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  1. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    A little more info on these - 2.7v, 3000F (that's Farad, big F), with a short pulse current of 2400A for 1 second. Benefits are that it should prolong battery life significantly, provide better starting and charging, and prolong alternator life. It's also possible to jump start from a slightly...
  2. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    All rear wiring installed, used 7 wire trailer wire ran to the rear of the truck with a distribution box to the trailer and 5th wheel sockets as well as the rear lights. Deka East Penn 7 wire 14/4, 12/2, 10/1 cable. Trailer/5th wheel sockets, rear lights, fuel tank senders, and fuel pump all...
  3. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    I was thinking that, or maybe try and attach/weld something to the mount to extend it ever so slightly. Or somehow move the engine back the slightest amount. Best is probably to just bite the bullet and take everything to a shop and measure everything correctly and have it balanced.
  4. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    I got a driveshaft from a cab and chassis truck. I measured what I'd need beforehand and the one at the junkyard looked like it would work. I bought it, got it home and stuck the front shaft in and it's less than 1/2" short. Any ideas on how I can fill the gap short of taking it to a...
  5. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Appreciate the info, I search the pictures on the parts yards before I pick one to head to and that does help. Anything with the hydroboost in the engine bay isn't of use with that info, same for if it has a 4x4 shifter inside the cab. Rockauto has a Dorman unit that solves my problems, lol...
  6. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Last pic, only 5 allowed. I use LED headlights without little fans on them. Passive heatsinks, one less failure point. Been running them in my car for years without issue.
  7. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Started wiring today Tucking wire as much as I can, just because. Clean engine bay is pleasing, can use it as a resume as well if I wanted to be a mechanic I suppose. Fishtaped the passenger side headlight, turn signal, and running lights through to the driverside, covered everything in...
  8. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Dealing with issues related to Exhaust - https://www.oilburners.net/threads/funky-exhaust-setup.89305/ Driveshaft - https://www.oilburners.net/threads/2wd-c6-to-zf5-driveshaft-question.89344/ Throwout bearing -...
  9. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    Had a duh moment - measured the ZF5 overall length and the C6 overall length, something like 27" for the ZF5 and 33" for the C6. I'll have to stick it on the driveshaft lengthener to make it fit.
  10. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    That's what I'm hoping I can do, just connect the U-joint pieces directly. I'll be on the lookout regardless for a whole driveshaft from the appropriate truck. Not exactly sure which truck this came out of, I purchased it used. Thanks for your help, this is all new to me.
  11. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    Here is a more complete picture - The center slips in and out, is that enough? I'm searching all the junkyards in the area to no avail for a 2WD extended cab ZF5 manual driveshaft. Learning a lot, not sure of the exact terminology yet.
  12. BlindAmbition

    2WD C6 to ZF5 driveshaft question

    I thought I had this all figured out, however I think I just ran into a snag. All the threads I read, and have now reread, seem to point to a C6 to ZF5 swap not needing anything done to the driveshaft. However, this seems to pertain to the 4x4 swaps, not 2WD. I have a 1986 2WD long bed...
  13. BlindAmbition

    e4od to zf5 wiring...

    The ZF S5-42 that I have only has two wires connected to it, those being for the reverse lights. Check the following thread for some info, it may help. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/93-f350-e4od-to-zf5-electrical-specific.80443/
  14. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Perfect - I bought a 12" piece of all thread. After getting the C6 transmission out I see why you'd use the bottom bolts, makes no sense to use the top ones. I was thinking it would help support guiding it in from the top but it would only hinder the process.
  15. BlindAmbition

    ZF5 swap - Another throwout bearing question

    Thanks for the input. It's odd because I have a metal bearing that weighs a good 3 times what this plastic one does and has a National number, but the exact same replacement number is plastic. Ordered the National 614062, I don't even want to try this Luk kit bearing after seeing how much...
  16. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Got the C6 transmission out, never done one before. Will be selling it along with a Laylock (Gearvendors) unit with the C6 housing Used a harbor freight flat dolly, a floor jack, a piece of MDF, and a couple of ratchet straps. Also made some big wood blocks to brace the back wheels. Had to...
  17. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    How long is the all thread you use in this case? I was essentially going to use it as dowel pins on the top, but I like your idea. Length would help with a mental picture.
  18. BlindAmbition

    Funky exhaust setup

    Duals would be nice, I'll look into it as I can. My main concern is getting this thing fired up for the first time since June and out of my side yard without too much disturbance by being one step away from having open headers.
  19. BlindAmbition

    ZF5 swap - Another throwout bearing question

    I did search through some threads, found some fairly old ones or ones not quite relating. Figured I'd repost and see what answers are available in 2021. I purchased a Luk 07-225 clutch kit and the throwout bearing has a chip in the plastic from shipping. I couldn't find a number so I grabbed...
  20. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Starting ZF5 swap today, going to go get some all thread to make some studs for the top bolts to guide it in, will see how this goes, never done anything like it. Figured I don't want to deal with vacuum lines, pump, linkages, etc with the C6 so just toss the ZF5 I want in there anyways. Luk...
  21. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Installed battery box under passenger door to clear up some engine bay room for eventual front mount turbo Additional shot of frame pump and water separator setup - Water separator is plumbed first, though it does not look like it.
  22. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Custom power steering hose required for Hydroboost to Saginaw pump run Hydroboost is not 18mm as shop thought, it is 11/16-18 O ring. Saginaw pump fitting I used was 16mm. Purchased adapters to 6AN (3/8 JIC) and made up a custom hose Russell/Edelbrock number for the fitting to fit my pump is...
  23. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Injection pump went in, roughed in for now, will finalize plumbing after ZF5 swap
  24. BlindAmbition

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    I redid the heater lines, still need to add one small piece near the alternator bracket once everything gets tightened up and I see where that hose actually lies. I also cut the valve handles much shorter to clean those up and massaged the passenger wheel well plastic with a heat gun to let the...
  25. BlindAmbition

    Funky exhaust setup

    The last picture is the Banks turbo Y pipe that the previous owner chopped. It exits on the opposite side of the factory Y pipe. The outlet on is just a cutoff, nothing really to connect to. It was connected with some sort of janky heat shield screwed into it and the 3" pipe. That'll be...

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