I currently run a T-5 from an S-10 behind my SBC 350 in the '71 truck. I used the stock bell housing, but purchased a different clutch disc to match the splines of the T-5. Also I needed a custom spacer, which is available for about $100, I cannot remember who made it though...
Anyway, the...
LOL I feel de-masculinated now :(
... I'm more comfortable in Florida weather :) If it were up to me I would have moved to Tampa years ago! The wife seems to enjoy "seasons", I like to visit "seasons".
interesting!!!
I pulled two covers and you all are right, one was black RTV and the other cork gasket.
In that case I will just use black RTV and clamp it down :)
Thanks!!!!
Newbie question... But what are you all using for valve cover gasket sealant, if any?
Dry?
RTV Silicone? (yuck,this is usually not appropriate, but yet see it all the time)
Permatex Aviation?
FWIW I have it all on the shelf in the workshop, but not sure as to what is prefered for...
I added an extra ground to my setup. It cannot hurt. But I ran mine from the Block to the battery negative on both sides. Then an added run from the passenger battery - to the frame rail.
You can't have enough clean grounds on these trucks!!!
IMO that was an add on by a PO. A stated...
It's been a couple of weeks... But I finally fired her up for the first time after the new Duraterms were put in.
WOW! Just a small puff of white after sitting for three weeks and in the 30s last night, so the motor was cold cold. Amazing. I should have done this a while ago :)
Thanks...
Weighing in late here.
Don't blame the HX40, there could have been a number of reasons the head gasket failed. Time, age, coolant condition, etc.
Puts some new gaskets on with ARP studs and you will be fine.
Got it!!!
I was rested tonight and more patient. With a long reach I got it without having to take the fender out. There was juuuust enough room to get my arm/hand in there.
Thanks guys!!!
... And of course I used some anti-seize on the threads! LOL
How do you get to it?
I can kinda see it. I can kinda feel it. I can't get it. :(
I took the turbo out and all the related air intake parts, but I cannot reach it. The exhaust downpipe will not come out, so that is not an option, I tried.
Hints! help! anything!
Thanks!
Welcome! More VA people!
Yes, just remove the front grill and that will provide all the access you need.
... Depending on your old hard lines they could be a bear to get out. Save money for the cursing jar :)
No Turbo in the plans at all. (The exhaust won't fit as far as I have heard in a C-10 frame)
The skirts look good from what I can tell. Almost new as there is no skirt slap wear.
Dang! But I guess we have proof right here as evidence. LOL That being said the heads look great, seems like...
More guts!!!
The piston skirts look new! No junk in the pickup screen or in the oil pan. Turns over nice and smooth. Overall I am very pleased with the motor and its condition.
The bad... 7 out of the 8 pistons have dents in them :(
Dang it...
Can I reuse these pistons or am I screwed?
Granted it is really odd that all four have "dents".
Time to pull the other head and see what we have over there.
Thanks!!!
Also I need some advice on injectors. Should I reuse the existing 6.2 injectors or use a good set of 6.5TD injectors that I have?
Thanks!
... Hopefully some more tear down tonight. I really want to pull the other head and then the oil pan to see what we are working with. Again other than...
Time for the teardown!
Clean :)
Each of the pistons on the drivers side has "dents" in them... What is the deal? Are they bad or is this normal?
FWIW the glow plugs were immaculate and looked like new, just a light coat of soot which wiped right off.
Head...