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Title: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 08:56:09 PM
Today I was cleaning out the garage a little. There was this huge pile of dust. When I started to remove it, I discovered a really cool old Dodge truck beneath it, in somewhat like a preserved condition.
We have been messing with this truck, what now, 4-5 years?

Well, I'm back on it with today's emphasis on trying to get it idling better and working off the immense punch out list.

First I checked all the fuel lines, putting a wrench on each fitting. Everything was tight, but it started with some difficulty and idled roughly. Afterward I had a garage all filled up with the white smoke again and the unburned fuel was doing it's final burning in my Mark-1 eyeballs
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 08:57:02 PM
It has had a long term seep/leak of transmission fluid from someplace...Guess I'll have a look at that tomorrow
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 08:58:11 PM
After snugging up the fuel lines I went all over it checking various things for proper installation. I found the boost gage was not hooked up, so I took care of that
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:00:17 PM
Next I set the idle up a bit and that definitely helped matters a bunch. Perhaps I had it idling too low to create enough fuel pressure to idle well. I'll try and figure out how to get the tach hooked up and working so I can actually check the idle RPM

It's a trick little bugger to get to, the idle screw, that is
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:01:11 PM
So here is the idle now, after setting it up a wee bit
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:02:01 PM
And at the tail pipe
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:03:05 PM
There's a bunch of mechanical noise from this tractor motor!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:05:36 PM
And it will not rev up without sputtering, popping, and back firing

I know, everyone is going to say timing. but it is set properly. Fuel pressure was OK, when last I checked it, but I'll install a FP gage soon to monitor that better
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:07:56 PM
I think I am done with monkeying with that engine. I'll shift gears, get some brakes and some other things reattached and have it taken to s 12 valve specialist to sort it all out
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 23, 2017, 09:10:13 PM
The front springs are holding their own. They settled to being dead flat, having started with a positive arch and maybe 2" taller. I'll shove another leaf or two in each pack and then readjust the rear height/ I do not want the truck getting much taller, it's at the comfortable limit for off camber driving
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on February 23, 2017, 09:16:41 PM
 :popcorn: :popcorn:

sorry, all I can muster.........
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on February 23, 2017, 09:19:02 PM
Maybe it was the WDYNDT thread...
 :beercheers:
At least big D found his Square D.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on February 23, 2017, 10:09:32 PM
uh.....oh....ah.......



I'm speechless  :)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on February 24, 2017, 07:05:19 AM
Still a good looking truck, in spite of all that dust damage...... :laugh:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 24, 2017, 07:34:49 AM
Q: how to you know when Don is bored?
A: he starts to poke around in SqD

Menses, What's the over under/over on it being done in 2017?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on February 24, 2017, 08:05:07 AM
Q: how to you know when Don is bored?
A: he starts to poke around in SqD

Menses, What's the over under/over on it being done in 2017?


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How bout the over/under he gets back to it this year?
He's been busy at the farm and all...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 08:40:33 AM
Q: how to you know when Don is bored?
A: he starts to poke around in SqD

Menses, What's the over under/over on it being done in 2017?


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How bout the over/under he gets back to it this year?
He's been busy at the farm and all...
It's the "and all" that has really kept me busy...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on February 24, 2017, 09:32:50 AM
Well, I will admit he peaked my interest when he spoke of a cummins specialist. Think he's beat this horse dead and then some in his shop. Throwing a little money at a professional couldn't hurt to get it finished.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on February 24, 2017, 10:40:06 AM
Well, I will admit he peaked my interest when he spoke of a cummins specialist. Think he's beat this horse dead and then some in his shop. Throwing a little money at a professional couldn't hurt to get it finished.

I agree with this. It may be a really small issue but one of those ones that someone cant find without years of "been there done that" knowledge. It's not bad to call for help when you've exhausted all possibles/reasonables. And that's too nice a truck to be a dust collector.   
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on February 24, 2017, 10:59:49 AM
Too bad Norm can't make a short trip in that 200mph mustang and miss K can fix it while you guys sit back and sip sweet tea.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on February 24, 2017, 11:05:02 AM
THIS^^^^  :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on February 24, 2017, 07:28:28 PM
That's when you know you have arrived. Sitting back with a drink while your woman fixes a diesel


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: swbhobie16 on February 24, 2017, 07:37:18 PM
the kaiser doing something similar.. not quite to the same extreme. but def runs alittle rough under throttle. if you bump the fuel quick, it revs and then comes down.. and shuts off. i'm leaning towards lift pump as well. but need a FP gauge to confirm as well.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 08:49:25 PM
the kaiser doing something similar.. not quite to the same extreme. but def runs alittle rough under throttle. if you bump the fuel quick, it revs and then comes down.. and shuts off. i'm leaning towards lift pump as well. but need a FP gauge to confirm as well.
I'm ordering a fuel pressure gage tonight just to keep an eye on that
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 08:50:55 PM
I picked up this new creeper. The old one has some broken wheels and contains a nice puddle of trans fluid

Northern has these crazy sales every once in awhile. I want to say I paid like $19.99 for this beaut!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 08:53:16 PM
I wasn't getting full accelerator pedal travel. I traced down the problem to a cable that was too long. I snipped it down like an inch! That made for a lot more travel, but the motor refuses to rev up very much. Something is definately wrong with the Cummins, but I'm not worrying about it anymore.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:32:12 PM
Like I said yesterday, I am focusing on getting the thing able to stop for now. That means connecting the master cylinder
to the brake pedal. The hydro brake system does not match up exactly with the brake pedal mount, things are just too close. I decided to remove the pedal and add an extension onto it and get more working room.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:33:13 PM
First the old pin is ground flat and punched out
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
Then I found another section of 1/4" steel to weld to the backside of the pedal. I ground a generous angle on each component so I'd get a complete weld
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:36:40 PM
That got cleaned up and painted black with the John Deere paint
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 24, 2017, 09:37:44 PM
That's all I had time for today.

Here's what the pile of smoky dust looks like at this particular moment in time
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on February 27, 2017, 10:25:14 PM
Looks like a thing of active beauty if you ask me
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on February 28, 2017, 09:01:51 AM
^^ What Tate says! I like the activity.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 28, 2017, 09:08:32 AM
Was off doing the muddy at the farm thing, so no work the past couple days. I'll see if I can get that pedal assembly hooked back up...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 28, 2017, 10:21:30 PM
I missed the last page of excitement. 


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: rpar86 on March 01, 2017, 02:38:26 AM
I have a very similar creeper, not Ironton though. Careful of those wheels - they like to come loose and spew ball bearings everywhere...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 01, 2017, 02:45:09 AM
IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on March 03, 2017, 02:12:05 PM
THIS JUST IN! DESPITE RUMORS TO THE CONTRARY, DUTIFULLY REPORTED BY THIS JOURNALIST, THE PROJECT KNOWN AS "SQUARE D" APPARENTLY LIVES! SOURCES CLAIM THAT BIG D WAS WALKING THROUGH HIS GARAGE WHEN HE DISCOVERED A LARGE PILE OF DUST THAT HE HAD NOT NOTICED BEFORE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MACHINERY WAS DISCOVERED. AFTER CAREFUL APPLICATION OF COMMON HAND TOOLS, THE MACHINE RUMBLED TO LIFE. SQUARE D LIVES!

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on March 03, 2017, 03:13:39 PM
Hmmmmm...it idles fine. It sounds ok at the tail pipe when idling. You rev it, it then sounds like the injectors are not getting to pop pressure.

When you get the fuel pressure gauge.... check the pressure at idle and then again when it starts missing. If ya see no drop I'd wager it's time you find a new injection pump...or like you said, let a pump shop make it run.

Tate: doubt that Stang will go 200mph... 3.73 gears and all LoL



Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on March 03, 2017, 03:34:39 PM
Tate: doubt that Stang will go 200mph... 3.73 gears and all LoL

Come on Koot.....sure it will....ya jes need one of these....

(http://www2.cip1.com/v/vspfiles/photos/VDO-437-159-2.jpg)

See? Problem solved.  :rolleyes:  :facepalm:

 :laugh:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 03, 2017, 04:25:18 PM
Put your lady behind it and tell her it will and it will,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on March 03, 2017, 04:44:56 PM
Hmmmmm...it idles fine. It sounds ok at the tail pipe when idling. You rev it, it then sounds like the injectors are not getting to pop pressure.

When you get the fuel pressure gauge.... check the pressure at idle and then again when it starts missing. If ya see no drop I'd wager it's time you find a new injection pump...or like you said, let a pump shop make it run.

Tate: doubt that Stang will go 200mph... 3.73 gears and all LoL

YG F8.8-308 $170, lol.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2017, 07:45:51 PM
I got the fuel pressure gage ordered. But looking around, I am running out of real estate to mount stuff.

I am now thinking once again, about ripping out the entire stock dash and just starting over with my own aircraft style design. By canning everything, I could reposition the gauges in a manner that makes sense and unclutteres the area. I could bury the radio stack like we do in aircraft and fit all sorts of things into the wasted space behind the factory dash.

No decisions, but just looking. I have to find room for the fuel pressure gage, and the aft fuel tank fuel level gage. The speedo no longer works since I hacked out the computer, and half the lights in the dash are inop for reasons I can not determine
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2017, 07:47:32 PM
I had to modify the brake pedal to get it to fit. The extension I welded on is interfering with the brake switch now...Always something
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2017, 07:49:24 PM
After cleaning the old parts up, I gave them a fresh coat of grease and reinstalled the brake pedal.

This was not a 5 minute operation. I had to keep adjusting things while working on my side or upside down. It wasn't fun, but in the end, the pedal got installed solidly
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2017, 07:51:03 PM
The alignment looks off, but it isn't. What you are seeing is a slight offset misalignment, but the rod angles up somewhat. It is much stronger than the stock setup ever thought of being
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 04, 2017, 07:56:22 PM
I'm having a hard time getting momentum going, I keep running into roadblocks. For example, I wanted to mount the aux fuel tank fuel level gage, but didn't have a cup, and I couldn't find a spot I liked to mount the thing.

So I moved to the drivers door panel. The plywood I purchased a year ago for the project has warped slightly, but worst of all, it was too small a section to make a full panel! ERRRRRR>>>>

I initially wanted to get the brake lines reinstalled, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to adapt the new 3/16" brake lines to the factory proportioning valve.

I am holding to the plan to get the brakes working, the transmission showing a desire to move and the thing generally ready to pull onto a trailer, then take it to a specialist to get the engine sorted.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 04, 2017, 08:04:39 PM
Realistically the dash could be last, or I guess would be if it was my project.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on March 04, 2017, 08:48:38 PM
That sucks Don. Try just writing out what you know you need. I hate that feeling and maybe it means take a step back and just methodically write down every step you need to do for eachildren item. Then start with the one that's easiest to finish. Then the next easiest one to finish. For me I like getting stuff crossed off the list so if I do the "easiest" ones (a relative term here I realize) first then I feel like I'm making progress which emotionally can be a big battle. When I find myself stymied and keep beating my head agains the wall I usually end up throwing stuff and walking away. But that's me.  :embarrassed:
Title: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on March 04, 2017, 09:25:31 PM
Could you make a small piece of brake line that has the 3/16 female on one end and then a factory male end on the proportioning valve side?

Wait, that wouldn't work now that I think about because the line sizes are different. 

Is there anybody there that makes any kind of lines? I had one of our parts stores send of the pump end of my power steering line on the 92 and the box end of the 74. They sent it to a shop in Tucson to have made and the braised them to a hydraulic crimpable end, then they put a hydraulic line in the middle and crimped it in their machine.... hope that makes sense. 

In other words braise two different line sizes together with proper ends to go from 3/16 to factory???

Or just get a step up brass fitting for at the proportioning valve?


Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on March 04, 2017, 11:06:03 PM
I'm having a hard time getting momentum going, I keep running into roadblocks. For example, I wanted to mount the aux fuel tank fuel level gage, but didn't have a cup, and I couldn't find a spot I liked to mount the thing.

So I moved to the drivers door panel. The plywood I purchased a year ago for the project has warped slightly, but worst of all, it was too small a section to make a full panel! ERRRRRR>>>>

I initially wanted to get the brake lines reinstalled, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to adapt the new 3/16" brake lines to the factory proportioning valve.

I am holding to the plan to get the brakes working, the transmission showing a desire to move and the thing generally ready to pull onto a trailer, then take it to a specialist to get the engine sorted.

Don if you can wait until Monday I will send a list of everything you need
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 05, 2017, 08:10:31 AM
I'm having a hard time getting momentum going, I keep running into roadblocks. For example, I wanted to mount the aux fuel tank fuel level gage, but didn't have a cup, and I couldn't find a spot I liked to mount the thing.

So I moved to the drivers door panel. The plywood I purchased a year ago for the project has warped slightly, but worst of all, it was too small a section to make a full panel! ERRRRRR>>>>

I initially wanted to get the brake lines reinstalled, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to adapt the new 3/16" brake lines to the factory proportioning valve.

I am holding to the plan to get the brakes working, the transmission showing a desire to move and the thing generally ready to pull onto a trailer, then take it to a specialist to get the engine sorted.

Don if you can wait until Monday I will send a list of everything you need
Phil,

Great, I'll wait.

And here is the power of this site. I don't have to experiment, when knowledgeable members abound!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 05, 2017, 08:12:58 AM
Here is the Fuel pressure gage I selected:

"Max Tow"
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 05, 2017, 08:19:20 AM
Realistically the dash could be last, or I guess would be if it was my project.
It could be, but with my running out of space for stuff and the need for two more gages, it's time.

However getting the truck to motivate is first.

With the fuel pressure gage installed I can get a good read on the health of the injection pump. If that's faulty, I'll just pull it myself and save the trip to the tuner. Find a reputable shop, tell them what I want the engine to do, then start signing checks.

Be a good write-up if nothing else.

I'm also still sniffing around the silverado rear springs. 64" vs 52"  Shackle flip, vs factory under-slung configuration. More load capacity from the silvy springs...lots of grindin' and fine little metal filings in my hair skin and eyeballs...What's not to like about that?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on March 06, 2017, 03:07:39 PM
I'm having a hard time getting momentum going, I keep running into roadblocks. For example, I wanted to mount the aux fuel tank fuel level gage, but didn't have a cup, and I couldn't find a spot I liked to mount the thing.

So I moved to the drivers door panel. The plywood I purchased a year ago for the project has warped slightly, but worst of all, it was too small a section to make a full panel! ERRRRRR>>>>

I initially wanted to get the brake lines reinstalled, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to adapt the new 3/16" brake lines to the factory proportioning valve.

I am holding to the plan to get the brakes working, the transmission showing a desire to move and the thing generally ready to pull onto a trailer, then take it to a specialist to get the engine sorted.

Don if you can wait until Monday I will send a list of everything you need
Phil,

Great, I'll wait.

And here is the power of this site. I don't have to experiment, when knowledgeable members abound!

Don, before I send you down the Redneck engineering route, this tubing is what your taking about? that you need help with?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2017, 05:29:53 PM
Phil,

Yes, the prop. Valve is pictured in your first photo. Except that mine looks different (3/4T W250 vs 1/2T RC??) and is located inside the frame "C" which in my case, is now boxed in.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on March 06, 2017, 06:05:29 PM
Nope you have the early design then, mine is straight off a 1992 W250
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2017, 06:43:15 PM
How does that change your recommendations, Phil?

Different technology in my truck?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on March 06, 2017, 07:32:20 PM
It dose not, I hate those inverted flare fittings they use on cars.  I converted everything downstream of the "quad" fitting to AN and SS lines.  Only use the factory stuff because I had it and was in good shape.

https://www.anplumbing.com/adapters/brake-adapters.html

Thease are the adapters I used and I ran -3 AN lines

561803ERL
561903ERL

https://www.anplumbing.com/adapters/a-n-steel-adapters.html

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2017, 08:51:30 PM
Ah yes, AN fittings...

I could do that, never thought of that. Was trying to keep if close to the factory configuration, steel lines.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on March 06, 2017, 09:31:41 PM
Get one of these, or go to the parts house and sift through theirs with valve and line in hand. You have a flaring tool don't ya?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kti-00048?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-k-tool-international&gclid=CjwKEAiArvTFBRCLq5-7-MSJ0jMSJABHBvp0_9bsXsOLA25fIqBvW3JIXtdbmYwj1PuTuMMilvu-GhoC5Vnw_wcB
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 06, 2017, 09:33:52 PM
That need to go on my wish list!

I like the AN too, plus you can repair anywhere.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 06, 2017, 09:48:36 PM
On all my off road trucks I swap the lines & fittings to AN, it's just good insurance. If you blow a flex hose etc on the trail you can disconnect, pull a spare cap from the tool bag to isolate said line & keep on going with a three brake motion.......

Being that this is supposed to be bug out vehicle it should get the same treatment, granted it may never get finished in time but that's not the point here now is it?

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2017, 09:57:54 PM
Get one of these, or go to the parts house and sift through theirs with valve and line in hand. You have a flaring tool don't ya?

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/kti-00048?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-k-tool-international&gclid=CjwKEAiArvTFBRCLq5-7-MSJ0jMSJABHBvp0_9bsXsOLA25fIqBvW3JIXtdbmYwj1PuTuMMilvu-GhoC5Vnw_wcB
Didn't know that existed

I'll think about how I want to do it tomorrow

I'm sitting here thinking about what the effect might be to just can the prop valve...

I have the adjustable valve installed in the rear line already

But the proportional valve allows for a variance of pressure to the rear brakes as set hydrauically, by the front line pressure. Do I have that right?

I recall my 1987 W150 as having a front to rear swap problem. Sometimes I'd hit the brakes in that truck and wham-o, just like that, I'd be facing the opposite direction wondering why I was doing 35 in reverse!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 06, 2017, 09:59:09 PM
On all my off road trucks I swap the lines & fittings to AN, it's just good insurance. If you blow a flex hose etc on the trail you can disconnect, pull a spare cap from the tool bag to isolate said line & keep on going with a three brake motion.......

Being that this is supposed to be bug out vehicle it should get the same treatment, granted it may never get finished in time but that's not the point here now is it?

