Got my radiator recored and returned. They put in a new cap receiver on top so I could install a higher pressure cap. Took a couple of days to find one but got one yesterday at a truck repair place in Fort Madison. Seems the cap fits an older International truck, so I got a 10 pound cap. Fits nicely.
I then dug out the radator mounting frame and fan shroud. I had sandblasted them quit a while ago and since the weather was nice yesterday, I got the sanding pot out and did a quick reblast to get the flash rust off them. I have since painted both a nice gloss black to match the radiator.
I found the mounting bolts and springs I had labeled and bagged and decided I didn't want to use them as they were well worn and rusty. I found a mounting kit with stainless steel bolts and springs on line at Sachse Rod Shop in Sachse Texas for 15 bucks. It's on the way now along with a new mechanical fan blade. Hope to have the parts by the weekend so I can get it mounted. Then I can measure and decide which water pump I will put in. I think it will be the long one by the looks of things.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
What I did on my winter vacation
Had a great trip to Thailand, Viet Nam and Cambodia. Was gone for 36 days. Glad to be home. Had Jet lag for a week. My sleep times are still not straighten out yet.
The picture of me and (Frank) the snake was taken at the Water Gardens in Paklong-Talag, just north of Bangkok. The Python snake was pretty heavy but very doscile.
Back to the F1 now.
Got a set of MSD ignition wires from Tony Cetta and will also get an auxillary transmission cooler from him.
I took my old radiator up to Advanced Radiator in West Burlington yesterday and owner Kevin Pickle is giving it a total overhaul. It's going from a 3 row tube to a NEW 5 row tube and will fit right back into the original place. Cooling for the 350 shouldn't be a problem. Should have it back by next Monday. Since there wasn't room in the bottom of this radiator for a transmission cooler, I will install the one I get from Tony under the pickup box behind the cab. I will have to build a mounting bracket for it
Now in the process of putting my list of other items needed together and then will go up to Monticello Iowa soon to Yogi's and lay some money down. Should get a percentage cut if my list is big enough. (Lots to buy yet.)
A little chilly to work out in the garage yet, but I still make quick trips back and forth.
The picture of me and (Frank) the snake was taken at the Water Gardens in Paklong-Talag, just north of Bangkok. The Python snake was pretty heavy but very doscile.
Back to the F1 now.
Got a set of MSD ignition wires from Tony Cetta and will also get an auxillary transmission cooler from him.
I took my old radiator up to Advanced Radiator in West Burlington yesterday and owner Kevin Pickle is giving it a total overhaul. It's going from a 3 row tube to a NEW 5 row tube and will fit right back into the original place. Cooling for the 350 shouldn't be a problem. Should have it back by next Monday. Since there wasn't room in the bottom of this radiator for a transmission cooler, I will install the one I get from Tony under the pickup box behind the cab. I will have to build a mounting bracket for it
Now in the process of putting my list of other items needed together and then will go up to Monticello Iowa soon to Yogi's and lay some money down. Should get a percentage cut if my list is big enough. (Lots to buy yet.)
A little chilly to work out in the garage yet, but I still make quick trips back and forth.
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