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  1. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    I'm trying to source a utility bed and will be installing some sort of a slide in camper at least part time on this truck, like a Bigfoot. I figured load carriers would be good for that application. Worst case is the strut itself wears out and the springs keep on helping. For the turbo...
  2. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Slow progress on truck, had to move. Bonus is a garage instead of a side yard to work in. Rebuilt most of the suspension excepting the radius arm bushings as they had been replaced with poly bushings at some point and looked to be fairly difficult to replace. Did the following: Leaf spring...
  3. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Have been driving the truck to get a feel for it. It's loud as hell due to the terrible cut off exhaust Y. It's ridiculous. Tried to time it, didn't feel like too great a neighbor trying to set it at 2000 rpm with it. Unhooked the catch can. Blowby gasses were causing issues, engine tried...
  4. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Picked up a turbo and downpipe on Offerup thinking I got a good deal for $100 and would cobble together my own pipes. Then I went to a pick n pull yard the next day looking for a factory exhaust to get me by while I can install the turbo and found an ATS turbo kit sitting in a 1984 F250. It'd...
  5. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    I still have two batteries, one in parallel with the supercap, one that is isolated. As far as cranking for 45 seconds, I haven't had that experience since I'm running a electric fuel pump. The idea is that the supercap supplies the rather large surge load of the starter, but the battery keeps...
  6. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    Supercap works awesome, it fires up immediately. I did try it just by itself and it almost fired, though I had air in the lines and fuel delivery issues at the time so it isn't a fair test. I think it'll fire the truck just fine by itself. Given that I'd already purchased two batteries for...
  7. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    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...
  8. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    My high idle switch blew a fuse when I tried to use it when the truck hadn't warmed up. I fixed that happening ever again by adding a second diode. The blue lit toggle was an old style with a neon bulb - it shorts to ground when not in use. I used that same toggle but cut out the bulb and...
  9. BlindAmbition

    How To: Add a timer to manual glow plug switch

    That's a excellent idea. Press starter button, it cycles for a time then starts up. It would be easy enough to implement. If there is interest I can cobble together something.
  10. BlindAmbition

    How To: Add a timer to manual glow plug switch

    I have manual glow plugs. I have a pushbutton switch that controls them. I added a timer circuit that turns them on for 10 seconds. There is a toggle switch to toggle between the timer circuit and having manual control. I no longer have to hold the button for 10 seconds when starting the...
  11. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    I followed this guide in the Tech Articles. https://www.oilburners.net/articles/high%20idle%20override.htm Specifically I ran a wire from the blue lighted toggle to the passenger side of the engine bay and tied in with my wiring to the FSS and the temp switch/high idle circuit. Switch lights...
  12. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Center console switch panel, top left to bottom right: ON-ON-ON switch for headlights and running lights Parking brake light Driver side windows Power locks Passenger side windows Wiper/washer control Blue - Glow plug switch Black - Starter button Glow plug light ON-ON toggle for glow plug...
  13. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    I went ahead and had the driveshaft lengthened. It was either that or slot the carrier bearing as well as have a custom rear end driveshaft made.
  14. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Installed a remote door lock setup, just tested it and it works great. Moved all my door lock and window switches to a custom center switchplate. I found some door panels meant for a manual crank window and will install my tweeter speakers in the hole for the crank.
  15. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Had a driveshaft made and went ahead and installed that. Nothing fancy to report, it's a driveshaft.
  16. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Wiring proceeding along. Engine bay largely done. Relay box completed, Trombetta 100a relay installed for E-fan high mode, White Rodgers battery isolator relay installed. I installed a 10 second delay relay for the trigger on the battery isolator relay. Because the truck has glow plugs, I...
  17. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Aluminum rear diff cover installed along with a LubeLocker gasket. Fluid seemed original, replaced with Valvoline 75w140 synthetic. Checked the rear diff plug before starting, saw a bolt head, so proceeded. When I went to remove the plug to fill it I realized the previous owner had trouble...
  18. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Supercapacitor installed, went a different route than listed above. Separate thread for that is here - https://www.oilburners.net/threads/supercapacitor-ultracapacitor-starting-bank.89598/#post-1081588
  19. BlindAmbition

    Anyone buy a "new" VRV on fleabay?

    Same as above, I have 3-4 floating around, let me know if you need one. LKQ yards are a good source, you've got tons to choose from in SoCal. I snag one every time I see one at the yards.
  20. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    Silver epoxy worked well enough to start my Scion XB directly from the capacitor bank without a battery It didn't like trying to start my truck So instead I have been checking various sources for supercaps and came across this pack on Ebay. $320, I thought it had 12 caps, turns out it has 18...
  21. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    Test one didn't work out, silver epoxy does not flow enough current to work. I'm looking at purchasing caps with threaded ends so I can correctly connect them. Attempting to start from the capacitor alone triggered the starter, just not enough to crank. The epoxy itself was getting hot so I...
  22. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    If the diesel doesn't require glow plugs it works awesome. If it does need glow plugs then it is more difficult because as soon as you hit the glow plugs it'll pull from the supercap first and leave nothing for starting, unless you had a large enough bank I suppose. It could be possible to...
  23. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    Used welding wire with the insulation cut off to make small jumpers to go from isolated terminals to aluminum strips Used silver epoxy and aluminum bar with the same dimensions as the factory terminals to make buss bars to wire in series A few days ago I'd done some testing with...
  24. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    Eaton XL60 Super Caps. 3000F apiece, 2.7v. Total bank will be 16.2v, 500F (Big F, farad, not microfarad) $5 Walmart lunchbox that had a tray that fit perfectly Rough fitting
  25. BlindAmbition

    Supercapacitor/Ultracapacitor starting bank

    I've just finished up making a supercap starting bank for my truck. It's charging now, I'll post results in a couple hours on how it works. Here is a thread with some info - https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1475925-diy-experiment-ultra-capacitor-bank.html I ordered some 3000 farad...

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