Not much progress this week. Got the re-tubed drive shaft back but haven't had time to install.
To-do list before I can take the truck to the muffler shop.
- Drill holes for new trans x-member.
- Trans cooler.
- Install a switch and relay for the electric fuel pump.
- Install the new brackets for the alternator and PS pump.
- Replace PS hoses.
- Install starter.
- Install manifolds.**
- Make some radiator saddle brackets and install new radiator.
- New hoses.
- RECHECK EVERYTHING
- Fire her up!
** I made some temp downtubes for the manifolds for the trip to the muffler shop. Hopefully this will prevent the paint on the side of the block from being blasted off for the short trip. The manifolds are 2-1/2" outlet vette style so should have some good flow without going the header route. See attached.