Author Topic: 74 w200 cummins crew cab build (Read 19671 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #200 on:** August 02, 2019, 08:19:54 AM »

Wonderful!

wyorunner · « **Reply #201 on:** August 02, 2019, 01:41:16 PM »

Quote from: JR on August 02, 2019, 01:01:11 AM

Sweet and help is also good.

Forgot to check, but how about just shipping is?

Not sure I follow JR, ship what?

wyorunner · « **Reply #202 on:** August 02, 2019, 01:44:38 PM »

So originally I had an appointment on the 31 of July in Tucson, to get a rear window installed. Could have drove it up then, but wanted to attend to a few other items before doing so.

That being said I rescheduled for today 2 August...

Left the house at 0830, and with only a few hiccups (blown IC boot) we made it only a little late to the appointment. So now I wait to get the last piece of glass installed, then hopefully we can take it into Sierra vista and get the AC charged, cause it’s hot!

Pre rear glass after a my road made a mess of the back.

JR · « **Reply #203 on:** August 02, 2019, 02:24:13 PM »

Quote from: wyorunner on August 02, 2019, 01:41:16 PM

Quote from: JR on August 02, 2019, 01:01:11 AM
Sweet and help is also good.

Forgot to check, but how about just shipping is?

Not sure I follow JR, ship what?

Oops, other member

wilsonphil · « **Reply #204 on:** August 07, 2019, 03:55:20 PM »

JR did you get my PM or are you just avoiding me????? Im hurt if you are!

wyorunner · « **Reply #205 on:** August 14, 2019, 10:18:43 PM »

No real update other than we’re just working out the bugs. Need to properly wire a switch for over drive, or buy the HGM computer.

Got the dash ready for radio install.

Made a panel to hold the vintage air thermostat.

Still looking for a bed, found a couple usable at junkyard but haven’t had the cash to purchase one yet. We’re getting there though.

Current plan is to take this truck and the fam from here to Arkansas down to Fort Lauderdale Florida and back next month. Move stuff for mother in-law, sadly re home our pups, possibly pickup some stuff and maybe deliver some more stuff along the way.

JR · « **Reply #206 on:** August 14, 2019, 10:28:28 PM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on August 07, 2019, 03:55:20 PM

JR did you get my PM or are you just avoiding me????? Im hurt if you are!

I just totally got to busy.!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #207 on:** August 15, 2019, 06:14:59 AM »

its getting there, Turner!

wyorunner · « **Reply #208 on:** August 22, 2019, 08:52:07 PM »

Second trip to Tucson resulted in a win.... albeit an painfully slow one because the first piece of glass they tried today (second overall) was cut too small. So three hours later we had this!

AC is charged and blows cold, but the compressor is doing this weird on/off cycling thing. Going to check the ground again. Then try something else if it doesn’t stop.

Hydro boost problem is still very present, or what we think is a hydro boost problem.

JR · « **Reply #209 on:** August 22, 2019, 08:55:38 PM »

Nice! Was just out there working on the side glass of the retired sub.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #210 on:** August 22, 2019, 09:08:05 PM »

That’s an interesting placement of the fuel filler....

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wyorunner · « **Reply #211 on:** August 22, 2019, 11:08:43 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on August 22, 2019, 09:08:05 PM

That’s an interesting placement of the fuel filler....

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Was the closest hole to bolt it to.... it just so happened to turn it vertical. Breather doesn’t work worth a darn though so you have to pull it out of the top of the tank when filling it.

wyorunner · « **Reply #212 on:** August 26, 2019, 01:34:18 PM »

Too soon?

She helped install it!! Now just need to wire in the plug.

JR · « **Reply #213 on:** August 26, 2019, 01:53:51 PM »

That is a monster but I think it needs cross bracing and a plate under those bolts. ( I like overkill)

Who's the mechanic, wife?

wilsonphil · « **Reply #214 on:** August 26, 2019, 03:15:19 PM »

fix the fuel tank

wyorunner · « **Reply #215 on:** August 26, 2019, 03:27:09 PM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on August 26, 2019, 03:15:19 PM

fix the fuel tank

Which part? I mean it serves its purpose at current. Of course whenever we get a bed it’ll be proper.

JR, yes, wife is my help. Outside of her only ever had one other person work on it with me, swbhobie.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #216 on:** August 26, 2019, 09:47:34 PM »

Just messing with you.

Here in Commie land you would get stopped by California's finest every half mile, they would try which way to take your truck UNLESS you in the country illegally then they wont do anything.

wyorunner · « **Reply #217 on:** August 26, 2019, 11:29:05 PM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on August 26, 2019, 09:47:34 PM

Just messing with you.

