76 CCDRW...Cummins noises

[76zimmer]

The flange is 1/4" and does not go through the cover
We tapped the holes 1/4-28 so there is about 4-5 threads engagement into the flange. I started with 1/4-28-1" bolts and cut them down to just shy of 1/2". With the gasket in place and a smear of rtv on both sides it squeezed out a bit around the edges with 125in/lb torque on em.

 

[76zimmer]

You are going to be a diesel expert after this build.

Lots to learn but nothing like hands on!

 

[max 02]

Looks real good Dave! Lovin the attention to detail you do on all your crap!

 

[max 02]

Off topic but seen a 63 split window Vette on the classified adds neer us for 50k Canadian!
Want it!?? Lol!

 

[76zimmer]

Thanks Dean!
50K Canadian is 40K US....send me a link!!!!

 

[max 02]

Thanks Dean!
50K Canadian is 40K US....send me a link!!!!

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars...ow/1126624693?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

@76zimmer When you coming to get it!

 

[76zimmer]

Jeez, what a dreamer!
Needs resto there's 25k
+ strip and paint, 10k
Hood and fenders + other glass repairs 2.5k
And it looks like a low hp car as well....not quite as desirable as a solid lifter car to boost the price.
In comparison my car being non stock but complete realistically I put it in the same price range!

 

[skunked]

Split windows are soo damn sexy

 

[76zimmer]

Undoubtedly one of the best body designs EVER!
Thanks Bill Mitchell

 

[76zimmer]

Got the PS pump assembly, fuel filter housing, AFC housing and lift pump/fuel shutoff all cleaned up and painted today
Parts will be going on in the next few days!

 

[76zimmer]

been searching for replacement brakeline kits for the CC, but then thought I want to change a few things from the stock setup, so a few pieces in the kit would have to be modified, and some not used at all. After using Eastwoods brakeline flaring tool, Its a slick piece, works super easy, and makes a real clean double flare. Hardest part of it is remembering to put the flarenut on before flaring the end!
So I'm looking for long lengths of tubing...most I can find is 6' lengths with the nuts on them already...I would like to find 10-12' lengths without flares if possible. any ideas?


put up a thread in the garage as well...https://ck5.com/forums/threads/searching-for-brake-line-tubing-in-straight-lengths.325948/

 

[AgDieseler]

Hardest part of it is remembering to put the flarenut on before flaring the end!

Truth! It's a lesson I learned quickly, too.

Great build.

David

 

[F.S.F.W]

I am so happy I'm not the only one that forgets things like putting the flare nut on! Haha I'm always doing stuff like that.

 

[Bent77]

Don't think you've done brake lines until you've done that

 

[jekquistk5]

Going stainless again? I hated trying to make those fittings on the maiden.

 

[Chevy305]

Just buy a spool of 25ft. Eastwood also sells a tubing straightener. You run the tubing through the rollers and bam its straight again.

 

[blazinzuk]

I've never seen longer than 6 ft. I imagine once you get longer it might have to strapped to wood or something. I don't think a 12 ft peice would stay straight for very long.

I have seen home made straighting tools that work great

 

[F.S.F.W]

I bought a coil of brake line last year for my crawler thinking it was going to be a pain but it was actually pretty easy to straighten out. Also I came to the realization that I did t need as long of straight pieces as I thought. Once you start laying it all out your long frame rails aren't quite as long as you think. I don't think you would be disappointed with a 25ft coil

 

[76zimmer]

Going stainless again? I hated trying to make those fittings on the maiden.

i remember Jesse, had a few that just wouldn't seal up but....
Yes this new Eastwood tool is bitchin!

Just buy a spool of 25ft. Eastwood also sells a tubing straightener. You run the tubing through the rollers and bam its straight again.

Yeah I know....I've looked at them but was trying to stay away from potentially buying 3 different sizes of straighteners.
They do look like they work great though!

I've never seen longer than 6 ft. I imagine once you get longer it might have to strapped to wood or something. I don't think a 12 ft peice would stay straight for very long.

I have seen home made straighting tools that work great

I've bought a 25' piece of trim for my camper and it came in a heavy cardboard tube....was hoping brake tubing could be shipped the same way?
So how about a those home made tubing straighteners?

I bought a coil of brake line last year for my crawler thinking it was going to be a pain but it was actually pretty easy to straighten out. Also I came to the realization that I did t need as long of straight pieces as I thought. Once you start laying it all out your long frame rails aren't quite as long as you think. I don't think you would be disappointed with a 25ft coil

I'd really like this to be straight and not wavy, I just want s good clean look to it, even though it'll pretty much never get seen!

 

[AgDieseler]

...I've looked at them but was trying to stay away from potentially buying 3 different sizes of straighteners.

I've bought two - 3/8 and 1/2 - and at $90 a piece, they do add up quickly. Darned handy tools, though.

They didnt perfectly straighten my aluminum coils, and still had to do some manual manipulation - rolling the section on the table or floor worked well enough. The 3/8 straightener was more effective than the 1/2.

For the cost, it's the most effective tool for the job.

David