'89 Ramcharger 12V 5-speed 4x4 build
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It is the classic question where do you stop the restoration, and still get it done.
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That FD post is top notch, J, and I printed ThrashingCows instructions out and followed it to the Tee, and learned a bit along the way and manipulated the part on the fan clutch a tad to get mine to work. TC was even generous to even offer his assistance via PM's when I ran into questions. If and when you do install the FD, you will not be disappointed in the investment of time and $$
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I got the stock '92 harmonic balancer back on.
I then pulled the oil pan to swap in a new gasket today.
The bottom of the oil pan looked clean, no sludge, no sparkles.
My daughter helped pull and install the oil pan with me.
It was really nice to have the extra set of hands to get the oil pan back in cleanly.
I ordered and received new exhaust manifold / turbo gaskets so that is the next little project.
I then pulled the oil pan to swap in a new gasket today.
The bottom of the oil pan looked clean, no sludge, no sparkles.
My daughter helped pull and install the oil pan with me.
It was really nice to have the extra set of hands to get the oil pan back in cleanly.
I ordered and received new exhaust manifold / turbo gaskets so that is the next little project.
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That is what it felt like when I was washing them by tossing them in an old sock after spraying brake clean on them.
Nice redneck parts washer.
It made me notice that their where two bolts that where just a tad longer as I was wiping them clean.
Cleaning the old gasket is what really took some time.
Nice redneck parts washer.
It made me notice that their where two bolts that where just a tad longer as I was wiping them clean.
Cleaning the old gasket is what really took some time.
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awesome project, got a question about your manual trans, was this automatic trans before? im getting close to installing the later pedal tree in my '74, and the earlier harness passes through the firewall right about where the clutch master will reside, just wondering if your dealing with the same, and looking to move the harness.
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awesome project, got a question about your manual trans, was this automatic trans before? im getting close to installing the later pedal tree in my '74, and the earlier harness passes through the firewall right about where the clutch master will reside, just wondering if your dealing with the same, and looking to move the harness.
I have had to move the bulk head wiring over to the drivers side a 1/2 inch IIRC on my '85 crew cabs as those came with clutch linkage rather than the hydros.
Then I had to install the clutch hydro bracket on the steering column support after drilling the holes.
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Oliver you going to paint the engine? If so what color? I like the Cummins tan look but it doesn't look good with high impact colored valve covers or intake tube.
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I was planning on just re-sealing the motor.
It appears to have had a decent respray of black at some point.
Other than it peeling off the injector lines it looks good to me.
My white crew cab has a Cummins Recon tan motor under the hood.
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Oliver sent me some pics today.
3 of his engine, and one selfie. I guess his girlfriend bought him a new robe, eh ?
3 of his engine, and one selfie. I guess his girlfriend bought him a new robe, eh ?
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oh yeah...
Oliver's supervisors.....
Oliver's supervisors.....