Re: 92 #1377 - Doin' Stuff to Muh Truck
Lil' update on where we are at:
First, the flex plate / flywheel issue: had 2 persons much more knowledgeable than myself check it out. Both said that there is no sign that something recently caused the issue. They believe that the scrapes were done prior to me purchasing the truck, probably when the transmission was replaced (which wouldn't surprise me since they also stripped bolts in the process). Confirmed the motor was balanced w/ the flywheel on, so since they claim it won't cause any issues, I am going to leave as is for now.
Ran into 3 minor issues. We shall call them rookie mistakes.
1: fuel lines are off by about an inch or so. I'm to the bottom of the far left bell housing bolt. I then realized that I need to be running along the top. So from looking at it, I think that if I have another person on top pushing them down while I am underneath the truck, I can slide them up and over that bolt and they should slide into where they are supposed to be. At least, I hope. If not, I have 2 other recommendations that I shall attempt.
2: Turbo oil line. Didn't realize it was pointed at a downward angle vs being parallel with the block when the motor went in. Thus I was about 2-3" off between the turbo and that line. Thanks to Dave P, I was able to get that rectified quickly.
3: Turbo coolant line. Realized I am missing the adapter from the block to the line. Got one of those on the way courtesy of Dave as well.
I paused for the moment until I can address the fuel line issue. Don't want to be putting shit on just to have to take it back off if need be. But the manifolds/xover pipe are on, fuel rail/injectors, turbo mounted, blah blah.
Anyways, the rest should be pretty easy going. Tomorrow before work I'll put the a/c and steering brackets on, water pump, blah blah. The fun part will be reconnecting the rats nest of wiring. <sigh>.
Keeping fingers crossed that we don't run into any major issues between now and the time it comes to turn it over for the first time.
