Yep, drove my truck for the first time in 4 months a few minutes ago. Battled a small electrical issue for a few hours, found the plug for my glow plug circuit was a little shaky. Didn't have enough slack the way things were routed...
Fixed that and she fired up no problem!
My sheetmetal work leaves something to be desired, the new tranny tunnel vibrates like a cheap motel bed at idle.
First thing I found out was my clutch wasn't releasing properly...so I hopped out and adjusted it out some. Then to be somewhat safe I moved the van out from behind the truck and tried it again. I was able to get it into reverse with no drama...but the release point is right at the floor. I suspect there is still a little air in the hydro clutch lines.
From there I took it for a quick spin around the block.
First impressions...damn do those Alcan's ride nice. My Jimmy rides smoother than our Montana does now. Secondly, the NV4500 is a much smoother shifting tranny than the SM465. Never got it out of third though.
Last thing I discovered is the freshly rebuilt 203 range box likes to jump out of high range and into neutral when you let up on the gas. I did a search and found I'm not the only one that's had this problem when going doubler. Apparently the fix is to add a 1/4" shim under the shifter detent spring. I'll be doing that later or tomorrow.
All I have left is to bolt up the extended front brakelines, front shock towers and Bilstien 5150's, deal with the tranny tunnel vibration issue and throw the hardtop back on. I see light at the end of the tunnel!!
Rene
Fixed that and she fired up no problem!
My sheetmetal work leaves something to be desired, the new tranny tunnel vibrates like a cheap motel bed at idle.
First thing I found out was my clutch wasn't releasing properly...so I hopped out and adjusted it out some. Then to be somewhat safe I moved the van out from behind the truck and tried it again. I was able to get it into reverse with no drama...but the release point is right at the floor. I suspect there is still a little air in the hydro clutch lines.
From there I took it for a quick spin around the block.
First impressions...damn do those Alcan's ride nice. My Jimmy rides smoother than our Montana does now. Secondly, the NV4500 is a much smoother shifting tranny than the SM465. Never got it out of third though.
Last thing I discovered is the freshly rebuilt 203 range box likes to jump out of high range and into neutral when you let up on the gas. I did a search and found I'm not the only one that's had this problem when going doubler. Apparently the fix is to add a 1/4" shim under the shifter detent spring. I'll be doing that later or tomorrow.
All I have left is to bolt up the extended front brakelines, front shock towers and Bilstien 5150's, deal with the tranny tunnel vibration issue and throw the hardtop back on. I see light at the end of the tunnel!!
Rene
