan on the front bumper....that was enough air flow to bring the temp back down to the thermostat temp...185 degrees.
I think that aluminum radiator is really going to work well.
Dan
When I first started up the engine for the break in run I didn't have the fan installed. I kept an eye on the temp gauge. When it started heating up, I put a box fan on the front bumper....that was enough air flow to bring the temp back down to the thermostat temp...185 degrees.
I think that aluminum radiator is really going to work well.
Dan
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Yes...a 351w.
When I first started up the engine for the break in run I didn't have the fan installed. I kept an eye on the temp gauge. When it started heating up, I put a box fan on the front bumper....that was enough air flow to bring the temp back down to the thermostat temp...185 degrees.
I think that aluminum radiator is really going to work well.
Dan
When I first started up the engine for the break in run I didn't have the fan installed. I kept an eye on the temp gauge. When it started heating up, I put a box fan on the front bumper....that was enough air flow to bring the temp back down to the thermostat temp...185 degrees.
I think that aluminum radiator is really going to work well.
Dan
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I can just imagine the adrenalin rush you are having, all that nice work coming together and providing enjoyment. These old trucks are sure special.
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