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The discs I used were made from plastic, not sure what they’re called. They didn’t seem to give off any fibers or anything. I had the holes stuffed the whole time, too. I really only used them for the water block surfaces and those will get silicone + gasket. I did just enough to get rid of...

Finished painting the valve covers. Going to let them cure a couple days before putting them back on. I’ve got the motor covered very well with plastic until then.

Just a little progress report. I've been working on getting everything cleaned up for re-installation. Luckily my brother had a pneumatic tool with the gasket remover discs from his mechanic days, so I was able to get all my surfaces really nice and clean. While cleaning I noticed dried up...

Alright well you can check out my truck and see how things are connected later on. As far as the keys go, the cucvs are all keyed alike. You can buy keys on eBay or from hillbilly wizard. @cucvrus I just got the fuel lift pump!

Awesome! I will reach out to you with a PM once I’m done with all this stuff. Is your truck running?

Thanks so much! I wish you luck in your project, too! :) Here's some more pics of the IP. Man, is this thing beautiful! The injectors are using Denso nozzles. Badger said he recently started using them and they're cheaper than Bosch and in his opinion they perform better, too. @cucvrus I...

I just picked up the new IP and injectors from badger diesel. The pump looks great!

Yeah I should’ve done that. I saw that part number in the cucv wiki page and figured 42995 would be a standard size or something.. it is not. No big deal I’ll take it back and the correct one is on the way. This page here : https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/cucv-wiki.27427/ “ Hockey Puck...

Well that duralast 42995 thermostat ended up being completely wrong. It’s too small to even fit in the tube. I went ahead and ordered the AC delco off Amazon. I will be returning the duraturd first thing tomorrow lol. Thanks for the Amazon link.

The generator belts were put on last year when I first got the truck, but the other belt hasn’t been changed. I’ll check all those when I’m done with the big stuff for sure.

One thing I got today that I won’t use is a Stant thermostat inlet gasket from Napa. For $1.29 I just picked it up as a backup, but I hate those gaskets that have a sticker on one side. Picking up a felpro tomorrow. I also got a nice big can of the right stuff. Oh yeah, and Badger called me...

It says made in Israel on it which was kinda surprising to me. Better than made in China I guess. I could put the original one back in there—it looked fine. But I figure might as well go with new stuff.

Couldn’t find them locally. I got the part number listed in the cucv wiki.. does it really make a difference ? I ordered the lift pump @cucvrus listed in his thread from autozone. Should be here in a few days.

I’m out picking up parts right now. Got all the radiator hoses and also the new thermostat. Looks much different than the one that was in there. I generally ask for parts for a 84 K20 at part stores, but Napa didn’t have the lift pump and said it would be 3 weeks to get one. I take it from...

I got all the water block stuff taken off and I will be picking up new hoses and thermostat shortly. Looks like they attached the tube going to the thermostat with the gasket and some RTV. Should I also do that when I when I re-install it? What type do you recommend--Permatex, right stuff...

I will see if I can find a new hose tomorrow and if I can I’ll def change it out. I ordered a new thermostat today, too. The only one I could find was a duralast brand from auto zone—part # 42995. I originally wanted the NAPA one but they said it would be over a week to get it. The duralast...

Alright well I just went ahead and disconnected the fat hose going to the motor and it was a coolant explosion. Luckily I had a big storage container under there and didn’t make much of a mess.

I guess I’m being advised to drain it now is so I can change the coolant crossover gaskets. the coolant looks clean so I’m guessing I can drain the coolant, change the gaskets and then fill it back up. would pulling the large hose off be sufficient to drain the system without messing with...

Yeah I realized that after I thought about it. I just had a minor freak out doing all this stuff I’ve never done before lol. I’m looking in the TM manuals for a procedure with detailed diagrams on draining the coolant but I haven’t found it yet. I just don’t wanna mess anything up and create...

This the drain bolt right there? I’m trying to locate everything you’re talking about. If the petcock gets mutilated is it a standard part I can find at Napa? I’ll feel better about doing this once I see everything that’s going on and understand the process. Sorry for being annoying I’m just...