ArdWrknTrk Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I have two of them from Huck, one front and one rear. Want me to send them to you? Seriously though, are you ready for the rag joint? I'm headed to the shipping place in the morning. Ou ou ou! 🙋♀️ Send me one! I'd love to explore and document it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 Ou ou ou! 🙋♀️ Send me one! I'd love to explore and document it. Jim - You should have what I suspect is a workable FDM in a few days awa a rag joint. As for what I got done today: Amsoil ATF added to the transfer case Royal Purple Synchro Max added to the ZF5 Royal Purple Synchro Max added to the power steering/hydroboost system All tie rod ends, ball joints, panhard rods, and u-joints lubed Toe-in set to neutral per Steve/FoxFord33 Power steering/air conditioning belt removed A deflector added to the passenger's side exhaust to prevent it from melting the right rear shock boot. Muffler bearings checked and red herrings discarded - as you can see below At this point I'm D.O.N.E. Tomorrow morning I'm going to check every hose clamp, plug, plug wire, etc. Then, when I can't think of anything else to check I'll roll it out, install the seat, and fire it up! :nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford F834 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Jim - You should have what I suspect is a workable FDM in a few days awa a rag joint. As for what I got done today: Amsoil ATF added to the transfer case Royal Purple Synchro Max added to the ZF5 Royal Purple Synchro Max added to the power steering/hydroboost system All tie rod ends, ball joints, panhard rods, and u-joints lubed Toe-in set to neutral per Steve/FoxFord33 Power steering/air conditioning belt removed A deflector added to the passenger's side exhaust to prevent it from melting the right rear shock boot. Muffler bearings checked and red herrings discarded - as you can see below At this point I'm D.O.N.E. Tomorrow morning I'm going to check every hose clamp, plug, plug wire, etc. Then, when I can't think of anything else to check I'll roll it out, install the seat, and fire it up! :nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump::nabble_anim_jump: So exciting Gary! 🤩 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 4, 2020 Author Share Posted September 4, 2020 So exciting Gary! 🤩 Thanks, Jonathan! I plan to video the startup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Thanks, Jonathan! I plan to video the startup. Sweet! As excited as I am to see Big Blue run, I'm ready to see that 81 up in front run and drive as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Sweet! As excited as I am to see Big Blue run, I'm ready to see that 81 up in front run and drive as well. X2 Shaun! Dad's truck has been a long time coming. Cheers for BB! It's almost as if Janey should break a bottle over his winch bumper as he rolls out into the light of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 X2 Shaun! Dad's truck has been a long time coming. Cheers for BB! It's almost as if Janey should break a bottle over his winch bumper as he rolls out into the light of day. That’s great! Love the “custom” cherry bomb! Edit: spelling correction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted September 5, 2020 Author Share Posted September 5, 2020 That’s great! Love the “custom” cherry bomb! Edit: spelling correction. Yes, Dad's truck has been a loooooong time coming. But there is still a lot to do on Big Blue. I've invited my son to go to Colorado with me next year and drive the trails around Ouray, and specifically Black Bear. And to do that we'll need more gas than the one tank, and really should have EFI instead of a carb for the large changes in altitude. So depending on what the 3rd FDM does, I may have to move on to EFI sooner rather than later. And we'll need the on-board air, which means we need the inverter. Plus I have the front driveshaft to build and the electro-mechanical mechanism for the Ox locker to install. And a place to house the switches for those things, and more. In addition, I want to remove some leaves out of the rear spring pack and add air bags, that way gaining usable articulation and a better ride. But I'm hoping to do those things as bite-sized projects, meaning not having to take BB down for more than a few days at a time, although the EFI will obviously take longer than that. Anyway, there's lots more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Yes, Dad's truck has been a loooooong time coming. But there is still a lot to do on Big Blue. I've invited my son to go to Colorado with me next year and drive the trails around Ouray, and specifically Black Bear. And to do that we'll need more gas than the one tank, and really should have EFI instead of a carb for the large changes in altitude. So depending on what the 3rd FDM does, I may have to move on to EFI sooner rather than later. And we'll need the on-board air, which means we need the inverter. Plus I have the front driveshaft to build and the electro-mechanical mechanism for the Ox locker to install. And a place to house the switches for those things, and more. In addition, I want to remove some leaves out of the rear spring pack and add air bags, that way gaining usable articulation and a better ride. But I'm hoping to do those things as bite-sized projects, meaning not having to take BB down for more than a few days at a time, although the EFI will obviously take longer than that. Anyway, there's lots more to come. When I'd originally suggested completing your SAS while the engine was out for replacement, and nudged you towards an RSK (because it made sense to me at the time) I had NO idea this was going to be a year-and-and-a-half long drama. But, here you are... Make up that shaft, so you can make use of all this work you've put into Big Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nothing Special Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Yes, Dad's truck has been a loooooong time coming. But there is still a lot to do on Big Blue. I've invited my son to go to Colorado with me next year and drive the trails around Ouray, and specifically Black Bear. And to do that we'll need more gas than the one tank, and really should have EFI instead of a carb for the large changes in altitude. So depending on what the 3rd FDM does, I may have to move on to EFI sooner rather than later. And we'll need the on-board air, which means we need the inverter. Plus I have the front driveshaft to build and the electro-mechanical mechanism for the Ox locker to install. And a place to house the switches for those things, and more. In addition, I want to remove some leaves out of the rear spring pack and add air bags, that way gaining usable articulation and a better ride. But I'm hoping to do those things as bite-sized projects, meaning not having to take BB down for more than a few days at a time, although the EFI will obviously take longer than that. Anyway, there's lots more to come. Really excited for you and Big Blue! .... I've invited my son to go to Colorado with me next year and drive the trails around Ouray, and specifically Black Bear.... I'm excited about this too! Let us know how it comes together (I know you will!). And I'd suggest you specifically target Poughkeepsie Gulch while you're out there with your son as well. I think you'll enjoy that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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