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was able to fire it up today and let it run for a little. i saw the temp gauge pined so i turned it off but i think it was just cause it was so low on coolant. would of messed with it some more but battery is about dead and buddy has battery charger.

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Cool! Hope to see some footage!

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messing with it more today and i think i have a bad temp gauge. the gauge shows its overheated quicker than 2 min of starting the engine. crack the radiator and the coolant is very cold. any replacements or way of testing?

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Maybe try a new sending unit?

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currently has a new sending unit. does it have anything to do with the placement of the sending unit? my 230 it was on the thermostat housing. with the 250 out of the nova i got its right above the intake/exhaust. i am wondering if the placement is heating up the sending unit?

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hood is on and ready for a test drive

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Awesome! So how Was the drive with the new t5?

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i drove it up the street a couple times and back. LOVE it so far just a little worried about going to far with my temp gauge not working correctly. i just picked up a laser temperature gun and going to flush the system to make sure its not clogged up with anything. i had some steam from under the hood but with no overflow bottle i believe its just from the overflow tube.

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The "steam" could be smoke from the engine getting hot and burning the paint off. It happens really easily on the exhaust manifold.

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yea that was my second thought. i just wanted to make sure. other than that it was running great.

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got a laser temp gun and everything looks good. took some water out of the radiator due to not having an overflow bottle. took her on 2 10 mile drive and nothing but a smile on my face having this T-5 is so worth it!!! i haven't taken it on the freeway yet but around town it sure is great. i need to get a couple things on order a longer speedo cable. and would like to get a stock tac

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today i tackled the headlights. they would start turning on and off after turning on for 1 min. added an upgraded wiring with relays in them problem solved and brighter lights. now to figure out what is going on with my rear turn signals. front will work as usual but the rear both will flash i have already replaced the turn signal switch in the column .. any suggestions?

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Curious what you did for the HEI power wire. I'm getting close to that step on my 66 and not sure 100% how to go about it. Did you replace the wiring from the bulkhead connector to the fuse panel too?

Truck looks great!

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i can't help ya with that one. when i bought the truck it already had a HEI in it. i am sure tj's chevy can help ya out.

i do want to give an update i have been doing a couple freeway trips with the T-5 now. man this thing is just a cruiser now i can drive anywhere and not worry about a thing. before with the 3 speed i was worried about some step hills in my area. now its no issue and i am passing cars with ease. anyone looking to do the T-5 it is well worth it in my book.

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T-5 or tremec for the win! lol I can't wait to test my TKO out. :chevy:

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I wired mine from the ignition side of the starter solenoid. Seemed to work nice.

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Heck, I thought it would be harder than that!

Mehoff, you're on PNWJeep too aren't you?

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yes, yes i am!

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Thought so! I used to be but haven't logged in for a while and forgot my password.

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Just installed a speedometer cable today i ordered a clifford intake and headers holley carb and new air cleaner here is the air cleaner.

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Air cleaner is Sharp! :metal:

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new converted 3 barrel holley 600 carb.

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:metal::metal::metal:

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Really cool truck.

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Digging it, definitely my style of build.