| [GMCnet] One ton install almost complete……. [message #150291] |
Sun, 20 November 2011 19:24  |
Dolph Santorine
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Hi:
Looking for some input. This project has taken a lot longer than I expected, but it was much more than just the front end.
Other than a few hours with a helper in the beginning, it's been a one man show.
The upgrades are a 3.70 limited slip final drive, a bunch of steering parts from Dave Lenzi, and the kit from Manny (who both deserve sainthood for being patient with my "inner machinist" and questions). When it comes to heavy front end work, sometimes a hammer is exactly the right tool.
I have a few odds and ends to clean up and it will be on the road when the weather clears.
The questions that remain:
1. Brake line routing. No instructions, so I kind of guessed. Your thoughts please.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=41561&title=img-2726&cat=5958
2. There seems to be play between the steering box and the pitman arm. Is that something I can just tighten up the bolt that holds it to the output shaft? Anyone know what size that bolt it (it's not one that I have, so it's something I'll have to acquire)
3. I was going to rough in the alignment with a tape measure to let it settle in, and then do the real alignment next weekend. Will that get it by for some drive time to let it settle in?
Thanks for all the input getting to this point.
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
dolph@dolphsantorine.com
1977 GMC 26' Palm Beach
TZE167V100820
1976 GMC 26' Donor Coach
TZE166V101610
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| Re: [GMCnet] One ton install almost complete……. [message #150304 is a reply to message #150291] |
Sun, 20 November 2011 21:21  |
Dennis S
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| Dolph Santorine wrote on Sun, 20 November 2011 19:24 |
Hi:
Looking for some input. This project has taken a lot longer than I expected, but it was much more than just the front end.
Other than a few hours with a helper in the beginning, it's been a one man show.
The upgrades are a 3.70 limited slip final drive, a bunch of steering parts from Dave Lenzi, and the kit from Manny (who both deserve sainthood for being patient with my "inner machinist" and questions). When it comes to heavy front end work, sometimes a hammer is exactly the right tool.
I have a few odds and ends to clean up and it will be on the road when the weather clears.
The questions that remain:
1. Brake line routing. No instructions, so I kind of guessed. Your thoughts please.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=41561&title=img-2726&cat=5958
2. There seems to be play between the steering box and the pitman arm. Is that something I can just tighten up the bolt that holds it to the output shaft? Anyone know what size that bolt it (it's not one that I have, so it's something I'll have to acquire)
3. I was going to rough in the alignment with a tape measure to let it settle in, and then do the real alignment next weekend. Will that get it by for some drive time to let it settle in?
Thanks for all the input getting to this point.
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
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Dolph,
I have not done a Hubler conversion -- but here is a photo showing a brake line routing different that what you have done....
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=39149&title=hubler-axle-small-&cat=5487
And the first photo in Karens instructions show a similar rounting.
Dennis
No doubt someone with more knowledge will be along shortly...
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] One ton install almost complete……. [message #150344 is a reply to message #150343] |
Mon, 21 November 2011 10:54 |
Dolph Santorine
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BTW, the gravity brake bleeding worked just great!
It's not for those in a hurry, but it was right there.
Gravity. It's not just a great idea, it's the law<G>
Dolph
On Nov 21, 2011, at 11:53 AM, Dolph Santorine wrote:
> Thanks, Manny.
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> I'll make that change.
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> Dolph
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> On Nov 21, 2011, at 11:49 AM, Manny Trovao wrote:
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>> Dolph,
>> I route the brake hose under the upper arm.
>> You can twist the metal line so the hose stays under (close) to the arm.
>> You can drill a small hole on the front lip of the arm for a tiewrap.
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>> --
>> Manny Trovao
>> mannystrans@gmail.com
>> Manny's Trans / Power Drive
>> San Jose, California
>> 408-937-1583
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