Here in Commie land you would get stopped by California's finest every half mile, they would try which way to take your truck UNLESS you in the country illegally then they wont do anything.

Noted put Sonora plates on before going into commifornia. Our shipping port is San Diego, so the truck has to go there.

wyorunner · « **Reply #218 on:** August 26, 2019, 11:30:29 PM »

Put some more light on!!! These have DRL and blinkers. Much brighter than the old ones that were in there too!

JR · « **Reply #219 on:** August 26, 2019, 11:37:56 PM »

No, they will take your vehicle in a second! About one of the few tools we have legally.

wyorunner · « **Reply #220 on:** August 27, 2019, 12:30:40 AM »

Quote from: JR on August 26, 2019, 11:37:56 PM

No, they will take your vehicle in a second! About one of the few tools we have legally.

Because it doesn’t have a bed? Or?

Nate · « **Reply #221 on:** August 27, 2019, 12:51:18 AM »

Quote from: wyorunner on August 26, 2019, 01:34:18 PM

Too soon?

She helped install it!! Now just need to wire in the plug.

Those nails are out of regulation!.....i can see them from here!

D.S. better toe the line......

Nate · « **Reply #222 on:** August 27, 2019, 12:51:40 AM »

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

wyorunner · « **Reply #223 on:** August 31, 2019, 02:29:16 PM »

You know the whole thing, work begat work.... well....

We needed this

To move this

And we’re moving the Connex box down the road next Sunday as well, so we need goose for that.

Also had a body man align the doors. Put in new drag link. Taking it in to town this evening to try and figure out AC compressor issue.

Got a full set of seat belts on the way, 4 shoulder belts and two lap belts. Getting down to the wire, we’re on the road with this thing on the 13..... AR, GA, FL, TX, a giant circle.

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #224 on:** August 31, 2019, 06:17:03 PM »

Where in GA. When

wyorunner · « **Reply #225 on:** August 31, 2019, 07:31:21 PM »

Quote from: Atkinsmatt on August 31, 2019, 06:17:03 PM

Where in GA. When

Woodstock. In on the afternoon of 16 out morning 18.

wyorunner · « **Reply #226 on:** September 01, 2019, 01:49:46 AM »

More lights!

Or maybe just dash indicators.... that’s a light right? Can’t upload the video but they all work!

rpar86 · « **Reply #227 on:** September 01, 2019, 02:12:23 AM »

If you upload the vid to YouTube you can make it private so it’s only accessible from the link you share/post here.

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wilsonphil · « **Reply #228 on:** September 01, 2019, 06:05:44 AM »

You braver man than I am driving it across the USA with very little shakedown.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #229 on:** September 01, 2019, 08:12:42 AM »

Yeah but he only needs a hammer and a flat blades screw driver to fix it if something goes wrong

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JR · « **Reply #230 on:** September 01, 2019, 09:52:33 AM »

Or Norm,,,,,,,,,,,,

wyorunner · « **Reply #231 on:** September 01, 2019, 11:47:54 AM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on September 01, 2019, 06:05:44 AM

You braver man than I am driving it across the USA with very little shakedown.

It’ll be ok. By the time we leave I’ll 500 miles or better on it.

And we don’t really have any other option. 3 humans, 250lbs of dog, gear for the trip, and a reasonable load of stuff to talk to in-laws house in Orlando.

The humans and dogs basically put the tacoMa beyond max space available. Let alone all the other stuff. The items to go to in-laws house won’t fit in Ramcharger. So it’s either use what we built, or rent something for 17 days, I’d say if money wasn’t really an issue yea renting would be better. But I guess why build something if you can’t use it?

If I can squeeze the time, maybe I’ll make a shakedown run in your direction?

wyorunner · « **Reply #232 on:** September 01, 2019, 12:00:32 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on September 01, 2019, 02:12:23 AM

If you upload the vid to YouTube you can make it private so it’s only accessible from the link you share/post here.

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Yea Nate suggested this too.... I tried, and failed.

wyorunner · « **Reply #233 on:** September 02, 2019, 01:10:14 AM »

Several little things today, but only one pic.

Installed the four vent louvres and ducting. Now to get someone to figure out the compressor issue.

Got the wipers working. Put knobs on thermostat, wired trailer plug, working on trailer brake controller.

Dfarm01 · « **Reply #234 on:** September 03, 2019, 11:02:35 PM »

Maybe I missed it but, where is your fuse panel? Mine is not in good shape and will need to be replaced sooner than later.

wyorunner · « **Reply #235 on:** September 04, 2019, 12:25:34 AM »

Quote from: Dfarm01 on September 03, 2019, 11:02:35 PM

Maybe I missed it but, where is your fuse panel? Mine is not in good shape and will need to be replaced sooner than later.

