Getting closer to the install

[farmtruc]

I feel like I've started all over with the install. Pretty much changed everything this time.
Got the engine in, trans is bolted up with the TCI flywheel and Chance converter, Denny's shaft is in and fits just right.
I'm going to completely redo the rear, either redo the 4link or install a backhalf and tub it.
Also got the racing seats in. They're very comfortable and are for wide guys, lol.

Not much to look at, but here are a couple pics.

engine pics

seats


later,

allen

[docone882000]

That is going to be a sweet ride.

[pnhigg]

Gonna be sweet when its finished.
BTW, How did you connect the fuel lines to the fuel rail.
Is the AN fitting a quick connect, or did you thread the steel fuel inlets?

[RedHeartbeat]

Looking good. I like the seats. They look comfortable.

[1BADC10]

Allen... That looks like it'll be the shiznitt! Questions about plumbing... I was thinking of going with braided lines w/ AN connectors. What type of lines did you install (trans & fuel), and where you get those from? Post or PM with info. That's the stage I'm on now.

Sorry to be a bother, I'm just anxious to get 'er dun! Two thumbs up on the engine & seats!

[NITROUS]

I like it Allen! It'll be together before you know it. I sure wish I had thaT kind of time to work on mine. As soon as I get it together I'm gonna take a road trip to S/A so I can meet you.

[farmtruc]

Thanks, it's taking forever, but extra time around here is slim.
The truck has probably been sitting close to a year, LOL.
I'm going to try and start it with in a week, just need a trans stick, an fitting and have Jon make me a harness.
I'm going to run the engine with no turbo(s) for a while to break it in, that's why the manifolds are on.

The fittins on the fuel rail are compression fittings, 3/8 and 5/16, then you add an AN fitting to the end, I'll post up PN's tomorrow, I can't remember right now. You simply install it over the rail tubing, then tighten them down, very easy.

I used Russels fuel line. It's actually rubber line for most fluids, I used it on my trans and fuel. It's pretty expensive, I'll post those PN's too.
The trans fittings are 1/8 to -6AN at a 45deg.
That reminds me, I need to add an inline fitting that has an 1/8 tap so I can install my trans temp gauge sender.

I feel like I'm an AN master now LOL, at first I was a bit confused on the parts I needed, now it's easy to decide. They make almost every fitting you need. The fittings are pricely, but easy to work with and seal great! I'll post some pics of the fuel cell, trans cooler, fuel pumps, fuel filterss and y block, maybe it'll spark some ideas for you guys doing the swap.

Thanks again, and Nitrous I look forward to meeting up as well,


allen

[bud8fan]

getting closer i see...man i shure do like the looks of those seats!!!

[farmtruc]

Here is the return line 5/16 compression fitting: EAR-165056ERL
Here is the feed line 3/8 compression fitting: EAR-165006ERL

For the hose, search SummitRacing for this: twist lok russel hose
It comes in different sizes and lengths.

later,

allen

[Tim Z]

i agree, those seats are awesome , probably could even fit my fat rear in them, nice console too, gonna be a sweet truck, your gonna have to be fightin off the blue ovals when they see it.