F350 Conversion-progress finally!

[NCOVEY]

I finally have been able to start on the F350 recently-
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Some of the details are- '96 Cummins 12 valve, Dana 80 from '97 ram 3500, Nv4500 5-spd, Ford Dana 60 converted to factory style dual wheel, '96 241DHD transfer case. I am about ready to set the engine, after rebuilding it. That is about it for now, hopefully I can get more pictures as I make progress.-Nicholas

[Santa Gertrudis]

Gonna be a sweet truck when its done!

[NCOVEY]

Thanks! I hope to get her going soon, but I keep finding more stuff to rebuild on it! -Nicholas

[Mike's Big Ford]

Dude that is awesome! Can't wait to see it when its done.

[Santa Gertrudis]

Thanks! I hope to get her going soon, but I keep finding more stuff to rebuild on it! -Nicholas

Thats not exactly a bad thing!

[NCOVEY]

Yah, with close to 400,000 on the clock, I guess she deserves a little extra attention:cool:

[CumminAtYa]

That's the way they should've come!

[NCOVEY]

I made it a little further on the F350. I installed the engine a couple weekends ago, and bolted up the new south bend clutch and transmission tonight. Got a few more pics, ignore the nasty looking thermostat housing and valve covers, they were just put on so I could set the motor. -Nicholas

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Transmission installed

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motor installed

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[Scooter's Roofing]

nice! you can see the pics a lot better here vs. TDR ;)

[jamesl]

what are you using for motor mounts? making them yourself?

[NCOVEY]

I bought them from FORDCUMMINS.com, they aren't exactly what I was expecting when I got them, but it helped move things along a little faster.

[jamesl]

im toying with the idea of putting a ve 12 valve in a truck my father just picked up. he wants to keep the e4od though, the truck is a 94 turbo idi 7.3. currently trying to find an engine...

[NCOVEY]

Jamesl, We have a '93 W250 complete truck that would make a great donor. PM me, and I can send you more details if you are interested._Nicholas

[NCOVEY]

Ok, you all probably saw the other thread I had about the crummy motor mounts I bought from FC, and clearance problems i had with them. So here is my solution. I made custom mounts for the frame of the truck to accept a stock style motor mount from a '94-97 12v on the drivers side, and a stock style '98.5 to '02 24v passenger side mount on the passenger side. It gives me plenty of clearance around the oil pan, and about 3/4" between the valve cover and firewall. Now I can finally start moving along on the rest of the installation:rockwoot:._Nicholas
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[BowtiedCTD]

looks good nick. custom mounts are the ONLY way to go, puts it right where u want them.

[NCOVEY]

Thanks, these put it right where I wanted it, and I don't think I will have to worry about them separating if I want to make some power.-Nicholas

[DieselWrencher]

Looks good. Are you ready to drive it yet?

[NCOVEY]

I have been ready since I took the first bolt loose. I have put most my seat time in it pushing in and out of the shop.:bang

[NCOVEY]

Got a few more pics. I polished some stuff while I was waiting for the turbo. I have started mocking up the twins, just don't have any pictures of them yet.
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S400 next to HX35
I just have to make this thing fit, it didn't look as big until I set it under the hood:doh:
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[AMMO22]

Any progress on the swap? Very interesting stuff here.

[NCOVEY]

Not too much yet, I have been working on the twins set-up, so I will try to get some pictures of what I have so far. Weddings, graduations, home remodeling(new baby due in Nov.),and gasoline/diesel fuel have really cut into my time and money for the truck, but I am trying to trudge along-Nicholas

[NCOVEY]

I got some more done, here is a few more pictures. It isn't as nice as some of the recent conversions on here, but its mine-

Mount for the S400 (I know it is not supported just watch)
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Alternator mount-
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Air Conditioner /Tensioner/coolant outlet combination mount-
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Serpentine Belt installed-
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Radiator mocked up getting ready to mock up the intercooler-
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View from passenger side fender well-
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[rollerink]

Any updates???

[WUnderwood]

just wondering--why are you mounting your big turbo so far forward?

