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12-27-2018, 11:33 AM | #2 |
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I hope everyone had a good Christmas. I took a little much needed time away from the truck. Also came down with a sinus infection. Yah me.
So I've been spending a little time working on the mechanical side of things. The wiring was starting to become all consuming so I deiced to take a break from it. Although I did create a schematic of what is left to be done. A buddy of mine owns a shop that specializes in wiring, so I sent it over to him for a quote. He's booked into March, so I will see how that works out. The PSI harness is installed on the engine. I ended up with a set of Taylor plug wires to clear the headers. Fuel line adapters are installed. I ordered a set of Gates rad hoses that everyone is using. Top hose is a perfect fit. The bottom hose will work with some trimming. So at this point, I am going to start checking all of the small things off the list and leave the wiring for last. |
12-27-2018, 03:59 PM | #3 |
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Are you installing the park safety switch on the transmission? I'm in the middle of reworking my LQ9 harness and trying to figure out whether to keep the switch or not. I have a large grey 12-pin connector in my harness that connects to the transmission-mounted switch. I'm guessing you have a single wire from your PSI harness that connects to the brake switch.
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12-27-2018, 04:08 PM | #4 | |
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I did get a new brake switch that supplies the ecm 12v when the brakes are applied and 12v when the brakes are not applied for the TCC circuit. |
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12-27-2018, 04:55 PM | #5 | |
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Looks like you used mild steel brake lines? I just put stainless lines on my dad's 66 and it's been a little difficult because the stainless is so hard and it doesn't like to seal without a great deal of tightening. What engine mounts did you use? Looks like you kept the stock perches but maybe used some kind of adapter plates?
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12-27-2018, 07:21 PM | #6 | |
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I used the stainless steel lines from Inline Tube. If I had to do it again, I would have used the steel lines. I had to make custom lines for my rear axle and I couldn't get the 3/16" stainless to consistently flare. That's good to know it takes some tightening to seal. I used the stock small block pedestals with energy suspension poly mounts. I just used some cheap adapter plates I bought on amazon. They are 3/8" thick. |
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12-27-2018, 08:21 PM | #7 |
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Went into the shop and cut down the lower hose and it fits perfect. I had to flip it around to make it work. The direction I thought it would fit was actually backwards.
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Here is the brake switch I used: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KFZ3UM..._lTLgDb9V4G15H It swaps in place of the stock brake switch. Brake lights use the 12v when applied side, TCC uses the 12v when not applied side of the switch. |
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07-01-2019, 06:37 PM | #10 |
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Thank you sir
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12-28-2018, 10:02 AM | #11 |
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Hoses look good. Did you go with an overflow tank for your radiator?
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12-28-2018, 10:48 AM | #12 |
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Yeah, I am going to. I have a Dorman universal tank kicking around the garage, but I may look in to other options. I haven't really looked in to it much.
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01-07-2019, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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Sorry, I haven't updated in a while. We are expecting a baby tomorrow. I've been scrambling trying to get everything in order for that. I have been able to work on the truck hear and there. I decided to back burner the wiring until the end. It was consuming too much time that I needed to be spending on mechanical items. Just about everything is buttoned up on the engine. I broke out the cherry picked to center and align the engine and trans. It is all torqued down now. Once I get it on the lift, I am going to check the driveshaft angles and make adjustments as needed.
I also did some measuring on the brake booster pushrod length. The Tuffstuff booster comes with a short and a long pushrod. Initially, I was going to use the short in conjunction with the Wilwood bullet. But after measuring, I found that the short pushrod/bullet combo was actually .046" too long. The long pushrod measured in at .065" short. After talking to Wilwood, the recommend .062" play so the long pushrod is the way to go. I talk a little about it in the video below. I am officially at a standstill for a few weeks. I've got to help my oldest with his pinewood derby car. His race is on the 26th so we've got to get cooking on that. |
01-07-2019, 11:26 AM | #14 |
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Congrats on the baby! Don't build a pinewood derby truck...they look cool, but go too slow....ask me how I know.
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01-07-2019, 11:27 AM | #15 |
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Funny you mention that, my son wants a truck lol
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01-07-2019, 11:43 AM | #16 |
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Suggest to him that you make it a "daytona" truck, wedge the front like a door stop, it could look truck-like but it will be faster than a square front. Or, just give him what he wants and let him learn about aerodynamics.
Congratulations on the baby!
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01-07-2019, 07:05 PM | #17 |
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Thanks! I think a slant nose truck would be decent. I can add the weight to the "bed" which is ideal anyway. We shall see. I think I may be more excited than he is.
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01-20-2019, 11:10 AM | #18 |
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Did you have the baby? Hope all is well
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01-20-2019, 09:57 PM | #19 |
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We did! Little baby girl is perfect! We are getting back in to a groove now. I spent about 5 hours out in the shop today. Heading back to work tomorrow.
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01-20-2019, 11:56 PM | #20 |
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Congrats! Hope you get some sleep
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01-21-2019, 11:46 AM | #21 |
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Thank you! She is actually sleeping quite well. My boys are adjusting well too. So far so good (knock on wood)
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01-25-2019, 10:28 PM | #22 |
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I’ve been slowly working on odds and ends on the truck. Going to work on some wiring tomorrow.
Tomorrow is the big day for my oldest. This is the truck he built. I helped him with some of the prep work on the paint and locating the weight. He did the rest. We shall see how it does in the morning. |
01-25-2019, 11:01 PM | #23 |
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Boy that brings back good memories. Post up the results and some more pictures if you don't mind...
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01-26-2019, 04:05 PM | #24 |
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Thanks. We came in 3rd place. Not too shabby for s blocky truck.
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01-27-2019, 11:55 AM | #25 |
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I just feel like it should have been painted red and white! LOL. 3rd isn’t bad at all for a truck.
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