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  1. rhkcommander

    turbo/firewall clearance issue

    turbo/firewall clearance issue (Pics Added) trying to put new engine in with turbo installed. it hits firewall before oilpan passes crossmember. specifically the cowl duct region. do i beat the firewall to hell or what? ive heard of people cutting notches in the hump to mash it up more for...
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    Engine Swap Questions

    Found some mechanical fuel selector valves online. For the time being i will just run epump. Later i want to reinstall mechanical with a valve before it to swap from either. Along with some others. Im pretty sure the mechanical pump will have to circulate with itself when not being used. I...
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    Engine Swap Questions

    Ive got the gen lightning electronic lift pump, would it be smarter to uninstall the mech. Lift pump like normal, or leave it and just run a hose with barb fittings in a circle with diesel from mech. output and input. Or third option: rig some valving system so i can bypass it or use it...
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    What did everyone else do with their tax return

    Its better to learn how to save money than avoid doing taxes for years on end :sly
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    Engine Swap Questions

    Oil cooler is mounted after new rings. I made sure there were no burrs/dirt and lubed it up but still had to press it on. Hopefully no leaks! Also installed the clutch set - flywheel was resurfaced, new bearing installed on it, added grease to bearing, new clutch disk and pressure plate. Blue...
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    Clutch Alignment Tool

    Off center flywheel? Thats a new one to me. I'll have to keep an eye out for that. Did you resurface the flywheel or buy a new one? Good luck. Nice to see South Bend helping you out.
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    HID upgrade.

    Probably will need the relay upgrade. Every car in town with HIDs pisses me off. They throw light worse than fog lights. Have you tried better quality lights yet? If you need more light then I've heard the relay job helps out.
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    Thinking long and hard about jumping over to the dark side... Not the Dodge dark side

    Blow some steam off, maybe find a friend nearby who can help. Selling a truck you've been making progress on for a used and likely undermaintained truck with unknown problems sounds bad to me. I wanted to quit on mine a few times but its cheaper to fix and maintain than a younger PSD...
  9. rhkcommander

    Clutch Alignment Tool

    About to do the same job, whats wrong with the sachs? If i beat you on install you can have mine :dunno
  10. rhkcommander

    Alternator issues. Stuck on the road.

    Ive been using a resettable fuse, its rated for 200 amps i think ~ on a 130 amp 3g alternator.
  11. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Got the oil cooler parts ready to swap, new orings and finally got the old gaskets scraped off. Tried to press the oil filter end on first but was met with resistance so i need to clean the ends out more i guess. The uhaul oil cooler orings looked new and fine. I want to reuse the...
  12. rhkcommander

    Pull starting... Any tips?

    Ive had to pullstart with a turbo pt cruiser before. Did it just fine too lol Almost had to use the prius c. That woulda been hilarious
  13. rhkcommander

    Valve Cover Emissions Decals

    Best to start an image with text as a vector from the start.. If you need a hand i might be able to load up photoshop and try it. Id love a 7.3/turbo decal for the new engine :)
  14. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Not much news, plumbed the fuel system. Had to cut a notch out of an angled 16mm box wrench to get the IP fuel lines swapped. Took care of the stupid welds the PO used to patch the motor mounts, and then fixed the motor mounts properly. Probably took out a half a cup of welds today. Good...
  15. rhkcommander

    3208 ip, CL find

    The goal here is more fuel, MORE POWERRRR :D
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    Engine Swap Questions

    New manifolds on, havent got new clutch on yet. Just about done swapping parts out. Will be done tomorrow hoping ceramic coating from exhaust to downpipe, including turbo, will make it boost FAST
  17. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Got all the parts i needed today after 4 stops- new 12" sachs clutch set, oil cooler mounting gaskets, exhaust gaskets, ceramic coated parts! Ill upload pictures in a bit but it looks sweet. Welding went great after i swapped out tips. Gonna try to get some of it installed tonight, id love to...
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    Intercooler Kit?

    Those dont work very good at all for airflow. Liquids sure, but not so much on air. If it had fins jutting inside the pipes or something it would work much better. Look at intercoolers, there are fins and tubes on the inside not just a big smooth hollow cavity. That thing would work better as...
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    3208 ip, CL find

    I imagine the gears would be fine. we would just need to modify the gear housing and maybe one custom gear to adapt it, or two if it rotates incorrectly for our engines ( to reverse rotation)
  20. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    found all the parts I need, just gotta go to three different stores lol. Wish I could get a south bend kit but for 730$ i could maybe get a zf5.. If the planets all align just right, I will have the engine back in tonight with the new clutch and coated turbo kit. Ready to run. Here's hoping cookoo
  21. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Dropped off parts to get ceramicoated today. Gonna replace clutch while its easy to get at. Gotta call napa tomorrow and see if theyre open, autozone didnt have oil cooler gaskets or exhaust gaskets on hand..
  22. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Probably gonna tear it down, see what it looks like inside. Salvage anything still useable if there is anything. Scrapping anything that aint.
  23. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Thanks, i was getting ready to fire up the welder, dont want any mistakes!
  24. rhkcommander

    Engine Swap Questions

    Looks like i killed my own thread lol.
  25. rhkcommander

    Glow plug cycle time.

    yeah them, they melt usually from the corrosion - right at the big gray connector

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