[NCOVEY]

I haven't done too much as of lately, I haven't been feeling too well. My asthma has been kicking my butt, and now the Dr. thinks I may have an infection in the muscle around my lungs.

I have the hot pipe made for the compounds, and my wastegate actuator showed up yesterday. Now I just have to fab a mount for it, and I should be able to permanently mount the turbos, and hook up the oil lines.

The main reason I am mounting the primary so far forward, is space. When I made my engine mounts, I made the engine set as low and far back as I could in the bay. By doing this I can't fit the 5" exhaust between the bell housing and the frame. By mounting it farther forward, I don't have to mess with the heater box, and I can run the 5" pipe a little easier. I will get some pictures when I make a little more progress, and I will try to take some pictures to help me explain a little better. -Nicholas

[TWINTURBODAVE]

absolutley awesome work! you're going the same way im going with the twins, (And i plan on using the International exhaust minifold as well)but your ahead of me.:clap: only mine will probably be a little more away from the engine due to the GM alternator being in the way. One question, did you try to mount your hx35 on your manifold yet since you flipped your exhaust manifold? unless you have a 45* adapter the turbo housing will interfer with the injection lines.. please explain what you did or gonna do, in order to give you the proper clearance from the injectors,lines,etc.. I ask this due to having worked with a twin setup with the international manifold.

[NCOVEY]

The HX35 will set backwards, so that the exhaust side will face forward, feeding the S400.

[TWINTURBODAVE]

ah that makes sense, do you have any pics of that..

[DieselWrencher]

I hope you get better soon Nicholas. Good luck with your recovering.

[NCOVEY]

I don't have any pics of it yet, I am still working on that part.
Thanks, DW, I appreciate it. It sucks, I actually went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack, thank God I wasn't. I haven't forgot about calling you, I just have to get straightened out. -Nicholas

[DieselWrencher]

Hey, don't worry about me. Worry about getting well man!

[NCOVEY]

Will do, Thanks

[NCOVEY]

Hey guys, I have been feeling alot better, so I was able to get some more done. I finished the wastegate, merge collector/ hot pipe, and installed the secondary. I also finished the downpipe, and wrapped it, and had the oil feed lines made and installed them. The new DDP 4's and 3K gov spings were installed, and now I am working on the oil return tubes, and trying to figure out the wiring. I have also started mocking up the cold pipe. You can't see it, but I also stripped the front loom apart and relocated the starter relay and wiring over to the drivers side.
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[DieselWrencher]

Lookin good Nicholas! I haven't made any progress on the 84 chevy as it is sitting outside the body shop now. Dang body men! LOL

[SSpeeDEMONSS]

this is a very interesting. i look forward to seeing more progress on it.

Garrett

[SixOhh]

VERY nice work sir! love to see that 12'er coming along.

just curious, with all that work why did you choose to go with a 3kGSK over a 4? i have been reading the 4gsk fuels harder down low which would be beneficial for your twins.

also, are those just polished stock valve covers? if so how did you go about it?

-Marcus

[NCOVEY]

Thanks, guys. I used the 3k for now, simply because they were laying here. I took them out of my '96 Dodge to put in the 4k's. I will see how it does, and replace them later if it doesn't do what I want them to.
The valve covers are the stock ones. I just used 80 grit down to something like 800 grit on a hand held orbital sander, then used the buffing wheel to cut the rest and buffed them out with some rouge. I need to work on them some more, but I figure I will worry about that when I detail out the engine compartment after I get it on the road. I will have to remove them anyways to do my re-torques and lash adjustments. -Nicholas

[Red Stroke]

That cold pipe looks like it is going to be challenging...... neat set up

[NCOVEY]

That cold pipe looks like it is going to be challenging...... neat set up

Thanks, Adam. The cold pipe is going to look a little odd, I just hope with all of these tubes and heat shields on and around the engine, no one mistakes it for a 6.4 powerstroke. The real estate under the hood is starting to get a little cramped.

