GMC-IH

[dragstews]

The issue is removing them. Unless you are very good, cutting off the clamp, you need a new hose when done.

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 ..

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[dragstews]

Added a mount to the tube,,
This bolts to the back of the head ...

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Dipstick is rock solid now ...

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Time for the juice !
Going to take bout 10 qts to fill it up ..

 

[dragstews]

Since the starter was off the motor, thought it would be wise to take a look at it's guts ...

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A little clean up won't hurt a thing ...
( Tools came over on the 'Mayflower' )

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[Robert Bare]

Ah a growler and a mica undercutter/lathe!

 

[dragstews]

Ah a growler and a mica undercutter/lathe!

Back to like new ...

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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 ..

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Bushes still had some life left in them ...
Bout half way worn out ...

Just did a bench test ... It works ....
Years back I installed a Moroso starter heat shield, was going to reuse it but found one of the mounting ears broken ..

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Just about done with the repair ..

 

[dragstews]

Got the starter back on, making up a battery cable that runs though a disconnect switch .. The switch was on the truck when I got it, works the best kills all ...

Wiring the whole truck is on the menu ...
Looks like I'm going to be under the dash for a few weeks ...

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The under dash creeper is going to get a workout !!

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Need to install a safety belt to keep my bony ass from falling off the dang thing ... Eek !!

 

[squaredeal91]

Never saw a creeper like that

 

[dragstews]

Never saw a creeper like that

For doing work under the dash it's handy as t*ts on a milk cow !

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[dragstews]

Just about done with the work on the radiator ..

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With acquiring another brace only needed to do one weld ..
The front brace was welded to the rad. support bracelet, had to weld in a spacer ..

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Two welds was needed ..

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That outta do it ...

Filled the rad. up with antifreeze, no leaks yet ..
I have a pressure tester that will allow a better look ..

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This will show how good of a job I did (Or how bad of a job !)

Holding 5 psi, so far so good ..

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Lets see what happens at 10 psi ??