4X4 bus project

stever70 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 8:47 am Post subject:

Woo-Hooo, Brakes are done!!! Very Happy

Nice strong pedal. So now that it will stop, I just need to make it go.......
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ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 9:18 am Post subject:

Having modified something basically from scratch I can appreciate your patience. My wife spotted another lifted van in my area and now she wants one. Looks like I'll never be done!
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stever70 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 3:34 pm Post subject:

it's a disease I tell ya, a disease
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:44 pm Post subject:

Updates?
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stever70 · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 9:13 pm Post subject:

nothing new right now. been taking a break. will start back on it in about a month or so
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 11:48 pm Post subject:

ill be watching Smile

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stever70 · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:15 am Post subject:

Ok, So I know that it has been awhile since I did an update. I did take a bit of a break, but now I am back on the project. Installed the dual radiator fan onto the radiator...HOLY COW, does that thing move some air. Should have NO problems keeping the engine cool.

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I also added some serious insulation over the fuel cell, and then covered that with a sheet of stainless steel. Should not have any issues with the fuel tank getting hot. Also note the 2.5" fuel fill line, This thing will fill up fast. Not sure if I will run into issues with the line being right behind the fan, but I will test it out and then see if any changes need to be made.
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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:17 am Post subject:

i vote a heat shield between that right fan and the tube, i would thinik heat could get right into the tank from that tube getting warmed up.
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Jcr. Kat · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:52 am Post subject:

If your going to run those cheap hose clamps on your fuel hose at least run 2 at each end.

heywebonya · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:08 am Post subject:

This the best build EVER!
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stever70 · Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2014 10:14 am Post subject:

I do have a plan to build a heat shield, just need to get some more material.
As far as hose clamps, yes 2, but that is all that they had. It at least allowed me to set everything in place. When they get more, I will add additional clamps.
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stever70 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:16 am Post subject:

some pictures of the cooling tubes install
connected to engine ( need to clean up the engine Confused

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Driver's side tube along frame. welded tabs to hold the cooling tubes

Rear of cooling tube to the radiator

Mocking up 14" Fox shock. Will have to build a hoop.

Cooling tubes removed and painted, will get re-installed on Tuesday.

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stever70 · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject:

YEAHH!!!! Let the fun begin!!!! Razz

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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject:

Keep it up! Very Happy

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Brian · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:10 pm Post subject:

Woo!
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fabricator john · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:46 pm Post subject:

what ya do with the stemline ? back into the upper hose? or tap into the waterpump? fabricator john

stever70 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:10 am Post subject:

stem line??
Do yo mean over-flow? I have not installed that yet.
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fabricator john · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 6:45 pm Post subject:

i ment steam line, that comes off the back of the heads , i have done several lt1 swaps and ya need to tap the top of the waterpump to get it back into the system http://s97.photobucket.com/user/andrewvandehey/media/1969LT1Nova/PICT0656.jpg.html here < not mine but shows location for darrilling , google it its a nessicary evil john

stever70 · Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks for that info. That was something I knew nothing about. Question: since my engine is tiled down in the back, should I run them front and rear of heads or just the rears?
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fabricator john · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject:

stock ones come across the back of the heads, up the pass side of the intake , your should have it , if not they are a easy find , runs cooler gets all the steam pockets out of the heads , i allways hook em up on late model motor swaps just drill n tap the waterpump housing run a lil hose n waa laa.... be sure to put a recirculating water catch tank on it too ,, will like you for it , will get all the air out
john


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