[SixOhh]

thx nicholas. i will def try that, although it sounds a little time consuming :)

[NCOVEY]

Here is a pic of what the cold piping looks like, for the guys that were wondering how it was routed-
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[cummins freak]

DUDE that is freaking awesome. great pix and write up. I cant wait to see it up and running and compleate. you are building my dream truck if I were to peice one together. Again awesome job

[NCOVEY]

Thanks, I just hope the funds hold out a little longer. I hope the pictures help everyone that is trying to do a conversion. I know I appreciate it when other guys post pics and info, it gives me ideas on how or what to do.-Nicholas

[DieselWrencher]

Looks sweet! That cold pipe looks a lot better than I pictured it looking in my head. LOL

[TWINTURBODAVE]

Looks sweet! That cold pipe looks a lot better than I pictured it looking in my head. LOL

X2!!

[SledYanker]

About time for a progress report here, huh?

[NCOVEY]

Yep, I am working on it. I had a little break from it, due to the new baby, but I am trying to get back on track. I will try to get some new pictures, as soon as I pry the camera from my wife's hands.-Nicholas

[Dazed&Confused]

Very cool project and congrats on the new baby.

[NCOVEY]

Very cool project and congrats on the new baby.

Thank you, and Thank you!

[SixOhh]

seems like the project is never near as far along as you want it to be huh?

-i feel your pain.

[NCOVEY]

You're not kidding! I was wanting it to be on the road by the time the little guy showed up.

[SixOhh]

i understand that! same thing with my 92'

it's like that little kid in the back seat repeating,"are we there yet?", except its you saying," is it done yet? is it done yet? is it done yet?"

HAHA

[NCOVEY]

Ok guys, I have a small report. The 2 new boost gauges, and pyro showed up. Painted the pillar pod, modified the sway bar links in the rear, installed the a/c lines coming off the condenser. Final installed the intercooler, header panel, and headlights. Fitted the filler panel between the grill and bumper. Fitted the bumper, and marked where the new support will go between the stands for the shackle reverse kit. Tig welded and painted the pass. side intercooler pipe. Wired up the neutral safety switch and back up light switch(Auto to Manual conversion), routed and loomed all the loose wires. Test fitted the air filter and intake tube, and installed one rear shock.
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Installed the intercooler, and put the front end back on.
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Installed the factory dual wheel hubs, and made a new brace for the reverse shackle kit.
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I finished up some of the wiring, and loomed it up to try to make it a little more organized.

[NCOVEY]

Couple more pictures, nothing much, but a little progress.

Air intake fabbed up and installed.
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Added sound deadener to the front cab floor while I had the carpet pulled back to work on the shifter.
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[SledYanker]

Nicholas, are we up and in motion yet?

[NCOVEY]

Not quite yet. I got all the gauges hooked up, and drivers side I/C pipe made and installed. Cleaned up and loomed the wiring under the hood, and got it running and moving under its own power. Installed the new longer shocks, and flipped the left rear shock mount around to match up with the Ford mounting point. I had to tear the drivers side of the engine back down to replace the side cover gasket.:mad: The gasket was brand new, but it looked like it dry rotted, and was leaking like a sieve. Got it fixed, installed the bed(doesn't match, I'll paint it later), and started mocking up the exhaust. I am still waiting on a tailpipe to finish the exhaust mounting. Still have to get some decent tires on it, and install the drop pitman arm for the reverse shackle kit. It is getting closer though. I am getting very antsy to get it on the road!
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[injected79]

Its looking good.

[DrSpeed]

Right on, looks like you are on on the highway to building a bad ass rig!

[wideopen]

How did I miss this thread! Great work.

[Dazed&Confused]

Looks great.

[NCOVEY]

Thanks guys, I have some updates, but I have to get some pictures. Right now I am doing a slight re-design of the serpentine belt configuration, so it is taking me a little while. I also have an eight and a half week old distraction that is too much fun:rockwoot:

[SixOhh]

wow nick did u have to use a pry bar to get that BHAF in there? HAHA lookin good brother!