 :popcorn:
Not any more!

If the end comes I think I'll just stand outside and get nuked like everyone else!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on March 06, 2017, 10:16:07 PM
C'mon, nobody wants to nuke the Cincinnati area, it's a sanctuary city, all peace and love and all that.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 06, 2017, 10:37:23 PM
On all my off road trucks I swap the lines & fittings to AN, it's just good insurance. If you blow a flex hose etc on the trail you can disconnect, pull a spare cap from the tool bag to isolate said line & keep on going with a three brake motion.......

Being that this is supposed to be bug out vehicle it should get the same treatment, granted it may never get finished in time but that's not the point here now is it?

 :popcorn:
Not any more!

If the end comes I think I'll just stand outside and get nuked like everyone else!

Honestly, if I ever get to the axle swap it will be part of that upgrade.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 06, 2017, 11:38:57 PM
maybe you guys got one too. But I just got a $25 off for summit  :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 07, 2017, 09:08:33 AM
^^^What Shawn said^^^^

Phil, putting my summit order together. Will be a conversion to AN fittings, that just makes good sense

Two different parts, one of each? Or some other combo?

Another thought...Should I buy a new prop valve? You may recall that somewhere along the way, I pulled mine apart and cleaned the thing and installed new O-rings. New, or go with as-is?

Remember, I am likely looking at buying a new or rebuilt injection pump for the 6BT that continues to smoke me out...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on March 07, 2017, 11:37:59 AM
Hey Don, couple things

I would go with the prop valve you have for the time being, you can always use the fittings even if you go to a different prop valve you can reuse the fittings, are you just going to convert those areas or the whole system down stream of the valve?

Don't forget AN fittings are 37degree flare, ALSO remember the valve you installed for the rear is not a prop valve its a metering valve, there is a big difference so be aware of how you think and what it actually dose.

For your IP PLEASE check the oblivious first, get some gauges and make sure you have good pressure AND flow going to the IP.  Don't make your life more difficult than it already is.   it took me a long time to get my RC correct but now I would have no problem jumping in and driving cross country or Alaska again.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 07, 2017, 11:57:29 AM
Don, summit has some really cool push together type lines that might work well on that. You don't need high pressure, just fuel lines.

I have some myself for the new coolers on the dmax.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 07, 2017, 02:33:39 PM
Hey Don, couple things

I would go with the prop valve you have for the time being, you can always use the fittings even if you go to a different prop valve you can reuse the fittings, are you just going to convert those areas or the whole system down stream of the valve?

Don't forget AN fittings are 37degree flare, ALSO remember the valve you installed for the rear is not a prop valve its a metering valve, there is a big difference so be aware of how you think and what it actually dose.

For your IP PLEASE check the oblivious first, get some gauges and make sure you have good pressure AND flow going to the IP.  Don't make your life more difficult than it already is.   it took me a long time to get my RC correct but now I would have no problem jumping in and driving cross country or Alaska again.
Copy all
I know about the AN thing, have used it for decades

I might go from the prop valve to a compression fitting/AN adapter fitting and run a shorter piece of high press AN nylon line instead of running the whole length. Summit is two days out max so will have this bird cooked this week.

Inj pump...Well I have checked everything and it is all checking out. It acts approximately the same as it did on the first time I started it up. I even pulled the pump down a bit to check things. On that check we discovered some very fine brass fillings in one of the chambers of the whatever it is called valve that bolts to the injection line itself.

I'll get it...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 07, 2017, 02:34:43 PM
Don, summit has some really cool push together type lines that might work well on that. You don't need high pressure, just fuel lines.

I have some myself for the new coolers on the dmax.
For the brake lines???

That part of the system runs at 1200 psi...

High pressure nylon core lines are called for here my friend!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 07, 2017, 02:39:20 PM
I meant the fuel system you keep working on since D isn't up yet.

Of course not big AN for your power brakes, unless you go air brakes!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 07, 2017, 04:49:22 PM
I meant the fuel system you keep working on since D isn't up yet.

Of course not big AN for your power brakes, unless you go air brakes!!
Oh...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 09, 2017, 12:00:49 PM
Parts ordered
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 16, 2017, 08:15:58 PM
I really should have gotten after the brakes or the fuel pressure gage, but I wanted to get the door panel on with some real live door handles, and that long awaited mount for the shotgun I have talked about.

The plan was to create a new plywood panel encased in fiberglass and finished to serve as the mount. I went as far as to cut out a panel, but when fitting it, I discovered the interior door panel is not flat, but has several protrusions. That all but makes a solid panel unbuidable (Easily) and since I didn't want another long winded project on this truck, I abandoned it
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 16, 2017, 08:17:14 PM
I ended up drilling the factory panel and used stainless allen head screws to fasten it to the door. Probably should have done this in the first place
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 16, 2017, 08:18:59 PM
If you look at the bottom aft corner closely, you may notice some threaded studs sticking through the holes in the panel. Reason is, they will serve to fasten the lower muzzle catch for the 12 gage which will live there in the near future.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 16, 2017, 10:04:14 PM
So, the shotgun will be mounted so when you open the door you can shoot it right   :cool:

WOuld work great for driving too, just crack the door and let go  :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 17, 2017, 05:48:21 PM
So, the shotgun will be mounted so when you open the door you can shoot it right   :cool:

WOuld work great for driving too, just crack the door and let go  :likebutton:
Grab and go
Muzzle fits into lower mount
I'll cut an access into the elbow rest and create some apparatus to hold it in place. When the door is opened on exit one could simply pull it out to deploy...simple
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 17, 2017, 07:57:58 PM
So, the shotgun will be mounted so when you open the door you can shoot it right   :cool:

WOuld work great for driving too, just crack the door and let go  :likebutton:
Grab and go
Muzzle fits into lower mount
I'll cut an access into the elbow rest and create some apparatus to hold it in place. When the door is opened on exit one could simply pull it out to deploy...simple

I like the idea, great for you right handed guys....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 17, 2017, 08:50:20 PM
Old biker trick was to load a shell into the handlebars. You would drive by or walk up and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

In the door is a good idea, but think of the options?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 18, 2017, 12:09:43 AM
Flying6,

I haven't got a chance to read everything since I've been off the grid. What's going on with the Cummins? I'm factory certified in B models, so let me know what I can do to help.

Lane
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 18, 2017, 12:52:35 AM
Lane, check out the 719 thread.

Where you been hiding?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 12:49:45 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/tlane3546/20170319_140930_1.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/tlane3546/media/20170319_140930_1.jpg.html)

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Building this....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 21, 2017, 01:01:34 AM
I bet it runs too,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 01:06:34 AM
Lol well i am a cummins mechanic....i would hope so.
I drive it everyday to work. Shes my baby.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on March 21, 2017, 07:00:32 AM
I bet it runs too,,,,,,,,,

Shots fired....shots fired......

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 21, 2017, 07:28:08 AM
Lol well i am a cummins mechanic....i would hope so.
I drive it everyday to work. Shes my baby.

And stops.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 21, 2017, 08:11:09 AM
Nice truck,  :likebutton:

Please continue, sorry to interrupt the entertainment...... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2017, 09:49:30 AM
Lost this thread too I see...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 10:54:10 AM
Lol sorry Don.

What going on with the Cummins? Does it run or it runs rough?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on March 21, 2017, 11:12:56 AM
Lol sorry Don.

What going on with the Cummins? Does it run or it runs rough?
Hey chief, this may be your guy...

Tlane, if you start at the beginning of this thread it has some if not all the issues.
I don't remember it all, but lots of white smoke, rough idle, no acceleration from idle etc.
If it's not all in this thread it's unfortunately in one of the previous three.
I suspect if Don calls it could be summed up rather easily.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2017, 12:51:19 PM
Lol sorry Don.

What going on with the Cummins? Does it run or it runs rough?
Like Sam stated, lots of detailed information throughout this thread, but in essence
I have checked and double checked the timing. I believe we set it at 16 degrees, but it's been so long I may not be correct about that
I pulled and replaced the pressure regulator valve on the output of the Bosch injection pump
I replaced the lift pump
and
checked the pressure, which I believe I have detailed with pics earlier. It was good at idle
When I try to rev the thing it just coughs and sputters and almost refuses to really rev up much
It blows out carpets of fuel rich white smoke
It occasionally makes a mechanical sound, something like the starter being bumped against a running engine.
I do not like that sound.
Oil pressure is normal
Fuel is fresh
I have a dual line inlet
and way back when, I recall when I was installing that dual line, the front plug was torqued to like one million ft/lbs. I had a big 1/2? breaker bar to finally break it loose. When It let go it did so with a shriek, almost a breaking sound. I thought at that time that I actually broke the injection pump apart. But the motor started, and the pump doesn't leak, so I suppose the pump may be OK.
The turbo revs very quickly (Small exhaust housing)
The motor does the same thing with either the marine injectors or the stockers, no appreciable difference
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2017, 12:56:11 PM
I have a fuel pressure gage sitting on my desk awaiting install, but presently I have a saw-mill to assemble and install down at the farm

Norm suggested the injectors don't seem to be reaching their pop pressure meaning the inj pump is toast
Pump:
Laser fully cut delivery valves
4000 RPM spring
#5 fuel plate
Dual fuel inlet
Factory lift pump, fed by two lift pumps making around 5-6 psi before the mechanical pump, no restrictions, 1/2" fuel line
Factory injector lines
New Bosch Marine injectors
Fresh motor, just over hauled
Marine pistons
Head studs
Good gaskets
Stock bore size
3 angle valve job
150# valve springs
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 01:16:19 PM
3 things.

1. I've been watching Square D since before this forum was created and have read all the pages. Theres alot of reading! Lol so that summary helps.
2. White smoke = unburnt fuel. So with that being said the pump pressure either sucks, or its out of time by a tooth.
3.get me the engine serial number. 8 digits, probably starts with 7. And i will check out the pump specs on Quickserve.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2017, 01:52:04 PM
Well, the sticker on the top side of the timing gear case is gone

The long factory tag below that has all sorts of information

I noticed an "Engine no. 5623981"

It has a build date of 03-28-95

And I noticed the timing was indicated to be 12.5 BTDC

There is an engine family number, a catalyst number, and a rather long "reference number"

But no serial number. I think I recall seeing that on the tag that was scraped off when I tightened on that front fuel feed line
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 21, 2017, 02:55:51 PM
Timing,,,,,,,,,, :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 07:12:16 PM
Pay no mind to the 12.5. Engine number is your Engine Serial number. So let me see what i can dig up

Lane
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 07:25:10 PM
Missing a number on that ESN
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 07:25:37 PM
Should be 8 digits
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2017, 07:37:50 PM
I'll check it in the morning with better spectacles

It's soaking wet at the moment...Just washed the thing

Pics serve as proof of life...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 21, 2017, 07:42:50 PM
Hmmm never heard of anyone letting water stand in the way of glory....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: swbhobie16 on March 21, 2017, 08:48:23 PM
^ this guy is bringing all the win
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 21, 2017, 08:52:26 PM
Hmmm never heard of anyone letting water stand in the way of glory....

Must be a chinook thing, maybe that catfish pilot can grace us with his presence & confirm..... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 22, 2017, 02:56:29 PM
Did the flood subside?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 22, 2017, 03:50:46 PM
I see something green in there!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 22, 2017, 08:51:09 PM
Did the flood subside?
Oh crap! I forgot to get you that engine number...I was busy putting my saw mill together...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 22, 2017, 09:01:39 PM
Is this what its like being retired?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 22, 2017, 09:35:56 PM
Is this what its like being retired?
I guess so...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 22, 2017, 11:11:21 PM
Lol, help me help you Don.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 23, 2017, 05:43:53 PM
Ok, since i haven't got the full esn yet, i filled the extra number in with one that gave me a 5.9 b series with the p7100 inline pump, built in Aug of 1995. Close enough.
Minimum pressure to the injection pump at high idle must be 18 psi.
Didnt see if this was covered. But this is the first step, aside from making sure you have fuel in  the tank lol
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 23, 2017, 05:52:37 PM
Next i need you to call me to discuss the next step. Too hard to text.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 23, 2017, 10:38:47 PM
18 psi, check!

I'll install that fuel pressure gage in a day or two...I'm still messing with the saw mill
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 27, 2017, 02:27:14 PM
Well??
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on March 27, 2017, 04:37:28 PM
Well??

You're new here huh?  :popcorn:


Sorry, Don isn't the quickest when it comes to SQ D.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on March 27, 2017, 04:47:07 PM
Well??

You're new here huh?  :popcorn:


Sorry, Don isn't the quickest when it comes to SQ D.....

LOL! Lane, he'll probably get back to you in about 6 months. Assuming a squirrel, or something shiny doesn't cross his path. LOL!

Oh, and I expect I'll be fired for this bit of wisdom.  :laugh:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on March 27, 2017, 06:15:49 PM
Well??

Thanks for asking.

Still clearing up the Sawmill...Doing family stuff, working on VFD board stuff, and so many other things...

I'll get to it, just not the priority just now...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 27, 2017, 06:39:29 PM
Imagine the extra room you'd have in the garage if you'd just let me swing by and take that off your hands.....


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on March 29, 2017, 12:20:10 PM
Lol, no not new. Been following the build for a few years. Just been in the shadows. But i see a guy that has a problem with some that i happen to be very knowledgeable in and i feel compelled to help. Plus the truck itself, I have a w250 myself and I'm all about keeping them going. Its personal for me i guess lol
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on March 29, 2017, 12:26:56 PM
You and SD can come out of the shadows together!!!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:03:25 PM
Back on the truck today. It took longer than I expected, but I solved the Proportioning valve problem. The top aft line was not screwed in, because it simply did not fit.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:04:48 PM
This is the pesky port that I can't figure out what size nor type fitting actually fits
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:06:09 PM
Going with JR's recommendation, I picked up a master brake fitting selection from summit. With this I was able to figure out the fittings I needed. It helped me determine what fittings to select for the master cylinder as well
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:07:31 PM
Something like this with an inverted flare seemed to be the strongest candidate, but this fitting does not accept another fitting to adapt to the 3/16 SAE thread
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:08:44 PM
After trying everything and coming up null, I spied my selection of steel lines. I grabbed a 1/4" line and it screwed right in like it was meant to!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:11:33 PM
But...The 1/4" line was too large for the master cyl, and I had no way to reduce the line to 3/16"...what to do??

So to capture this for future generations, the aft port is 7/16 X 24 and I used a fitting with a 3/16" bore
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:14:47 PM
Now the interesting part is that the 95 Dodge 2500 master cylinder which utilizes a hydro brake setup is metric. So the top of the line requires a M10 X 1.5 with a 3/16" bore. If you get these two fittings and have the ability to flare your own line, then you can adapt the later (Much mo-better hydro brake system to the earlier brake system

I stacked some stainless washers onto both sets of studs to space the valve inward toward vehicle center to make it easier to work on.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:16:38 PM
Luckily, I had made the lines plenty long enough, so I decided to simply re-engineer the existing line by adding the new fittings to make it all fit
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:18:19 PM
The process is easy with the right tools. I've had this flaring tool since the 1980's
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 08:18:52 PM
That is a nice set. Do you have the little buttons for the double flare? Brake lines require a double flare.

 Did you and Lane ever touch bases?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:19:21 PM
And you end up with this:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:20:11 PM
That is a nice set. Di you and Lane ever touch bases?
T-lane?

We have talked via PM and open forum...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 08:21:27 PM
Yep, we have talked a couple time about my stuff.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:22:10 PM
Then I lubed everything and reinstalled the valve. With spacing it outward, it definitely made reassembly much easier
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:23:49 PM
Then I bled the master cylinder, reattached the lines, then bent the loops into a horizontal configuration to eliminate places for bubbles to hide, and filled the master cylinder
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:26:43 PM
So with this sort of in the bag, I discovered two new problems. First I have a very strange brake pedal travel. It seems to push against a spring for 80% of its travel, then finally "bite" into some solid hydraulic pumping action. I suspect the rod length is improperly set, or the brake pedal linkage needs adjusting. All of that is either adapted or homemade

And secondly, I have this to deal with:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 01, 2017, 08:29:23 PM
Those would be two enlarging pools of brake fluid!!!!!!

A quick inspection told me, well jogged my memory. I had left the flex lines loose to the calipers because I didn't have fresh copper washers. I use them once then discard. So whenever I pulled the calipers down to fix something else, I never followed up with the new washers. I don't have any on hand so in the morrow, I'll go find some...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on April 01, 2017, 10:44:03 PM
I will re-use the ones with ridges, but not smooth ones.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on April 02, 2017, 03:13:10 AM
The lack of tight on the caliper lines may explain some of the odd pedal travel too.

Guys, he's working on the brakes, that really only leaves the engine... :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:52:55 PM
I picked up an assortment of copper washers
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:54:29 PM
I never noticed this before, but the brake line is all up in the lower shock mount. That is a chafe away from a brake failure!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:56:23 PM
So first of all, I made up some standoff's to positioned the brake line 1.5" further north which placed it away from the flange area and away from things
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:57:19 PM
The same operation was required on the opposite side as well
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 08:58:19 PM
For those wanting the engine data plate, this is all that remains:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 09:01:32 PM
With the brake lines connected to the front calipers, I refilled the master cylinder and checked for leaks.

This time I was leak free. but there is definitely something funky with respect to that brake pedal travel that bears some teardown and investigation.

While I was in the area, I mounted the fuel pressure sending unit, and ran the wire through my previously silicone rubber bulkhead
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 04, 2017, 09:03:19 PM
With the gage in hand, I really do not have a good place to mount it.

That has me looking at all that wasted dash space. I am having trouble justifying keeping that stock plastic in there when a simple flat panel with a hood would free up so much space...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 04, 2017, 10:50:03 PM
Just duct tape it until you actually get it running....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on April 04, 2017, 11:57:43 PM
Just duct tape it until you actually get it running....

