Quality time with the old truck

[Dalvaras]

I spent that last few days with nothing else to do so I worked on the truck. I installed a pair of AirLift rear air bags and compressor, Running boards, Clearance lights on the bed sides. I also finished wiring my alarm system including the remote start and it all works. Except I have not been able to find a tach source to tell the alarm that the truck is running.?? I also did regular maintanence items like oil change, glow plugs

 

[Exekiel69]

How are you doing? is the old truck runing better after that dynamic timing? are you going to finish that nice stack?

glad you decided to give her some time.

 

[Agnem]

Nice work! I'm sure that heavy work truck of yours appreciated it. Was your wife sleeping in the truck bed at the time? I'm curious how you dealt with the glow plugs and the remote start unit. I am planning to install one of those on my Bronco project.

 

[budtoh3zo]

Looks good, how does the truck ride with the air bags

 

[69oiler]

looking good! i've considered air bags for mine as well. keep us posted how you like them.

 

[Dalvaras]

the ride quality has greatly improved. it rides more like a empty half ton instead of a loaded three quarter ton.

As far as the remote start and glow plugs, Mel, The alarm I used has a delay of 8 seconds from the time the ignition circuits are energized till the starter circuit is energized. Most of the newer remote starters have some sort of delay built into allow for fuel pumps to run or what have you.

My only problem is getting it to reconize that the engine is running.The alarm manual says that the Stator wire on the altenator is the best place to get a signal on mid 80's to mid 90's Ford and gm diesels... so anyone know which wire is the stator wire?

I have been really busy lately EZ. but yes I plan to have exhuast done next month

 

[Exekiel69]

Nice air bags, I could use some for my work van too (also 350) did you get them online?

Hope you post pics of the stacks too.

 

[Agnem]

Russel, I don't believe our trucks use a connection to the Stator on the alternator (at least the early trucks didn't), so you would have to run a wire right to that post on the alternator. I'll see if mine has the delay. If so, then that would make it easy.

 

[Dalvaras]

Nice air bags, I could use some for my work van too (also 350) did you get them online?

I bought them from a Diesel Stop member. Brand new never been installed bought bags and compressor for less than either one would have cost from manufacturer.

http://www.airliftcompany.com/

 

[Dalvaras]

Russel, I don't believe our trucks use a connection to the Stator on the alternator (at least the early trucks didn't), so you would have to run a wire right to that post on the alternator.

Ok Mel so which post is the stator?

 

[Agnem]

The one with the S next to it, or the one that isn't hooked up.