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Re: SquareD Part 7 Start it up!
« Reply #800 on: May 22, 2016, 08:43:08 PM »
What do we call you??

Anyway glad to see you here.

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« Reply #801 on: May 22, 2016, 08:47:58 PM »
What do we call you??

Anyway glad to see you here.

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« Reply #802 on: May 22, 2016, 09:15:35 PM »
Welcome Lane.   Don. Saw a guy put a 6CT in a F350..... Maybe time to start over ?


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« Reply #803 on: May 22, 2016, 09:22:37 PM »
Welcome Lane.   Don. Saw a guy put a 6CT in a F350..... Maybe time to start over ?


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« Reply #804 on: May 22, 2016, 09:52:17 PM »
What do we call you??

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« Reply #805 on: May 23, 2016, 09:38:10 AM »
Nice to have you aboard officially and all. Pooling resources is what this place is all about!
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« Reply #806 on: May 23, 2016, 10:53:36 AM »
Nice to have you aboard officially and all. Pooling resources is what this place is all about!

Thanks! I'm all about sharing knowledge!

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« Reply #807 on: May 23, 2016, 03:18:59 PM »
Between you and Koot we are covered great now.
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« Reply #808 on: May 25, 2016, 06:31:00 AM »
Its a ghost town, where is everyone? Don what's going on??

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« Reply #809 on: May 25, 2016, 07:56:10 AM »
ohh you'll get used to days/weeks where nothing happens on this thread. just know in confidence that don is sitting back, looking at SqD and thinking of his next plan of attack.

but more than likely he's out on sarge re arranging the landscape to his liking. hahah

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Re: SquareD Part 7 Start it up!
« Reply #810 on: May 25, 2016, 08:05:34 PM »
As Don slips into repose and pensively contemplates life after Hillary, he is making mental progress towards the Kaizen of automotive nirvana.  That never to be achieved perfection known as Square D.

in other words.  Be patient.  He's old and has lots of irons in the fire....
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« Reply #811 on: May 25, 2016, 08:18:56 PM »
Its a ghost town, where is everyone? Don what's going on??
Was down at the Hide since Monday destroying perfectly good ag equipment!
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« Reply #812 on: May 25, 2016, 08:19:51 PM »
As Don slips into repose and pensively contemplates life after Hillary, he is making mental progress towards the Kaizen of automotive nirvana.  That never to be achieved perfection known as Square D.

in other words.  Be patient.  He's old and has lots of irons in the fire....
You're only as old as you feel!

I'm pretty old at the moment!!!!!!!
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« Reply #813 on: May 25, 2016, 09:14:00 PM »
Boy do I hear that.

Just heard they extradited a cyber guy to testify against Hillary on the email. We can still hope and the F B I is not letting this go.
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Re: SquareD Part 7 Start it up!
« Reply #814 on: May 26, 2016, 08:33:34 PM »
OK, got my parts to check the fuel flow to the engine

Just in: an adjustable overflow valve, new Pensacola diesel lift pump, and I got a different stack up for the fittings on top of that lift pump.

I'll bolt it all up and test run tomorrow
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« Reply #815 on: May 26, 2016, 08:54:20 PM »
 ::) :o ;D 8)

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« Reply #816 on: May 26, 2016, 10:02:22 PM »
Tomorrow!!
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« Reply #817 on: May 26, 2016, 11:24:51 PM »
Tomorrow!!


Heard that before........ ;D
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« Reply #818 on: May 27, 2016, 08:10:54 AM »
SHOT!
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #819 on: May 27, 2016, 08:46:14 PM »
&??????
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« Reply #820 on: May 27, 2016, 08:53:29 PM »
OK, I got it running!
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Re: SquareD Part 7 Start it up!
« Reply #821 on: May 27, 2016, 08:55:11 PM »
I started with the new Pensacola diesel lift pump and a variety of fittings to try and figure out a better way of routing the fuel lines and mounting them
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« Reply #822 on: May 27, 2016, 08:56:56 PM »
The problem with this pump is clearance to run larger lines. Larger lines require larger fittings and there is precious little room for anything much larger than what I already had installed
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« Reply #823 on: May 27, 2016, 08:57:47 PM »
So I built up the new pump with the new style fittings
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« Reply #824 on: May 27, 2016, 08:58:38 PM »
OK, I got it running!

Sweet! Congrats!!!!
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« Reply #825 on: May 27, 2016, 08:59:13 PM »
But...That dog wouldn't hunt!

So I had the pleasure of pulling off the pump and reconfigured it with the stuff I had figured out the first time
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« Reply #826 on: May 27, 2016, 09:01:19 PM »
Next I installed the new, adjustable overflow valve. This valve is factory set for I believe 35 psi bleed pressure, which is more amicable to a high performance P-Pump motor, I think
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« Reply #827 on: May 27, 2016, 09:03:39 PM »
The motor did not start right up, but rather stumbled to life. I suspect it had air in the system and a lot of old fuel in the cylinders. So it did smoke some for awhile...and made me pretty nervous that it was all starting again!
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« Reply #828 on: May 27, 2016, 09:06:32 PM »
But as the motor warmed it also smoothed out. The throttle response is very quick, like right now, urgent. Bump it and it spools right up.

