Author Topic: 2010 F350 Extended Cab Cummins 24V Swap (Read 23185 times)

stlaser · « **Reply #150 on:** November 18, 2020, 05:40:57 PM »

One of tomorrow’s projects, getting bottom of bed painted after I sweep it off and wipe it down one last time.

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JR · « **Reply #151 on:** November 18, 2020, 06:10:38 PM »

I like the wood idea, why I asked.

That should seal the bed up OK.

stlaser · « **Reply #152 on:** November 18, 2020, 06:13:09 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 18, 2020, 06:10:38 PM

I like the wood idea, why I asked.

That should seal the bed up OK.

Seriously though, to my knowledge Henry Ford started doing it that way on all their trucks. I’ve always done it that way even with our 26k gvw flatbeds and no issues.

JR · « **Reply #153 on:** November 18, 2020, 06:48:34 PM »

I agree, but I had no idea Ford started it.

stlaser · « **Reply #154 on:** November 18, 2020, 07:13:32 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 18, 2020, 06:48:34 PM

I agree, but I had no idea Ford started it.

My grand dads 37 (flatbed from the factory work truck) was this way, my neighbor who specializes in ford hot rods claimed all the old Ford trucks were done like this.

JR · « **Reply #155 on:** November 18, 2020, 08:05:06 PM »

I see it on bob tails all the time. Think its a great idea with both dissimilar metals and non factory beds/boxes.

KensAuto · « **Reply #156 on:** November 18, 2020, 08:11:49 PM »

Man, surprised you're not making your own bed considering the amount of work you're doing to this one!
I like the crane receiver idea. Never thought of doing it that way.... more than one use possibly.
Personally I won't use raptor again. Not having great luck with it. Maybe it's the Arizona UVs, or the installer. Not sure

So the heads been off of the 24v? I couldn't tell that it had been apart...if so I would have questioned it when I got it. Urrr

stlaser · « **Reply #157 on:** November 18, 2020, 08:29:05 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on November 18, 2020, 08:11:49 PM

Man, surprised you're not making your own bed considering the amount of work you're doing to this one!
I like the crane receiver idea. Never thought of doing it that way.... more than one use possibly.
Personally I won't use raptor again. Not having great luck with it. Maybe it's the Arizona UVs, or the installer. Not sure

So the heads been off of the 24v? I couldn't tell that it had been apart...if so I would have questioned it when I got it. Urrr

Right, I paid $1k for the bed. Steel would have cost more than that so what you see is what you get.

Agree on crane receiver but not sure what else I can put in there? Flag pole for my Trump flag? Heavy duty stripper pole for your gf H? But nobody wants to see that.....

Yeah, head had recently been off that motor I think. It was definitely off at some point, is what it is though. Also for record bottom end bearings were pretty worn for a 100k ish motor (per my diesel mechanic who sees similar on 200-300k motors) although copper was not showing on them yet. Crank looked good as did pistons.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #158 on:** November 18, 2020, 09:23:23 PM »

Ken, do you run a repair shop? Sounds more like used car salesman talk to me.

stlaser · « **Reply #159 on:** November 18, 2020, 09:57:42 PM »

Quote from: Bob Smith on November 18, 2020, 09:23:23 PM

Ken, do you run a repair shop? Sounds more like used car salesman talk to me.

KensAuto · « **Reply #160 on:** November 18, 2020, 10:36:46 PM »

wyorunner · « **Reply #161 on:** November 19, 2020, 12:57:54 AM »

While I’ve never owned a ferd, our M925 had wood between bed and frame, which I thought was weird, simply because I didn’t understand it. I’d bet Ken’s 5ton has it between bed and frame, but not 100% certain.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #162 on:** November 19, 2020, 01:04:49 AM »

There is a H joke hidden in that 5ton and bed frame lol.

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JR · « **Reply #163 on:** November 19, 2020, 02:18:57 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on November 19, 2020, 01:04:49 AM

There is a H joke hidden in that 5ton and bed frame lol.