[NCOVEY]

wow nick did u have to use a pry bar to get that BHAF in there? HAHA lookin good brother!

Not quite, but close! I had to do a little trimming of the rubber elbow to make it fit though.http://www.914club.com/bbs2/style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif

[Woody35]

hope everthing works good. it looks great

[NCOVEY]

Hey all, got a little bit done, not much to brag about. Got the bed mounted, installed the 5" exhaust, and trying out the sleeper cab to see if I want to paint it and keep it. I am hoping to paint the bed this spring, after a little more cash is saved up, and the salt is off of the road. I also installed the new receiver hitch. I just have to redo the wiring, it is a little dry rotted. I got to drive it a little bit, but ran into a fuel problem. So I tore the whole fuel system apart, only to find out that a mud dobber had decided to take up residence in the fuel pick-up in the tank. Oops. So, I re-assembled the fuel system and changed the fuel filter, but haven't had the chance to drive it again. The dropped pitman arm showed up today, so hopefully I can find some time to get it installed and take it for another spin.
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[Flyintaco138]

That thing is Sweet

[NCOVEY]

Got a little more of an update-

I got to drive it some, and the fuel problem seems to be taken care of, but I still haven't been able to do a re-torque yet, so I can't do any tuning.

I did find a nice parts truck though. It is a recovered theft that has a lot of nice parts, to replace the not so nice stuff on my truck.
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[DieselWrencher]

Sweet parts truck!

[NCOVEY]

Had a little time to swap a few parts, the bed, the gooseneck hitch, and the rear bumper. Re-worked the exhaust a little so it would clear the g-neck hitch.
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[Meyers Farms]

Looks like she is coming together!! Great looking swap

[Bobus]

That is a sweet lookin Rig.. Hows she run?

[NCOVEY]

Thanks!
It does pretty good, I haven't had time to any real tuning on it, but you can hear that s400 sing. For some reason my south bend won't hold. I am going to do some more break in miles, over what they recommend, if it doesn't work better I am going to have to give Peter a call. I am still working on the rear suspension. It sagged lower than the front, so I changed out the rear springs and blocks, now it is too tall. So I am shopping for some shorter Super Duty blocks.

[DieselWrencher]

Sorry to hear about your clutch. :(

[NCOVEY]

Me too, I hate taking things apart again just to replace new parts with new parts.:bang

[NCOVEY]

Long overdue update. I gave a call to to Peter and the guys at SB Clutch, and now I have a 3250 Street double disc, no problems holding now. I did a little tuning and a little towing, and the egts got a little toasty. So I pulled some fuel from it, and seemed to have a little more power and better temps, so time to hook the trailer again. I also updated the tire and wheel area, by adding the 19.5's. Still a long ways to go, but it is getting there.
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[Diesel_Dan_92]

Very Nice! Looks good! Swet truck!

[DieselWrencher]

It looks bad ass for sure Nicholas! Very nice!

[felk762]

Great job that truck is F'in cool

[Smokinrebel]

Very nice build, very clean

[Mark13]

Very nice! That's the truck Ford should have built in the first place.

[NCOVEY]

Thanks guys, there is still a lot to do, but it is finally getting closer to the way I want it.

[ford_cummins83]

Looks damn good man!! aint nuttin better then a 94 c-350 lol

[cliff-1972]

Been away for awhile any updates???

[NCOVEY]

Been away for awhile any updates???

Nothing too exciting, just some little stuff. I have been working on another project, that isn't anything special. I still need to change the fenders, decide what to do with the interior, and clean up under the hood. I also think I need to go to a bigger secondary, I had to pull fuel from it to keep it under control. I hate pulling fuel.:frown:

[cliff-1972]

I trying to get my ducks in a row now and start my own project,been working on and still am on everyone elses projects.I may ask what all did you do engine performance wise,be specific again if you want to.Also what kinda hp are you looking to get?And,yes taking fuel out sucks!

[Chace TX]

Very nice truck the 19.5's finished the deal.