You think duct tape will last that long? Then again it may outlast Don & I guess that would be a relevant outcome all things considered....., :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on April 05, 2017, 02:44:32 PM
Glad to see you're back to working on SquareD, Don! I bet the poor girl was feeling mighty neglected.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 05, 2017, 08:11:17 PM
Glad to see you're back to working on SquareD, Don! I bet the poor girl was feeling mighty neglected.
Probably...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on April 06, 2017, 12:43:56 AM
I see a lot about brakes. But no pressure readings for fuel. You dont need brakes right now. Its already stopped. Brakes are for when the truck actually moves. Of which it is not.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on April 06, 2017, 12:50:56 AM
I see a lot about brakes. But no pressure readings for fuel. You dont need brakes right now. Its already stopped. Brakes are for when the truck actually moves. Of which it is not.

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on April 06, 2017, 05:32:49 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on April 06, 2017, 08:07:32 AM
 
 :likebutton:

:popcorn:

 :beercheers:

 :popcorn:
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 06, 2017, 09:32:33 AM
I see a lot about brakes. But no pressure readings for fuel. You dont need brakes right now. Its already stopped. Brakes are for when the truck actually moves. Of which it is not.
That's funny!

I like it!

OK, fuel gage...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on April 06, 2017, 10:06:01 AM
Don, I think Lane really wants to help you out...

Annnnnd... I think the rest of us do too! :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on April 06, 2017, 11:44:35 AM
I see a lot about brakes. But no pressure readings for fuel. You dont need brakes right now. Its already stopped. Brakes are for when the truck actually moves. Of which it is not.

I think this is one of the best "burns" I've seen on this forum! Outstanding, Lane! 

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 06, 2017, 05:07:40 PM
Rofl. Kid has brass for sure


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on April 06, 2017, 09:05:49 PM
Yea, that was a good burn...had to get some sunburn lotion on after reading that!

I was going to try and get that gage installed today, but I worked all cold and wet and by 1900 I was toast!

Have to get the wheels done and finish up C-Max so I can have my transportation back!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on April 12, 2017, 11:18:37 PM
I'm just trying to keep you motivated thats all. Ill be here. Waiting. Still
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on April 12, 2017, 11:27:28 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on April 13, 2017, 08:09:03 AM
 :popcorn:
Might as well junk this one up some more.

No truck here... :facepalm:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on April 15, 2017, 05:26:04 PM
I see a lot about brakes. But no pressure readings for fuel. You dont need brakes right now. Its already stopped. Brakes are for when the truck actually moves. Of which it is not.

I think this is one of the best "burns" I've seen on this forum! Outstanding, Lane! 

 :popcorn:

wasnt trying to burn lol, just didn't make sense to me. Lol
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on May 11, 2017, 01:44:00 PM
Bump  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2017, 06:28:55 PM
Bump  :popcorn:
The brake fluid all leaked out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on May 11, 2017, 06:51:01 PM
Again! You didn't even use them this time.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2017, 06:52:17 PM
Again! You didn't even use them this time.
Weird non existent fittings
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 11, 2017, 07:38:12 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on May 11, 2017, 07:52:11 PM
Again! You didn't even use them this time.
Weird non existent fittings
I think they exist, just aren't installed... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on May 11, 2017, 08:09:35 PM
Bump  :popcorn:
The brake fluid all leaked out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know the rules, pics or it didn't happen!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 11, 2017, 08:21:44 PM
This is almost as good as the FBI stuff.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 12, 2017, 12:27:46 AM
Russia stole the fittings!

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 12, 2017, 12:29:00 AM
Russia stole the fittings!


But, is there an investigation and who will be fired,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,??
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 12, 2017, 12:36:21 AM
Oh yeah, we will have 26 separate investigations by 27 different committees, with 2 people hand picked by Shumer and James Brown's sister.

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on May 12, 2017, 07:46:06 AM
James Brown's sister.

HAHAHAHA!!!!

What is this "truck" people speak of?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on May 12, 2017, 03:10:40 PM
THIS JUST IN! FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMY LEAKS INFORMATION THAT RUSSIA AND THE DEMOKRATCHNIC PEOPLE'S PARTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LACK OF PROGRESS ON THE RMT&S PROJECT KNOWN AS "SQUARE D"! SOURCES SAYS THAT THIS PROJECT VEHICLE HAS INTIMIDATED SOCIALIST LIBERALS TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT COMPLETED, EVER! APPARENTLY ITS MANLINESS, AND INTENDED SURVIVABILITY OF NATURAL, MAN-MADE, AND ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TYPE DISASTERS IS OFFENSIVE TO THE HIPSTER-GREENIE-PRIUS-DRIVING CROWD. SNOWFLAKES AROUND THE GLOBE NEARLY FAINT, AND HAVE TO SEEK OUT SAFE PLACES EVERY TIME THE RIG'S NAME IS MENTIONED. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A BANDING TOGETHER OF LIBERAL GROUPS WORLD WIDE TO ENSURE IT CANNOT BE COMPLETED. BIG D, THE OWNER OF "SQUARE D" WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR COMMENT. MORE TO FOLLOW!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 12, 2017, 03:28:53 PM
 :popcorn:

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on May 12, 2017, 03:46:43 PM
:popcorn:
Kyle, we need this one too if it's at all possible.
JR, that one s awesome.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 12, 2017, 03:58:06 PM
THIS JUST IN! FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMY LEAKS INFORMATION THAT RUSSIA AND THE DEMOKRATCHNIC PEOPLE'S PARTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LACK OF PROGRESS ON THE RMT&S PROJECT KNOWN AS "SQUARE D"! SOURCES SAYS THAT THIS PROJECT VEHICLE HAS INTIMIDATED SOCIALIST LIBERALS TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT COMPLETED, EVER! APPARENTLY ITS MANLINESS, AND INTENDED SURVIVABILITY OF NATURAL, MAN-MADE, AND ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TYPE DISASTERS IS OFFENSIVE TO THE HIPSTER-GREENIE-PRIUS-DRIVING CROWD. SNOWFLAKES AROUND THE GLOBE NEARLY FAINT, AND HAVE TO SEEK OUT SAFE PLACES EVERY TIME THE RIG'S NAME IS MENTIONED. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A BANDING TOGETHER OF LIBERAL GROUPS WORLD WIDE TO ENSURE IT CANNOT BE COMPLETED. BIG D, THE OWNER OF "SQUARE D" WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR COMMENT. MORE TO FOLLOW!
Well I guess I'll have to be available to ban you, or something like that!
Good deeds (or funny comments) should not go unpunished!  :wink:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 12, 2017, 03:59:57 PM
hAHAHAHAHA. I can't believe it took 13 minutes to read that banner.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 12, 2017, 04:00:02 PM
Boneheads!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 12, 2017, 04:00:25 PM
hAHAHAHAHA. I can't believe it took 13 minutes to read that banner.
Spelling errors...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on May 12, 2017, 04:31:09 PM
That's an old army saying...
'No good deed goes unpunished. '
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 12, 2017, 08:50:18 PM
THIS JUST IN! FORMER FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMY LEAKS INFORMATION THAT RUSSIA AND THE DEMOKRATCHNIC PEOPLE'S PARTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LACK OF PROGRESS ON THE RMT&S PROJECT KNOWN AS "SQUARE D"! SOURCES SAYS THAT THIS PROJECT VEHICLE HAS INTIMIDATED SOCIALIST LIBERALS TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE ACTIVELY IMPLEMENTING MEASURES TO ENSURE IT IS NOT COMPLETED, EVER! APPARENTLY ITS MANLINESS, AND INTENDED SURVIVABILITY OF NATURAL, MAN-MADE, AND ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE TYPE DISASTERS IS OFFENSIVE TO THE HIPSTER-GREENIE-PRIUS-DRIVING CROWD. SNOWFLAKES AROUND THE GLOBE NEARLY FAINT, AND HAVE TO SEEK OUT SAFE PLACES EVERY TIME THE RIG'S NAME IS MENTIONED. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A BANDING TOGETHER OF LIBERAL GROUPS WORLD WIDE TO ENSURE IT CANNOT BE COMPLETED. BIG D, THE OWNER OF "SQUARE D" WAS UNAVAILABLE FOR COMMENT. MORE TO FOLLOW!
hAHAHAHAHA. I can't believe it took 13 minutes to read that banner.

just quote it and read it in the dialogue box.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 13, 2017, 08:16:19 AM
Good idea but still a whole bunch of words for someone that's illiterate!

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on May 15, 2017, 02:53:57 PM
Well I guess I'll have to be available to ban you, or something like that!
Good deeds (or funny comments) should not go unpunished!  :wink:

Just doing my part to keep the thread alive. Otherwise you might forget about the project all together!  :wink:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 18, 2017, 10:14:56 AM
I'm a miserable failure with regard to getting this truck done.

It's fighting me

Like one and goal, 4th down three seconds on the clock and the super bowl title hanging on this one play. It just kicks back every time I take a stab at it.

Couple that with all the work needed farmside and I am devoting a ton of time to another thing I work on, and all that equals what you see (or don't see) here

Apologies
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on May 18, 2017, 10:33:30 AM
Don't apologize, just stop trying to pass on the 1 yard line. Give it to Lynch and run it up the gut! We're just all in progress withdrawal.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on May 18, 2017, 11:13:57 AM
Don't apologize, just stop trying to pass on the 1 yard line. Give it to Lynch and run it up the gut! We're just all in progress withdrawal.

 :likebutton: :beercheers: :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 18, 2017, 12:07:29 PM
I believe there is someone willing to help, just asking for a call?

Think of the relief when it is running and earning its keep a little, and the rangers can drive it around!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on May 18, 2017, 12:09:17 PM
I know it's probably blasphemy, BUT, why not load it up and take it to a shop and have them finish it for you. It won't take them much to get it fully drivable. Then you can focus on making the other fun parts of it and not have to constantly walk by it in the garage and think, "you dang truck, why do you have to be such a turd."

You've got a trailer, I'm sure you have some friends there who would be willing to help load it and if not, you've got a tractor and a winch.

This way it'll be out of you hair for a short spell and when it comes back you'll have a fully running rig.

But again, that might be crazy talk.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 18, 2017, 12:25:25 PM
^^^ Reason prevails!^^^
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on May 18, 2017, 01:51:58 PM
Don't apologize, just stop trying to pass on the 1 yard line. Give it to Lynch and run it up the gut! We're just all in progress withdrawal.

Well as a Pats fan the right answer was to pass.

But I will second those who say its okay to call for help. There's a quote somewhere about being really smart is knowing when you need to call for help. And you'll probably learn a lot when they find the issue and fix it. 
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 18, 2017, 01:58:00 PM
Agree with all the above posts ^^^^^

...stubborn pilutz!

wait, didn't mean to call you a putz!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on May 18, 2017, 02:06:37 PM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on May 18, 2017, 04:08:40 PM
See, I personally think ol Don is keeping this headache around to get payback on me for all the DOTing I do on his threads. Yep, I believe he's waiting for me to show up so he can use this as a torture device!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Armalite on May 23, 2017, 09:55:28 AM
Still not running... 

Ill check back in next year.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on May 23, 2017, 10:26:48 AM
 :popcorn:


Original DOT member in the house (ODMITH?) :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on May 23, 2017, 10:48:36 AM
 :beercheers:
It's an Ashley sighting!

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 23, 2017, 11:25:37 AM
Still not running... 

Ill check back in next year.....
Post of the year.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on May 23, 2017, 12:22:30 PM
Who's this Armalite charactor?  ;)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on May 23, 2017, 01:16:20 PM
Still not running... 

Ill check back in next year.....

BWAAAH HAHAHAHAHAHA!  :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on May 23, 2017, 07:49:57 PM
:beercheers:
It's an Ashley sighting!

 :popcorn:

It's like he's the RMTW&S "Osama"; pops up and fires a few rounds then goes into hiding again planning his next attack!  :grin:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on May 24, 2017, 10:34:45 AM
:beercheers:
It's an Ashley sighting!

 :popcorn:

It's like he's the RMTW&S "Osama"; pops up and fires a few rounds then goes into hiding again planning his next attack!  :grin:
Good point

Ash is the SS (Site's Sniper)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on June 29, 2017, 12:33:56 AM
Another month past with no update


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 01, 2017, 11:35:03 AM
Another month past with no update


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Update:

I sprayed the dust off...It has become layered, like you see in layering of sedimentary rock on an exposed cliff.
I charged the battery
I removed the incorrect deep cycle battery and mounted it to my camper
I hooked a long dog leash to the pintle to keep Scout around while I'm washing him.
I think I did something else, but can't remember what...Oh yes, I sat in it and adjusted the mirrors!
;-)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on July 01, 2017, 01:16:20 PM
Here I thought I would see where you took it to a shop to have someone finish it up.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 14, 2017, 11:37:26 AM
Tex, Shawn, other concerned boneheads

You will be happy to learn

SquareD has been scheduled for pickup to be taken to one of the best diesel performance shops in Northern Kentucky

That will happen in two weeks (They are busy)

Sorry, no photos of the phone call, so in you'all's view, this may not have happened!  :undecided: :wink:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 14, 2017, 11:47:32 AM
Why this happened you ask?

Leaf springs...

You see, I was wanting to install the longer...much longer silverado leaf springs on the truck but I can't.

Not because the truck doesn't run...But because I'd never hear the end of it from you knuckleheads

"I can't believe you're working on a truck that doesn't run!"
"When are you going to get it running"
"Spending more money on the truck that will not move"
"Hey, Don, find any lost and unused large metal objects in your garage lately?"
"I'm so out of here, waiting on this thing to get finished!"
"I can't live my life vicariously without my nightly feeding on SquareD posts and pics"
"Man! My addiction is real! Work on the DA_ TRUCK, will ya!"
"I never knew this level of frustration...Not since my last kid was born and the wife..."
"I never knew it was possible to hate someone just because he wasn't working on HIS truck!"
"I'm just about done with this site! It was only about that darn truck for me, and I would have lost my mind, but then there was this other component of the place...All this talk of God, yea, I guess that is OK too..."
"I have sowed my LIFE into reading about this truck...Since he stopped working on it, it has felt like I lost an old friend!"
"I think I have become depressed...No really! You go and start reading right here on part 1, see what it does to you!"

There you guys, said it all for ya!
What are friends for anyway?

OK, off to the farm for the kid in the cammo shorts!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on July 14, 2017, 12:06:42 PM
For the record, I mainly come here to harass Ken about H. The rest of this is just a mild distraction from my main focus of giving Ken crap.

Oh & about time you sent it off to a professional, good for you! :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on July 14, 2017, 12:34:56 PM
Well this is awesome! Glad to hear it's happening! I'm going to have to say God gave me the nudge to come over here, because for me it's the only thing that makes sense.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on July 14, 2017, 01:50:24 PM
I know it must cause all kinds of turmoil for you to yield to the infamous smoke show, but you've made a good solid decision.
Get er running properly, then finish up the punch list in your spare time...like you have some...

And you're absolutely right about the ribbing you would have gotten.

It's got to be something simple IMO, but the fact of the matter is what...
Let the pros sort it, and then you might even be able to have it move under its own power.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on July 14, 2017, 07:01:00 PM
Anyone up for a bet that he was using the valet key, so it wouldn't run right?   :cool:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 15, 2017, 11:14:19 PM
I know it must cause all kinds of turmoil for you to yield to the infamous smoke show, but you've made a good solid decision.
Get er running properly, then finish up the punch list in your spare time...like you have some...

And you're absolutely right about the ribbing you would have gotten.

It's got to be something simple IMO, but the fact of the matter is what...
Let the pros sort it, and then you might even be able to have it move under its own power.
Several people from here, and in other circles have stated that they think it is a timing issue. The pump being one tooth off, that is.

Now I going to find out for sure.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 16, 2017, 08:21:10 AM
This news just in, redneck chokes on his breakfast after reading incredulous post from Don H.....


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on July 16, 2017, 01:18:06 PM
Fixed it for yah trn......lol
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on July 16, 2017, 02:00:01 PM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on July 16, 2017, 05:31:42 PM
"Who cares? I didn't like that truck anyways!"
"I didn't come here to watch you pay someone to fix that mess!!"
"Thank God for my friends on this site, and thank God someone's going to fix that boat anchor!!"

Too harsh?   :)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bob Smith on July 16, 2017, 06:12:07 PM

"Who cares? I didn't like that truck anyways!"
"I didn't come here to watch you pay someone to fix that mess!!"
"Thank God for my friends on this site, and thank God someone's going to fix that boat anchor!!"

Too harsh?   :)
Get out of the sun, deep breath, and a nice cold brew.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on July 16, 2017, 07:50:57 PM
Wait.......!

Ken has friends???????
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on July 16, 2017, 08:33:56 PM
I think Ken was referring to Big D's friends.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on July 16, 2017, 11:16:12 PM
Had a couple this weekend Bob. Just figured it was time to get fired again!
..and Nate, I used to have one in El Paso, until he got to be a stuck up ! ;P

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 16, 2017, 11:25:36 PM
I am just here to see this truck get stuck in the new pond Don dug out


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on July 16, 2017, 11:29:32 PM
Had a couple this weekend Bob. Just figured it was time to get fired again!
..and Nate, I used to have one in El Paso, until he got to be a stuck up ! ;P

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I couldnt deal with that area any longer,  but then again i went from one shart show to another once i got up here.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 17, 2017, 08:15:03 AM
I am just here to see this truck get stuck in the new pond Don dug out


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Ooooh...That's wrong
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 17, 2017, 10:37:50 AM
Unless this truck is going to replace the cmax as permanent mall duty? But it that's the case you need some chrome wheels


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 17, 2017, 02:33:53 PM
I'm fairly certain Christ is going to rise again and lead us into the new kingdom before I ever get pressure readings or this truck runs....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on November 17, 2017, 04:04:08 PM
LOL!

 :likebutton:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on November 17, 2017, 04:56:55 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 17, 2017, 05:16:05 PM
I'm fairly certain Christ is going to rise again and lead us into the new kingdom before I ever get pressure readings or this truck runs....

Amen & I hope that happens sooner than later!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 17, 2017, 06:05:13 PM
I gave up.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 17, 2017, 06:44:49 PM
I left for a few months.....even bought a house....still no running truck....or fuel pressures
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on November 17, 2017, 07:14:50 PM
I think it’s fixed and he’s been driving it around for the last 6 months. He’s just not telling us out of pure orneriness.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 17, 2017, 08:12:04 PM
don,
cmon man, we need something.

