The Fun Begins

Van · March 28, 2009, 08:24:33 AM

Jack.....

there's nothing like a clean engine bay,fwiw we use simple green on the internal hull compartments of the M-1 Abrams,works really well on built up road grime and environmentally safe too.good luck my turn is coming up quick and look forward to dressing up the bay when our engine comes out.Take plenty of pics,even the dirty one's lol.Van

NewbeeMC9 · March 28, 2009, 09:45:28 AM

Are you not Ceramic Coating the Exhaust manifolds while they're out? and a Turbo?

You need to be able to rename the Tag axle WHEELIE BARS!!!

JackConrad · March 28, 2009, 01:43:56 PM

Quote from: NewbeeMC9 on March 28, 2009, 09:45:28 AM
Are you not Ceramic Coating the Exhaust manifolds while they're out? and a Turbo?
You need to be able to rename the Tag axle WHEELIE BARS!!!

Actually, I purchased some VHT manifold paint, but the directions say to apply and bake at 650 degrees within 8 hours of aplication to cure the paint. The manifolds are too big for Paula's oven and I don't think she wants me baking manifolds in it anyway. I will wait until the engine is in and running then apply manifold paint and drive the bus to cure the paint. Jack

JackConrad · March 28, 2009, 01:53:33 PM

The engine compartment is cleaned and painted. The transmission is reconnected to the engine. DD sent the wrong front cover gasket, so I can't install the front cover off my old engine or the engine cradle (that attaches to the front cover). Probably a trip to DD on Monday for the correct gasket. Still have to torque the flex plate to torque converter bolts and bell housing bolts. Then install new flexible air lines, fuel filter housings and oil fliter housing.

johns4104s · March 28, 2009, 08:23:15 PM

Jack,

The new set up looks so great your make over of the engine compartment also looks great, wow, I wish I were in the area, and could help.

John

RickB · March 29, 2009, 03:54:11 PM

Jack, where did you get the paint for the engine compartment? What color is that? I think it's the same color I have been looking for to paint my blower compartment but I haven't been able to find it at hardware stores. Let me guess, it's probably a detroit diesel color!!!

Thanks for helping make me a copycat.

Rick

JackConrad · March 29, 2009, 04:30:22 PM

The engine compartment paint is Valspar Truck & Trailer (premium oil/heavy duty) Gray # 4634. I am pretty sure I got this paint at our local Tractor Supply (TSC) store. Jack

JackConrad · March 31, 2009, 02:16:33 PM

The Engine is in! Still need to connect a lot of stuff but it is in. Jack

Ready to install

Installed

Lonnie time to go · March 31, 2009, 02:31:44 PM

I must say great job and thanks for all the photos.
You have no idea how much it helps a person who has little DD experience

Dreamscape · March 31, 2009, 05:09:02 PM

Lookin' good Jack! How long do you expect it to stay that clean?

~Paul~

PP · March 31, 2009, 06:50:26 PM

Looks real good.

Thanks for all the pictures. Can't wait to see the final shot of it when the first few puffs of smoke are coming out the tailpipe and she purrs like a DD

JackConrad · April 01, 2009, 04:20:56 AM

Quote from: PP on March 31, 2009, 06:50:26 PM
Looks real good. Thanks for all the pictures. Can't wait to see the final shot of it when the first few puffs of smoke are coming out the tailpipe and she purrs like a DD

ME TOO!!!! Jack

NewbeeMC9 · April 01, 2009, 05:15:23 AM

That oil fill neck is on the wrong side

I believe that engine turns the other way!!!!!

April fools!!!!!! and a hokey one at that

Looks great and I cant wait to see it. Keep up the good work!!

cody · April 01, 2009, 05:29:34 AM

Engine turns the wrong way? wow, next you'll tell me that nobody else has one forward speed and 5 gears in reverse. lol

RickB · April 01, 2009, 05:30:51 AM

Jack,

Where is your alternator/generator?
Just wondering how you plan to charge your batteries.

Looks great....

The Fun Begins

cody