Finished

[Exekiel69]

Ron, yes I do they are the same as before I checked again just in case.

I got it running now, I drained the Lucas fluid then started the engine and refilled it slowly with valvoline ps fluid and it is running now. I when out for a test ride and drives very nice. Only thing is the clutch is it possible it doesn't sit all the way even on the stock flywheel and pressure plate? I didn't change anything there I just rebuild the getrag and put it all back together but I can smell it burning a bit and wonder if it is possible to bleed the lines too well and the clutch won't sit all the way . Drives nice and feels strong, I need to drive around a bit to make sure I'm sure.

 

[sle2115]

Could just be where the clutch has sat around, a greasy fingerprint, something like that. I'd drive it a little to see if it clears up. Does it feel like it's slipping when you make it pull harder than just driving down the road?

 

[Exekiel69]

Sorry My mistake it is both front brake calipers, I replaced them before bc of this same problem if I don't drive for a couple months they freeze now I hope I don't need to buy a pair again and find a way to un-freeze them I started a thread for this on the IDI forum.

Thank You.

 

[Exekiel69]

update

Well I have finally put some miles on the engine, towed a 7k trailer with some wind resistance. I like the way the engine runs when loaded sounds calm (if there is such thing) and had no problem to keep 65mph even up some long hills. The best part a dog ge guy was besides Me and thought this was a common ford truck, he found out there was something different about this old truck . Followed Me for miles until he figured the sound of the engine pulling hard was not like a v8. Boost under load is about 20lbs the pump is mildly turned up.

 

[geonc]

Sounds like you gots most of the bugs worked out Zeke

After all that , the power steering glitch is nutin' to sweat over....the eng starts and runs, the tranny shifts

You are doing fine

 

[Papabear]

CONGRATULATIONS

 

[argve]

WHOO HOO! Glad to hear you got her on the road. Are you still running the stacks?

 

[Exekiel69]

Thank You.

Geo, the ps pump started working again out of nowhere, I drained the Lucas and put regular ps fluid then start the engine and it was back ON then I added some Lucas. For some reason this pumps won't work well at low rpms at least not when they aren't bleed before and the brake problem was a return hose now flowing well but it is all working well now.

Travis, the stacks are on alright and no muffler. Man this thing is loud I can hardly hear anything else so I'll put some acoustic insulation on the cab very soon. I just can't get enough of that engine sound when I step on the skinny pedal and then just bleep jumps like a torpedo. The 4.10 sure help. I did that a few times yesterday but I'm still testing the reliability of the drive train so I'll go easy on it.

 

[Agnem]

Congratulations EZ. THat was quite a project considering you had to do it outside without even a decent concrete pad to sit on. Truely the "Shade Tree Mechanic" you are.

 

[Exekiel69]

Thank You Mel I wish I had a nice concrete driveway but that was not possible for this project. Funny part is today I finished the padding for My driveway I will be done with the driveway this coming week. I'll provably never build a garage on this house since the zoning won't allow a big one so I'll provably just leave it as a nice driveway.

 

[hesutton]

Congrats EZ! Glad to hear you've gotten it all finished and on the road. Hope to see it at the rally this year.

Heath

 

[FordCummins]

Congrats on getting another Cummins Powered Ford on the road - SWEEEEEET