Realized I hadn't updated the thread in a while. Most of my work has been getting the fuel system finished up.

I've got the tank back in with the modified pickup tube and been working on a mounting bracket for the fuel filter/water separator/primer pump assembly. I've got the assembly and bracket from an 86 diesel Trooper, and while the 1988 chassis has provisions to mount it in the stock location (passenger fender, near battery tray), I need to relocate it because my SVO tank is going on that fender and the intercooler interferes with the filter anyway.

I was able to make a bracket out of angle iron which attaches to the driver's side fender in 3 places, requiring only 2 new holes to be drilled in the fender. It mounts in the hollow just forward of the brake master cylinder, which is a great space for it. I also added another small bracket to the top of it to mount the glow plug relays.

It's great fun working in my ultra-cheap metal fabrication shop. For anyone interested, I've outfitted myself at Harbor Freight with a metal cutting bandsaw, drill press, bench vise, assorted clamps and a grinding wheel. Add to that a Lincoln SP-100 welder w/ gas kit and it's really a fantastic budget setup.

Photos are up on the blog site.