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ivorton74 · 05-28-2014, 08:17 PM

Well today I had to get a little creative and make spacers for the fuse block using some adapters for a radiator. I took out a pin in the shifter mechanism so the shifter can run through all 4 gears and changed the selector display thing. still have to mount the linkage. Im havin a little issue...I ran the wiring into the truck that powers up the fuel pump and all and when I turned the key everything powered up but the engine wont crank over so I gotta figure out whats goin on...this is why I hate wiring. Also I have to run the wiring for the brake light...its supposed to connect to the brake switch on the pedal but I don't see the wires for it...I have to look more closely n see. my buddy said we have to have it running and driving by Friday. The driveshaft will be here tomorrow.

dman1982 · 05-28-2014, 08:59 PM

Looking good man

ivorton74 · 05-29-2014, 09:56 PM

im straight up excited now...shes pretty much done. exhaust, driveshaft, shift linkage, leaky fuel line are all done. now its just the throttle cable, nuts for the exhaust flange n some other odds and ends and she'll be on the road tomorrow. I CANT WAIT!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugSw...eature=mh_lolz

dman1982 · 05-29-2014, 10:13 PM

Tomorrow aye? Dessertdog has a similar use of time schedules (so did i) lol looking good again man, your gonna love it

ivorton74 · 05-29-2014, 10:22 PM

lol yea my buddy said tomorrow it has to be done so im just hopeful everything goes well....things never go smooth for me...im prayin that my luck changes tomorrow...today I had to wrestle with that damn driveshaft...took me nearly an hour...that really pissed me off man!!

dman1982 · 05-29-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ivorton74

lol yea my buddy said tomorrow it has to be done so im just hopeful everything goes well....things never go smooth for me...im prayin that my luck changes tomorrow

Trust me, I thought I could do it in a month, been almost 3 and just getting to the point where I can say ls swap done, truck far from it!!!!

ivorton74 · 05-29-2014, 10:38 PM

its been 6 months for me mainly because of delays...im ready for my truck man...the wait is killin me

dman1982 · 05-29-2014, 10:45 PM

Lol...I bet!!!

ivorton74 · 05-29-2014, 10:49 PM

even if its done tomorrow I still cant bring it home since my tags and insurance are expired so cant drive it....the shop where the truck's at is over 20 miles away.

**Clyde65** · 05-30-2014, 07:59 AM

Dont feel like the Lone Ranger guys, Mine took 9 months.

I had everything done in 3 but the motor I got was bad so I had to find another.....like yall, the small stuff kills you.

Good luck!

**truckdude239** · 05-30-2014, 08:28 AM

i'm at a year and half on my swap over 4-5 years on the truck build i still need tires exhaust andpaint

littlevictories · 05-30-2014, 10:17 AM

I did my swap in a month of 60 hour weeks. It almost killed me.
Still buttoning up little things I rushed. Take your time. Do the wiring right or do it several times.

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlevictories

I did my swap in a month of 60 hour weeks. It almost killed me.
Still buttoning up little things I rushed. Take your time. Do the wiring right or do it several times.

I did the same thing you did but when I was at it I was at it from the time I woke up til I went to bed!!!

BR3W CITY · 05-30-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by littlevictories

I did my swap in a month of 60 hour weeks. It almost killed me.
Still buttoning up little things I rushed. Take your time. Do the wiring right or do it several times.

Do you mean like working 60 hours THEN working on your truck.....or do you mean like you spent 240 hours on your swap.....cuz that would be like turning 1 bolt every day

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 06:37 PM

Well ivorton74 today is Dday!!!! whats the word????

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

Well ivorton74 today is Dday!!!! whats the word????

Well I got some good new and some bad news...Goods news is I finally took it for its first test drive and she ran good for a little bit. The bad news is she started to misfire and died. Got it started again drove it back to the shop barely. I put it back on the lift and checked all connection below. The fuel pump wires were loose so I tightened them up. Started it and it ran good for a minute and start misfiring again and then died. Checked fuel pressure and its fine so I don't know whats goin on with it. Also the throttle cable has to be adjusted or something cuz i have to push the gas pedal to the floor to get moving.
the first pic is the throttle cable connected to the pedal...its for a 99 truck...how do i adjust it or move the little ball thing?

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 09:19 PM

You sure it's a 5.3? Not a 4.6 or 5.4??? Lol

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 09:27 PM

lol...ill post a vid soon here

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 09:30 PM

man it felt good driving it though...but like u guys said its always the little things that hold everything back. still gotta get my gauges workin too

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ivorton74

man it felt good driving it though...but like u guys said its always the little things that hold everything back. still gotta get my gauges workin too

haha...i can't say much (but i will since mines moving with working gauges lol) i did let a few things scare me and took my sweet time between being scared lol

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 09:46 PM

The thing that scared me is the wiring...I just think I'll mess something up. its intimidating to me. I had a lil issue with my driver side exhaust manifold and had to take it out twice...that sh** pissed me off man. Then had a small tranny leak and shifter issue too...things never go smoothly for me man damn!! lol....