Anyone have his number? Call him, tell him to reply...I cant take it
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 18, 2017, 08:10:17 AM
^^^^ Love your spirit and commitment, man!

I've been busy with the farm and live. Let me see, buried my 99 year old WW2 Ranger uncle, after a long hospital stay, watched middle daughter deliver her first, married off the oldest daughter, played football dad while son played as a starter all the way to the superbowl. Oh and he broke his arm playing, casted up and stayed playing (Doctor visits). Preppin' for wife's 50th birthday bash (Not a small thing) had breakdowns/repairs by the many, and about forty flat tires. In the mean time the Dodge got covered with dust and is now totalled!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on November 18, 2017, 10:27:18 AM
Hey don, since it’s totalled, I’ll get a trailer and come over to pick it up, take it off your hands. I have a little extra space in the garage now anyway. Consider it my service to you.  :cool:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 18, 2017, 11:34:45 AM
Hey don, since it’s totalled, I’ll get a trailer and come over to pick it up, take it off your hands. I have a little extra space in the garage now anyway. Consider it my service to you.  :cool:

We all wish someone would come pick it up & finish it.......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 18, 2017, 01:58:25 PM
No one else is finishing this truck but Don.

Sorry to hear about your uncle, and Im thankful for his service to this country. Congrats on your son, grandchild and daughter. tell your wife shes getting more beautiful with age. Flat tires are trivial.

And nothing is ever totalled....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 18, 2017, 07:33:00 PM
No one else is finishing this truck but Don.

Sorry to hear about your uncle, and Im thankful for his service to this country. Congrats on your son, grandchild and daughter. tell your wife shes getting more beautiful with age. Flat tires are trivial.

And nothing is ever totalled....
I told her...

So where were we with this thing anyway? You were going to point me toward some fuel pressure something or checking the injection pump being off a tooth? Honestly, I can't remember any more.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 19, 2017, 09:22:38 AM
Someone said they thought you fixed the truck and have been driving it.

But yes, 18 psi minimum to the injection pump.
Then remove number 1 and 6 valve covers, bar the engine over by the alternator. We need to get number one at top dead center. There is a timing pin located underneath the the injection pump. When both rockers on number 1 dont move and pushrods are free to spin, push the timing pin in under the pump, should push right in. When number 1  rockers are loose number 6 should have one loose and one tight.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 19, 2017, 11:06:30 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 19, 2017, 01:46:45 PM
EBAY this thing and delete the post


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 19, 2017, 06:23:46 PM
Someone said they thought you fixed the truck and have been driving it.

But yes, 18 psi minimum to the injection pump.
Then remove number 1 and 6 valve covers, bar the engine over by the alternator. We need to get number one at top dead center. There is a timing pin located underneath the the injection pump. When both rockers on number 1 dont move and pushrods are free to spin, push the timing pin in under the pump, should push right in. When number 1  rockers are loose number 6 should have one loose and one tight.
OK, you're talking about timing the engine, right?
We did that already, last winter.
Or are you after something else?

As for fuel pressure, With the new lift pump, we were over 18, I want to say around 25 psi...Its somewhere in this thread.

I thought you were thinking the pump was installed one tooth off or something like that. I didn't really understand that part, since the pump fits to the drive via a tapered shaft like the chuck on a drill press.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 19, 2017, 09:47:00 PM
Yes, but the engine has to be correct. The pump timing could be off still if the gear was a tooth off. But we cant verify that unless the engine is at TDC. Fuel pressure is good.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 20, 2017, 09:01:58 AM
OK, I'll go get the darned engine at tdc (again) for ya.

I purchased that tool that fits in the bell housing used to spin the motor over. Would that be easier than turning the motor over via the alternator pulley?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 20, 2017, 12:28:22 PM
If you wanna crawl under the truck sure. I prefer to stay topside. 15/16 deep well and a half inch ratchet will suffice.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 20, 2017, 01:51:18 PM
Am I in the twilight zone or is Don really looking at wiping ten years of dust off the ol girl & working on her? :tongue:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on November 20, 2017, 03:51:50 PM
Am I in the twilight zone or is Don really looking at wiping ten years of dust off the ol girl & working on her? :tongue:
He just might be... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 20, 2017, 07:46:51 PM
I’ve been hurt too many times before..... I can’t emotionally invest any more


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on November 20, 2017, 09:00:29 PM
He’s gotta do something before Thursday, what with all the turkey and fixins, he probably won’t be able to reach into the engine bay.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 20, 2017, 09:58:25 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 21, 2017, 10:12:20 AM
Am I in the twilight zone or is Don really looking at wiping ten years of dust off the ol girl & working on her? :tongue:

He just needed a little push
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on November 21, 2017, 10:41:15 AM
I’ve been hurt too many times before..... I can’t emotionally invest any more

 :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 21, 2017, 01:22:08 PM
For the record I expect such comments from people like Ken but you Charles I must say that I am very disappointed that you became emotionally involved with Don’s build thread. Have you informed your wife yet? :huh:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 21, 2017, 08:22:48 PM
I think I may have Low T. Time to get tested.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on November 22, 2017, 02:56:01 PM
THIS JUST IN....REPORTS ARE THAT BIG D MAY ACTUALLY ATTEMPT TO WORK ON THE ENDLESS, TOTALLED MULITPLE TIMES DUE TO NEGELCT AND EVIL DUST PROJECT KNOWN AS "SQUARE D". THIS REPORTER IS SKEPTICAL, DUE TO MANY FALL REPORTS IN THE PAST, BUT IS HOPEFUL THAT THIS PROJECT MAY ACTUALLY GAIN PROGRESS. ALTHOUGH, THERE ARE ALTERNATE REPORTS THAT THIS MAY BE A RUSSIAN SOURCED HOAX DESIGNED TO GET OUR ATTENTION OFF KEN'S GIRLFIREND'S CURRENT SCANDAL AND (HOPEFULLY) PENDING LEGAL ACTION. STAY TUNED...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
 :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on November 22, 2017, 04:26:41 PM
Hmmm...his name is Don....are you sayin' there might be a dossier we aren't aware of?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 27, 2017, 04:03:02 PM
Well, believe it or not, I have not had a free hour to craw under that truck to get it running yet!

That's the bad news

Good news is that I just located another performance diesel shop very close by. I am arranging to have SquareD hauled over there tomorrow.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 27, 2017, 05:05:55 PM
Well, believe it or not, I have not had a free hour to craw under that truck to get it running yet!

That's the bad news

Good news is that I just located another performance diesel shop very close by. I am arranging to have SquareD hauled over there tomorrow.

FYI: an emergency SQ D support group meeting has just been called and I think Ken is in charge as Charles is too overwhelmed with emotion. Please be aware that this meeting will be having a moment of silence in regards to cankles election loss a year ago.......... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 27, 2017, 05:41:42 PM
Lol in the restroom at work now. Thanks


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on November 27, 2017, 06:40:07 PM
I think I'm as close as I'll ever be to feeling like a battered spouse. I know I should just leave so I won't get hurt again. After all, there's other build threads out there that would treat me better. But this time he said it'd be different... Guess I'll give it one more chance.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: tlane3546 on November 27, 2017, 06:47:46 PM
Well, believe it or not, I have not had a free hour to craw under that truck to get it running yet!

That's the bad news


Good news is that I just located another performance diesel shop very close by. I am arranging to have SquareD hauled over there tomorrow.


What the crap. Disappointing.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on November 27, 2017, 06:54:14 PM
Well, believe it or not, I have not had a free hour to craw under that truck to get it running yet!

That's the bad news


Good news is that I just located another performance diesel shop very close by. I am arranging to have SquareD hauled over there tomorrow.


What the crap. Disappointing.

We all saw how this went last time he threatened to send it away...

We shall see... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on November 27, 2017, 10:09:03 PM
"Just when I thought I was out, SquareD pulls me back in"~Ken
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 27, 2017, 10:11:06 PM
"Just when I thought I was out, SquareD pulls me back in"~Ken

Kinda like H, just when we think we've beat that B for the last time she shows up explaining why she lost and wanting to run again.........
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 27, 2017, 10:40:21 PM
Man, you people!

THis square dodge thing has really hooked you peeps good!

Let's see if these guys can just get the motor running, or at least point to what is actually wrong with it, then I can get on with finishing the thing.

Patience...Patience
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on November 27, 2017, 11:25:03 PM
Well, believe it or not, I have not had a free hour to craw under that truck to get it running yet!

That's the bad news

Good news is that I just located another performance diesel shop very close by. I am arranging to have SquareD hauled over there tomorrow.
Yay!  Slow clap.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on November 28, 2017, 02:04:42 AM
 :likebutton:
Title: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on November 28, 2017, 06:48:43 AM
So this shop is actually going to do what they say they going to, and have it picked up and brought to their shop? Because that was an unfortunate experience to watch last time it was supposed to go away to get running!


Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 28, 2017, 09:12:02 AM
So this shop is actually going to do what they say they going to, and have it picked up and brought to their shop? Because that was an unfortunate experience to watch last time it was supposed to go away to get running!



I hope so!

Called Troy a minute ago, he has the corner auto repair in my one horse town (Named: Korner auto repair!) HE said he had a flat on the inside tire of the hauler, but was working on it. Will give me a call when he gets that fixed. Am washing SquareD off to get ready to go.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 28, 2017, 10:48:55 AM
 Don’t wash it. That might damage it!!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on November 28, 2017, 11:01:18 AM
You know the rules, Pictures or it didn’t happen. Probably looks like a California mudslide with al that dust running off.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on November 28, 2017, 12:17:40 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 28, 2017, 01:57:11 PM
So this shop is actually going to do what they say they going to, and have it picked up and brought to their shop? Because that was an unfortunate experience to watch last time it was supposed to go away to get running!



I hope so!

Called Troy a minute ago, he has the corner auto repair in my one horse town (Named: Korner auto repair!) HE said he had a flat on the inside tire of the hauler, but was working on it. Will give me a call when he gets that fixed. Am washing SquareD off to get ready to go.

This Troy you speak of, is he someone we can recruit into the DOT squad? I mean we are always looking for new recruits! You know in case you ban some of us (we’ll actually Ken or I specifically) we just want to make sure we have people in place to help keep you in line.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 28, 2017, 04:47:48 PM
Don’t wash it. That might damage it!!


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Too late, pushed it outside and pressure washed it off. It's completely restored and GTG, except for one missing battery, another dead battery and it took three boys and me to push it downhill!
That's not good.
So maybe there is a curse on fixing this thing.
Troy who owns the wrecker said he had a flat on his rollback. So he tried to air it up and the tire blew up! As in a big time blowout. He ordered two new tires and as of 1600 they were still not here.
So I called another wrecker service who has not shown up, nor called back. OK, this is weird!
It's now 1645, and just now I went outside to move my truck and the batteries are also dead!
What???
Yea, shaping up to not be my day.
Oh well, I can see how tomorrow is looking. Get Troy to finally come over and get squareD loaded up and sent on its way. Then off to buy new batteries and get them thrown in. Then off chain saw hunting.
And...I have pics to prove it!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 28, 2017, 04:49:24 PM
So this shop is actually going to do what they say they going to, and have it picked up and brought to their shop? Because that was an unfortunate experience to watch last time it was supposed to go away to get running!



I hope so!

Called Troy a minute ago, he has the corner auto repair in my one horse town (Named: Korner auto repair!) HE said he had a flat on the inside tire of the hauler, but was working on it. Will give me a call when he gets that fixed. Am washing SquareD off to get ready to go.

This Troy you speak of, is he someone we can recruit into the DOT squad? I mean we are always looking for new recruits! You know in case you ban some of us (we’ll actually Ken or I specifically) we just want to make sure we have people in place to help keep you in line.....
You can try!
Korner auto repair/sales
Verona KY
He owns the place
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 28, 2017, 07:38:20 PM
Shawn is management material. Succession planning is always a wise practice. DOT recruiting


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 28, 2017, 08:22:17 PM
Shawn is management material. Succession planning is always a wise practice. DOT recruiting


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I don’t speak Tuck....... :tongue:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 09:22:06 AM
Shawn is management material. Succession planning is always a wise practice. DOT recruiting


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I don’t speak Tuck....... :tongue:
Y, sure U due!

Cromagnon man spoke tuck!

Jest have ta be a bit stirred up is all. ;-)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:19:36 PM
We have movement Ghost-Rider!

Here is the truck in it's totalled state prior to washing. You have no doubt seen this many times
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:21:04 PM
First time outside in years!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 29, 2017, 08:23:09 PM
Holly snikes Batman.   The paint might fade from to much sun!!! Put it back


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:25:13 PM
So, it got pressure washed off, but it had plenty of crud from the ages and a bit of overspray. Plan is to compound the thing once the major work is completed and settle with whatever it looks like then

Anyway Troy showed up with the old school chevy rollback and carted the ancient Dodge away to the shop where some talented young men, aka, diesel gurus will get the thing running
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:26:03 PM
Holly snikes Batman.   The paint might fade from to much sun!!! Put it back


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It'll be ah-ight
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:28:44 PM
The shop is in Florence KY

Mike and Brad work by themselves there and as you can see, the work is extensive. SHown are two 6.0 Powerstrokes with the motors partially disassembled.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on November 29, 2017, 08:28:51 PM
I just sat up in the chair and told my wife that Square D was outside. She looked at me like I am a crazy person.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on November 29, 2017, 08:31:10 PM
Wow, what a cool truck!  You should do a complete oil change on that thing!..........oh, deja vu'  :facepalm:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:31:45 PM
I don't know, but to me these two look serious. After chatting with them for awhile, they believe the engine is not times properly. So job one will be to get the thing running.
Next will be to address the brake issue. Finally I'll likely get them to wire in the transmission or get it dialed in so that I should at the end of this have something ready for the alignment shop
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 08:32:50 PM
I just sat up in the chair and told my wife that Square D was outside. She looked at me like I am a crazy person.


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Funny!

You join Shawn and Ken's support group?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on November 29, 2017, 08:40:37 PM
I don't know, but to me these two look serious. After chatting with them for awhile, they believe the engine is not times properly. So job one will be to get the thing running.
Next will be to address the brake issue. Finally I'll likely get them to wire in the transmission or get it dialed in so that I should at the end of this have something ready for the alignment shop

I like how they're wearing surgical gloves so as to not cross contaminate the other vehicles there for treatment with whatever ailment might be lurking under the hood!

"the believe the engine is not timed properly"........where have we heard THAT before?  Certainly the DOT Choir sang that Christmas Carol about a year ago!   :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 29, 2017, 08:46:11 PM
I just sat up in the chair and told my wife that Square D was outside. She looked at me like I am a crazy person.


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Funny!

You join Shawn and Ken's support group?

Negative, that is Charles & Ken’s support group....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bob Smith on November 29, 2017, 08:47:17 PM

I don't know, but to me these two look serious. After chatting with them for awhile, they believe the engine is not times properly. So job one will be to get the thing running.
Next will be to address the brake issue. Finally I'll likely get them to wire in the transmission or get it dialed in so that I should at the end of this have something ready for the alignment shop

I like how they're wearing surgical gloves so as to not cross contaminate the other vehicles there for treatment with whatever ailment might be lurking under the hood!

"the believe the engine is not timed properly"........where have we heard THAT before?  Certainly the DOT Choir sang that Christmas Carol about a year ago!   :popcorn:


I had to take  quick look at who posted this....Sounded more like a Shawn thing to me...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on November 29, 2017, 08:51:41 PM

I don't know, but to me these two look serious. After chatting with them for awhile, they believe the engine is not times properly. So job one will be to get the thing running.
Next will be to address the brake issue. Finally I'll likely get them to wire in the transmission or get it dialed in so that I should at the end of this have something ready for the alignment shop

I like how they're wearing surgical gloves so as to not cross contaminate the other vehicles there for treatment with whatever ailment might be lurking under the hood!

"the believe the engine is not timed properly"........where have we heard THAT before?  Certainly the DOT Choir sang that Christmas Carol about a year ago!   :popcorn:


I had to take  quick look at who posted this....Sounded more like a Shawn thing to me...

Great minds think alike!  Shawn's busy working on the Ken/Charles abuse network - I've picked up Don duty for the short term.  Speaking of Don - saw a remote control mini Chinook on sale at Amazon while picking up some Christmas toys for my youngest daughter and I to amuse ourselves with.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bob Smith on November 29, 2017, 09:26:42 PM
Keep it up, you are doing a fine job.... :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 09:48:14 PM
I don't know, but to me these two look serious. After chatting with them for awhile, they believe the engine is not times properly. So job one will be to get the thing running.
Next will be to address the brake issue. Finally I'll likely get them to wire in the transmission or get it dialed in so that I should at the end of this have something ready for the alignment shop

I like how they're wearing surgical gloves so as to not cross contaminate the other vehicles there for treatment with whatever ailment might be lurking under the hood!

"the believe the engine is not timed properly"........where have we heard THAT before?  Certainly the DOT Choir sang that Christmas Carol about a year ago!   :popcorn:
I'm a Warrant Officer, Mikey.

That means I don't listen to others!

Well unless I am recovering in a hospital from my last, "Watch this" adventure or listening to a lawyer advising me of my rights in the upcoming courts martial!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 29, 2017, 09:50:50 PM
I just sat up in the chair and told my wife that Square D was outside. She looked at me like I am a crazy person.


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Funny!

You join Shawn and Ken's support group?

Negative, that is Charles & Ken’s support group....
ou didn't start it???

Or maybe you're the guy stirrin' the pot that makes such a group necessary in the first place, eh?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 29, 2017, 11:02:21 PM
I just sat up in the chair and told my wife that Square D was outside. She looked at me like I am a crazy person.


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Funny!

You join Shawn and Ken's support group?

Negative, that is Charles & Ken’s support group....
ou didn't start it???

Or maybe you're the guy stirrin' the pot that makes such a group necessary in the first place, eh?

