I’ve got a lot of things left to do. Here’s an update of what I’ve been working on.
I’ve pretty much got all the fuel lines and fittings ordered and mocked up. It’s AN -10 from the tank to the primary fuel filter/water separator, then -8 to the fuel pump and then -8 to the secondary fuel filter, then -6 to the cylinder head/fuel lines. Then, -6 for the return back to the tank.
I’ve got the starter painted, but that’s it. I’m still waiting on a full mechanical push button valve. It should be here within the week. Still need to find all the fittings, etc. to plumb it up. I’ve got the air tanks. Just need to weld in the mounts, etc.
I’ve found a flywheel that will work. It needs to be machined. It’ll be machined flat with with a modern double disk clutch and stamped pressure plate. Clutch should be here within the next week.
Right now, I’ve got the front pulley at my buddy’s machine shop. I’ve welded beads in the grooves and plan to have a serpentine setup machined out of it. That way, I can run one belt on the front. Still need to fabricate all the mounts for the accessories. I’m planning on running on the drivers side a York compressor for onboard air and a power steering pump. On the passenger side, I’m planning on having an AC compressor and an alternator. Can’t think of anything else that I’ll need.
I’ve got the exhaust all welded up and Jethot coated flat black. It’s 5 inch off the turbo and then goes into 6 inches. It’s just temporary for now. I plan on running it under the truck eventually, I just want to get this thing running. I still need to find a turbo oil drain flange that will fit this turbo.
