Recent content by jbpace

Amazing - I haven't been on 'Mud in years, come in today (because my son's LC seat got stuck) and see your post. Unreal... My project has unfortunately been on hold for years. The engine is rebuilt, but the intercooler frame and tubes are only tack-welded because I haven't made time to locate...

With my supercharged engine essentially rebuilt (even if the tranny isn't bolted up yet) I'm ordering materials to build my Water-Air intercooler. The base of the project is (3) Laminova 39.5 x 392mm cores I sourced off ebay: Tonight I ordered all the 6061/6063 aluminum...

I'm sure the TC isn't fully seated, but I haven't found success yet. My patience doesn't provide me more than 10 mins per attempt, but I will eventually conquer this challenge!! Jon

I believe you're right - just spent 30 minutes spinning & pushing the dang thing with no satisfying thunk. I'll try again tomorrow.... Thanks again, Jon

I built transport assemblies that align the engine & tranny for assembly. Also a lot easier to spin the engine around than my engine stand. I thought this was one of the better ideas I've had: Jon

When the torque converter is seated properly - should it rotate easily (remember - it's drained of ATF fluid)? My torque converter spins easily inside the tranny - almost as if the tangs aren't engaged. The engine & tranny were disassembled before being shipped to me - maybe one of the tangs...

There are - two, I believe. When I assembled without the torque converter it was definitely a tight fit - maybe it's just that much tighter with it in place. I'll try adding some PB Blaster and see if it slips together easier. Jon

I'd learned the hard way about the tip of the torque converter, but even lined up it wouldn't go. I tried bolting the torque converter to the flex plate first, then bolting on the tranny - still no love. Does the tranny shifter have to be in a certain position (P-R-N-2-1) during assembly...

Bump - still looking for advice

Would someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong/missing? I'd been unable to bolt the transmission to the engine (~1/2" gap) so I finally undid everything to check dimensions. FSM says to confirm the torque converter setback is more than 15.7mm -- 16.38mm seems fine (sorry for the dark...

That's part of my dilemma - I don't own a TIG. If it could be welded, this was my excuse for :princess: for finally buying one. Since it sounds like it probably can be welded - and the aluminum I'm building the intercooler from is weldable - I guess it's still a good enough excuse to buy...

While my engine is on a rebuild stand I'm fabricating a Laminova-based Air-Water intercooler. I'd hoped to use 4 tubes, but there simply isn't room in stock form. :idea: But....if I cut the top off the plenum chamber and weld on a mounting flange I'd have 2" additional working room!! But...

Are these plug & play for our trucks? Did you end up using them? Do they require a new fuel pump or other modifications? Thanks, Jon

Sold! Please PM where to send the money. Jon

You're the MAN, Rick! Here's hoping you'll be able to offer the install tool along side the bushing. Jon