I noted the kennedy fuel pumps supplied 8 psi with the motor off. Then as soon as I started it the presure rose above 20 to around 30ish. When revving it it is running above 40, but with a lot of needle bounce on the direct reading mechanical gage.
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« Reply #829 on: May 27, 2016, 09:08:31 PM »
While I had it running, I crawled underneath and immediately discovered the trans oil leak:
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« Reply #830 on: May 27, 2016, 09:09:57 PM »
So here is the list as of today:
Green = Complete
Orange = in progress
Purple = awaiting parts
Red = not started yet/needs to be done


Square D Punch-out list
Install stainless hardware to aux fuel door, repaint mount plate
Seal fuel filler port/repair leak

Fabricate fender well bulkhead/Install air cleaner

Connect Brake pedal
Connect Proportioning valve…strange fittings??
Fill and bleed brake system


Install Lift pump
Reconnect fuel supply lines
Install Overflow valve


Reinstall Marine injectors
Relocate left front limb riser cable mount
Relocate throttle cable
Mount AC condenser
Run AC lines
Hook up AC system, bleed/charge
Figure out AC wiring to use factory switch
Install air filter to cab air
Wire up top area illumination lights
Install convoluted wire loom covering on top/exterior wires
Fabricate sill plates/secure carpet and wiring
Figure out/repair dome light
Install foot well lights
Label overhead switches
Install transfer case 4WD indicator switch in top of case (OUCH!)
Figure out/install transmission wiring from two-prong switch
Install overdrive switch…New model shift lever/switch??
Find/repair transmission leak
Reinstall fuel shutoff plate
Install momentary grid heater switch next to fuel shutoff
Install aux fuel tank fuel level gage
Connect fuel transfer pump switch from aux tank
Install 10 psi hobbs switch to H2O injection
Close off back of right fender well
Connect air intake to turbo
Hook up rear air bag lines
Replace rear taillight sockets and secure harness
Top off power steering fluid
Replace aft deep cycle battery with normal unit
Gage cluster:   
   Figure out/repair the half of the lights that don’t work
   Figure out/repair speedometer
   Mount tachometer/ hook up and get working
Build left door panel or repair and install factory panel
**Install new Silverado rear springs
**Install rear shackle flip system
**Install new front leaf spring mount on rear springs
**Fab up rear entry door to replace rear hatch and tail gate
**Modify rear topper top to a flip up design
**Fabricate rock rails
**Fabricate rear “Surprise” module
**Fabricate smoke generator
**Fab up rear folding bunk
**Fab up storage for bed
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« Reply #831 on: May 27, 2016, 09:10:34 PM »
She's a purrin'!!

That's why you painted things that lycoming grey -- so you could see the leaks!  Guess there is a method to your madness (most of the time)!  ;)
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« Reply #832 on: May 27, 2016, 09:15:18 PM »
All that psi sounds good and the engine seems to like it!

Yup, thats a trans leak alright. If not one thing its another,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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« Reply #833 on: May 27, 2016, 09:20:15 PM »
All that psi sounds good and the engine seems to like it!

Yup, thats a trans leak alright. If not one thing its another,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
The good part in finding that leak, is that, well, I found it. The fluid is all coming out of a single fitting in the case. It is a fitting which is pipe thread fitted into a narrow part of the case which is known to crack. I remember tightening it very gingerly and probably left it a bit loose out of caution. I'll have it leak free pdq now!
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« Reply #834 on: May 27, 2016, 09:20:54 PM »
She's a purrin'!!

That's why you painted things that lycoming grey -- so you could see the leaks!  Guess there is a method to your madness (most of the time)!  ;)
Yessir, there is!
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« Reply #835 on: May 28, 2016, 12:06:21 AM »
It's alive!!!

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« Reply #836 on: May 28, 2016, 12:16:49 AM »
Good news on all counts. I was leary of the fittings you had used, but with the real estate shortcomings it is what works.
Glad to see that issue resolved, and hopefully your t-case leak is just that loose plug.
When you said the pipe thread fitting I thought you were going to the 4wd indicator that is to be installed.

Still quite a punch list, but headway is being made.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #837 on: May 28, 2016, 12:44:42 AM »
T-case and trans leak are two different things from the look of it Sam.
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« Reply #838 on: May 28, 2016, 12:54:37 AM »
Sure are...tired brain fart there.
Been up since 03:00, need to hit the hay apparently.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #839 on: May 28, 2016, 06:20:33 AM »
See look at that, I make myself present in the forum and you get it running, told you God brought me here for a reason Don. Haha

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« Reply #840 on: May 28, 2016, 07:13:33 AM »
Congrats Don... amazing how well they run with fuel pressure.  ;D 


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« Reply #841 on: May 28, 2016, 07:36:24 AM »
Great development; glad the tide seems to be turning in your favor after repeated frustrations! :)
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« Reply #842 on: May 28, 2016, 09:50:35 AM »
Great news Don!! U da man

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« Reply #843 on: May 28, 2016, 10:37:25 AM »
You Cummins guys...What is that stumble as you rev it? From an idle, if you hit it, it stumbles along for a bit then works up some revs.

It spools pretty quickly, faster than I would have thought but it acts like a gas engine which loses vacuum when you first punch it and open 4 barrels to atmosphere

Could it be that all the fuel is pushing out to the factory injectors? I still haven't reinstalled the Marine injectors yet.
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« Reply #844 on: May 28, 2016, 07:32:32 PM »
Sounds like air in the fuel lines

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« Reply #845 on: May 28, 2016, 07:33:29 PM »
It should be very smooth when you hit it

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« Reply #846 on: May 28, 2016, 07:46:30 PM »
I want him to weigh it. It's got to be north of 8k by now.
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« Reply #847 on: May 28, 2016, 09:22:58 PM »
Don, congratulations. I know that makes you feel better. Happy for you


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« Reply #848 on: May 29, 2016, 09:42:44 AM »
Yea, all this is good news

Still gonna be a bit slow in the development...Two words:

Spring...Farm

But I have rain and off days when I'll get on it, but for now off to bush hogging, dropping trees, and grillin' out in the wild!
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« Reply #849 on: May 29, 2016, 02:11:44 PM »
Happy Memorial Day everyone!
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