engine help - assembly

Slyclone

Slyclone

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After getting to the bottom of my pile of parts, I found the oil check tube. Cant figure out how the heck it goes on. Is this something that gets installed during the assembly before the headers? I just Dont know the exact location I see where it goes i just cant get it in with headers and all that other stuff going on.

Whats the deal with the coolant return line to turbo the L looking tube. Also struggling to get that lined up, have no clue where it is routed around the A/C

I really just dont know. My book doesnt depict anything of the such
 
TNPhoon

TNPhoon

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Re: engine help - assembly

Slyclone said:
After getting to the bottom of my pile of parts, I found the oil check tube. Cant figure out how the heck it goes on. Is this something that gets installed during the assembly before the headers? I just Dont know the exact location I see where it goes i just cant get it in with headers and all that other stuff going on.

Whats the deal with the coolant return line to turbo the L looking tube. Also struggling to get that lined up, have no clue where it is routed around the A/C

I really just dont know. My book doesnt depict anything of the such
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Yeah, the dipstick tube is a %$&#@ &%^*$#^%$* )@*#$& to try and get on once the motor is already in and everything bolted on. You can get it on there, but it's going to be a bitch. It makes that wierd ass turn right at the bottom. During the first attempt at putting one in post-engine, wound up kinking it right there at the "knuckle". It can be done, but it's probably going to take quite a few attempts. Probably want to put a bit of KY Jelly Lube (or oil, grease) around the outside of the tube before you try to slide it in so it will go a little easier.

Which "L" looking tube are you referring to? Trying to remember off the top of my head where the coolant return goes to, but then remembered that my stupid machine shop plugged my coolant return line. There's also the oil return there that's orange...To move that to get it into correct position, loosen the bolt thingie there on the block and you can move it to a straight parallel with the truck and then re-tighten it.

HTH.
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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Re: engine help - assembly

The dipstic tube i seen some pictures on the board just a minute ago on where it routes. I have some what of a idea, but it seems like i may have Kinked the thing or bent it out of shape, WHO KNOWS. things not going in. May just pull the headers or something. I cant believe i made it this far and thats going to put a damper on things.

The coolant line im talkiing about is the one that comes off of the intake mani. with a large 90 degree block. It routes some where along the back of the AC compressor housing. Its a tube in the shape of a L or a J more or less a J and it hovers over the back side of the turbo housing.

Im not around the truck right now to take photos. Even though it seems like they would really help alot.
 
Quickstop [UK]

Quickstop [UK]

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Re: engine help - assembly

Just pull the header - I mader the same mistake - trying to shove it in there is way harder than just taking the damn thing off so you can do it properly.

:tdown: job.

Good luck.
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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thanks for the link, examined all the photos needed.

Still unsure on that turbo coolant line. Its in the pics just dont show me the right angle. Unless my things bent to $hit. Does not look like it.

What I did was try and put the Screw on end first so its mounted, and than pipe it into the rubber. once i tried that it seemed like it was bent, or way off. I must be missing something.



Thanks- Joe
 
TNPhoon

TNPhoon

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BTW, it shouldn't come up above the turbo/ic hose like that. It's just like that in my picture because I can't connect it to the turbo and had it up over the tube so it wasn't laying on anything metal.
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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Re: engine help - assembly

hopefully i can figure it out or snap some photos. Both tubes been a real pain in the butt
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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Ok so i snapped some macro grade photos. This is the tube im talking about

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Note how its bent...

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90 degree block with the tube. Not sure HOW it goes.. like behind something or in front.

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This is still not on or correct. I have the thing laying in the picture where i think it should go.

Spent a few hours dissasembling turbo, everything that goes with it exhaust mani and i got the dip stick on.
 
turbodig

turbodig

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Re: engine help - assembly

Slyclone said:
Ok so i snapped some macro grade photos. This is the tube im talking about



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This is still not on or correct. I have the thing laying in the picture where i think it should go.

Spent a few hours dissasembling turbo, everything that goes with it exhaust mani and i got the dip stick on.
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That looks like the normal routing... the bracket in the first pic should go over the bolt that's sticking out near the bottom of the A/C compressor.
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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Re: engine help - assembly

Yea seems like it makes sence but the thing does not line up it has what i would say is a 30 degree bend in it and im not sure which way it goes. I really need a break down or the correct manual.
 
4C FED

4C FED

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If you rebuilt the motor & added 4 bolt mains you are in for a real treat...
 
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blackty

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One of the rod caps needs to be massaged for dipstick clearance, correct?...Jim
 
Slyclone

Slyclone

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yea i dont know what i was thinking. I spent alot of time messing with it and did not want to bend it at all. That stuff usually kinks up pretty good and eventually gives out completely. Looks like im on the right track. the "bend" is towards the end i suppose its typical. After much thought im probably just going to make some of my own lines up with some banjos and what not. Might be easier, the thing looks like it may leak all over the place. coolant down the timing cover.
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Im trying to get this bracket in the correct spot and have no clue where IT goes, all i had to work with was a pan head sheet metal screw and just figured it was in a general area really i want to ring everything out and try and fire this thing up
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Slyclone

Slyclone

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Re: engine help - assembly

Ok Im back with some questions that i have drummed up. any help would be appriceated

Location of Copper braided wire on driver side fire wall.? What does it goe to.
Do I Not hook up the Red intercooler fuse near altrernator? not using any stock stuff (trying to prevent codes)
What is the hardware for the lower fan shroud. 2 body clips? im missing stuff. cant keep playing guessing games.
Main one is Whats the correct routing of trans cooler lines to the left of the shroud or on the inside.

I know these are kinda dumb questions. My truck pratically came in boxes and im trying to sort it all out. Little things here and there that im just stumped on. Post #16 i have a photo of the fuse blocks and the power terminal thing to the left with all the wires.. Im not sure if thats its home. I have a long wire comming from the FPR area out of a main harness. Cant figure if it goes to starte or the power terminal thing.

Real close to starting.

I know i may be redundant with the questions but im trying to get it right.
 
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