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And he is building a poll for her to show her off in parades. The hoist is just to get her up there,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

stlaser · « **Reply #164 on:** November 19, 2020, 08:27:05 AM »

I typically do not keep track of total costs in a project as I build them for myself. Yes, I keep receipts in a folder and just push ahead normally then at end of year or project tally it up.

However, I offered my mechanic the other day some money towards parts he had purchased as things were delayed again with having to machine bottom end. His response was no thank you, then followed by “that motor is worth a hell of a lot more than you owe me”.

Which got me thinking I owe him $3K ish or so with parts and labor. So last night I took a quick tally of approximate money spent on this motor so far. All I’m gunna say is wow, that added up quick....... definitely most expensive I’ve built by 2x or 3x as much money. Hope it’s all worth it when complete.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #165 on:** November 19, 2020, 08:46:24 AM »

As long as it runs it will be worth it. You don’t want it sitting around 90% complete for years and then part it out....

I’m like you. I still don’t know how much I have in the guest house but I have a box full for receipts.

In the end it’s only worth what someone would pay for it if I sell
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stlaser · « **Reply #166 on:** November 19, 2020, 09:19:01 AM »

100% agree, I need this truck as the excursion is ok but needs to move on down the road I think. Part of me wants to keep it and cummins swap it but not very realistic I don’t think. So gotta keep pushing forward on the fummins truck. It will get there hopefully in next month or two.

stlaser · « **Reply #167 on:** November 19, 2020, 04:19:10 PM »

Mopped it on, quick check looks to be 98.5% coverage with the mop......

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #168 on:** November 19, 2020, 06:02:05 PM »

Just dump the gallon into the trailer and smire it around

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stlaser · « **Reply #169 on:** November 19, 2020, 06:25:38 PM »

3/4 of a gallon actually and there was a paint brush involved too.....

stlaser · « **Reply #170 on:** November 20, 2020, 02:56:44 PM »

Back end looks much better, now onto the topside prep for the raptor liner

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stlaser · « **Reply #171 on:** November 25, 2020, 06:11:38 PM »

Welp, rabbit hole gets deeper yet. Got off phone with machinist, bores on front 4 holes are at high side of tolerance before honing. Boring .020 over and high compression pistons, another week to ten days.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #172 on:** November 25, 2020, 06:44:54 PM »

Who sold you that boat anchor??

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JR · « **Reply #173 on:** November 25, 2020, 06:51:52 PM »

Its only money,,,,,,,,

stlaser · « **Reply #174 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:11:58 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 25, 2020, 06:44:54 PM

Who sold you that boat anchor??

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Well, there’s an update on that too. Seems he found the paperwork in which he was the first that really overpaid for the boat anchor. He texted that info to me last week. If it’s any consolation to him I paid less than he paid initially but I’m thinking he got out cheap!

lol

Also worth noting apparently these vp44 engine kits run quite a bit more or so I was told. In the end the foundation being, core head, block and crank are able to be made right. So it’s not what Ken and I thought it was but it isn’t our first rodeo so we’re not surprised really.

JR · « **Reply #175 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:17:10 PM »

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #176 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:16:44 PM »

Yes, life is like a box of chocolates...

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stlaser · « **Reply #177 on:** November 25, 2020, 09:10:10 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 25, 2020, 08:16:44 PM

Yes, life is like a box of chocolates...

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Thanks Forrest......

stlaser · « **Reply #178 on:** December 01, 2020, 09:50:13 AM »

Ok, so looking for honest opinions (other than Ken). I’m prepping the top side of the bed for some epoxy primer and then raptor liner. So in that process I pulled out these window guards. I’m up in the air whether to print and re install or leave out of maybe put something in a little more custom (custom is my last choice atm). What says the RM forum?

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #179 on:** December 01, 2020, 10:47:21 AM »

Custom. GLO logo.

