What was the reasoning? Every one I have done has been mounted to the core support. With no issues.
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'89 R3500 Crew Cab 2wd to 4wd conversion & beyond
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Started out with 2wd TBI350 with SM465 to current 4wd with 454, 700r4, NP241
I had it mounted to the shock hoop. I thought it might be vibrating the reservoir a lot. Also the torque twist of the motor was making the kink in the reservoir line worse. The original discussion when Brandon told me I should mount the reservoir to the motor was because I had a leak in the line between the reservoir and pump. He surmised it was due to the difference in movement between the 2 locations.
I can't use the core support because the wider radiator is in the way.
I can't use the core support because the wider radiator is in the way.
That makes sense. Cary on.
You should put some 45° ends on those hoses to keep the lines straighter and avoid that kink. What size is it? I may have the one you need laying around, I upgraded to -12.
It is -12. I was actually thinking the same thing. I'm pretty sure I have a -12 45° in my collection. I decided to leave it alone for now because I have an easy run this weekend.
I was kinda thinking 45° at the pump and straight on the reservoir.
The kink is at least better than it has been.
I like 45, looks like that will give you the straightest shot.
It looks like if you took an inch or so out of that hose, the kink would be gone.
You all think I should take the wheel weights off since I'm running balance beads?
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I was going to ask the same questions since I am about to put mine in.
yep
Yep
Yep
The tire shop pulled the weights off the front wheels but not the rear. 
I think you're right.
Worst case...more beads.
That's what I was thinking; the weights would just add to the weight demand for the beads.
Ran a couple trails south of Estes Park yesterday; Johnny Park and Pierson Park. Saturday was my oldest son's 17th birthday, so I offered to let him drive and he took me up on it.
Smoky haze:
Knocked down a few branches:
Smoky haze:
Knocked down a few branches:
Still not 100% sold on the mechanical fan for the trail. As long as we used gearing that keep the engine RPM above 1500, it was fine. As soon as we'd stop, it was start heating up. If I knew we were going to be stopped long enough, I'd just have him shut the truck off. The two trails we're difficult but there was a lot of steep climbing so it was just always under a load.
I know it's hot when I start bursting air lines. I have most of the plastic stuff removed, but there is a length from the solenoid manifold in the engine bay that feeds a gauge in the dash. It burst up along the fire wall.
Nothing was out of line hot, but it was always hovering around 200F coolant temps. And because the motor is running hotter, the trans does too. I really missed the electric fans when I could just stop for a bit and they would cool things down.
I know I'm going to get some push back on this, but right now I'm planning to put a pusher fan on the front of the radiator. I decided this after researching fan clutches and seeing that they would put electric pusher fans on 454's in RVs. I'm going to put a fan on the driver side where all the extra diesel radiator is. My hope is adding this will help the truck cool down instead of heating up when we're stopped.
I know it's hot when I start bursting air lines. I have most of the plastic stuff removed, but there is a length from the solenoid manifold in the engine bay that feeds a gauge in the dash. It burst up along the fire wall.
Nothing was out of line hot, but it was always hovering around 200F coolant temps. And because the motor is running hotter, the trans does too. I really missed the electric fans when I could just stop for a bit and they would cool things down.
I know I'm going to get some push back on this, but right now I'm planning to put a pusher fan on the front of the radiator. I decided this after researching fan clutches and seeing that they would put electric pusher fans on 454's in RVs. I'm going to put a fan on the driver side where all the extra diesel radiator is. My hope is adding this will help the truck cool down instead of heating up when we're stopped.
