What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
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Was thinking about the fuel tank sending unit and pickup problems, and the cost of the aftermarket unit and thought why not install one of those aftermarket fuel tank sumps? You could still have the sending unit hooked up but draw the fuel out of the bottom of the tank. Think I would go this route and depending on where and who you buy one from they seem to run from $50-$200.
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The sump is another option for sure. I was searching for them when I tripped on thhe above.
Reading on another forum I learned the IP has enough pull to run these engines with the lift pump bypassed. 😊
Reading on another forum I learned the IP has enough pull to run these engines with the lift pump bypassed. 😊
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Continued on the rear bumper restoration I did recently. Wired up the back up lamps, and now I'm doing my little bullet lights, and the license plate lights Should have it done by 2050, or so.
Installed clearance and back up lights
Never done
Installed clearance and back up lights
Never done
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Today, I ordered a new bottom quarter panel to repair my good fender's hole. Couldn't find anyone who had one used, nor locally in the boneyards, as all these trucks are gone. I heard some dude up in VT is buying them all up.
Sherman Parts SHE326-36R Sherman Fender Patches | Summit Racing
Post photos when I do the repair.
Sherman Parts SHE326-36R Sherman Fender Patches | Summit Racing
Post photos when I do the repair.
Lol
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Rear bumper done except for adding the D rings to the mounts. Lights work, and all buttoned up.
Fun project.
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Lights work
Fun project.
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Lights work
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Night shot
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Check this out on Eeebaaayyyy
Item # 285115628980
Pretty cool.
Item # 285115628980
Pretty cool.
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Cranked it. No start. Wouldn't hit a lick. Put 6lbs of air into the tank with my elcheapo Walmart tire pump. No leaks found. I probably blew the fuse on the truck and the pump died. (It still works when plugged into the car) It must be something in the tank. However turned the key and it fired right up! Dropped the tank. Pulled the pick up/whatever you want to call it and compared it to the electric pump assembly I bought from Advanced Auto for a '98. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...ier/11645941-p they had a 20% off code so I went out the door pretty cheap. Ordered it online. My buddy picked it up on his way out here from Nashville. It has a sticker on it as a Carter unit! Lifetime warranty.
Product Subtotal: $186.99 Discounts: -$37.40 Shipping Charges: $0.0 Shipping Discount: -$0.0 Core Charges: $0.0 Tax: $13.84 Order Total: $163.43
After I ordered it I came across this $72. It's made by Aisin. Aisin is a Japanese company. They have OEM parts factories all over the US. If I remember correct they make alternators etc. I used to haul stamped window frames out of Indiana for the Corolla plant in MS.
My friend told me I will lose the "Low Fuel" warning capability. Big deal, right? Hopefully the gauge will work fine. We couldn't find the new connector for the pump. We will need a relay, to go with it. Get the flexible conduit covering for the wiring. I can't seem to find out how many PSI the pump is.
Product Subtotal: $186.99 Discounts: -$37.40 Shipping Charges: $0.0 Shipping Discount: -$0.0 Core Charges: $0.0 Tax: $13.84 Order Total: $163.43
After I ordered it I came across this $72. It's made by Aisin. Aisin is a Japanese company. They have OEM parts factories all over the US. If I remember correct they make alternators etc. I used to haul stamped window frames out of Indiana for the Corolla plant in MS.
My friend told me I will lose the "Low Fuel" warning capability. Big deal, right? Hopefully the gauge will work fine. We couldn't find the new connector for the pump. We will need a relay, to go with it. Get the flexible conduit covering for the wiring. I can't seem to find out how many PSI the pump is.
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When your fuel gauge is on "E", you still have 7.5 to 8 gallons of diesel in there. Low fuel warning is inconsequential, unless you're a nutjob who runs a diesel below "E".
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Driveshaft finally installed today. Fit great, and now I can go snow plowing.... Haha.
Sure.
Greased and new Joint
Sure.
Greased and new Joint
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Forward clutches
Midway through my first auto trans rebuild. Haven't started the OD section yet, but so far so good...mostly. Going to the machinist tomorrow to get my forward pressure plate milled down so I can get into spec by adding an extra set. Here's some carnage:
No good