When I bought this truck it ran like crap, smoked like crazy, and wasn't driveable. That was about a year ago.
Since then I have done the following:
Replaced the C6 with a ZF5
Added hydroboost
Added saginaw pump
Replaced injectors (pop tested to best of my ability, used ones)
Swapped pumps (best condition JY unit I could find)
Installed Tygon return kit
Added a coolant filter
Added a CAT fuel filter in engine bay and Donaldson water separator on frame
Installed electric fuel pump
Setup manual fuel selector valves for dual tanks
Upgraded rocker arms to 7.3 style
Rebuilt oil cooler, did rear and main seals, new water pump
Completely gutted all wiring except to the cab lights, made a custom harness (first draft complete, will redo later, learned a ton)
Installed a Lincoln Mark VIII electric fan and got rid of the clutch fan
Installed a supercapacitor
Frame mounted one of the batteries
Sound deadened the entire inside except for doors (because I couldn't open them enough)
Added a keyless entry remote
Added a switch to the dome light to turn on and off at will, also made it red.
Created a custom dash with 8 gauges - MPH, Tach, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, EGT, Fuel Pressure, Fuel Level, Voltage
Created a center switch bank that runs glow plugs, starter, windows, locks, wipers, and high idle. It also has a selectable 10 second timer for glow plugs.
Lots to do still, but a major milestone achieved. This was all done in my side yard with about 20" clearance from the wall to the truck. Sunk way more money than this truck will ever be worth, but learned how to work on basic diesels which is worth every penny.
Yesterday I drove it for the first time
I also learned how to drive manual while doing it, stalled once in 20 miles.
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