2008 shifter in 2002 truck and more conversion pictures
Added some more finishing touches to the auto-to-manual-conversion: My truck is now sporting a 2008 shift lever and shifter boot along with a 2008 carpet for manual transmission: Here are a few more pictures of…
ordered second batch of parker fittings
Placed my order for the second batch of parker fittings. These will go into the regulated return system in the engine bay. Found out since the last order that the trouble is the Viton seals…
out with auto … in with manual
@ 459,719.5km Replaced the automatic transmission with a manual transmission. The mechanical part is pretty straight forward, several forum threads can be found about this. e.g. Auto to Manual Converstion … We had a donor…
Fittings have arrived
Got notification today that the fittings for the fuel pump assembly have arrived. Also got a reaction from parker: The local Territory Manager gave me a call and confirmed what I am looking for and…
Templates for Regulated Return
For my regulated return fuel system, I need stainless fuel lines in the engine compartment: – supply line 1/2″ to a distribution block – 3/8 line from distribution block to passenger side head, rear –…
UDOO ordered
Since the last update, I ordered the UDOO quad core, the touch screen and have been working on the screen housing. My son and partner in this project is currently designing the power supply for…
parker fittings play hard to get
Two month after I “finalized” the design, I have still difficulties sourcing the fittings. I am using Parker fittings in my design. I would not have expected that it is this difficult to get fittings…
Rear Axle work
@ 452,275 km replaced wheel bearings in rear, replaced rear differential with Eaton TrueTrac replaced differential bearings and pinion bearings
Fuel pump assembly update
Have added the underbody shape of the cab and recognized a risk of interference. So I mocked up the mounting plate including the distance from the frame. After some adjusting, I had an acceptable shape…
Fuel pump assembly design coming along
Have been designing my future fuel pump and filter assembly. Will be changing the whole fuel system to 1/2 stainless pipe for supply and 3/8 stainless pipe for supply to the cylinder heads and fuel…