Negative again, my understanding it was a combination of cankles losing a year ago, lack of progress on sq d, low T on Charles part and Ken discovering he has emotions which in turn make him cry non stop. Occasionally he apparently stops the water works long enough to mumble incoherent phrases about his love for H......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on November 29, 2017, 11:15:39 PM
Just getting here, but dang that's a good looking pile of steel! It is amazing to see that it is capable of moving, even if by outside forces! Glad to see it getting the medical attention it needs!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on November 30, 2017, 07:39:11 AM
Might need to check to see if the tires are dry rotted


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 30, 2017, 08:58:29 AM
Might need to check to see if the tires are dry rotted


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You say that jokingly...

But given that these are old school (Read: Old) Armee tires that were likely sitting on a vehicle for a long time, then the several years I have had them, I'm sure they have outgrown their service life.

That's around 7 years for most tires made for the private sector.

These tires, however are marked "Military"

So I am hopefully wondering if perhaps, given the nature of how we tend to store things in the Military, if the formulation of that rubber has some ground up watch material that extends the rubber's life span?

Doze we have any knowledges about such things???

How about U, Turner. You're military intelligence...Any secret stuff goin' on in these tires???
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on November 30, 2017, 11:41:35 AM
I think Don will need medical attention when it runs!

Timing, really?? Think that has been mentioned once or twice,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :rolleyes:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on November 30, 2017, 11:41:37 AM
These were on my old truck for about 2 years and then in direct Az sun for the last 15 or longer, years and not a single surface crack.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171130/3b67a9ee0df60a9662831e4049369bde.jpg)

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on November 30, 2017, 11:51:04 AM
These were on my old truck for about 2 years and then in direct Az sun for the last 15 or longer, years and not a single surface crack.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171130/3b67a9ee0df60a9662831e4049369bde.jpg)

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& then you became infatuated with H & had to upgrade to a beefier tire? :tongue:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on November 30, 2017, 12:08:45 PM
I got nothing other than they ride like a steel turd! Being that they have basically sat for what seems to be a lifetime underneath of a non moving pile of steel, I'm wondering if they now have flat spots.

Time will tell, and ken's tires he posted up there that he has had laying around in the AZ sun since H began her campaign 27 years ago sure shows positive possibilities of decent tires.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on November 30, 2017, 03:36:10 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on November 30, 2017, 03:38:19 PM
Wyo, I was just startin' to like you, and then.............




...darn hippies are everywhere.
Title: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on November 30, 2017, 06:09:59 PM
Wyo, I was just startin' to like you, and then.............




...darn hippies are everywhere.


I didn't have any other reasonable time reference.....


On serious note, what's the date code on those tires? Now that I think about it, if you've had them since pre 99 they may not have a code, I feel like that is when tire manufacturers were mandated to start printing it on the tire.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on November 30, 2017, 06:32:27 PM
Why does everything now somehow relate to hildabeast?

"Yea, I bought that thar truck when Hillary was still yellin' at state troopers over in Arkansas"

That tire has weathered the arizona sun better than Hillary's face

"I married your mother back when Bill was in office and america thought Hillary was a beautiful woman...ah those were the days."

"four score and since hillary left office, ago...

"Halley's comet comes around once every time hillary grew to a baby until being sent to prison"

^^^ Actually I was just day dreamin' havin' some happy thoughts.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 01, 2017, 08:26:23 PM
You know Don, in museums when stuff sits for extended periods of time, they tend to roll the stuff around on occasion to keep the tires round.  :grin:

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 01, 2017, 08:33:58 PM
A Koot sighting??  Omg.

Don most of the issues with tires are uv exposure. Since you were indoors it should be ok


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 01, 2017, 09:06:05 PM
Hey Norm!! Was just thinking about you.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 03, 2017, 10:27:44 AM
You know Don, in museums when stuff sits for extended periods of time, they tend to roll the stuff around on occasion to keep the tires round.  :grin:


That was funny right?

Had to check

Bonehead farmers! ;-))
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 03, 2017, 10:28:57 AM
A Koot sighting??  Omg.

Don most of the issues with tires are uv exposure. Since you were indoors it should be ok


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You're screwin' up

I was looking for an excuse to buy the newer surplus militarie tires!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 03, 2017, 10:48:33 AM
Stop buying parts until it’s running. Jus saying. A lack of parts has not been the problem. :tongue


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bob Smith on December 03, 2017, 10:57:18 AM
 :popcorn: :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 06, 2017, 03:28:05 PM
Well, not much exciting news to report just yet.

Mike confirms that the truck is in the shop and next, but no work is completed at this point. He had a shop full when I showed up, so its understandable.

He thinks that timing is the problem, like all of you have said, and his stated goal is to have the truck running by the end of the week. Time will tell if he meets his goal.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 06, 2017, 10:04:15 PM
I am sure when he gets the correct fuel pressure and replaces the injection pump it will run fine. Although you may then have to0 large a turbo for a stockish pump=P

ON a diff note per our conversation the other day... I am considering building a 4 link front for my next Dodge. Because you made me give me an idea=)



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Post by: stlaser on December 06, 2017, 11:50:15 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 07, 2017, 09:53:51 AM
I am sure when he gets the correct fuel pressure and replaces the injection pump it will run fine. Although you may then have to0 large a turbo for a stockish pump=P

ON a diff note per our conversation the other day... I am considering building a 4 link front for my next Dodge. Because you made me give me an idea=)




Eh, lets stop with the negative vibes, man (My Kelly's heros interpretation).

And we were talking about a radius arm suspension mit der 7" 94-98 springs.

And just so everyone else is clued in here, Norm suggests as soon as I get it running, before the brakes or transmission dial in, I rip off the front leaf spring thing and build a radius arm coil spring setup for the truck...just to be clear...;=)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on December 07, 2017, 11:48:16 AM
I am sure when he gets the correct fuel pressure and replaces the injection pump it will run fine. Although you may then have to0 large a turbo for a stockish pump=P

ON a diff note per our conversation the other day... I am considering building a 4 link front for my next Dodge. Because you made me give me an idea=)




Eh, lets stop with the negative vibes, man (My Kelly's heros interpretation).

And we were talking about a radius arm suspension mit der 7" 94-98 springs.

And just so everyone else is clued in here, Norm suggests as soon as I get it running, before the brakes or transmission dial in, I rip off the front leaf spring thing and build a radius arm coil spring setup for the truck...just to be clear...;=)

Yes! Because this something I have talked about maybe one day doing to our old dodge.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 07, 2017, 11:55:51 AM
Norms always full of good ideas including free of charge sarcasm on endless loop cycle...... :tongue:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 07, 2017, 01:26:54 PM
Have you been paying for sarcasm?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 07, 2017, 03:21:21 PM
Have you been paying for sarcasm?


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Who would pay for that besides maybe Ken?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 07, 2017, 03:29:06 PM
I must clarify...I suggested to Don that he should wait tell its runs, drive it home, then start swapping  :grin:

I was considering for my next Dodge a full on 4 link/coil over setup. What will probably happen is I will use some free leaf springs I found somewhere, and weld em to the frame LoL



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Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 07, 2017, 03:44:50 PM
I just wanted to know when to expect my check


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 07, 2017, 11:56:29 PM
Norms always full of good ideas including free of charge sarcasm on endless loop cycle...... :tongue:
Tell you what, that boy's smart and sharper than a finely honed log!

I am pretty powerless to his subtle button pushin'. He knows all mine. Like how to get me all fired up to do something. He will ease in to the subject with the correct bait then as I start to get pulled in, he adds on just enough tinder to get me to set myself on fire. I don't like that about him...Or maybe it's that I don't like that about me, dunno.

But a bunch of years ago I spent just short of $3K from WFO on a radius arm kit to turn my Silvy into a Dana 60 wearing SAS converted truck. Since I lacked the courage to actually do it, that stuff has been a spider housing complex for nearly a half dozen years.

So, I was asking Norm which leaf spring I needed to source to stop the sag in SquareD's front end and he goes off on an hour long post graduate level thing about brake dive, death wobble, brake steer, good n' bad rides and basically what I got out of all that is you can't get here from there.
Then I start drivin' nails in my coffin, "Well heck, Norm, I have that radius arm kit just sitting here collecting rust and spiders, what about that. Next thing I know he wants me to use that super-duper Ford left drop HPD60 Ford axle, some 205 transfer case from a sherman tank or something like that, some adapter with 23 splines from the voyager 1 spacecraft program, and a host of other things which are about as commonly found as the Ark of the covenant.
After that we were talkin' about some Indian culture and I had to visit the john and some employee of his had just broken something expensive and it all ended. I checked that call's length...1:37. No not a minute and 37 seconds. More like a day + 37 hours

Thanks Norm (Bonehead) now I'm tryin my best to get spider-bit looking and sortin' through parts which have long ago fused themselves together in rust.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 07, 2017, 11:57:40 PM
I must clarify...I suggested to Don that he should wait tell its runs, drive it home, then start swapping  :grin:

I was considering for my next Dodge a full on 4 link/coil over setup. What will probably happen is I will use some free leaf springs I found somewhere, and weld em to the frame LoL




Aah, let me tell the story my way...sounds better and is more interestin'
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 08, 2017, 03:23:29 AM
OK, but does it run??

Just and hour and 37? You got off easy!!

Oh, don't YOU pay for the abuse you receive?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just say'in  :facepalm:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 08, 2017, 07:12:57 AM
Oh, don't YOU pay for the abuse you receive?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,just say'in  :facepalm:

I would say yes, but then again I’m married so it comes with the territory......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 08, 2017, 08:14:04 AM
Word on the street... Don has news regarding Square D today. I know this because when I was eating my breakfast cereal a "d" kept avoiding the spoon. A sign for sure.....

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 08, 2017, 08:14:59 AM
Word on the street... Don has news regarding Square D today. I know this because when I was eating my breakfast cereal a "d" kept avoiding the spoon. A sign for sure.....
Pic for proof


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 08, 2017, 08:28:11 AM
What I feel will happen.... the roll back will deliver Square D the beginning of this next week. Don will devote a day to setting the stage that will rival the moon landing photo op..Don will have tools placed in all the right areas.... then show us a video of Square D starting and exiting the garage under its own power. Rolling backwards to some properly placed wooden blocks to stop it from going too far (no brakes)

This video will then become a triumph of man over the trepidation of machine. Vegas will make book on the next phase, men across the world will begin oil changes in their own garages, and we will have a new Christmas story to tell our kids.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 08, 2017, 08:38:39 AM
Yawn....

Don’t tell me about the pain....just show me the baby


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on December 08, 2017, 08:42:38 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 08, 2017, 09:06:56 AM
So is Norm saying the moon landing was BS or did I just read way too much into that story? Then if he is would that mean that the mechanics won’t be fixing SQ D as well?

Someone’s getting fired I think.......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 08, 2017, 11:53:10 AM
So is Norm saying the moon landing was BS or did I just read way too much into that story? Then if he is would that mean that the mechanics won’t be fixing SQ D as well?

Someone’s getting fired I think.......
Be very careful...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 08, 2017, 11:54:29 AM
Is there a way to have a forum, where one could limit/restrict/block most all responses, and still call it a forum?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 08, 2017, 11:57:10 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 08, 2017, 12:01:33 PM
:popcorn:
OK, OK...I'll drive over and check up on it...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 08, 2017, 12:32:45 PM
Is there a way to have a forum, where one could limit/restrict/block most all responses, and still call it a forum?
I believe it’s a hand written journal


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: BobbyB on December 08, 2017, 01:02:08 PM
Is there a way to have a forum, where one could limit/restrict/block most all responses, and still call it a forum?
I believe it’s a hand written journal


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Or a blog with comments disabled.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 08, 2017, 01:03:42 PM
Square d blog


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 08, 2017, 01:12:44 PM
Soon, it will be SOON ....

The moment we have all been waiting for!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 08, 2017, 02:12:22 PM
Once it’s running under its own power, Don will need to drive to each of our homes to showcase this triumph of biblical proportions.....ok, at least a biblical proportion of TIME!  Norm and Nate will then involve Don in the homemade smoker version of the “great candy bar fire”!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 08, 2017, 02:58:17 PM
Norm, do you know some we don't yet?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on December 08, 2017, 07:15:44 PM
You have to wonder how far this place is from his house, he said he was driving over to check.  That was 7 hours ago!!  Should I call out the national guard!?!?  He might be stuck in a mulch bed somewhere in Northern Kentucky.  Oh the horror!!!!! (Insert wailing here)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 08, 2017, 07:26:35 PM
Norm, do you know some we don't yet?
No he doesn't

Just felt a tremor in the force!

OK, so it's running. No vid to prove it, but the motor runs, just not all that great at the moment.

Its timing, and its not dialed in by any means

What they think happened is that when Wayne and I timed the motor last winter, we probably had it right but then the pump probably slipped on the gear while the collet was loose. So, essentially, the timing went away, and no one knows where in the heck it is.

Mike said it sounds very advanced, and I have always thought it acted liked a carbed gasser with way too much timing, like you missed a tooth on the distributor after a cam change.

He says the motor sounds good, and that it will run and run well.

He is questioning the dual fuel line inlet and talked to me about removing the front hose and simplifying everything. He thinks it may actually be over fueling.

So next is to set the timing, then fix the brakes, get the transmission sorted and follow on tuning

Mike thinks he will have it all figured out and back to me before the first of the year
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 08, 2017, 07:28:08 PM
Latest non action pics:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on December 08, 2017, 07:46:02 PM
and we have progress
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 08, 2017, 09:16:11 PM
Hmm, timing.

At least it is getting there.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 08, 2017, 09:30:38 PM
Still a sweet looking truck running or not


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 08, 2017, 09:41:51 PM
Who’d a thunk that to get this beast running efficiently, you’d have to retard the timing?  Like this project needs to take longer!  :laugh:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 09, 2017, 01:29:05 AM
Man, I hear "timing is off" and "retarded" and I thought you guys were talking about me again.




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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 09, 2017, 08:29:09 AM
Still a sweet looking truck running or not


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 09, 2017, 08:30:18 AM
Man, I hear "timing is off" and "retarded" and I thought you guys were talking about me again.




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Ken,

You, sir are one of the most level headed of the boneheads that inhabit this place. Why you chose to run with the likes of Shawn is mystifin'
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 09, 2017, 08:31:16 AM
Who’d a thunk that to get this beast running efficiently, you’d have to retard the timing?  Like this project needs to take longer!  :laugh:
Why not? It seems to be a proven method of our educational system!












Gotcha!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 09, 2017, 09:28:32 AM
Man, I hear "timing is off" and "retarded" and I thought you guys were talking about me again.




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Ken,

You, sir are one of the most level headed of the boneheads that inhabit this place. Why you chose to run with the likes of Shawn is mystifin'

Ken, even though you’re currently on cloud nine like a giddy 12 year old girl at her first school dance let me decode what Don just stated.

A) you’re still a bonehead albeit in his opinion moving up the ranks very slowly...

B) you’re still in his opinion a DOT who is capable of going off the rails at any minute, getting back together with the band & your gf H no less

C) obviously Don has a major trust issue with you





Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 09, 2017, 09:40:42 AM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 09, 2017, 10:17:13 AM
Who’d a thunk that to get this beast running efficiently, you’d have to retard the timing?  Like this project needs to take longer!  :laugh:
Why not? It seems to be a proven method of our educational system!












Gotcha!

thats why I cannot wait to retire!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 09, 2017, 03:51:36 PM
Pretty big font there Mike, trying to emphasize something?
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Post by: JR on December 09, 2017, 08:33:15 PM
Think I had more free time when I worked,,,,,
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 09, 2017, 09:14:37 PM
Pretty big font there Mike, trying to emphasize something?

Just 32 years of increasing stupidity from supposedly educated people!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on December 09, 2017, 10:10:49 PM
Pretty big font there Mike, trying to emphasize something?

Just 32 years of increasing stupidity from supposedly educated people!

You're a good Man cuda, sticking through it as you had to watch it all be destroyed from those who "know better" God bless you for trying. And I'd wager there are many who have been blessed by having you as a teacher.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 11, 2017, 10:45:47 AM
Monday Square D date 12/11/17 .......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 11, 2017, 10:52:53 AM
Monday Square D date 12/11/17 .......
That a question?

Working on wood projects today Norm. I'll call them later on in the day...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 11, 2017, 10:56:32 AM
No pressure Don... just keeping the dream  :laugh:

I can relate to the other projects aspect... I am about to begin the battle of me vs old Case skid steer. Some nit wit hid my spare air compressor in a rather hard to get to location....so need to move some heavy stuff and well...it best start LoL
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 11, 2017, 11:02:11 AM
No pressure Don... just keeping the dream  :laugh:

I can relate to the other projects aspect... I am about to begin the battle of me vs old Case skid steer. Some nit wit hid my spare air compressor in a rather hard to get to location....so need to move some heavy stuff and well...it best start LoL
I feel the pain!

Number 1 rule of work: You must first work to be able to work...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 11, 2017, 01:17:15 PM
Monday Square D date 12/11/17 .......

OK, so now we have 3 time era's

B.C.

A.D.

S.D.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 11, 2017, 04:36:02 PM
and the third is SquareD time?

Shouldn't that just be DT?

Truck didn't do anything. But I get it. Time, for people stopped when the build stopped...copy that. So we reference SD time from when? When the build started? Or from when it slowed to a near stop?

OK, on my way out to pick up the 2 X 10's for today's project (Buildin' archs) I stopped by the diesel shop.

Nothing to report as they were busy cooking on some other truck. Read: Hadn't gotten to it yet today. That was around noon.

Standby for a possible standby, I'll check back in in the morrow!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 11, 2017, 08:51:42 PM
Will you pass the forum to one of these guys so we can get min to min updates and at least one of them will be doing nothing but playing with their phone all day


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 11, 2017, 11:03:25 PM
Will you pass the forum to one of these guys so we can get min to min updates and at least one of them will be doing nothing but playing with their phone all day


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I'll see what I can do ;-)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 12, 2017, 07:07:01 AM
who has 12/12 on the square D runs pool?

