What did you do to your deuce this week?

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

I sold mine ;(

We send our condolences for your loss.

 

[zanther]

Finally did the FDC bypass and found a I had a loose fitting on the turbo for the manifold heater that was causing me to lose some boost. , ( I think?) . The truck is running much better now, I can actually keep up with traffic in my area.

A question about the FDC bypass, what are folk using for fuel line from out of final filter to hydraulic head, my lines are a touch too stretched right now after implementing the FDC bypass. I wish they were just 2 inch's longer, (insert joke here), The fuel line I found at my local True Value is too malleable I think to hold form. I know it's supposed to work without replacing lines but PFC Schmuckatelly must have measured just a bit short.

 

[rustystud]

Finally did the FDC bypass and found a I had a loose fitting on the turbo for the manifold heater that was causing me to lose some boost. , ( I think?) . The truck is running much better now, I can actually keep up with traffic in my area.

A question about the FDC bypass, what are folk using for fuel line from out of final filter to hydraulic head, my lines are a touch too stretched right now after implementing the FDC bypass. I wish they were just 2 inch's longer, (insert joke here), The fuel line I found at my local True Value is too malleable I think to hold form. I know it's supposed to work without replacing lines but PFC Schmuckatelly must have measured just a bit short.

Use the DOT poly hose. Any truck shop or NAPA will have it.

 

[frank8003]

So I have read up on the heater installs and such. I plumbed mine like so:

Green and red to heater. What I am wondering is can I use the purple and yellow ports for a coolant filter? And do I need to change the green port the to lower port in the lower right of the photo, on the water pump? Thanks In advance.

Don't have a heater so put filter like this

 

[jbayer]

So I have read up on the heater installs and such. I plumbed mine like so:

Green and red to heater. What I am wondering is can I use the purple and yellow ports for a coolant filter? And do I need to change the green port the to lower port in the lower right of the photo, on the water pump? Thanks In advance.

Don't have a heater so put filter like this
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He has the heater hoses connected to the wrong places to start with. If your doing a heater AND coolant filter it's dfferent than what you're showing.

 

[Yarz]

A question about the FDC bypass, what are folk using for fuel line from out of final filter to hydraulic head

I'm pretty sure this is what I used: https://www.mcmaster.com/#5033K33

 

[nchittendon]

This week I helped her get her bra on, and drove her to work. Also got my hood blanket in the mail, have yet to install.

 

[frank8003]

What I did
Tarp covered up tires, getting hard to get, tires especially ...........

Old and thinkin now about a date in time passed
What the heck was I doin in 53?

It was just a thought that crossed as I was lookin for something
to keep the sunbeams off the tires...........

 

[frank8003]

He has the heater hoses connected to the wrong places to start with. If your doing a heater AND coolant filter it's dfferent than what you're showing.

Yes, I did mention that
here is a bit more
Oh nevermind
I confused me

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,....




Since Friday was our last day at work for a while some of us had our own Car Show at work.







You'd never Guess what drew the biggest crowd and attention.





Aussie.

 

[nchittendon]

I know a corvette and a firebird when I see em, but what's the little orange thing?

 

[Aussie Bloke]

G'day everyone,....

I know a corvette and a firebird when I see em, but what's the little orange thing?

That orange thing is actually red, and its a Holden Torana GTR XU-1


http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_torana_LC_GTR_XU1_technical_specifications



Aussie.

 

[HanksDeuce]

I replaced the dead electric oil pressure sender on my bobber earlier this week. Talk about a pucker factor while driving at 56 mph, 2700 rpm and the oil pressure goes from 75 psig to zero! No underwear was harmed in the process.

Click here for the direct link to my build thread post to see how I installed a remote hose kit for relocating the electric oil pressure sender on the deuce frame rail.

Here are a few teaser pictures. As always visit my build thread or click on my personal deuce website for everything done to date (including videos!).

 

[drivebymashing]

Ah miss my deuce so bad.... Only vehicle I cried when i sold I have had over 50 vehicles.....

 

[clinto]

I removed 8K lbs. of weight from it.

 

[jbayer]

Ugh. 4 hours, 8 pair of Nitrile gloves 2 cans of brakeClean, 1/2 gallon of parts cleaner later, I have a pretty clean left front brake setup, and drum. Didn't think to take a before pic of that mess. About the most hateful job I've had to do to it yet.



Right side just as bad, similar time and consumables. Can't believe how much brake dust is inside the drums, and on the backs of the shoes!

 

[gimpyrobb]

Use a pressure washer!

 

[jbayer]

Use a pressure washer!

Can't control all the nastys with a pressure washer without setting up a containment system.

 

[Maverick1701]

today installed my remote brake fluid reservoir from big mikes. It took about an 1.5hrs for the whole ordeal and went on without any major issues. The most difficult part was putting the cap on the vent line which runs to the cap fitting. There is not much room to work down there for two wrenches and two hands working in conjunction.

I also installed my license plate on the drivers rear mud flap. After knocking out those two projects I went for a drive around the county (I had the day off). I probably covered 60miles in about 2hrs. The truck ran well. I also picked up a set of fiberglass troop seats & bows (my current set is a mix of wood/fiber). I can't wait to go over everything in daylight. I figure I can combine the new set with my current set to assemble a good looking set of seats/bows.

 

[clinto]

Use a pressure washer!

This is my system and it works well. The drums gets cleaned out with paper towels, then put in the parts washer. Spindles, backing plate, shoes, etc. get soaked with a degreasing solution and pressure washed.

Before:



After:



Drum and individual parts cleaning:

Can't control all the nastys with a pressure washer without setting up a containment system.

This is an issue. Buy the cheap clear plastic sheets you use when you're painting inside your house. Lay it flat, back the truck over it, jack it up, do the job and when you're done, wrap up the debris in the sheet and dispose of it at your hazmat landfill or whatever is appropriate.

There is absolutely a lot of bad stuff that's coming off these things when doing this job; petroleum products, grease, brake dust, etc., but I literally can't imagine another way of cleaning them. It's just impossible to do it by hand and get a satisfactory job, plus it would take two weeks and 300 rolls of paper towels.