sprint_9's 72 C10 Project

[JoeKan]

Very good work spring_9, love seeing good craftsmanship

[sprint_9]

Originally Posted by JoeKan

Very good work spring_9, love seeing good craftsmanship

Thanks.

I haven't updated in a while but Ive been working on various issues when I get time. Lately Ive been a little more focused on trying to make some ground on some long standing problems. The first and big project I undertook was changing the transmission, while it was out I worked on an oil leak which so far seems to also be fixed. The transmission was changed due to a compatibility issue, I also had to change some of the wiring harness. My main engine harness was rubbing on a sharp corner of the head, I had a friend 3d print a bracket for me which turned out great. A couple pictures of the rendering and installed below. The swap was a big project but nothing too terrible. It was a great change as all my issues were fixed and I took the opportunity to change to an aftermarket torque converter while it was out. I think it is around a 2400 stall now, that has been a great upgrade.

A couple other things Ive been working on are the brakes, mainly brake pads. Im trying to find something thats quiet and doesn't dust alot. The stock Wilwood pads quite frankly were terrible, they dusted a ton and didnt really bite. I then tried a set of Wagner Thermo Quiets and they were a big improvement but squeaked and chirped about all the time. Currently Im on a set of Bosch ceramics and they seem to check all the boxes so far.

I started and finished one side of my power lock redo. I took some inspiration from TA_C10 and switched it just a little bit. I ended up threading 3/16 rod and holding it together with some 10-24 nuts. Switching to the other side of the pivot is a big improvement. Im going to go out and work on the drivers side in a bit. Ill be really happy to have this one checked off the list.

Ive been working on my cruise control, Im running the Dakota Digital CRC-2000. I couldnt get it to engage, I found and fixed a 12v power issue with it. It now engages but goes about wide open throttle immediately after being set, so its a major safety hazard Ive got to try and figure out. I assume something with the VSS signal is off, but really have no idea. I pulled the fuse on it for now.

In between cruising sessions I make an occasional tuning change, the focus as of late is deceleration idle. Its getting better but Ive got a ways to go yet and usually do more cruising than tuning for the time being.