Hi Don  :grin:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on December 12, 2017, 08:46:12 AM
Norm, Do you have to put a year qualifier on that date?  :shocked:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 12, 2017, 09:45:30 AM
Norm, Do you have to put a year qualifier on that date?  :shocked:

 :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 12, 2017, 11:28:11 AM
cruel!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Tedram on December 12, 2017, 12:49:14 PM
So I have been absent from this site for a LONG LONG time, I thought i could hop in and see Ole SquareD tearing up the Tuckey and scaring all the Snowflakes back to the West coast....... So close! I'll come back in another two years and hope she is still not at the shop......


Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 12, 2017, 01:33:00 PM
 :popcorn:

So I have been absent from this site for a LONG LONG time, I thought i could hop in and see Ole SquareD tearing up the Tuckey and scaring all the Snowflakes back to the West coast....... So close! I'll come back in another two years and hope she is still not at the shop......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 12, 2017, 01:45:05 PM
Good, we have another Az guy back in action. Darn hippies been teaming up 'gainst me.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on December 12, 2017, 01:53:40 PM
So I have been absent from this site for a LONG LONG time, I thought i could hop in and see Ole SquareD tearing up the Tuckey and scaring all the Snowflakes back to the West coast....... So close! I'll come back in another two years and hope she is still not at the shop......
(https://i.imgur.com/s7OPG2r.png)
Haha


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 12, 2017, 03:00:16 PM
who has 12/12 on the square D runs pool?

Hi Don  :grin:


Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 12, 2017, 06:53:35 PM
No word from the mechs today gents...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 12, 2017, 07:54:29 PM
Daggon wrenchturners!

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Tedram on December 12, 2017, 08:07:27 PM
No word from the mechs today gents...

They are probably scratching their heads and don't know what to do after they saw the timing was spot on...........
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 13, 2017, 07:25:39 AM
No word from the mechs today gents...

They are probably scratching their heads and don't know what to do after they saw the timing was spot on...........
This is the second post in one day. Slow down big fella


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 13, 2017, 08:50:44 PM
???????


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 13, 2017, 11:27:38 PM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 13, 2017, 11:31:25 PM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.

Are you & this mechanic related? :popcorn:

I mean it is the Tuck so isn’t it like a law or unspoken rule that everyone is related or distant cousins or some such thing?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on December 13, 2017, 11:36:11 PM
I purposely avoided looking at this thread for days...scratch that...weeks....to avoid disappointment....but hey...its out of the garage and sounds like it's coughing and chugging like... before. But instead of 1 guy doing that now it takes 2 guys to do that....do I have that right? Must be a gubbmint job.

Well it'll make a nice Christmas present for the pre-rangers.....  when they retire or sumthin....

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 13, 2017, 11:44:17 PM
I purposely avoided looking at this thread for days...scratch that...weeks....to avoid disappointment....but hey...its out of the garage and sounds like it's coughing and chugging like... before. But instead of 1 guy doing that now it takes 2 guys to do that....do I have that right? Must be a gubbmint job.

Well it'll make a nice Christmas present for the pre-rangers.....  when they retire or sumthin....

 :popcorn:

Just like that Mercedes commercial, little boy wakes up every Christmas and the driveway is empty. Fast forward he is in his 40’s & that Christmas morning of random there sits that bright & shiny vehicle of his dreams.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 14, 2017, 12:03:41 AM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.

Are you & this mechanic related? :popcorn:

I mean it is the Tuck so isn’t it like a law or unspoken rule that everyone is related or distant cousins or some such thing?
We should check the mandals photos to see how may ties Don has. 6 each would be a strong indication of a family tree like a telephone pole


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 14, 2017, 12:06:19 AM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.

Are you & this mechanic related? :popcorn:

I mean it is the Tuck so isn’t it like a law or unspoken rule that everyone is related or distant cousins or some such thing?
We should check the mandals photos to see how may ties Don has. 6 each would be a strong indication of a family tree like a telephone pole


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ROFL.....


You realize Charles we’re definitely getting banned for this.......
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on December 14, 2017, 12:24:32 AM
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 14, 2017, 12:34:48 AM


You realize Charles we’re definitely getting banned for this.......

Sounds like a party! Well at least a good BBQ  :beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: rpar86 on December 14, 2017, 02:55:34 AM
and the third is SquareD time?

Shouldn't that just be DT?

Truck didn't do anything. But I get it. Time, for people stopped when the build stopped...copy that. So we reference SD time from when? When the build started? Or from when it slowed to a near stop?

OK, on my way out to pick up the 2 X 10's for today's project (Buildin' archs) I stopped by the diesel shop.

Nothing to report as they were busy cooking on some other truck. Read: Hadn't gotten to it yet today. That was around noon.

Standby for a possible standby, I'll check back in in the morrow!


D.T.... Down time? ;)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 14, 2017, 08:41:36 AM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.

Are you & this mechanic related? :popcorn:

I mean it is the Tuck so isn’t it like a law or unspoken rule that everyone is related or distant cousins or some such thing?
We should check the mandals photos to see how may ties Don has. 6 each would be a strong indication of a family tree like a telephone pole


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ROFL.....


You realize Charles we’re definitely getting banned for this.......
You realize I am currently banned?? So banning the banned may be less than effective.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 14, 2017, 08:47:08 AM
Well then, maybe he’ll fire you & you’ll have to join Ken and I as independent contractors. Come to think of it maybe just me, if I recall Ken has been going through cases of Carmex for all the butt kissing he’s been doing as of late.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 14, 2017, 09:23:48 AM
I called them today and Mike said that they had not worked on SquareD yet, and would not get to it today.

Are you & this mechanic related? :popcorn:

I mean it is the Tuck so isn’t it like a law or unspoken rule that everyone is related or distant cousins or some such thing?
Shawn, research suggests that there is no more than three degrees of separation between any two different people on earth.

Here in the tuck we like to keep it closer than that!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 14, 2017, 10:14:01 AM
It's Thursday.... I had a dream last night that Don actually put Square D in a storage shed to make room in his garage for a home gym. I woke up thinking....I should do that with the Yeller Chevy LoL

So no word yet?  I guess back to my days planned activity....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on December 14, 2017, 09:55:12 PM
Based on everybody’s comments, I should be getting invited to Don’s Christmas party and probably deserve 46 years of missed Christmas presents. He’s my long lost uncle-cousin-brother-nephew!  I’ve missed you so much!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 14, 2017, 10:06:37 PM
It's Thursday.... I had a dream last night that Don actually put Square D in a storage shed to make room in his garage for a home gym. I woke up thinking....I should do that with the Yeller Chevy LoL

So no word yet?  I guess back to my days planned activity....
Norm,

Don't want to raise your anxiety levels any, but I called around 1600 today, and they said they had not gotten to it yet again.

So, now I am starting to enter that iffy area.

You see I consider myself equal amongst all customers. If I pay the exact same rate, then my money should be as good as everyone elses, agreed?

So when a new vehicle shows up and gets worked on and mine does not, well, I don't like that very much.

A long time ago, I owned this really cool Airplane, a 1960 Piper Comanche 250. I was all the rage at first, with an engine overhaul and a couple multi-thousand dollar modifications. But the work tapered off and then stopped. I stopped in one day and there were boxes stacked up on the wings.

That really pissed me off. I reported the shop to the FAA, imediately literally rolled the plane out of his hangar and put it into my T-Hangar. I then hired one of their mechanics and we finished my plane ourselves. The FAA pulled his license to operate and he went out of business.

I get that old feeling when my stuff starts to get pushed to the back burner.

So, I think I'll give him to tomorrow. If nothing is done, I'll pull it out of there and go find the next guy. I hope it doesn't go that way.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 14, 2017, 10:21:44 PM
Calling tlane, Big D needs a real mechanic...... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 14, 2017, 10:26:04 PM
Calling tlane, Big D needs a real mechanic...... :popcorn:
Needs a diesel mech to actually turn the wrenches, not get Don to do it again and mess it up a second or third time...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 14, 2017, 10:45:19 PM
So tlane is from Lafayette, In? Is that right? My memory fails me a lot but I think that’s right.

So from Big D’s place that’s about 3 hours give or take a half hour?

In the real man get it done no bs sense. Go grab C max & the GJ, I figure c max is hung up in a mulch bed again. So get that fancy tug n go strap Tate sold ya & have HH6 give c max a little nudge. Hook up that trailer, go grab the sputtering SQ D and throw it on that trailer then head northwest towards Tlane. I agree, we don’t need you wrenching on sq d again. Neither of us is young enough for that wait again...... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 14, 2017, 10:48:49 PM
 :likebutton:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on December 15, 2017, 08:04:45 AM
 :popcorn:
The frustration....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 15, 2017, 09:18:57 AM
I honestly can’t believe they haven’t worked on it? So much of the world has come to this.   Is this truck a bigger metaphor to the American work ethic? 
Did it fall to the it’s hard so we aren’t going to try and fix it? Is it maybe to much “old technology “ that the young guys don’t know where to start?
Do we as supporters need to start wearing save SquareD hats and start a protest of this shop? Picket signs and Ski masks and break stuff?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bear9350 on December 15, 2017, 09:47:50 AM

No he doesn't

Just felt a tremor in the force!

OK, so it's running. No vid to prove it, but the motor runs, just not all that great at the moment.

Its timing, and its not dialed in by any means

What they think happened is that when Wayne and I timed the motor last winter, we probably had it right but then the pump probably slipped on the gear while the collet was loose. So, essentially, the timing went away, and no one knows where in the heck it is.

Mike said it sounds very advanced, and I have always thought it acted liked a carbed gasser with way too much timing, like you missed a tooth on the distributor after a cam change.

He says the motor sounds good, and that it will run and run well.

He is questioning the dual fuel line inlet and talked to me about removing the front hose and simplifying everything. He thinks it may actually be over fueling.

So next is to set the timing, then fix the brakes, get the transmission sorted and follow on tuning

Mike thinks he will have it all figured out and back to me before the first of the year

I thought it sounded like you were giving him until the first of the year here?  Seems to me they still have a couple weeks to make good on their word?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 15, 2017, 12:12:51 PM
Worst case deal Don.....I will run down with the Eco Beater, pickup square D, drag it home, get it running, and the problem will be solved. Nate and I can have it running inside a week or so that way.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 15, 2017, 12:42:02 PM
Maybe we need to start a GoFundMe.com for it. 


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on December 15, 2017, 04:29:39 PM
Worst case deal Don.....I will run down with the Eco Beater, pickup square D, drag it home, get it running, and the problem will be solved. Nate and I can have it running inside a week or so that way.

Grab nate and just head east and pick it up from the shop. Get it runnin, send Don the bill. All will be well in the Sq D world.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: rpar86 on December 15, 2017, 04:37:23 PM
So tlane is from Lafayette, In? Is that right? My memory fails me a lot but I think that’s right.

So from Big D’s place that’s about 3 hours give or take a half hour?

In the real man get it done no bs sense. Go grab C max & the GJ, I figure c max is hung up in a mulch bed again. So get that fancy tug n go strap Tate sold ya & have HH6 give c max a little nudge. Hook up that trailer, go grab the sputtering SQ D and throw it on that trailer then head northwest towards Tlane. I agree, we don’t need you wrenching on sq d again. Neither of us is young enough for that wait again...... :popcorn:

Isn't there an issue fitting SQ D on Don's trailer?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 15, 2017, 04:59:46 PM
I'm sure Norm has an old hay wagon to throw it on.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 15, 2017, 05:04:53 PM
Tow strap for how many miles? In my state you can’t tow more than ten miles I think. But I am sure in the Tuck no one cares.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 15, 2017, 06:45:38 PM
Settle down there you bunch of yankees!

So I talked with Mike today, good heart to heart. HE is reasonable and straight up.

He told me he thought he and I agreed he had until the first of the year to get it 1. Running, 2. Stopping, and 3. SHifting. He said he had a bunch of stuff that had already been scheduled that was still coming in. He said that he didn't think there would be much of a problem with getting the thing up and going, so let's just let him work his plan out and watch it the next two weeks.

Goal has been set to have a driveable SquareD by the oneth of Januberry

Now, settle down you bunch of no good, gud-4-nuthin's
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 15, 2017, 06:48:22 PM
You were the one gettin' all fired up Boss^^^^ (unlike the green bucket-o-bolts)   :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 15, 2017, 07:00:07 PM
Well, maybe I was, forget it!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 15, 2017, 07:11:57 PM
We all shall wait.....

I have a 20' Featherlight  care trailer it will fit on just fine=)

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 15, 2017, 07:54:02 PM
SD time,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 15, 2017, 08:50:40 PM
Hammer time?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Dustoff35 on December 16, 2017, 12:16:43 AM
Still not running...

I'll check back, Next Year!!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 16, 2017, 08:51:28 AM
Nice to see you stop by & post up Duane!

Oh & yeah, more  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on December 16, 2017, 11:03:57 AM
Worst case deal Don.....I will run down with the Eco Beater, pickup square D, drag it home, get it running, and the problem will be solved. Nate and I can have it running inside a week or so that way.



now norm.........we can take my city truck, cause I am not sure I can be seen riding around in that eco fart......HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 18, 2017, 10:12:13 AM
LoL Nate.... well you can drive, which makes sense anyway from a economy standpoint. The Eco Beater is hell on fuel when heavily loaded. We'd spend more on fuel that it would cost to fix square D LoL  I need to save my $$$ for barbecue, air compressor motors, fixing that yellow chebbie, and maybe then someday I can actually build my truck. Besides Nate.... when going to the city, take a city truck right?







Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 19, 2017, 10:45:33 PM
This isn't going to be easy

But here goes

First up, the engine is running fine. It was timing and it is now set properly.

Then Mike proceeded to tell me a few things.

First up, someone didn't tighten many of the brake lines, as the system had many leaks, which have been fixed.

Next up, someone hooked up the lines to the hydro boost backwards. That, too, has been remedied

There was an oil leak on the hydraulic pump in the engine cover gear case, which is now no longer leaking

And then, well, it seems that when they put it in gear, like nothing was working.

Mike said it was as if the transmission was not connected to the engine...almost as if someone forgot to actually bolt the flywheel to the torque converter.

Knowing that my truck had been vandalized by some no-gooder who apparently broke in my garage and for some unknown reason, removed the torque converter bolts from the thing, because I would not have forgotten to bolt the flywheel to the torque converter...Well, anyway, knowing that for certain, I have informed the proper authorities, and an investigation is has been started.

Therefore, due to the on-going nature of this investigation, I cannot comment further on the matter.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 19, 2017, 10:54:09 PM
Great news¡!!!!!!! Woot woot woot woot

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Dawg25385 on December 19, 2017, 10:55:20 PM
Awesome news boss


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 19, 2017, 10:59:27 PM
...has me dreamin' of parkin' the thing at the mall, right beside some kolean kar or toyota precious (Bout 2" from it,) then hookin' up scout, the attack dog to the rear hitch and going off shoppin for a bit.



Edit: Maybe a cube. I don't like those things either. Always have rainbow decals and sierra club and save the whales stickers all over their unimaginative, ugly surfaces.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 19, 2017, 11:21:21 PM
...has me dreamin' of parkin' the thing at the mall, you know stuck in some mulch bed right beside some kolean kar or toyota precious (Bout 2" from it,) then hookin' up scout, the attack dog to the rear hitch and going off shoppin for a bit.



Edit: Maybe a cube. I don't like those things either. Always have rainbow decals and sierra club and save the whales stickers all over their unimaginative, ugly surfaces.

FIFY
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 19, 2017, 11:28:46 PM
...has me dreamin' of parkin' the thing at the mall, you know stuck in some mulch bed right beside some kolean kar or toyota precious (Bout 2" from it,) then hookin' up scout, the attack dog to the rear hitch and going off shoppin for a bit.



Edit: Maybe a cube. I don't like those things either. Always have rainbow decals and sierra club and save the whales stickers all over their unimaginative, ugly surfaces.

FIFY
Well, D'accord,

Stuck or no, Kube owner still gets the same vibe
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 19, 2017, 11:45:58 PM
Finally, the dust is off. Timing is fixed and few bolts tightened down (or found)

So, when do the pictures show up? Remember, no pics, not real.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on December 20, 2017, 12:07:04 AM
*sigh.... next phase.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 20, 2017, 12:59:28 AM
Pic nothing! I want video!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Wilbur on December 20, 2017, 09:51:58 AM
Getting there! I always hate those bolt thieves....

Me: "I'll just put these here where I won't lose them....."

Days or weeks later....

"Hi I'd like to order...."

SMH
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 20, 2017, 10:11:29 AM
Getting there! I always hate those bolt thieves....

Me: "I'll just put these here where I won't lose them....."

Days or weeks later....

"Hi I'd like to order...."

SMH
We're goin' to find that rascal and bring him to justice!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: kampfitt on December 20, 2017, 11:25:15 AM
 IT's ALive!!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on December 20, 2017, 11:42:40 AM
Timing...Hmm, I think that was mentioned...lol

Glad it's running.
Brakes, ahhh, overrated. Didn't they leak all over the garage floor?

Hopefully you find those rascally torque converter bolts.

Happy to see this page FINALLY turning.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 20, 2017, 12:55:37 PM
I'd find that sucker that loosened those brake lines and string him/her up ...they knew what they were doing...no brakes and no engine braking!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 20, 2017, 02:11:38 PM
I think this is a perfect close to our year,  finally will be able to get a comfortable rest with out wondering and dreaming


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 20, 2017, 09:07:52 PM
Wow Don, those guys are GOOD!  Worth every dollar you are going to pay them - sounds like you were going to have a 4 wheeled, Harley leaving puddles in the garage!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 20, 2017, 09:17:45 PM
You know, after thinking about it, I’ll bet most of those “missed items” were due to interruptions by the Red Dog eating your tools and the infamous “levitation gone bad” incident where you tried busting the concrete with your backside.  That’s gotta be near the trans cooler line section of the build. Throw in the “great candy bar wrapper fire” and there was plenty of opportunity for Gremlin attacks to go unnoticed.  You did paint it like a WW II bomber - roll the Bugs Bunny Gremlin episodes and the picture comes together like the missing minutes of the Watergate tapes!

