Teck's '86 K5 Build -5.3 LS/4L65E swap

[Teck]

It does look better in the front hole, but it doesn't seem like it is going to pull all the way down.

Need to find a new front diff cover, any input on what kind.

 

[y5mgisi]

Hows about one of those polished aluminum finned ones?

 

[Teck]

Not sure if it will fit with the hydro. That's the prob not as much to choose from on a 10 bolt.

 

[Teck]

Looking at one of kerts covers for the 14 bolt. Not seeing one for the 10 bolt. Maybe he can make me one for the 10 bolt so they will match.

 

[y5mgisi]

Dangit i just cant remember who had them!

 

[y5mgisi]

This one looks kinda cool,

http://www.bluetorchfab.com/Product/894/BTF-Corp-10-Bolt-Front-Kryptonite-Differential-Cover.aspx

 

[y5mgisi]

Bagh! It was DIY! But all they have is the kits. Like you said, maybe he could just weld it up for you?

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=76

 

[Teck]

Bagh! It was DIY! But all they have is the kits. Like you said, maybe he could just weld it up for you?

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=18&product_id=76

That was what I was thinking. Just want one that is is done ready to take to get powder coating.

 

[jt512]

Not sure if this one would work > http://www.solidaxle.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=157&idcategory=7 < but it looks kind of cool and it's on sale

 

[folkenheath]

If you turn your wheel all the way to the right you can usually adjust the draglink a full turn at a time without removing one end. Now, if you need a finer adjustment, you have no choice but to remove one end and just turn one end.

 

[Teck]

Got the new studs form ORD tonight. Hope to get them install in the morning.

 

[y5mgisi]

Excellent! Cruise this weekend then?

 

[Teck]

Going on vacation with family and friends but will get to do some short drives for sure. Need to run it back to the exhaust shop to get flange put in before the mufflers, so I can then take it off to get ceramic coated. Maybe I can get it over there Wednesday.

 

[Teck]

Got the studs in.
Test drove it to the house, stoped and put fuel in it for the first.

 

[Teck]

Drives straight down the road, steering is great, wheel seems to be pretty straight first time adjustment.
Now its time to start working out the bugs.
Driver power door lock not working with the switch
Need to get AC
Brakes are a little soft when i first hit the pedal, Rebleed them
Find and fix some ratels

 

[Babaganoosh]

That thing is a piece of art.

 

[Teck]

That thing is a piece of art.

Thank you.

 

[y5mgisi]

That thing is a piece of art.

Seriously! Thats got to be one hell of a good feeling!

 

[Teck]

Seriously! Thats got to be one hell of a good feeling!

Not really knowing how it would be and if it would make it without any problems, it's around 9 miles each way. A little nervous at first but then it was a good feeling after I made it to the house. It does make some noise but it is all newly built. Pops and ratels.

 

[folkenheath]

Man that thing is a showpiece, excellent job, it couldn't be any cleaner.

Is it just me or does the front look higher than the rear?