Today is the big day for the TRAIN

[riotwarrior]

Brakes are NFG because pw st pump aint working. Your brakes are hydroboost and require fluid pressure from power steering pump to function

Since yer a youtube tech check out rebuilding hydralic controls...for the deck and stinger n winch

Did you replace the olives in the fuel system when you did return lines n such? If not those could be part of izsue

Get a wrench and socket and dind out if glow plugs come out and what brand. If not beru get 8 new beru. Install em and work back fro gp to co troler to rdlay and so on.

2 x 10gua yellow wires on pass side fender that feed gp relay often eff up at plug causing problems.

As said pick am end and work to other end so I like to start with gp and work ba k to battery myself. Rplace and repair as needed.

Ps pump could be a bad return lkne fitting cracked housing...bad o ring...get a good light and lay under find the return line from ps gear box...see if connected? If so have son add fluid watch for leak.

O ring for reservior is simple to change once u get hyd pump out of way.

Remove pressure line and fitting...carfukl not lose plunger and spring...remove w magnet...carefully twist plastic reservior and remove. O ring is obvious ...replace and reverse order to assemble.

Good luck

 

[Waystro]

Nope

Well darn.

 

[waynetrain]

Going to remove bolts holding hydro pump to get it out of the way to access the pw steering pump in the morning. I hope its something simple but..... this truck, once it is up and running will not be able to afford to be down for long. I have 5 active contracts with insurance companies and i just need to do everything right the first time so there are no repercussions weeks or months from now. Thank you so much for confirming the hydroboost brake system. I have never known anything about hydroboost but gonna study it after i post this.

 

[waynetrain]

Well well well......... ALOT has been worked on since my last update. Im going to look for some pics and just try my best to do a full update tomorrow, cold outside and i just found the hydroboost leak

 

[satx78247]

waynetrain,

Sounds like you're making good progress. - I suspect that that will be a GREAT truck when it's finished.

Best Wishes, satx

 

[riotwarrior]

waynetrain,

Sounds like you're making good progress. - I suspect that that will be a GREAT truck when it's finished.

Best Wishes, satx

That beats crap outta my normal pissy tude

Thanks

 

[waynetrain]

Decided to replace hydroboost since it was the factory one, no rebuild kit readily available. Got it on my Oreillys commercial account for $175. Now i noticed some oil leaking, have not checked to see if its from the rear seal or not. Is it possible on these purdy things to replace rear seal fairly easy?
I am looking to start sanding it down this week and get it ready for some new yellow or electric blue paint!!!
I have been searching for a decent air compressor for my shop, found a porter cable at Tractor Supply for $498 but procrastinating trying to find a better deal.

 

[riotwarrior]

Are talking a seal on hydro boost or engine rear main?

 

[79jasper]

Sounds like ream main since he bought a whole new hydro unit.
If so, you have to pull the trans.

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[waynetrain]

Yes sir, referring to the rear main possibly leaking. Going to tighten up the oil pan bolts if its not raining in the morning. Overall i am truly amazed at how smooth it runs, i still have not had the timing set.
- I noticed today that on top of the mechanical fuel pump looks like fuel. With the glow plug module clicking the whole duration cycle it is super hard to start but i think its actually a fuel issue since its warm here with this bipolar Georgia weather.
QUESTION - Would it be a bad idea to run New Rubber fuel line from the tank to a new mechanical FP ? (I have one just didnt want to replace it unless it showed signs of being bad)
I have read alot of you have run the Mr Gasket electrical, since my funds are tight i could take the mechanical back and add $35 to it and get the electrical to ensure a quicker start while in the process of fixing any air suction allowing fuel to drain back to tank. < ------------ oh shttttttt! i feel smart!!! Learned this from you all! My son .... everyday says, how do they know all of this?? I tell him quit trying to take a nap in the office while im out in the dam rain trying to bleed brakes solo and read the forums lol
THATS HOW!

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[waynetrain]

Pull trans to get remove flywheel also +79jasper ?

 

[Waystro]

Why do we know so much.
Well we're just a group of weirdos from all walks of life that have a unhealthy obsession with idi trucks. We're family over here
I've been on the Chevy forums for my Chevy but try and find that family like we have not a chance.

 

[79jasper]

Correct. Then behind that the rear main has a plate that holds it.
I don't see what tail lights you have, but the side marker lights on the bed can be swapped for led. That's what I have on mine.
I also have these for tail lights. Plenty bright. Bought mine at wally world though. http://www.google.com/shopping/prod...7jVMM9_375jp-gTiVl8LyJ2xqKSpT6GQ65BoCdXDw_wcB

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[riotwarrior]

There probably isnt a larger collective knowledge base on these old trucks anywhere..we know so much cause we eat breathe sleep work and internet these damn things.

BTW @Waystro...thats cause they are chev heads not Ford blue bloods...its not just in our head its in our blood and dna