I'm starting a new thread on the work I'm getting ready to do on BIG RED. I got my new kevlar/ceramic clutch yesterday, but my plans for putting the truck back together have changed. I have an oil leak that I have determined is coming from the hpop somewhere, so I'm not putting this new clutch in with it leaking oil. I'm not going to pull the hpop and fix the leak and put the same hpop back in because I plan on doing a T500 anyway. I also don't want to pull the fuel bowl and all that crap to change the hpop, then have to put that back in, just to come out soon to get the e-fuel done. I can't build the e-fuel until I get the S366 and get the mount and pipes built for it, and my stock up pipes are leaking anyway, so.........do you see where I am going with this. As much as I would love to put the trans back in the truck and drive it, I don't want to do all of this work twice, especially while the trans is already out.

So here is the game plan. I'm sending an hpop to Joey to get built into a T500, building the mount and pipes for the turbo when I get it, building the e-fuel, doing the IC, and building a trans and installing a new clutch before the truck comes back out of the shop again. Stay tuned......there will be some pics coming soon

 

Awesome. Can't wait!

 

Sounds good Bill! I'll see if I can get some pics and stuff for you tomorrow. You want me to send them to your phone or put them up here?

 

You can put them up here. Thanks bud!

 

Say good bye to all this junk







I'm going back out to the shop and start ripping my truck apart.....see you guys tonight with more pics!

 

And that's how it begins and ends...

 

This went from just getting your trans in and truck back on the road to a complete build! Slight, we'll say, 90* turn! I don't blame you though, I understand your explanation!

Seems like you just did a truck build not long ago..

 

I'm glad that when its done...it will be good for a while !!!!!

 

Can you start on my next Bill LOL. Can't wait to see this build.

 

Seems that way doesn't it...LOL! I just decided I didn't wanna do all this stuff twice. It's gonna suck not having my truck for a little while, but it's worth it in the end I think.

I hope! LOL!!

As soon as I get done with mine, bring it on up and drop it off!

I had to come in and get a bite to eat, then I'm back out to the shop!

 

The clutch and trans is how it all started with me too Bill.

 

Made some progress.......





Hello valley! I love that sight



The flat bed makes a good places to put parts....



I got a lot of cleaning to do on the engine tomorrow. I'm thinking about painting the valve covers red to match the truck.

 

If only you had an ic...lol

 

Lookin gewd Bill!

Ill take that brush guard off yer hands lol

 

LOL! I found a good deal on one!

LOL!!! Touch my brush guard and I'll take your hands! Just kiddin bud.....I think I'll hang on to it for a while. Might be a good selling point.......... LOL!!!