[NCOVEY]

I trying to get my ducks in a row now and start my own project,been working on and still am on everyone elses projects.I may ask what all did you do engine performance wise,be specific again if you want to.Also what kinda hp are you looking to get?And,yes taking fuel out sucks!

Total rebuild, overbored one step over stock, o-rings, studs, DDP4's, 3k gsk, #100 fuel plate, Hx35 over S400, 40MM internal wastegate, 18* timing. I am trying for 450-500 towing.

Very nice truck the 19.5's finished the deal.
Thanks, I had the same wheels in 16", but they looked too small to me. So I upgraded. The tires are actually in line with the price of a good 16" tire.

[cliff-1972]

Thanks

[NCOVEY]

Ok guys and gals, we're back on track for a moment. i didn't realize how much glare there was until I loaded the pictures, but I reworked the interior. First I gutted everything but the dash.
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Then I finished Dyna-matting everything. Floor, roof, cab wall, and doors. Then I went over the roof and back cab wall with 1/2" dense foam sheeting.
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I took the carpet and seats to the carwash, and washed all the grime out of them. I also replaced the rear seat with a 40/20/40 seat to match the front. I also replaced any worn panels to make the look new again.
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I recovered the headliner, and added an overhead console while I was there. The console is from an '01 GMC Jimmy. I also installed a factory auto dimming mirror, and replaced the factory slider with flat glass, and installed a factory am/fm/cd with amplifier. I also replaced the crash pad with one that wasn't cracked.
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I replaced the sun visors, but have since come across these, so I will be adding them when I get a chance. :cool:
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[DieselWrencher]

Very nice progress! I like the rear seat treatment!

[Mach2]

This is one bad ass truck! i can only dream of having a truck like this one day! LOTS of time and effort into it absoutley amazing! keep up the good work Nicholas.

[NCOVEY]

Thanks!

[lcaad1249]

What part of MO?

[NCOVEY]

What part of MO?

Kansas City Area

[Mach2]

how far east of lawrence Kansas would you be?

[NCOVEY]

About an hour and a half

[SOOTLIFE]

Very nice

[will8]

has anyone seen anything more on this build or if it got finished?

[DieselWrencher]

I haven't seen it, but I know he got the interior all back together a while ago.

[NCOVEY]

It is up and running. I have more to do to it, but it usable. I made the mistake of taking it out of the shop before I finished everything I wanted to on it, so now it doesn't sit still long enough to do anything. It is kind of like trying to remove the bottom from a sand hill. You move a little bit here and there, and more just funnels in on the spot you just cleaned out. :bang

Future plans are a bigger secondary, replace the front fenders, change out the rear axle for one with disc brakes, and I haven't ruled out the possibility of air ride. If I could get rid of my '72 crew cab and parts trucks, it would help speed things up.

[Tobin]

Nice truck!

[will8]

going to do the same thing on mine, four link and bag the rear but the rear disc brakes I'm going to build myself using all front disc components. By the way, what trouble did you run into putting the dodge axle in the truck up front?

[NCOVEY]

going to do the same thing on mine, four link and bag the rear but the rear disc brakes I'm going to build myself using all front disc components. By the way, what trouble did you run into putting the dodge axle in the truck up front?
I did not use the Dodge axle up front. My truck was a factory 4x4, so it came with the dana 60 already. The only changes I made there, was the reverse shackle kit, and the dually hubs.

[will8]

my bad. got threads mixed up. so did the upper console have to be trimmed to fit? been toying around with one of those anyways

[NCOVEY]

my bad. got threads mixed up. so did the upper console have to be trimmed to fit? been toying around with one of those anyways

I built the headliner up to match the console, and recovered the edges of the console to match materials. They needed recovering anyways.

[Diesel_Dan_92]

The truck looks great!

[NCOVEY]

Thanks!

[Nick]

Thanks for posting all of this great info! Nice job. Did you use the p7100? I noticed that you used v-band clamps when you built your exhaust and intake piping...how did you create/implement the flanges necessary?

[NCOVEY]

Thanks for posting all of this great info! Nice job. Did you use the p7100? I noticed that you used v-band clamps when you built your exhaust and intake piping...how did you create/implement the flanges necessary?

