Another video of the engine.....
Temp readings start at about 5:50.
Expedition Leader
Another video of the engine.....
Temp readings start at about 5:50.
Adventurer
We need to look into a wide band o2 sensor and a pyro. Unless something was stupid hot the infrared doesnt tell us anything. Youre going to want real time information. I know, all in due time...
Expedition Leader
I know and agree bro. But....I think the infrared does show things are running cool like they should.Originally Posted by krazytoy
Observer
Maybe I missed it but what diesel engine are you using.
Fester
Expedition Leader
Uhhhh....ya.
SD33T Nissan diesel. Highly modified.
Man that is sweet! I didn't know i needed one until now.. Also, i am super jealous of your yard. It looks like my kind of place.
Expedition Leader
Thanks!!
I suppose I should give s small update.
First up, I am about 6 months behind on this project. Pretty typical. Between work and lacking tools + space the project just hasn't gotten the kick it needs to be a full on project yet.
However, I recently bought a 5hp 60gal compressor, plasma cutter and a number of other goodies. I have all the air tools but my employees killed my compressor a few years back and am only now replacing it. The plasma cutter is going to save me many hours of work I don't enjoy much. I still need to get my engine hoist rebuilt, going to try and make that happen this week. I am also thinking I need an engine stand, Harbor Freight should work for that. Not much else to tell other than I think I will start making some good progress once the compressor shows up.
Oh ya and I am converting my "garage/storage" space into a workshop.
Last edited by RMP&O; 08-28-2012 at 10:04 PM.
TundraBird1
Oooh, this is good! I have neglected this thread for a bit, but a nice running engine is always a good thing! I dig the shipping crate, those Aussies know how to crate a block! I also know exactly what you were feeling as you hooked up the juice for the first time, put some fuel in it, and turned that key.....the cool thing about this project is: you get to feel that exact same excitement again - when you get the motor swapped to its new home - firing it up for the first time; again!
OK good luck now, and we are waiting!
Movin' right along.In search of good times and good news,
With good friends you can't lose, This could become a habit..
Opportunity knocks once, let's reach out and grab it.
Together we'll nab it. We'll hitch-hike, bus or yellow cab it!
Cab it?
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Expedition Leader
Thanks and you are right!!
It was a darn long road to get the engine at my house. Thousands and thousands of dollars and years waiting. But it is here and it rocks hard! And your points about the engine are also true for many other parts of the project. My portal axles for example have been sitting idle for a couple years. In fact I have only used them 2x in the last several years. Everytime I look at them they scream use us!!
Plasma cutter showed up yesterday, bought an Everlast Supercut 50P. Looks like a pretty decent unit for $500. It will do up to 3/4" which is more then enough for me. Also got new parts for my pressure washer yesterday, gun, nozzles and few other bits. I like to work on a clean truck so this was key for me.
New IR 5hp 60gal compressor showing up tomorrow morning. This afternoon $300 in cut wheels and flap discs will be here.
I will still have to get some power work done here at my house, plasma and compressor are 230v. Also need better lighting in my shop area. I am good buddies with an electrician though so no worries.
All this has been holding up the project but more than that I need my bellhousing, clutch, trans & t-case. I jumped the gun early on thinking I could tear into the project without these things. Now, I think that would be a mistake. I need to set not only the engine in the new chassis but also the trans & t-case bolted to it. Along with my steering box these things are key, if I start cutting & chopping before this I will likely regret it and have to do things over. The project needs to flow so to speak and for it to flow the puzzle has to be put together in a certain order.
My first order of business is actually not even The Mongrel. It is another truck I am slapping together to sell. That is a 1977 Nissan Patrol pick up. It is getting brand new locked axles, SOA suspension, a new 5spd & t-case and an old ratty diesel engine. This is gear I have no use for and can't sell as parts for anywhere near what I have in them. Building the Patrol Ute with this gear and selling it = my new trans & t-case plus few other bits.
I am sure reading some if not all of this is confusing as can be to some of you. Understandably! It has been a bit of a puzzle for me just coming up with a solid plan! However it should start to come together in the coming months and be much more clear on what I am doing, why and what the results planned will be.
cheers
Expedition Leader
My electrician buddy has stopped by and gave me a bunch of big gauge wire. I am going to do the dirty work and he will do the actual wiring. Installing a starter and fuse box panel next to the compressor. Will have a plug for my plasma and a few other plugs there too. I am transforming a total junk area into an actual usable shop space! Some more shelves being built and the floor leveled out and then crush laid down. Lights going in too and now I am really considering buying a cheap used wood stove to heat the area.
I think I might buy my steering box soon and get around to buying a fresh air system for painting, sandblasting and heavy grind jobs. Need to make some big jack stands for doing axles and support the frame up high. Other then this I am getting there....the ball slowly rolls forward.
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