The Defense Rests!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 21, 2017, 09:33:33 PM
You know, after thinking about it, I’ll bet most of those “missed items” were due to interruptions by the Red Dog eating your tools and the infamous “levitation gone bad” incident where you tried busting the concrete with your backside.  That’s gotta be near the trans cooler line section of the build. Throw in the “great candy bar wrapper fire” and there was plenty of opportunity for Gremlin attacks to go unnoticed.  You did paint it like a WW II bomber - roll the Bugs Bunny Gremlin episodes and the picture comes together like the missing minutes of the Watergate tapes!

The Defense Rests!
I see you have my back on this one

Ya know thinking about it, those things are all a part of something like this. Square D was so much work, so over the top, so many modifications, and so totally unique, I fully expected to have a substantial and growing punchout list.

Missing the torque converter bolts...whoever did that...well, I have never done anything like that before!

So, in January, with a truck that runs and may even be driveable, I can go on to finishing a myriad of loose ends. Seems to be a theme in my life currently. I'll do it the way I am to things down at the farm. It is a full out effort to just close out open projects, you know, get things done.

I want to get the Dodge to a point where it works, and is needing nothing. Then I want to add on those long chevy rear springs and do something about that sagging front end. Likely we will see a pretty big change going on up front in the not too distant future.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 21, 2017, 10:01:08 PM
still no video proof..... :stickpoke
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 22, 2017, 10:48:18 AM
still no video proof..... :stickpoke
stick-poke hugh!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 22, 2017, 06:07:48 PM
Naw, it doesn't run. Its a garage queen, just a diff garage (maybe)  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 29, 2017, 06:20:40 PM
Houston, we have a problem.

OK, the news is not good

First, the hydro boost which I had plumbed incorrectly blew its seals

They replaced it

The replaced unit just did the same thing. It had brakes, but now just massive hydraulic leaks.

And that is the good news

I guess I could also say it has not been stolen or burned down, or rusted away

But the torque converter/flywheel bolt missing thing is a lot worse than we imagined.

The torque converter will not engage the flywheel or crank hub. They think it is the RevMax billet converter nosecone that may be machined to an improper size (Too big-needing chucking and turning down to the proper size)

They need to pull the transmission at a minimum

Do any of you remember the two crossmembers I built and installed? How the fuel filter mount is also attached? How the exhaust is snaked through all that? How the trans lines run all over down there? How the wiring bundles run all over down there?
Keeping that in mind, we'd need to pull both drive shafts, the transfer case, linkages, and transmission just to be able to see what may be wrong...all at $120 an hour. I had budgeted $2K for the project, and we are at $1,920. Mike advises, that if I proceed, this will be a massive undertaking. We may then discover any number of bad things.

So, I think this goose may be cooked!

I told him to stop work while he and I consider what to do next.

I don't know if I have ever been kicked in the gut so hard as this, but reality just came home to roost.

I may just bring it home, pull it all apart and sell off all the individual parts, right down to the bare frame. When I get this sick about something, I get done with it, toss in the whillie-pete grenade and put it in the rear view mirror...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on December 29, 2017, 06:39:25 PM
Well that's a huge bummer. Sorry to hear that.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 29, 2017, 06:45:22 PM
Don. You’re not a quitter. After all I have $40k in my LB7 and it’s not worth $15

You gonna let a little set back whoop you?  C’mon chief. You’re better than that.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 29, 2017, 06:50:29 PM
Don. You’re not a quitter. After all I have $40k in my LB7 and it’s not worth $15

You gonna let a little set back whoop you?  C’mon chief. You’re better than that.


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I don't quit, true

But not very smart

May have to take a huge step backward on it though. Not enough time to tear that thing down/repair/put back together myself these days. Was sort of the reason I hired someone.
Really disappointed in this.
Disappointed earlier that I hired a diesel mechanic to time the engine, who actually did it and did it all wrong, all at my expense. But he needed help at the time so what's done is done.
In all likelihood, probably looking at thousands more, and that dog won't hunt
I'll need to sit on this.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Jared Herzog on December 29, 2017, 07:14:36 PM
It will be sad to never see this project completed. But, there comes a time where the cost is simply too high. The money allocated may be better spent in other areas especially when a guy has a family to think about. I do not see it as giving up. I know that whatever you decide will be in the best interest of you and your family. Good luck with the decision.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cudakidd53 on December 29, 2017, 07:32:13 PM
Pray on it Don......REGARDLESS of the final decision/outcome: This project is what built this site- that little factor has paid tremendous dividends in multiple areas. Most importantly, the seeds sown and some already harvested in Christ’s name. You know some of those names Don (some we don’t and may never) and I know that they are worth more than ALL the money each one of us have expended on topics covered on the Real Man site!

God will provide the answer, solution and resolution.....God bless YOU for putting together the framework that has allowed this merry band of misfits who would have likely never crossed paths otherwise!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bob Smith on December 29, 2017, 08:09:28 PM

Pray on it Don......REGARDLESS of the final decision/outcome: This project is what built this site- that little factor has paid tremendous dividends in multiple areas. Most importantly, the seeds sown and some already harvested in Christ?s name. You know some of those names Don (some we don?t and may never) and I know that they are worth more than ALL the money each one of us have expended on topics covered on the Real Man site!

God will provide the answer, solution and resolution.....God bless YOU for putting together the framework that has allowed this merry band of misfits who would have likely never crossed paths otherwise!


This is exactly how I feel. In my case not so much the truck build as the group that was formed by it.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: halsey on December 29, 2017, 09:20:35 PM
Square D brought me to the site. It's amazing how much I've learned here. A great bunch of guys with all kinds of talent. However this project ends, thank you.

Jeff
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 29, 2017, 10:20:10 PM
Wow, these comments

Certainly "square" one up

You know, there have been times when i worried if this thing was moving to "Idol" status with me and some (all???) of you.

I certainly don't want it to be. I guess I really don't believe it, or I'd be the one to burn it down. Nothing and I mean nothing overshadows the Lord on this site. So this truck which flirted with being too important has been set, perhaps, in its proper place. It is in the end, simply only a truck.

Mike said it well when he referred to how it brought together and then cemented a group of men. For most reasons, that is a pretty good thing, and I'd like to think the camaraderie generated by this nearly incredible journey has indeed paid spiritual dividends for some of us here, maybe more than we know...?

So, yea, that weighs on me folks. I mean on one hand the relationships this build has generated will in some cases last, in some cases have been mutually helpful, and in some cases served as a learning tool (citing Halsey's comments). I feel responsible to finish it and use it, so the darned thing doesn't turn into a failure, which it is not. But, I'm thinking (Knowing?) it's gonna be thousands to push it over the top to being a driver...and with all these unanswered questions about exactly what is required to do that, well it aint easy.

Still too much to process at the moment, but after seeing the really wonderful comments by all of you who responded, I won't tear it apart, I guess you all deserve better than that. So, let me say a prayer or two about this and sit on it a bit and see what shakes out...OK?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 29, 2017, 10:23:15 PM
It will be sad to never see this project completed. But, there comes a time where the cost is simply too high. The money allocated may be better spent in other areas especially when a guy has a family to think about. I do not see it as giving up. I know that whatever you decide will be in the best interest of you and your family. Good luck with the decision.
Thanks
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 29, 2017, 10:24:40 PM
Square D brought me to the site. It's amazing how much I've learned here. A great bunch of guys with all kinds of talent. However this project ends, thank you.

Jeff
No... Thank You! that's real stuff right there^^^
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 29, 2017, 10:29:45 PM
Pray on it Don......REGARDLESS of the final decision/outcome: This project is what built this site- that little factor has paid tremendous dividends in multiple areas. Most importantly, the seeds sown and some already harvested in Christ’s name. You know some of those names Don (some we don’t and may never) and I know that they are worth more than ALL the money each one of us have expended on topics covered on the Real Man site!

God will provide the answer, solution and resolution.....God bless YOU for putting together the framework that has allowed this merry band of misfits who would have likely never crossed paths otherwise!

This is exactly what I was thinking.

Now it has been a year or so,,,,,,,,,. So no worry about getting it done NOW, but you know where you are too.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 29, 2017, 11:29:51 PM
My 2 cents (and that’s a high valuation btw).....

Have Nate & Norm come pick it up. If they are still willing that is? Norm has a big shop, he needs more projects (insert eye roll). If nothing else he has a good place to store it for a bit. It gives us all something to harass him about rather than you. Think delegating the work load here, that’s what guys in charge do right? :wink: Once he gets that new shop squared away and a couple other things that are consuming his time maybe this is something he tackles? I’d call Norm & chew some fat, he’s always good for that & he’ll give you an honest opinion whether you like it or not. You probably won’t but what can it hurt. One last thing, Nate needs more miles on that bling new truck anyhow.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wyorunner on December 29, 2017, 11:51:10 PM
My 2 cents (and that’s a high valuation btw).....

Have Nate & Norm come pick it up. If they are still willing that is? Norm has a big shop, he needs more projects (insert eye roll). If nothing else he has a good place to store it for a bit. It gives us all something to harass him about rather than you. Think delegating the work load here, that’s what guys in charge do right? :wink: Once he gets that new shop squared away and a couple other things that are consuming his time maybe this is something he tackles? I’d call Norm & chew some fat, he’s always good for that & he’ll give you an honest opinion whether you like it or not. You probably won’t but what can it hurt. One last thing, Nate needs more miles on that bling new truck anyhow.....

This was my instant thought, but Shawn beat me to the punch. If not them, I’m sure someone with enough knowledge to knock it out is here.

I don’t think this truck has ever been an idol for anybody, maybe a little bit of jealousy, but that is absolutely overcome by the bonds that have been created, the seeds that have been planted, and those who have come to know THE Savior due to the creation of this sight.....which started with  square D.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 30, 2017, 12:22:23 AM
Honestly don't see how this is a big deal. 120/hr in the 'tuck? Holy moly... I might be under charging.
Pull trans, 2 hrs, even with your custom work. Pull the pilot bearing out of the crankshaft (maybe I'm joking??), And slap it back together... total time 6ish hours...

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on December 30, 2017, 12:33:35 AM
Honestly don't see how this is a big deal. 120/hr in the 'tuck? Holy moly... I might be under charging.
Pull trans, 2 hrs, even with your custom work. Pull the pilot bearing out of the crankshaft (maybe I'm joking??), And slap it back together... total time 6ish hours...

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There you go, see Ken just volunteered his services & plane tickets are cheap....... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on December 30, 2017, 12:58:44 AM
119/hr and I get to use Don's shop, after wrestling his tools away from sled dog!

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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 30, 2017, 02:57:24 AM
Or just pull the motor?

$75hr, retired pricing
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on December 30, 2017, 02:56:11 PM
119/hr and I get to use Don's shop, after wrestling his tools away from sled dog!

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You can’t yse Dons shop, he’s gonna need it to swap the diesel into the Jeep. Keep thing son perspective people!   :grin:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 30, 2017, 07:19:06 PM
OK, now you boneheads know darned well, I wouldn't ask anyone to do my work, end of discussion

But, after sitting on it a bit, here's what I should do.

I'll go get it and bring it home. I'll pull it down myself. I roughly calculated with what I'd spend on labor alone, I could purchase a Transmission jack, build a new 12 X 12 shed down farmside and mill this mysterious nosecone to fit the crank or flywheel.

So done deal, Square D comes home and I'll fix it myself.

Motor is running at least, and I know I have a hydro-boost problem and a torque converter that isn't attached, nor fitting.

So soon as the new year gets cranked back up, I'll go get it.

One big caveat: I haven't talked to Mike yet at the diesel shop. SHould he offer me something reasonable to do the trans/converter work, I may still let him do it, however, I think that has a low, low possibility.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: halsey on December 30, 2017, 07:35:12 PM
Excellent!  good plan and subplan.

Onward...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 30, 2017, 08:09:45 PM
Excellent!  good plan and subplan.

Onward...
Glad you approve ;-)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on December 30, 2017, 08:24:26 PM
I am just another Dave.... but I think the truck needs finished, what are you gonna pull c-max and the GJeep out of the mulch beds with.   Plus someone needs to post this truck finished in the “other” place as bragging rights!

And there is that giant cool factor of the SquareD running!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on December 30, 2017, 08:32:46 PM
 :likebutton: ^^^^^^both of those ^^^^^^^
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on December 31, 2017, 07:47:41 AM
I’m looking forward to photos of SqD farmside completely covered in mud.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Sammconn on December 31, 2017, 11:15:30 AM
I’m looking forward to photos of SqD farmside completely covered in mud.


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Yes. THIS^^!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: oklawall on December 31, 2017, 08:33:16 PM
Don,

Makes me happy that you have a plan forward Square D is a project nothing more. For those of use to chicken to put up our own projects it gives us hope that at some point we will complete our own projects.

Steve
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on January 03, 2018, 01:07:02 PM
Don...if you need to send it this way...done deal. But I think you "got this" if that's your desire.



Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on January 03, 2018, 08:18:14 PM
Don...if you need to send it this way...done deal. But I think you "got this" if that's your desire.




Love ya man!

But I have this (Again...)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on January 05, 2018, 05:15:16 PM
I'm glad you've decided to move forward towards completion of SqD! Nothing easy in life is worth doing, and the Lord puts trials in our journey to make us stronger.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on January 14, 2018, 07:58:42 PM
I'm glad you've decided to move forward towards completion of SqD! Nothing easy in life is worth doing, and the Lord puts trials in our journey to make us stronger.
Rog
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: rpar86 on January 15, 2018, 02:29:43 PM
I’m looking forward to photos of SqD farmside completely submerged in the pond (to test the snorkel, of course).


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FIFY
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: husker77c on January 30, 2018, 09:03:06 AM
Sorry to read about your troubles.  I was just telling a co worker about your build and the extent you went to build it, so I figured Id come here to check on things.   I hope things get figured out.  I know the decision can be painful to continue to drop money on something you've already spent so much on, but it doesn't seem like something that cannot be overcome. 
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on January 30, 2018, 01:43:35 PM
Sorry to read about your troubles.  I was just telling a co worker about your build and the extent you went to build it, so I figured Id come here to check on things.   I hope things get figured out.  I know the decision can be painful to continue to drop money on something you've already spent so much on, but it doesn't seem like something that cannot be overcome. 
Yea, its no fun.
I spent $1,900 just to find out what was wrong and get the timing set.
I trusted a diesel mech to time it, actually two. Both failed to get it right which is disappointing. Then there's this thing with the converter not fitting the flywheel, and the brake system which blows out seals. I'm thinking that may simply be a crossed up hydraulic line somewhere, dunno, but labor has crossed the threshold of ridiculous IMHO.
So I'll throw some more work at this and if I can't pull it together, I'm sacking the project and putting a thousand parts up for sale. I'll keep it reasonable, shoot for 25K and settle for 20K and NEVER go back and do this again.

Life is too short, labor these days is both too expensive and of poor quality in most places. I no longer have time to spend on such a trivial project, so it is what it is, and at the moment that ain't much!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on January 30, 2018, 09:01:25 PM
A trivial project? Half of RMTWS is based on SD.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on January 30, 2018, 09:04:16 PM
A majority of the DOT activity also occurs in that thread, the rest is on Ken’s sig line...... :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on January 30, 2018, 09:31:18 PM
A trivial project? Half of RMTWS is based on SD.
:beercheers:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 01, 2018, 06:51:53 PM
 :likebutton: :knucklehead:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on February 05, 2018, 12:08:55 PM
Don... the brake thing is likely simple, as you well know.

Didn't some of those HD/Custom converters require a spacer for clearance to bolt up to the flywheel? Pretty sure Patch has one between the block plate and the trans to allow the ATS converter to bolt up.  Might be worth a call to your converter manufacture.

Offers still open man...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 05, 2018, 07:30:00 PM
Don... the brake thing is likely simple, as you well know.

Didn't some of those HD/Custom converters require a spacer for clearance to bolt up to the flywheel? Pretty sure Patch has one between the block plate and the trans to allow the ATS converter to bolt up.  Might be worth a call to your converter manufacture.

Offers still open man...
They just contacted me with the bill for now.

Too many other moving parts including the thing we spoke of to have any time for that old Dodge right now.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on July 05, 2018, 11:07:58 AM
stop the presses!!!!!!!!!!!

theres talk of you wanting/getting an XJ?  whats the real story with square d?!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 05, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
stop the presses!!!!!!!!!!!

theres talk of you wanting/getting an XJ?  whats the real story with square d?!
I'm in a state of flux on this one

Continue

Hold

Sell

Part out

?????
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 05, 2018, 02:55:41 PM
Just finish it and move that thing by to full time farm duty !!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: dave945 on July 05, 2018, 11:09:00 PM
You can’t sell it!  Or fix it, or part it out. I’ve started using it as a landmark when I give people directions to the office......”when you see the green dodge that looks like it would be fun to drive if it ran, you’re almost there. “


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 06, 2018, 01:29:19 AM
Lol!!! That’s fantastic!


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on July 06, 2018, 06:52:58 PM
You can’t sell it!  Or fix it, or part it out. I’ve started using it as a landmark when I give people directions to the office......”when you see the green dodge that looks like it would be fun to drive if it ran, you’re almost there. “


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 :likebutton:

ROFL

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on July 06, 2018, 07:05:44 PM
Well, it's probably a better landmark then say turn by the big stump..

And no I wasn't calling Sq D a big non moving stump although I could see the correlation between the two. :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on July 13, 2018, 09:16:04 AM
So, you want me to make it run and drive Don? *serious offer if needed man.







Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on July 13, 2018, 11:04:13 AM
So, you want me to make it run and drive Don? *serious offer if needed man.








I think you just need to buy it from me...#sotiredofthattruck
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on July 13, 2018, 12:40:08 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2018, 01:49:21 PM
I think Charles needs to buy it, send it to Norm to fix "all" of the issues and then Charles can come pick it up and deliver to the body shop of his choice for a red paint job....  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 13, 2018, 02:12:55 PM
If it was a crew cab, I'd consider it....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on July 13, 2018, 02:38:37 PM
If it was a crew cab, I'd consider it....