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivorton74

The thing that scared me is the wiring...I just think I'll mess something up. its intimidating to me. I had a lil issue with my driver side exhaust manifold and had to take it out twice...that sh** pissed me off man. Then had a small tranny leak and shifter issue too...things never go smoothly for me man damn!! lol....

the biggest issues I'm having now is the old stuff I'm using from my original stuff on the truck i.e. transfer case, gear box, and blower motor lol...old crap!!!!

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 10:10 PM

heres the videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGgjKKc-fVg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBSu-PyuqY

dman1982 · 05-30-2014, 10:28 PM

it might be your kanuter valve

ivorton74 · 05-30-2014, 10:39 PM

whats that?

05-28-2014, 08:17 PM	#151
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Well today I had to get a little creative and make spacers for the fuse block using some adapters for a radiator. I took out a pin in the shifter mechanism so the shifter can run through all 4 gears and changed the selector display thing. still have to mount the linkage. Im havin a little issue...I ran the wiring into the truck that powers up the fuel pump and all and when I turned the key everything powered up but the engine wont crank over so I gotta figure out whats goin on...this is why I hate wiring. Also I have to run the wiring for the brake light...its supposed to connect to the brake switch on the pedal but I don't see the wires for it...I have to look more closely n see. my buddy said we have to have it running and driving by Friday. The driveshaft will be here tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-28-2014, 08:59 PM	#152
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Looking good man __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-29-2014, 09:56 PM	#153
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! im straight up excited now...shes pretty much done. exhaust, driveshaft, shift linkage, leaky fuel line are all done. now its just the throttle cable, nuts for the exhaust flange n some other odds and ends and she'll be on the road tomorrow. I CANT WAIT!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugSw...eature=mh_lolz Attached Images __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-29-2014, 10:13 PM	#154
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Tomorrow aye? Dessertdog has a similar use of time schedules (so did i) lol looking good again man, your gonna love it __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-29-2014, 10:22 PM	#155
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! lol yea my buddy said tomorrow it has to be done so im just hopeful everything goes well....things never go smooth for me...im prayin that my luck changes tomorrow...today I had to wrestle with that damn driveshaft...took me nearly an hour...that really pissed me off man!! __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-29-2014, 10:38 PM	#157
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! its been 6 months for me mainly because of delays...im ready for my truck man...the wait is killin me __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-29-2014, 10:45 PM	#158
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Lol...I bet!!! __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-29-2014, 10:49 PM	#159
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! even if its done tomorrow I still cant bring it home since my tags and insurance are expired so cant drive it....the shop where the truck's at is over 20 miles away. __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-30-2014, 07:59 AM	#160
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Dont feel like the Lone Ranger guys, Mine took 9 months. I had everything done in 3 but the motor I got was bad so I had to find another.....like yall, the small stuff kills you. Good luck! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-30-2014, 08:28 AM	#161
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,217	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! i'm at a year and half on my swap over 4-5 years on the truck build i still need tires exhaust andpaint __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-30-2014, 10:17 AM	#162
littlevictories Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Portland, Ore. Posts: 348	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! I did my swap in a month of 60 hour weeks. It almost killed me. Still buttoning up little things I rushed. Take your time. Do the wiring right or do it several times.

05-30-2014, 06:37 PM	#165
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! Well ivorton74 today is Dday!!!! whats the word???? __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-30-2014, 09:19 PM	#167
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! You sure it's a 5.3? Not a 4.6 or 5.4??? Lol __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-30-2014, 09:27 PM	#168
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! lol...ill post a vid soon here __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-30-2014, 09:30 PM	#169
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! man it felt good driving it though...but like u guys said its always the little things that hold everything back. still gotta get my gauges workin too __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)



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05-30-2014, 09:46 PM	#171
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! The thing that scared me is the wiring...I just think I'll mess something up. its intimidating to me. I had a lil issue with my driver side exhaust manifold and had to take it out twice...that sh** pissed me off man. Then had a small tranny leak and shifter issue too...things never go smoothly for me man damn!! lol.... __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-30-2014, 10:10 PM	#173
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! heres the videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGgjKKc-fVg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNBSu-PyuqY __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

05-30-2014, 10:28 PM	#174
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! it might be your kanuter valve __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-30-2014, 10:39 PM	#175
ivorton74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Dakota Posts: 916	Re: Finally starting my 5.3 swap!! whats that? __________________ 1983 C10 Silverado 5.3 swap 1974 C10 lwb 5.3 swap(sold)...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/board/sh...d.php?t=614122 2001 BMW 530i 5 speed 2019 Nissan Titan SV Midnight 1979 Datsun 210 4 door 1980 Datsun 120y(back home in Trinidad)

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