Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion

[Vintage Windmills]

Ryan, I think you'll like the hydroboost. I have it on my 01 hd and its hard to tell if the trailer brakes are working

Keep up the good work,
Jud

[Beat68CST]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have one that will place the turbo on dang near top of the #2-3 valve covers. I can post a pic of one if you want.

If you could that would be awesome!

Motor mounts are a blast to build that clear everything on these trucks, huh?!

Don't ya think you might be able to get a custom hardline built to get around it all?

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

If you could that would be awesome!

Motor mounts are a blast to build that clear everything on these trucks, huh?!

Don't ya think you might be able to get a custom hardline built to get around it all?

That's no joke. I'll look for a pic and if I don't have one I'll take one in the morning. I might be able to build a hard line, but it's going to be real tight. We'll see.

[6lcummins]

Custom power steering hoses are ridiculously expensive, tried that on the Corvette.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

2 steps forward, 3 steps back. I'm going to have to modify my engine mounting bracket to clear the PS line. Yeehaw!

i feel your pain there!

[ryanroo]

i cant tell for sure in your pic, but there may be room for a metric 0-ring to JIC #6 (AN6) adapter and a block 90* i did that on my jeep. then you can use standard hydralic pressure hose and fittings. you need two 16m and one 14m to convert the hydraboost and the steering pump. then another 16m for the box if it isnt a std. flare type. if i remember correctly. in doing the jeep including the hose and fittings for the Howe assist ram and box i think i may have spent 90$ on hydraulic hose and another 20-30$ on fittings. the adapters are 10ish bones apeice. pretty cheap for super stout and easy to make hoses.

ryan

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No big progress this weekend. Between working on a semi and sluffing off with the owner, and Mother's Day, I didn't get much done on this thing. But I did manage to get the hydra boost on. It isn't done as I have to build a linkage to connect the brake pedal too, and drill 2 holes in the mounting plate to finish bolting it to the fire wall. I did find my clutch pedals and get them in finally. I also removed the large spring from the clutch pedal because I won't be using it. By the way, I had to go hydraboost because now that I raised the engine up and brought it back more, a vacuum type set up will not fit.




Getting ready to build the last charge air cooler (CAC) pipe.


2 steps forward, 3 steps back. I'm going to have to modify my engine mounting bracket to clear the PS line. Yeehaw!

The hydroboost is a life saver. That was the only way I could get power brakes on my v6 powered 42 willys jeep.best power brakes I ever had!

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

i cant tell for sure in your pic, but there may be room for a metric 0-ring to JIC #6 (AN6) adapter and a block 90* i did that on my jeep. then you can use standard hydralic pressure hose and fittings. you need two 16m and one 14m to convert the hydraboost and the steering pump. then another 16m for the box if it isnt a std. flare type. if i remember correctly. in doing the jeep including the hose and fittings for the Howe assist ram and box i think i may have spent 90$ on hydraulic hose and another 20-30$ on fittings. the adapters are 10ish bones apeice. pretty cheap for super stout and easy to make hoses.

ryan

Jeeps offer many offer many opportunitys for creativity!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

i cant tell for sure in your pic, but there may be room for a metric 0-ring to JIC #6 (AN6) adapter and a block 90* i did that on my jeep. then you can use standard hydralic pressure hose and fittings. you need two 16m and one 14m to convert the hydraboost and the steering pump. then another 16m for the box if it isnt a std. flare type. if i remember correctly. in doing the jeep including the hose and fittings for the Howe assist ram and box i think i may have spent 90$ on hydraulic hose and another 20-30$ on fittings. the adapters are 10ish bones apeice. pretty cheap for super stout and easy to make hoses.

ryan

I may try that. I am pretty sure I can notch my engine mount and get a line in there, but I don't really want to. I'm going to check a couple of things and see what I can come up with. Thanks for that tip though, I might be going that route.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

If you could that would be awesome!

Here you go.

12v manifold



24v manifold



You can either run the turbo down low and the manifold dumps at 4 and 5 or flip it over and the turbo will be up top. You will have to source or build a spacer to get the turbo off the valve covers. Let me know if you need one, I have 2 of each.

[Beat68CST]

Thanks again man, I'll be sure to let ya know!

Keep up the work! I'm goin back to mine now, I'm gettin jealous!

[Dieselwrencher]

No more progress. I did get some fittings and wouldn't you know it, I can't get one in there either. I have a steel line I'm going to try to fit in there with some mods to the engine mount bracket. It's always got to be some thing!

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Don't some Corvettes use two latches at the rear of the hood? Wouldn't just two stock latches near the corners beyond the intercooler make everything work? A crossover rod or cable would tie them together. Just a thought.

On second thought this might be just the ticket for your truck!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253

[Dieselwrencher]

Thanks for that link Tim! I doubt I'll do it to this truck though.

[woodwright]

I've never cared much for the forward tilting hood. Seems like it would just get in the way. I would love to have the whole nose tilt forward. Now that would be handy.

[mcbassin]

New progress Ryan?

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by woodwright

I've never cared much for the forward tilting hood. Seems like it would just get in the way. I would love to have the whole nose tilt forward. Now that would be handy.

I was thinking the same thing. You'd always be leaning over the fenders and it wouldn't be long before scratches are all over them. I did a tilt front end on my corvette and I love it. But I don't want to mess with all that on this truck seeing how the fenders are already painted.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

New progress Ryan?

Nothing more than dust accumulating on it. This morning I replaced the intake manifold gaskets on the 350 for my wife's suburban. I've got so much to do I farmed the engine swap out to my little cousin.

[72BlckButy]

Nice progress Ryan.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress Ryan.

Thanks Nate.

[woodwright]

Ryan, have you got some pics of your corvette tilt? If I can figure out a way to do a tilt cleanly, I might attempt it.

[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by woodwright

Ryan, have you got some pics of your corvette tilt? If I can figure out a way to do a tilt cleanly, I might attempt it.

What kind of pictures would you like? I know i have a fewe but can get more.

[Str8-6-68]

awesome build Dieselwrencher im in the process of building a 2wd ppumped 24v and your build has alot of insightful information to help my build as it goes. Thanks. subscribed.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

awesome build Dieselwrencher im in the process of building a 2wd ppumped 24v and your build has alot of insightful information to help my build as it goes. Thanks. subscribed.

Thanks, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I saw your thread on my not so favorite forum.

[Str8-6-68]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks, if you have any questions, feel free to ask. I saw your thread on my not so favorite forum.

haha yeah good old cf, thanks man. Im sure ill stumble across a couple speed bumps with my build.