Kids can ride in the topper..... your user name does have redneck in it right? :wink:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Nate on July 13, 2018, 03:36:09 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on July 13, 2018, 07:42:30 PM
"your user name does have redneck in it right?"

Pretty sure that makes it legal in Texas!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 10, 2018, 11:42:56 AM
Question to you knowledgeable (very) few :wink:

Suppose I just take the automatic transmission out altogether?

And install a 5 speed or a 6 speed NV trans. Would that make more sense than trying to sort through this torque converter to flywheel mismatch and how to get the electronic part of the trans (Overdrive) to work somewhat automatically?

Thinking out loud here boys and girlz. Haven't purchased the first drop of manual trans fluid yet...

Good idea? Bad idea???

I would like to get the thing running/driving and I am wondering if this isn't the overall easiest route to getting there.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: DOOLEY on August 10, 2018, 12:02:11 PM
BIG D, I HOPE YOU FIGURE IT OUT, I'D LOVE TO SEE IT ON THE ROAD SOON
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 10, 2018, 12:17:35 PM
Manual sure makes a lot of things simple with the exception of you needing to than install a clutch pedal but I bet you can faber cobble something together


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on August 10, 2018, 12:54:35 PM
I know a really smart, good lookin' fella who's company just so happens to reman some of the best manual transmissions out there...  :rolleyes: Feelin like a drive out to MN? Don't we have some members out there? anyone near Rochester?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 10, 2018, 02:42:22 PM
I know a really smart, good lookin' fella who's company just so happens to reman some of the best manual transmissions out there...  :rolleyes: Feelin like a drive out to MN? Don't we have some members out there? anyone near Rochester?

Tate, I don’t reman transmissions and I live in Hippyland
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on August 10, 2018, 03:06:04 PM
My vote is to just have it fixed...still cheaper and easier, as long as the trans is good (hopefully)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 10, 2018, 03:24:45 PM
My vote is to just have it fixed...still cheaper and easier, as long as the trans is good (hopefully)
Well it was professionally rebuilt.

I am just floating ideas as I prepare to get back into that thing
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on August 10, 2018, 03:32:47 PM
I'm a big fan of manual trannies. Simpler, less to go wrong. But that's just me.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: wilsonphil on August 10, 2018, 04:35:18 PM
Hey Don,

If your really going to get rid of that setup let me know, I would be interested in buying it from you.

One other thing to consider, can everyone that you plan on letting operate SqD, do they know how to drive a stick if you do convert it?  Something to consider!  If you are out somewhere and get hurt can the person with you drive the truck? 
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: EL TATE on August 10, 2018, 05:34:32 PM
I think something along that line was stated when he was building the darned thing; hard to steer, shift, and reload, why not take one out of the equation. I was just thinking out loud, as I know we're promoting the heck out of the Zumbrota side of the company after the acquisition. Write ups make for good marketing:-)
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on August 10, 2018, 06:37:21 PM
Love to see it going again. I think going with the manual would be a great idea, from the beginning.

Now that the auto is in there, just get it going. Between linkages and drive shafts you would have a new buildup.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 10, 2018, 07:04:10 PM
Hey Don,

If your really going to get rid of that setup let me know, I would be interested in buying it from you.

One other thing to consider, can everyone that you plan on letting operate SqD, do they know how to drive a stick if you do convert it?  Something to consider!  If you are out somewhere and get hurt can the person with you drive the truck?

Funny you mention that, I just read a statistic that only 18% of the American population can drive a manual.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on August 10, 2018, 07:39:16 PM
And now with self driving cars being touted about, they would have to be auto.

But with cars now being push button start, shift and even the parking brake, you could be safe for a long time.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 10, 2018, 09:49:04 PM
Hey Don,

If your really going to get rid of that setup let me know, I would be interested in buying it from you.

One other thing to consider, can everyone that you plan on letting operate SqD, do they know how to drive a stick if you do convert it?  Something to consider!  If you are out somewhere and get hurt can the person with you drive the truck? 
Hey Phil, I'll PM or email you to discuss
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 10, 2018, 09:57:33 PM
Love to see it going again. I think going with the manual would be a great idea, from the beginning.

Now that the auto is in there, just get it going. Between linkages and drive shafts you would have a new buildup.
JR, I don't think it would be all that difficult a process. Basically just a R&R installing the new stuff, find a pedal, see if the driveshaft lengths need adjusting and just like that, I'd be cookin' with bacon grease!

As for others not being able to drive a stick, I don't see that as a problem. I do however see a manual (Clutch) adversely affecting the ability to drive if I was all buggered up...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 10, 2018, 10:33:27 PM
It’s kind of like all my bumper pull trailers used to be pintle hitch, no one could borrow them.....
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on August 10, 2018, 11:49:00 PM
Don't get me wrong a manual would be great. Would like on in the sub too.

Only start stopping would really slow you down if hurt. Not real hard to shift on rpm, sure you could handle it.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 11, 2018, 12:14:02 AM
If it were mine I would fix the auto, I just paid $600+ for a new rear shaft in the jk. Not to mention the trans issue is probably a half a day fix for a guy who knows what he’s doing & knows which parts to have on stand by. Nothing against you or your mechanics but if they don’t deal with that regularly then you get what I’m saying.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 11, 2018, 09:11:08 AM
If it were mine I would fix the auto, I just paid $600+ for a new rear shaft in the jk. Not to mention the trans issue is probably a half a day fix for a guy who knows what he’s doing & knows which parts to have on stand by. Nothing against you or your mechanics but if they don’t deal with that regularly then you get what I’m saying.
I'll be doing it myself
The mechanics are good, but they were not willing to use impact tools and hustle parts around. Since everything is painted up and pretty, they said they would have to handle everything more carefully (Slower) which at their hourly rate would really cost me a bundle.
Besides, I did this so I guess I should take the beating and fix it myself.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: BobbyB on August 11, 2018, 01:07:24 PM
Leave it the way it is and get it running. No need to swap transmission at this point. However if the cost to fix is more than you wish to put on the line, then sell it and look for a new project, like the XJs you want to build. How many headaches have you had since this project started and how many do you think you're going to continue to have whilst fighting the timelines?

You can potentially part it out or sell whole and cover the cost of purchasing and most upgrades/fixes on the potential XJs or a new project, or fix Sarge or get something you need down on the farm.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cruizng on August 11, 2018, 04:23:24 PM
I know a really smart, good lookin' fella who's company just so happens to reman some of the best manual transmissions out there...  :rolleyes: Feelin like a drive out to MN? Don't we have some members out there? anyone near Rochester?
Tate. I'm only two hours from Rochester.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 11, 2018, 06:22:27 PM
Leave it the way it is and get it running. No need to swap transmission at this point. However if the cost to fix is more than you wish to put on the line, then sell it and look for a new project, like the XJs you want to build. How many headaches have you had since this project started and how many do you think you're going to continue to have whilst fighting the timelines?

You can potentially part it out or sell whole and cover the cost of purchasing and most upgrades/fixes on the potential XJs or a new project, or fix Sarge or get something you need down on the farm.
Bobby, you been talking to my Frau?

She wants me to part it out or sell it complete.

She (Rightly??) thinks I have too many irons in the fire, and need to move on from this headache. She points out that we have grandkids, commitments, a farm, a house to constantly repair, and did I mention, we have a farm?

So, yea. Phil is interested in the transmission. The motor would go quickly for a pretty good penny considering what it is. But after that, I think it would be a slow process. I'd never recover for the countless hours, and that truck is now in really great shape.

My inclination is to fix it and drive it some.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on August 11, 2018, 09:53:53 PM
If I had that much time invested in a project I don’t think I could just part it out and end it.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 11, 2018, 10:00:53 PM
I seem to recall an offer from Norm to get it sorted out??


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: longball on August 11, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
And tlane?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on August 12, 2018, 01:45:56 AM
I seem to recall several offers to get r done, Take em up!!!

Speaking of to many projects, this followed me home today;
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 12, 2018, 08:36:13 AM
Nice Jr. Is that a glastron with a mercruiser v6?


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 12, 2018, 02:42:51 PM
And tlane?


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Well, I do appreciate the help offers.

The motor is sorted out, now only the
1. Torque converter fitment
2. Hydro brake system keeps blowing out seals
3. Figuring out how to get the trans to shift while having no computer any longer
and
I think that is about it for the big issues.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 12, 2018, 02:54:00 PM
That’s a short list really, suck it up buttercup
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 12, 2018, 02:56:13 PM
That’s a short list really, suck it up buttercup
But you know how work, works, right

First rule of work: You must first work just to be able to work

Second rule: Work begat work

Therefore, by starting, all I am really doing is setting up for an engine overhaul, repainting the hood, replacing the ring and pinions, and rewiring the headlights...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: stlaser on August 12, 2018, 03:40:09 PM
You know the only person who cares about the excuses you’re making right?  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on August 12, 2018, 05:02:09 PM
Here is a link for a kit for the tranny. Little pricey but you can do it on your own too.

https://transmissioncenter.net/shop/47rh-overdrive-made-to-work-without-a-computer-made-for-diesels-without-vacuum/
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 12, 2018, 10:33:32 PM
Here is a link for a kit for the tranny. Little pricey but you can do it on your own too.

https://transmissioncenter.net/shop/47rh-overdrive-made-to-work-without-a-computer-made-for-diesels-without-vacuum/
Thanks JR

Only thing I see with this kit that I question is that it is made for a 47RH. I have a 46RH transmission, no lockup converter.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 12, 2018, 10:34:29 PM
You know the only person who cares about the excuses you’re making right?  :popcorn:
No, of course not...I have no idea what you're referring to...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on August 12, 2018, 11:22:46 PM
LoL I am trying to understand? Swap to a manual now? I have Done this swap a few times.......

You need a Nv4500/Getrag transmission.
29 Spline transfer case
flywheel/bellhousing (For which ever trans your using)
Clutch
Blockplate
Pedals/hyd slave/master/under dash brace for the master
Cross-member
Both driveshafts

Other small parts.

This is a lot more work than just sourcing the correct block plate, flex plate combination. Bolting in a simple floor dimmer switch for the OD, and going for a drive.

2-4 hours to sort the trans....probably the same with the brakes...yr driving.

The 29 spline transfer cases are bringing close to a grand these days in nice shape used. A new NV 4500 is what $1700? (you want the newer updated 5th gear/shaft/nut like I used in Anvil)... Clutch that can handle a healthy cummins is $1500. (the south bend dual disc in Anvil was $2100)  Bell housing for the NV4500 $450 (advance adapters)

Driveshafts will be another expense. (The Stick shift trucks use thicker rear tube material for a reason)

I dunno Don.........
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 13, 2018, 07:33:58 AM
I'm gettin' a lot of negative vibes here. :shocked:

Hadn't decided anything really, just floating ideas... :wink:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on August 13, 2018, 12:50:25 PM
Not negative at all Don....just providing you with the data you need to be a informed pilot. Maybe I should just sell you Anvil LoL

Built (brand new) Cummins (high nickle IH block/head), New NV4500, New NP 205, 1 Tons, Detroits.......10K+ miles, proven performer, dead reliable...ya could drive it home at 65mph and get 22mpg.  :grin:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on August 13, 2018, 09:39:53 PM
Not negative at all Don....just providing you with the data you need to be a informed pilot. Maybe I should just sell you Anvil LoL

Built (brand new) Cummins (high nickle IH block/head), New NV4500, New NP 205, 1 Tons, Detroits.......10K+ miles, proven performer, dead reliable...ya could drive it home at 65mph and get 22mpg.  :grin:
Are we talkin a trade here Norm???
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: KensAuto on August 13, 2018, 09:53:54 PM
Don't do it Don!!
I bet Anvil doesn't have any fancy stickers, and if it did, they would probably say something like              "Vote for Alexandria Cortez" on a blue background!  :popcorn:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: OldKooT on August 14, 2018, 12:53:43 AM
Don....what ya offering to trade?

Ken.... I had to look her up LoL FWIW Kay thinks Trump is a bit left for her taste.

Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Dfarm01 on October 27, 2018, 12:16:18 PM
Is this thing on the road yet?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on October 27, 2018, 12:38:51 PM
I think they are having a service and mounting a memorial in front of it.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Dfarm01 on October 27, 2018, 12:51:55 PM
It seemed like it was so close.  Admittedly, I didn't read every recent post about it though.

I'm a little saddened by that, as square d was what brought me here.  If you made that truck a crew cab, it'd pretty much be my dream truck. Lol
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 27, 2018, 02:54:01 PM
Square D is what started this whole thing.  I think it washed away with the last wave of hurricanes that ran the south over.  Or Don turned it in that new wood burner stove he has.


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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on October 27, 2018, 03:13:49 PM
Remember just waiting for it to get fired up?
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on October 27, 2018, 10:01:48 PM
It seemed like it was so close.  Admittedly, I didn't read every recent post about it though.

I'm a little saddened by that, as square d was what brought me here.  If you made that truck a crew cab, it'd pretty much be my dream truck. Lol
Its not dead, not by a long shot

So it has some issues and I took it to some good mechanics to sort through them. They did a good job finding out what was wrong with the drive train and got the engine running well. It still has no brakes and no functioning hydroboost system. No clue at this point what's up with that

The cost of those investigations was way big @ $120/hour. so I did a stand down for awhile.

There is a very large sum of money owed to me. Should it arrive the plan was to get right back on it, and until then, just wait it out. We are in the last days of "waiting it out. I can't go on forever and leave it there. I'd have thought it would have been done a long time ago, so soon, I may have to take it back.

Right alongside all of that, my farm and another project that grabs my time, has, well, grabbed a lot of my time. SquareD has suffered. But perhaps for long enough. Maybe it's getting to be time to bring it home...???
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: JR on October 27, 2018, 11:23:08 PM
Oh, we understand. Lots of stuff on the table for sure.

Since you know the issues, maybe let someone look at who plays with things like us and they might see something.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on October 28, 2018, 09:16:30 AM
Oh, we understand. Lots of stuff on the table for sure.

Since you know the issues, maybe let someone look at who plays with things like us and they might see something.

Yea, for sure!

Maybe after the boiler project is in and running and I have a decent stack o' wood in the garage next to it. I have a repaint project for C-Max, but then I might be clear enough to get back on it...in a heated garage :-))  !
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: kampfitt on October 28, 2018, 10:07:30 AM
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Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on December 24, 2018, 02:09:12 AM
Wow! I take a couple of months hiatus from the site to get ready for deployment, expecting to come back here and see Square D up and running, cruising the malls, and terrorizing mulch pits throughout the Kentuck! I'm disappointed Big D!  :cry:
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 24, 2018, 09:50:46 AM
Wow! I take a couple of months hiatus from the site to get ready for deployment, expecting to come back here and see Square D up and running, cruising the malls, and terrorizing mulch pits throughout the Kentuck! I'm disappointed Big D!  :cry:
Where ya headed, can you say?
Want to include you and your men, in my prayers...
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: cj7ox on December 25, 2018, 04:51:51 AM
Wow! I take a couple of months hiatus from the site to get ready for deployment, expecting to come back here and see Square D up and running, cruising the malls, and terrorizing mulch pits throughout the Kentuck! I'm disappointed Big D!  :cry:
Where ya headed, can you say?
Want to include you and your men, in my prayers...

I'm at Arifjan, Kuwait. I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on December 25, 2018, 07:12:07 PM
Wow! I take a couple of months hiatus from the site to get ready for deployment, expecting to come back here and see Square D up and running, cruising the malls, and terrorizing mulch pits throughout the Kentuck! I'm disappointed Big D!  :cry:
Where ya headed, can you say?
Want to include you and your men, in my prayers...

I'm at Arifjan, Kuwait. I appreciate it! Merry Christmas!
Never left any boot tracks there.

Kuwait, yes, but any of our bases, nope!
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Dfarm01 on January 05, 2019, 09:36:51 PM
As someone who is wrapping up a manual transmission swap, I'm in the "sort out the automatic" group.  The pedal isn't that big of a deal, all the holes should be marked. My issue now is trying to get the tunnel in the floor sorted out. I have a floor pan from my donor truck, but it's an 86 standard cab and my truck is a 74 crew cab, so they're a bit different.
Title: Re: SquareD Part 8, This thing ever going to get finished?
Post by: Flyin6 on February 13, 2019, 08:26:39 PM
Ok, I'll be making a statement here

The Square D project is cancelled.

I have discontinued the work on the truck and am now in the process of disassembly.

I know, huge change, why, is what everyone is thinking, some audibly I would imagine. So here it is, The project always had one critical flaw that no amount of fixing could help. That being it is really a two seater, stretching to a three seater. That was hardly suitable for anything other than a personal vehicle or a recon vehicle in the zombie Apocylapse scenerio. That fact always grated on me, and I was the one pouring time, effort, and money into it. I just got to a point where I had to face that fact

What brought it all to light was the famous call I got from Mike when the truck was at the Diesel shop. The call where he asked me for the torque converter bolts. I had forgotten to install those, and along with that, he feared there was some issue with the torque converter mating up to the flywheel.

What that means in english is I would have to pay him to get in there to explore around at $120 an hour. Early estimates hovered in between $2K and $3K just to get that far, then solve the problem and drive on. Additionally, something was amiss with the hydro brakes as the system kept popping seals. We never figured that out.

Finally there was a title related issue with it. I purchased the truck and had the seller sign the title. THat person left the face of the earth and I could never locate him again. You see, he signed in the wrong place, and the signature was not notarized. The registration clerks gave me no where to go. Couldn't get another title, not a salvage title, nada. Someone promised me to find a title and vin tag which I might have been able to switch out, but that person never followed through.

So in the end, I was stuck eight ways to sunday and I just decided enough was enough. I purchased the 02 Suburban, initially thinking it would just be a driver, but later decided to pick up on it where I had left off with SquareD. I'm doing that as we speak.

The truck known as SquareD is no more. It is being dismantled down to a bare frame and sold off. I decided to do it that way, because I could never command what it was worth with it not being driveable, and it is actually worth much more in parts than it is all together.

So that's it, it's done, but it was not all for nothing. That truck brought together a strong community of men who try to serve the Lord, and for that reason alone the truck surpassed anything I could have imagined for it.
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