Thank you, and yes I used the P7100. The flanges can be obtained from any turbo supplier worth their salts.

[Nick]

That makes sense. Are you using the stock lift pump or did you install an electric lift pump?

[NCOVEY]

Stock style, new from Cummins.

[Nick]

That surprises me, cause I have a brand new stock pump from Cummins on my 1994 12valve. I replaced the pre-filter and the post filter, but my lift pump still seems to have a hard time keeping up. The best I can tell, my p7100 is turned all the way up: I have the plate slid all the way forward and the AFC star wheel turned tight. Do you have any advice?

[NCOVEY]

Check your fuel pressure. Your spring in your overflow valve may be weak.

[Nick]

I meant to put that on the list of things that I did at the same time as new lift pump and filters, I install a new overflow valve. I might need to drop my tank and verify the pickup is clean.

[pitkrew]

awesome post, great pics and info thanks

[NCOVEY]

awesome post, great pics and info thanks

Thanks, yours is coming along nicely. I opened your build and thought to myself, "Hmmm, that looks oddly familiar.":hehe:

[not enoughsmoke]

can we get some updated pics?

[NCOVEY]

Anything in particular you want pics of? It hasn't changed much lately, other than to get filthy.

[NCOVEY]

I meant to put that on the list of things that I did at the same time as new lift pump and filters, I install a new overflow valve. I might need to drop my tank and verify the pickup is clean.

Did you find anything?

[not enoughsmoke]

Anything in particular you want pics of? It hasn't changed much lately, other than to get filthy.

naw just a full visual of the whole thing i had to put mine on the back burner for a while

[NCOVEY]

I'll see what I can do, but it probably won't be fast. I have a lot on my plate this week.

[Nick]

Did you find anything?

I haven't had time to do anything yet. Thanks for asking, I'll let you know when I do.

[Nick]

Did you find anything?

The only thing I found was a little bit of trash in the fuel pickup's coarse filters. I should just invest in a fuel pressure gauge setup.

When you get a chance, would you mind posting pictures of your oil feed and return lines for both of your turbos?

[NCOVEY]

I'll try. I promised some newer pictures of the truck, but haven't had a chance to get them. I changed the mirrors on it, so now it looks a little bit different.

[Nick]

Thats great! No rush, I'm planning on installing a second turbo and I'm unsure about connecting my secondary oil feed/return lines.

[pitkrew]

Yea ya caught me!!!:bow: You have no idea how much i have the laptop on the tailgate peeking at this post checking to see how you made things work.
Really appreciate the post thank again for all the detail in the post, probbably still be staring at it scratchin my head tryin to figure out what to do.
Did u make your alt bracket, and what was the alt off of?? thanks again jason:bow::clap:

[NCOVEY]

No problem, Jason. Yes, I made the alternator bracket. The alternator is off of the 7.3L that was in the truck.

[NCOVEY]

Newest pictures I have of the truck. It has the new mirrors installed.
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/c4entllc/DSC02844.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/c4entllc/DSC02843.jpg

Nick, I can't get the camera under the turbos to take the pictures of the return lines. They just come out blurry and distorted. What I did was form a line that started from the oil return flange on the S400, bend it to clear everything, and terminate it in the extra bung I welded into the pan. From the hx35, I did the same thing, but terminated it into the factory oil return. For feeds, I had braided steel lines made to go from the oil supply passages on top of the oil cooler, to the supply side of each turbo.

[Nick]

Great looking truck! Thanks for your effort. You gave me most of the information I was looking for though.

I was concerned about the return lines because I didn't figure the factory oil return tube could handle a second source of oil without restricting the flow, so this is why you added the second port.

[NCOVEY]

Great looking truck! Thanks for your effort. You gave me most of the information I was looking for though.

I was concerned about the return lines because I didn't figure the factory oil return tube could handle a second source of oil without restricting the flow, so this is why you added the second port.

