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  1. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Back to like new ... Did replace the solenoid with a new one just because the old one has a lot of years under it's belt and a new set of bushes are thrown into the soup too .. Should see many more years of service .. Bushes still had some life left in them ... Bout half way worn out ...
  2. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Since the starter was off the motor, thought it would be wise to take a look at it's guts ... A little clean up won't hurt a thing ... ( Tools came over on the 'Mayflower' )
  3. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Added a mount to the tube,, This bolts to the back of the head ... Dipstick is rock solid now ... Time for the juice ! Going to take bout 10 qts to fill it up ..
  4. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    I heard that those clamps was a one-time usage ... Going to run the ugly, being if there is ever a future need to remove the hose won't be spending $20+ for a new clamp and possible a new hose .. Old truck needs a little ugly on it to keep it humble .. :oops:
  5. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Top rad. hose looks kind of busy with the three clamps in play .. I was wondering what to do about a support for the transmission dipstick, seems that problem cured itself ... Could clean up the mess on the top hose with using this hi-tech hose clamp .. Stop cold water leaks with a unique...
  6. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Ditto .. Parts for the top radiator hose will be here today, that is the last of the work to complete the engine cooling system .. Almost ... Needed to extend two of the factory (IH) rad. support braces about 3/4" cause of the aftermarket rad. dimensions was off some .. Ordered another brace...
  7. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Wonder if that long ass rod is worth having ?? My truck never had it .. It came from GM with a TH 350, I built a TH 400 that took it place ... Now the 400 has been replaced with a 4L85E .. Each time the tranny got swapped the transfer case got moved further back in the frame .. Poor old...
  8. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Well, I got WOOD ! Custom hand made .. I'm digging it, going to fit in with the rest of the wood really good ... Won't be seeing much use since the floor shifter only works the transfer case .. Transmission shifter is a column shift ..
  9. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    I like this hose setup much better ... Need a straight connector that's on the way .....
  10. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Soon to have the rad. installed ... Top hose is in the think tank ... Parts houses didn't have a hose that would meet the needs of what I have going on ... Had to order one that's got a bend in it, hopping it will be long enough to cut that off and will work ? Soon to see what there is to see...
  11. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Back to the radiator The custom size outlet came in, cut the hole in the tank some Tig welding will have that job done ...
  12. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Netted a custom look ...
  13. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Tomorrow should have the column done ...
  14. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Another item been added to the 'Kool' factor ... ! .... GOT WOOD .... !
  15. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Yeah Buddy ... This might turn out looking pretty dang slick ?? Got a world of time in it ...
  16. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Once again hunting down parts has been most difficult .. Repainting the valve covers, needed to remove the three rubber grommets that's been there since the 70's .. Valve covers came from a Chevy van, has the extended oil fill tube which makes it easy to pour oil into the lifted 4X4 truck...
  17. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    In order to do a nice job on making the motor to look like new money the motor would need to be pulled and semi took apart .. But I'm not that motivative .. (Somewhat of a lazy SOB) It runs the best as is, all that work just to pretty it up is more than I want to do.. Cleaning it with some...
  18. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    You betcha !! Got to say, been taking a whooping from those belts .. Be happy as a pig in sh*t when all are on and tracking straight .. ( I'm here to tell ya ) Maybe, might have the new power steering pump mount in my greasy hands Monday ?? Hopping it won't be a can of worms' to contend with ..
  19. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Found the seal ... Took a month, came in today ...
  20. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Cured the leak, power steering pump pulley came in .. Mounted the pump and tried my best to get the belts to track right ... After a few hours, I cried uncle ... To much misalignment to run .. The conclusion I came to was the aftermarket water pump pivot bolt hole was drilled crooked ...
  21. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Wasn't planning on rebuilding the pump, Found a puddle this morning .. Oh-well ... Not fond of leaks !
  22. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Alternator belt was misaligned, did some work to get it looking like it might stay on at 7,000 rpms .. ? Hoping the other two belts are in line, power steering double groove pulley will be here Tuesday according to tracking .. Not sure just yet but do think there's going to be a problem with...
  23. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Linemen were all over the place down here .. Couldn't drive a mile without seeing a truck or two .. My shop lost power for a day .. The boys are kicking butt restoring power, many are still without ... https://poweroutage.us/area/state/florida
  24. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Waiting for the 1-5/8" bung to show up, welding will go down when all the ducks are in a row .. Water pump double belt pulley came in ... Still waiting for the power steering pump pulley .. A/C compressor belt tracking don't look all that bad ..
  25. dragstews

    GMC-IH

    Was planning to move the radiator bung on the lower tank today .. But "Milton" took the power off line at the shop .. Hoping power will be back on tomorrow, the grid took a heavy hit, might take a few days to restore power ?

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