Recent content by bd blk 12v

Hello guys i have a question on lift pump ideas. I have copied the junker drag truck setup of the knockoff holley black feeding the stock lift pump. I instead of using a draw straw i used a beans single bolt sump. The pump is leaking Im guessing the head pressure from the sump fuel. What would...

Hello guys i been fighting this transmission for a bit. I installed a lockup an overdrive switch for my 96 4x4. The switches work great to lock and overdrive. The problem is when you shut the switches off. It stays locked. If you put the truck in neutral going down the road shut the engine off...

Hello guys I need some help on the tps wiring. My truck is a 12-95 47re truck. I can't get lockup or overdrive. I checked tps wiring unhooked from sensor and have on the signal line with the key on 5.14 volts and also on the reference line 5.14v. I turned the key off and checked they both have...

Hello guys I have a 2001 24v with 259k. it's my first 24v and a pretty clean one at that. It does have an issue. It's hard to start when warm. I believe it's the pump. I have pulled all the connector tubes and replaced o rings. I have replaced injectors, had a new set sitting. I have pulled all...

When is it a good time to upgrade to hd rod bolts? How good are the stockers? I've been searching and just curious is there a fail point with stock. I appreciate the help.

Hello guys I have a project that has been slow going. I bought a 98 12v with blowby. I got it cheap and has assumptions the back two cylinders were worn. The engine had 264k on it. It ran well and we pulled the head off and low and behold 5&6 worn. It was std and I took it all the way apart. I...

Hello guys. I have a question on engine balancing when to do it? I have a 264k worn 5&6 12v I'm planning on building for a single cab short bed. I want around 550hp street able. I have been quoted $300 to balance the rotating assy. What are some benefits to balancing? Is it worth the 300$ or...

I'm having transmission problems. I had a 47re rebuilt locally. The guy did a good job. I upgraded the band anchor and strut. It's got a transgo tfod shift kit and a dpc single disc converter. I put the trans in the truck and have no od. I hooked up a switch to the od signal wire on trans plug...

Hello guys and gals. I purchased a 1998 new beetle tdi 5 speed. It has 184 k on it. The body is good and ok condition. I paid $550. The issue is it cranks slow tries to start and as soon as you let the key to run position it's like you turned the key off. The guy who had it drove it 90 miles...

Hello guys I have a project 98 single cab long bed that I cut to a short bed. The truck had lots of blow by but ran good with good power. I tore the engine down and #5 and #6 have a pretty good ridge at the top of the bore. If the bore won't clean up at .020 would shooting for 600hp be a problem...

Hello guys I bought a bw box s366 turbo to replace my Mack s366. I had the turbine machined for the hx40 downpipe. This one is the straight Down 3in hose outlet not the 3rd Gen 90*. I have the t3 to t4 adapter and tried mocking the turbo up. I bought a 3in 90* silicone hose to use on the outlet...

Hello guys I tore my engine apart for my scsb build. When pulling the rear main seal housing I found this metal. Where could this be from?

Hello guys I'm in the process of building a scsb 12v. It's going to be a long process. I have the other two trucks in my signature. I've owned my 94 since 2005. I rebuilt the engine in 2008 fram filter plugged the piston cooling nozzle. This was the first engine I've ever rebuilt in my life at...

I have a new project to add with my others. I bought a 98 2500 single long 2wd 5 speed. I got motivated after seeing big blues junker drag truck and wanted my own. I really want to make it a short bed. It's going to be a long process. I was curious on the transmission. What will a nv4500 hold...

Hello. I have a 1996 2500 with 352k on it. The truck will not shift into overdrive. The lockup works in 3rd gear. I have tried troubleshooting the problem. I have an old snap on 2500 box scanner that I was able to use. The scanner read 281 degrees Celsius. I bought a new trans temp sensor. I...