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    6.9e-series serpentine swap

    Thanks everyone. I'll be pulling the trigger on this project. I'll post some pics when it's done.
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    6.9e-series serpentine swap

    I've have an 86 van I'd like to convert to a serpentine belt. I also have a 93 7.3 parts truck with everything to get it done. Does anyone know if this swap is easily done? I understand the alternator differences and ac is not an issue as neither vehicle has it.
  3. J

    webasto install

    We've had an unusually warm winter up here too. It just finally got cold in the last couple of weeks.
  4. J

    webasto install

    Took out the valve and it was vacuum actuated. Webasto working great. Drove around on wvo today at -27F.
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    webasto install

    Does anyone know what the little device is that's plumbed into the heater hose between the back of the block and the heater core? It's black plastic and has a wire running to it. I'm thinking that it's a valve that opens when the heater is turned on. If that's the case there shouldn't be any...
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    webasto install

    I got around to installing the webasto. It finally got cold up here, so its a good time for projects in the shop. I ended up interrupting the heater hose from the heater core to the water pump. So the path the coolant takes is from the back of block through the heater core onto the webasto(then...
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    webasto install

    Thanks CDX825. The lines are 5/8". I'll look around on the bottom of the block. It's a little tough being in a van and having that huge crossmember though. I was thinking about returning it to the extra plug on top of the water pump. If anyone out there has a webasto, espar, or similar on...
  8. J

    webasto install

    I finally picked up a webasto coolant heater.:rotflmao Wondering if anyone here has installed their own. I'm trying to figure out the best place to steal and return coolant. I have already tagged into the heater lines to go to my wvo system. I was thinking about using these same lines but not...
  9. J

    4x4 IDI Vans?

    Just came across this thread searching for something else. Figured I'd fill everyone in. I put a ZF5 in my 4x4 van a couple of years back now. LOVE IT, except the reverse gear is super fast. Once the dog house is off its a breeze to install, bolts right in. I used a custom transmission...
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    Do I need a new Injection pump?

    Thanks fellas. Looks like I need to check some wiring and look for some white smoke. In the meantime, anyone have any good recommendations on a good injection pump for running waste oils? Just curious how much money I should ask the bank to loan me.:D I'm kinda thinkin about a moose pump.
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    Do I need a new Injection pump?

    I took out the mechanical fuel pump and put a plate and gasket over the hole. I thought my mechanical pump went bad, and it was too cold(-40) to put a new one in. I tried. So I put in an electric pump and it has worked well since thanksgiving. Also no one has been under the hood of my van...
  12. J

    Do I need a new Injection pump?

    So I'm having fuel issues. My engine is turning over great and my fuel filter is full of fuel. I have an electric fuel pump and I can turn it on and open the schraeder valve and fuel comes pouring out. It started up and drove fine and then died on me mid driving. The engine turns over really...
  13. J

    Do vans and trucks have the same rear springs?

    Well that sounds like pretty good news. I think I will try to find some 3/4 ton truck springs to slap in for a little while and get me close to ride height. The local spring guy wants $400 to re-arch my springs and I just need my rig back on the road. I'm in the middle of a big move and...
  14. J

    Do vans and trucks have the same rear springs?

    I Have an 86 3/4 ton van that I just made 4x4.WooHoo The problem is that I've done alot of heavy work with the van and my rear springs are sagging. I currently have lift blocks and I'm looking for a quick cheap replacement for my springs.That is till I recover from this build enough to have my...
  15. J

    C6 to ZF-5 swap wiring question

    Thanks Franklin 2. I will have to look for the guys number that I got the tranny from and see if he's still has a parts truck kickin around. That should simplify things.:thumbsup:
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    C6 to ZF-5 swap wiring question

    Thanks for all the quick replies. Well today I got the clutch all bled out and operating.WOOHOO I also turned the round thingy and it made the reverse lights come on. So I guess I will have to cut the wires and figure out which ones will plug into the transmission to make the lights work...
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    C6 to ZF-5 swap wiring question

    Converting my 86 e-250 to a five speed manual. I'm wondering what to do about reverse lights? There is a round white plastic piece that a bunch of wires runs into. This piece bolted behind where the linkage hooked into the trans and rotated when shifting gears to tell the van what gear it was...
  18. J

    winter plug in alternative

    I know this is an old thread but I've been searching ideas as I'm about to move to AK. I was thinking about a hot water heater for an rv and a small electric coolant pump. Any thoughts?
  19. J

    overheating issues

    Ok that makes sense. Well I also don't have an overdrive yet. I don't know if I can afford the horsepower as I don't have a turbo either. When I get going up a mountain I need to hold on to as many horsies as I can. I would hate to get passed by a VW bus or something.LOL
  20. J

    overheating issues

    Thanks for the quick replies. Well I think I'm gonna lock mine up and see what happens. Just wondering why or how this would effect the milage?
  21. J

    overheating issues

    Well I've been putting alot of time under the hood of my van. All new radiator, thermostat, and temp sensor(I think thats what you call it). also on my third alternator in 2 months. arghh I drove to portland from seattle(3 hours or so) and the needle on the temp guage was dead center the...
  22. J

    WTB: clutch pedal assembly

    I have an 86 E- 250 diesel. I just bought a ZF5( 5 speed manual transmission) out of an 88 F-250 and I need a clutch pedal assembly to fit an E-series van. Any advice?
  23. J

    4x4 IDI Vans?

    Sorry guys earlier when I said I found an e-350 for a donor truck I meant to say an F350. It's a pickup. oops. I doubt that any of the vans came with that tranny.
  24. J

    4x4 IDI Vans?

    Hey guys I'm new to this forum. I have an 86 e250 6.9 that runs on veggie otherwise stock for now. I just found a guy on CR that has an 89 e350 7.3 with a five speed tranny and a dana 60 up front. I'm hoping to pick up most of the truck but I'm just not sure about how the transmission is...

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