Thanks! Yes I added the second port for that reason. I too had thought about one port, but the guys on here strongly recommended a second port. The only problem with mine is that I should have added the port closer to where the pan levels off as it goes toward the front of the engine. Where it is now, it is really close to the exhaust downpipe.

[JMLB7]

Nice ride, nice 2 lungers too.

[not enoughsmoke]

looks good i hope to get back on mine when i get home i like the tow mirrors did u loose ur poor mans a/c? when u installed the mirrors?

[ethanfordcummin]

you have the same idea i do, except you actually done it. how did you mount the dodge towing mirrors up, and your truck looks awesome by the way. Im gonna start a thread of my build in a couple of days.

[HRDROKN]

Love this truck!

How did you support the low pressure turbo? I think that I would/should have done mine more like this setup... I certainly would be having less clearance issues!

:Cheer:

[NCOVEY]

Nice ride, nice 2 lungers too.
Thanks, They actually the first two JD's that my granddad restored. We were taking them back home after the show.
looks good i hope to get back on mine when i get home i like the tow mirrors did u loose ur poor mans a/c? when u installed the mirrors?
Where I mounted the mirrors, I still have full function of the wing vents.
you have the same idea i do, except you actually done it. how did you mount the dodge towing mirrors up, and your truck looks awesome by the way. Im gonna start a thread of my build in a couple of days.
Thanks! I made up some base plates that matched the second gen base plates. I then welded them to the doors one spot weld at a time, to keep heat down, and keep as much paint in tact as possible. I then welded a spacer in between the inner and out skins to stiffen up the door. It was kind of an experiment to see how they looked and function. They seem to work great on this truck, and will go back and do some body and paint work at a later date to clean up the installation.
Love this truck!

How did you support the low pressure turbo? I think that I would/should have done mine more like this setup... I certainly would be having less clearance issues!

:Cheer:

Thanks! There is a support bracket that bolts on underneath that isn't really visible in the pictures. It bolts to the bottom of the S400 mount, and then bolts to the a/c / waterneck combination.

[Feed Bunk]

Thats sweet, Im waiting on swap parts for my obs. There will be atleast a couple of older fords with 5.9s running around Missouri then.

[pitkrew]

Ok, promise im almost done with the truck and the questions 2!!
Im sitting in the shop with the old man and we just cant seem to come up with any thing that will work worth a crap for belt routing, so here it is where did you find the tensioner and what is it for?? :bang

[slor1de]

Truck looks great

[NCOVEY]

Ok, promise im almost done with the truck and the questions 2!!
Im sitting in the shop with the old man and we just cant seem to come up with any thing that will work worth a crap for belt routing, so here it is where did you find the tensioner and what is it for?? :bang
Are you ready for this......................................FORD POWERSTROKELOL I ordered it for a 2000 model truck.
Thats sweet, Im waiting on swap parts for my obs. There will be atleast a couple of older fords with 5.9s running around Missouri then.
Thanks, Do you have a thread for yours?
Truck looks great
Thanks!

[cummins2209]

The build looks awesome. I am currently doing this build on my 97 Ford F-350 and just bought a 94 12 valve with 0 miles on it. it was originally an automatic truck but i want to put a NV4500 in it. How well did the tranny mount up in the truck? and also what did you use for a transfer case?

[NCOVEY]

The build looks awesome. I am currently doing this build on my 97 Ford F-350 and just bought a 94 12 valve with 0 miles on it. it was originally an automatic truck but i want to put a NV4500 in it. How well did the tranny mount up in the truck? and also what did you use for a transfer case?

It fit great with a lot of room to spare, and very little modification to the cross member. I used the Dodge 241 DHD from a '99 truck.

[cummins2209]

It fit great with a lot of room to spare, and very little modification to the cross member. I used the Dodge 241 DHD from a '99 truck.

did you have to have your driveshafts lengthened or shortened?

[NCOVEY]

did you have to have your driveshafts lengthened or shortened?

I measured the distance between the rear axle yoke and the carrier bearing, and the carrier bearing to the output of T-Case, then modified the Dodge driveshaft to fit.