MID12sSSS Posted March 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Maybe you can clean the Hood Next That's 1 year of dust!!! I don't wanna mess it up now. That fluidyne looks awesome mounted behind the grill! Got to love Alaska and the rock chips, although it happens with age on any vehicle it seems. Yeah. Goddamn rocks... Oh well. I'll get it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Well, by simply flipping the factory bracket upside down, it lowered the cooler right where I wanted it. However, now I'm dealing with clearance issues... Here are the ports for the cooling hose. Both are 3/4" ports. And the hose obviously won't make those angles.. I may be able to move it forward just enough to fit 90 degree elbow fittings on. Then I'll be in business. Anyone know if these will fit? http://www.carid.com/dorman/plastic-heater-hose-quick-connector-mpn-800-419.html?gclid=CIvc_8ahmsQCFc9hfgodG6oAjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I think the quick connects work on these.. I might order it and give it a try. Worst case, I'll have a shop weld a small elbow on each fitting... I think I might call in sick tomorrow and put my trans in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Humm, that's a tough one. Did you consider mounting the Fluidyne where you moved the 40k to? I know you wouldn't be able to see the Fluidyne writing like you're wanting to, but that may be your best option with the port locations on that. The other thing I would suggest would be swapping out that flat aluminum bar to an aluminum angle...much better support when it's filled with fluid - that's what I'm using. Don't know if they have a Home Depot up by you, but they sell them. I think I would look into having a shop hack off that barb and weld on an aluminum 90 tight to the cooler. Looks like you may have to move it out too much to attach to what you have there. Edited March 9, 2015 by L8ERBRO (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Yeah. Well the flat bar on the bottom isnt all that's going to hold the cooler. Im also going to attach two more mounts to the top. The flimsy part is actually the factory bracket. But angle iron would probably be better... Hmm.. It would solve the plumbing issue mounting my heat exchanger down low instead... I'll have to do some thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I know 90s would solve the issue. Just debating if it's more work than just mounting it down low... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Made the front and rear crossover pipes for the steam vents. Rear crossover tube installed. The center section is plumbed forward The steam vent stays tucked under the injectors and connects the to T that connects the front crossover to the rear. Pics of the front crossover. Then the blue hose vents the steam system back to the radiator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Also picked up these guys.. Billet coil brackets to replace the ugly stock ones.. Comparison Quick test fit. Im going to pull them back off to polish them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Painted the overflow bottle to cover the ugly yellow color. Im going to hit it with some emery cloth and spray it with another coat. Its got some runs, and I painted outside and it started to snow... Now if I could just figure out why it looks crooked.. I played with it a bit and it doesn't seem to sit flat unless I add spacers under the pedestal.. The previous owner must have thought it looked off too.. He put spray foam behind it to keep it upright. So needless to say I pulled all that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Finished up the fuel system. -8 to dual -6 feed to the back of the rails. Going to get some brackets for the lines tomorrow and hang them properly. Passenger side return Driver side return Fuel pressure regulator plumbed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Look at that belt wrap! only 104" belt Wont be long now... Next on the list is to clean up this disgusting wiring... Then Ill bolt in the trans... More updates soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e.mack Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I read some were that GATES makes blue racing 8 rib belts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WantaSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 sorry if I missed it.. what brand fuel fittings and hose are you using ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Killer coil brackets. Please tell me where you got them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted March 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 I read some were that GATES makes blue racing 8 rib belts .Haha that'd be just perfect! Might have to grab one and put this one in the back seat as a spare. sorry if I missed it.. what brand fuel fittings and hose are you using ? thanksFragola fittings. They come in like 4 colors. I highly recommend them. They're very easy to build and swivel 360*. Only downside is they're $20 a fitting Killer coil brackets. Please tell me where you got themI looked around for a little bit looking for a nice coil bracket. Found models for $150+ all day long.... Got these for $50 from ICT and they're awesome. Sturdy and they polish to chrome with no effort at all. Here's a link to the eBay ad. Or you can get them directly from ICT.http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=141593047597 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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