To answer your question, it is on the drivers fender. The black box.

To expand, we re wired the entire truck. Started with an American autowire extreme duty kit. swbhobie, did the major stuff and I have been expanding on it since he got it initially wired. I’m glad i chose to just rewire from scratch rather than try to use the two harness and piece it together. It went together well, and looks good.

Dfarm01 · « **Reply #236 on:** September 04, 2019, 12:57:56 AM »

I'll have to look into it. That looks way better than the factory stuff. Especially after 40 years of who knows who doing who knows what with the wiring. Lol

wyorunner · « **Reply #237 on:** September 05, 2019, 08:10:31 PM »

Had to go the wrong direction today....

We believe our torque converter was rebuilt improperly, so I have to take it to Hughes in Phoenix.

wilsonphil · « **Reply #238 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:06:45 PM »

And you want to still drive accross the country!

wyorunner · « **Reply #239 on:** September 05, 2019, 09:19:06 PM »

Quote from: wilsonphil on September 05, 2019, 09:06:45 PM

And you want to still drive accross the country!

Sure trying to! But, if we can’t in the Dodge we put everybody in the TacoMa to see if we all fit, will be uncomfortable to Arkansas, but we’ll manage if we have to.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #240 on:** September 05, 2019, 10:13:05 PM »

Bummer Turner. What were the symptoms?

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wyorunner · « **Reply #241 on:** September 05, 2019, 10:43:36 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on September 05, 2019, 10:13:05 PM

Bummer Turner. What were the symptoms?

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Charles, it was stalling out at stop lights, stop signs, general stopping in drive, and in reverse. At first it seemed exacerbated by braking, but then more driving showed it only died at full stop.

Been happening since we started driving it beginning of August, well really since we put it back together for pulling in and out of garage.

Fast forward to present chaos, and I called Hughes, they suggested that I test if it happens with out the power steering pump connected(hydra boost). So I removed it, still died in reverse and drive, this is of course with out the serpentine belt on as well.

Took it one step further and removed vac pump so there was no draw on the engine other than the transmission.... still died in reverse and park. So Hughes said we can’t diagnose it over the phone, do you want us to send you an RCA label? Then I asked if I could just bring it in and have it done by days end, which is what we’re doing!

So 0400 son and I are heading up to Phoenix. Hopefully back at a reasonable enough hour to reinstall it all.

JR · « **Reply #242 on:** September 05, 2019, 11:11:55 PM »

Bad luck but sounds like they are working worth you.

wyorunner · « **Reply #243 on:** September 09, 2019, 09:55:03 PM »

Ok, so we went to Phoenix on Friday, but did not get the privilege of coming home with a usable converter.

We did come home armed with some info, a new transmission pump and housing.

There is a bushing that is inside the transmission pump that died, and cause the torque converter hub to wear terribly. It caused fluid to escape and is believed to be the cause of the engine drag.

Here is the wear on the hub. This was from about 450 miles.

Nothing wrong with the innards of the converter. So they’re putting a new hub on and mailing it back.

Instead of trying to replace a bushing in the pump I just bought a whole new assembly.

Old pump and housing.

Front of trans without pump.

New pump installed. Pretty simple but still made me nervous as I didn’t know what to expect.

Also installed a bigger air mover in hopes to keep EGTs down.

It has a 4” v band exhaust turbine, so this is required.

New 4” next to old 3”

JR · « **Reply #244 on:** September 09, 2019, 11:41:40 PM »

Bigger turbo, cool. Hope the tranny works.

stlaser · « **Reply #245 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:41:15 AM »

Progress, how’s the timeline looking to hit the road? Still on track?

wyorunner · « **Reply #246 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:57:17 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 10, 2019, 12:41:15 AM

Progress, how’s the timeline looking to hit the road? Still on track?

If torque converter shows up tomorrow or Wednesday we will be taking this truck. Otherwise we’re just going to jam it all into the tiny little tacoMa.

Prayers welcome for everything that is currently on our plate to go smoothly. Moving after living in a place for 5 years is no fun. Throw in a 6k mile trip really turns up the fun-o-meter...

stlaser · « **Reply #247 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:58:50 AM »

Bummer, poor little Tacoma that could.....

wyorunner · « **Reply #248 on:** September 10, 2019, 01:01:18 AM »

Quote from: stlaser on September 10, 2019, 12:58:50 AM

Bummer, poor little Tacoma that could.....

I’ve seen them do more, than we’re asking, but it’s more a space thing. God is good and we will be just fine. December can’t come soon enough!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #249 on:** September 10, 2019, 04:02:47 AM »

Sounds like you are getting it shook down Turner. I bet you get it together in time. But if not, I think that Taco can tow a space shuttle....

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