That's a lot to get done and drive to moab in the next 5 days or so.
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One Piece at a Time: My 1985 Diesel Suburban
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All that’s left is everything. No pressure. You got this!
Don't hold the coffee, UP the coffee! 
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Love the detail and thought you are putting into the build although most of it is way over my head. Can't wait to see and hear it on video!
I feel undercaffeinated, often.
It’s overwrought, but just right for my tastes.
I’m a hell of a multitasker, and AirPods make conference calls easy while working.
Intercooler repair done.
Final details done on the fuel filters. Can’t say I love the location, but it’s the best available, and I’ll make a skid for it…later
Fancy pants turbo blanket.
-4 return for the steam lines.
Wrangled the core support into place.
The coolant system is all assembled.
I made new engine oil lines. The first set used socketless barbs and started to leak. I found a pool of black under the truck at the Pemex in San Felipe, and one while shooting those videos with Stephen. Learned my lesso…twice. Now I’m trying the braided stuff from vibrant. It’s pretty nice.
Lots of stuff off this list. More to go.
David
What happened to the intercooler?
And yes on the filter skidplate. 1/4” plate haha. Definitely have spare filters if you go on your trip before you get one fabbed!
A weld broke on a brace at the top. I could not find that rattle, and it bothered me.
Yeah, I have spares. And a fair bit of plate. We’re softroading at EJS, so no Group B action this time around. I’ll probably still be on break in oil.
David
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At least you found it. Any stray sound drives me nuts. I still have a hard time dealing with the coil over and bump stop cacophony
I’ve used the braided stuff for trans and engine oil and have yet to have either leak, so I think you’ll be pleased with the results.
Those bother me less, but only because they’re supposed to happen. It’s also hard to hear that over the engine.
Good to hear. I like how they assemble and give an aggressive crimp.
The box filter is gone, yes. We recognize it’s 37 years of service, and thank it for its contribution. It went to the scrapper with the engine block.
Gracias. It’s a lot of fun making stuff that’s extremely application specific like that.
David
Is that spot not suitable for the new filter arrangement?
Ah. No. The filter and pump assembly is huge. It might fit in other applications, but I’d prefer this pump push rather than pull the whole length of the truck.
We got the engine all sorted. It runs as smooth as glass. Loads still to do.
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David
Sounds great. All tight and crispy
The last 10% is 90%.
David
David
That’s why they always say the last 10% is the hardest.
You can do it, David! The finish line is upon you!