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #180 on:** December 01, 2020, 11:20:39 AM »

Custom, those in there now are not worth your time

Flyin6 · « **Reply #181 on:** December 01, 2020, 11:41:55 AM »

Something like a scaled up diff cover, say a dana-60 outline that points to your signature product. Maybe some custom painting on it to make it stand out from the rhino liner

Sammconn · « **Reply #182 on:** December 01, 2020, 11:43:00 AM »

Something GLO water-jetted and obvious.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #183 on:** December 01, 2020, 12:23:16 PM »

I’m on board with a company logo

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KensAuto · « **Reply #184 on:** December 01, 2020, 01:09:25 PM »

Custom, like this.

;P

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #185 on:** December 01, 2020, 01:56:54 PM »

Ken. Silly don’t you know it’s just a green cross?

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JR · « **Reply #186 on:** December 01, 2020, 03:37:36 PM »

I think H is having an impact on Ken.

I think the GLO logo vs a green cross any day!

stlaser · « **Reply #187 on:** December 01, 2020, 04:47:52 PM »

Now we know what happened to the customers Ford pickup in the test drive. Don’t we Ken?

stlaser · « **Reply #188 on:** December 01, 2020, 04:54:32 PM »

Welp, you guys sure like making more work for me. Only down side to that is the GLO logo might be the last thing they see as I brake check them.....

May have to add a bumper sticker.

You know the ones that ask how is my driving?
Call 1-800-BAK-OFFB

KensAuto · « **Reply #189 on:** December 01, 2020, 07:29:56 PM »

What happened to the Ford script you got? Gotta work it in to your plans.

stlaser · « **Reply #190 on:** December 01, 2020, 07:48:41 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on December 01, 2020, 07:29:56 PM

What happened to the Ford script you got? Gotta work it in to your plans.

Was planning on hanging it up on this wall, kind of too cool to cut up for that bed imo

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stlaser · « **Reply #191 on:** December 02, 2020, 12:02:25 PM »

Only 7 weeks to get this in

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #192 on:** December 02, 2020, 12:49:45 PM »

Well, at least you got a good one!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #193 on:** December 02, 2020, 12:56:59 PM »

I actually think I’m due for a rebuild of mine or just replace It. One of these days lol

Shawn what’s this going on? The Fummins or something else

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stlaser · « **Reply #194 on:** December 02, 2020, 09:10:35 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on December 02, 2020, 12:56:59 PM

I actually think I’m due for a rebuild of mine or just replace It. One of these days lol

Shawn what’s this going on? The Fummins or something else

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Fummins, this is the fummins thread still I believe?

I had purchased a bean sump kit earlier as well, the plan will be to use the aftermarket 50 Gallon tank. More info to come shortly on all of that.

stlaser · « **Reply #195 on:** December 08, 2020, 05:36:57 PM »

2 part epoxy primer

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stlaser · « **Reply #196 on:** December 08, 2020, 06:51:48 PM »

Then stopped by lumber yard on way home and sourced a piece of red oak that measure 1 13/16 x 3 1/2” x 14’ for under $50 (I needed 1 3/4 x 3, so I think this will work w/o modifying the rectangle size. I’ll cut it into 4 pieces and coat it (yet to be determined with what exactly) for semi weather proofing.

I’ve also decided for the time being no window guards. That may change at a later date but I like being able to see out my rear window.

Large turbo is still on back order, spoke with them yesterday and they added another month. Guessing it or parts are on a boat.

JR · « **Reply #197 on:** December 08, 2020, 09:33:41 PM »

That looks great. Soon as prices cool down I want to build racks for the flatbed.

wyorunner · « **Reply #198 on:** December 08, 2020, 11:39:53 PM »

Shawn, who did you buy your turbo from? Our entire fuel system and turbo came from dieseltuff.com. Really great guy to work with.

stlaser · « **Reply #199 on:** December 09, 2020, 12:01:20 AM »

Quote from: wyorunner on December 08, 2020, 11:39:53 PM

Shawn, who did you buy your turbo from? Our entire fuel system and turbo came from dieseltuff.com. Really great guy to work with.

Power driven, they’ve discounted it pretty heavily at this point so holding out hope it eventually shows. With set backs on motor it’s not like I need it today so I’m waiting.