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I am thinking that maybe some rust slag from inside first motor got pumped on top of rad. cores? First motor sat on stand for about 10 years...
One in head for gauge one under thermostat for ecu both really close.
I have always made it home has gotten to 230. I think all air is out. Ran a little cooler with holes on freeway. Pulls a lot of air through rad...
It's gone past 230 also never boiled over. I just can't lower it
I may try the Zip. What fan do you suggest
Here are better picks.
So you say brass does cool better than alum? I hope you are rite. Thanks
Yes sir
Only the 5" higher adapter for i6 water pump. Is this better than electric fan? Thanks
I have very spendy Walker with condenser BEAUTIFULLY made. 1929 AA healthy sbc 700r4 17" 2 speed fan 3000cfm. I normally use alum. for radiator...
Green wheels
Paint for wheels Gloss or Semi?
Going to paint wheels tomorrow. Thank for the help. One other idea thinking of raising it up some? Have a dropped axle 2.5" in front and finally...
I wanted 8' bed for lumber. When I tried outbid after cab extensions I ended up taking 6" out of bed. I did extend frame. Did not like it just...
Darker green wheel good idea. I already have every color green in spray cans. Thanks
It does have all the usual upgrades. Sbc,700r4,dana70,disk brakes power steering and heat with ac. It quite usable just has no direction
I built this truck for fun and really enjoy it so far. Planning on brush painting the cab extensions, adding rear fenders and running boards. My...
20231124_130403 by Langan posted Nov 30, 2023 at 5:21 AM20231124_130335 by Langan posted Nov 30, 2023 at 5:19 AM20221017_125612_resized by Langan...
20210323_154004 by Langan posted Mar 27, 2021 at 3:02 AM Done noe for about 2 years and a lot of miles
Get well soon20210323_154040 by Langan posted Mar 27, 2021 at 3:02 AM
Perfect 29 love them with fenders. 5 speed will make it a great driver.
20221011_103323 by Langan posted Dec 13, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Direct to battery is only to make sure its not wiring. Otherwise it is switched. Pump does get warm. I will try another battery.
Here is tank before the baffle was placed to keep gas by pickup.
No relays to pump, I have run both +@- directly from battery to rule out wiring and grounds. Also does it on 12 volt and when charging at 14 volt....
Tank vent on top and I also tried without gas cap. Fuel pickup on bottom of tank. Pump below tank. Tomorrow I will try using a 5 gallon tank....
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