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IM going to have to see where front of the big block thats in my truck now sits and compare it to your pics. It looks like the front of your motor is in the same spot as the font of the big block in my truck. Keep me posted on the A/C lines cause im gonna need some custom ones too. Thanks for the info.
Got a few things done. Attempted to permanently mate my fuel return line to a hard line using compression fitting... nothing but leaks (even with teflon). Oh well... Cleaned up wiring a bit.
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Gonna end up removing these later... Don't think it's high pressure hose (see words on hose).
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Column Shifter is all set.
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Took me a while to drill through the chasis... at least til I got a real sharp bit. New bits are bad ass... they make quick work of a hard job. Been working on the truck for over 8 hours.
Yeah, that's a bad idea, low pressure hose on the pressure side. :whack:
I'd suggest you get the smooth band type hose clamps instead of the worm gear types that crush the hose and cuts the rubber outter liner.
Looks like you're making good progress. Keep it up and you'll be on the road pretty soon! :rock:
Told the idiot at O'Reilly I needed FI system hose. I get home and see that crap. Auto parts places aren't what they use to be. SAD!
I was just over on hotrodlane.cc and they had some details of installing an LS1 into a 77 C10 in their installations section.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ May 9 2006, 07:20 PM) [snapback]52582[/snapback]</div>I know... what do you think pushed me forward with getting this project started? :hshake: My truck's very similar to that one. Cannot force into 1st with the column shifter. That's all good, tho.Quote:
I was just over on hotrodlane.cc and they had some details of installing an LS1 into a 77 C10 in their installations section.
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Is your truck steering column for a 3 or 4 speed automatic? That may be your problem of its for a 3 speed, not enough travel. If you need more travel, you can lengthen the distance from the shift rod to the transmission lever but you indicator may be off.
Is your truck steering column for a 3 or 4 speed automatic? That may be your problem of its for a 3 speed, not enough travel. If you need more travel, you can lengthen the distance from the shift rod to the transmission lever but you indicator may be off.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(1BADC10 @ May 10 2006, 05:19 PM) [snapback]52687[/snapback]</div>Mine's the same, haven't taken the time to do anything about it. I have a 3 speed auto tilt column I got out of a early 70's van.... If I want it to engage fully in park, I have to adjust it so I can't get first. I have the same issue with my LT1/4L60E 68 Camaro... Never got around to fixing that one either and that swap has been running over 6 years now.....Quote:
I know... what do you think pushed me forward with getting this project started? :hshake: My truck's very similar to that one. Cannot force into 1st with the column shifter. That's all good, tho. [/b]
Have no need to force in 1st. Park is more important. :smile:
With my gear set, 2nd is as low as I want to get from 50+. If I'm below that, WOT will force into 1st. :thumb:
BTW, 3-spd column is what I have.
Getting closer...
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