Any news? hows things progressing we want more pics

ps thanks again dan <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

The fuel rails have been done for a week or so. Cost was about $50, which beats the $350+ that replacement rails for these things go for. I used my mini-lathe to bore out the pipe fittings for the injector cups, and to make a new housing for the fuel pressure regulator:






I've also got the alternator re-mounted with a new tensioner and the belts. I'm still waiting for a tensioner from a JY for some pics. I did forego the 2nd A/C compressor for now. I only really use my OBA for the ARB's any more and I'm thinking about getting a CO2 tank. I might have other plans for that spot on the motor too...


I have been wasting time on new shifters for the D300 as well. I'm using an AA Atlas cable shifter setup and adapted it to the D300.




The other end looks like this.

--Dan

I love it. How well does this thing shift? I already order and have a twin stick setup. I will be relisting that thing on ebay to gey some of my money back. I will be ordering me one of those for sure. Cool find. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

Later,
Daniel

I'll let you know when I get to try it <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Almost got the shifters mounted. I ended up re-doing the whole tranny tunnel. Put a box in for the tranny shifter to mount in too so it wasn't hanging out exposed underneath, and to keep the hot air out better.




The motor's about done. Got the 2nd idler in, alt remounted, fuel rails, water pipes, etc all ready to go.




The water pipes transfer from the t-stat to the radiator.




I'm working on the MegaSquirt updates now to run the ignition once it goes in.

> Re: Finally, new motor going in
What about a new stereo? I'm not bling-bling and all that, but if I'm not mistaken, isn't that the stock Isuzu tape deck? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

I see where all the transmission / transfer case shifters are. Where are you going to put the Klune-V engager? Are you going to protect it in soem way so you don't ever accidently catch on it?

I'm googling right now on this TechLine stuff -- I have an open order from Summit right now that I could toss this in on. Can I douse the exhaust in Acetone or M.E.K. and spray this stuff directly on, or does it REQUIRE sandblasting? Can I chemically etch it with anything? I know I can send my headers away for coating, but IIRC you did yours in your sideyard -- how'd you get the juice INSIDE the headers? And what flavor cookies did you bake simultaneously to camoflage the use of Deb's oven?

BTW, I almost put this post in a more appropriate thread: http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showf...&Number=699674&Forum=c15
...but I figured I'd best let sleeping dogs lie. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

If this stuff goes on eith reasonable prep in reasonable time, I'm game to do it, but I'm under a bit of a time crunch. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />

Randii

I'm under a bit of a time crunch.

Ya think?

Then again, is 5-6 years really considered a time crunch?

Michael

I may live to regret this, butà


UZI time: OoÆ-zee-time (n.): 1: A protracted duration of extreme length. 2: The amount of time devoted to a project û specifically representative of the periods of inaction, procrastination, and/or interruption. 3: A unit of measure for a project û provided that the span is of vast encompassment, to the point of reaching legendary status. 4: A term symbolizing the act of semi-professional dust collecting.

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Randy - HereÆs a toast to the arrival of that much awaited completion date!

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The instructions recommend to sand-blast. And to *NOT* bead-blast. Bead blasting closes the surface up.

I think chemical etching will work as well, or even just scrubbing it as best you can with coarse sand paper too.

I wiped it down with laquer thinner, but mineral spirits, MEK, etc should work. I probably wouldn't use acetone as I think it tends to leave a residue.

And, only some of their coatings require an oven cure. Others just cure on the vehicle. You start it and let it idle before you drive it hard and the heat cures it in place.

Getting it inside was a mess. Basically started with welding wire tied around a rag, then sprayed down into all the ends when I sprayed the outside. Soaked the rag and pulled it through several times. Rags don't work all that well though. They soak up too much coating and don't have the "springiness" to keep in contact with the tube surface pulling it through.. Try to find a painting sponge of some sort about the right size and I think that'll work better.

--Dan

Yes, and you're not the first to make fun of it either. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />




Klune shifter goes in next to the twin-sticks. Protect it? From what? No other stock shifter is protected any way, so why would I worry about it here?

--Dan