Shhhh, I don't need any more paranoia about doing it wrong! 
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'89 R3500 Crew Cab 2wd to 4wd conversion & beyond
- Thread starter mrk5
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Started out with 2wd TBI350 with SM465 to current 4wd with 454, 700r4, NP241
Shhhh, I don't need any more paranoia about doing it wrong!
Lucky I take lots of pictures and noticed it a few days later. Had to pull the cover off to fix it :doh:
I changed out the fuel filter.
I'm sure in a factory 4wd truck the filter is not located right by the transfer case. Plus having it clocked up doesn't help either. It was a pain to change which is why I'm pretty sure I haven't changed it. I thought at first it had fixed my problem, but it didn't.
However I did notice the driver side fuel pump was making quite a bit of noise when I first stared the truck after the filter change. But then it seemed to quiet down. After the unsuccessful test drive I was looking over things on the motor; potential vacuum leaks, etc. I went to start the truck to look at the injector spray pattern, and the fuel pump was operating loudly again.
I did the test drive on the driver tank - which has the noisy pump - because it is over 1/2 full; the other tank is little under 1/4 full. Now I'm thinking it might be a fuel pump issue. Didn't have time for second test drive so I'll have to test my theory Monday.
I'm sure in a factory 4wd truck the filter is not located right by the transfer case. Plus having it clocked up doesn't help either. It was a pain to change which is why I'm pretty sure I haven't changed it. I thought at first it had fixed my problem, but it didn't.
However I did notice the driver side fuel pump was making quite a bit of noise when I first stared the truck after the filter change. But then it seemed to quiet down. After the unsuccessful test drive I was looking over things on the motor; potential vacuum leaks, etc. I went to start the truck to look at the injector spray pattern, and the fuel pump was operating loudly again.
I did the test drive on the driver tank - which has the noisy pump - because it is over 1/2 full; the other tank is little under 1/4 full. Now I'm thinking it might be a fuel pump issue. Didn't have time for second test drive so I'll have to test my theory Monday.
Don't be getting all technical
That sounds drag racey.
I need to change my fuel filter, waiting for the first of the year.
Thanks for the reminder.
Thanks for the reminder.
Shhhh, it's not wrong; it's perfect.
What? I thought "Dot to Dot" was Degree-ing the cam? Those Timing sets were always dead nuts on. At least that's what the Internets always said..
LOL.
LOL.
We lined the marks up before removing the chain. Didn't change anything so I don't see why I would need a degree wheel. 
I did use a straight edge to align the marks.
I did use a straight edge to align the marks.
We lined the marks up before removing the chain. Didn't change anything so I don't see why I would need a degree wheel.
Same method I used on my 400 and it behaves well other than carb needing tuning. I'm definitely not an expert or gas engine guy though
Just razzing. I think I've degreed in a cam one time so far, on a 383 stroker we built back in high school. But most of the time I've gone dot to dot with a cloyes double roller timing set. I know Bent72's done a lot of drag racing so it's natural for him to set one up. He's probably got a Degree wheel in his tool box too.
For our application is it required? No. But if you have the tools it don't hurt to set it up right on the money.
For our application is it required? No. But if you have the tools it don't hurt to set it up right on the money.
And a Starrett dial indicator set
We lined the marks up before removing the chain. Didn't change anything so I don't see why I would need a degree wheel.
Because race truck, get a few extra ponies out of the old girl.
I have been reading this thread over the last week or so and I was going to avoid commenting on this build until I had completely caught up, but this! is fantastic, and I am absolutely going to steal the idea.
99% of engines are built with out using a degree wheel.
Line the dots up, it will run.
Martin
Line the dots up, it will run.
Martin
So it is the fuel pump in the passenger tank that's bad. I think I had it backwards earlier. Interestingly it's the newest.
Kinda feel like this is pushing me to the K5/Burb tank.
Kinda feel like this is pushing me to the K5/Burb tank.
As long as you just steal the idea and not the hood, I need that. I'm not like some that drive around without one.....
I have been reading this thread over the last week or so and I was going to avoid commenting on this build until I had completely caught up, but this! is fantastic, and I am absolutely going to steal the idea.
