What do I have? 40 newb (52 Viewers)

[clrussell]

Also should note it made it to work with no issues other than the dead spot.

 

[jesus888]

Managed to run it around the block at lunch today.
Weird dead spot in the tuning under load but that’s solvable.

A lot of finish work left. But I think I can start driving it to work now.

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Congrats! looks sweet AF!!

 

[clrussell]

10 miles in.

Figured out my stumble issue.

Kids wanted to ride home.

Yes I only have a driver seat, that’s semi bolted in. Important part is the jump seats are functional.

 

[clrussell]

More of a note for myself.

LS running and driving at 81,298 odometer

Fresh trans and transfer case fluids today as well. Tidied up a couple things while on the lift.

 

[knuckle47]

So that’s it? You figured it out and we’re all left wondering what it was?

GREAT shot of the kids!

 

[clrussell]

So that’s it? You figured it out and we’re all left wondering what it was?

GREAT shot of the kids!

It’s a mass airflow issue. Unplugged it and it runs fantastic in a base mode. I’ll dig into the actual problem soon as I have time to spend on it.

 

[archie73]

I have a big dead spot about half throttle. Hopefully diagnose today.
Otherwise it’s crazy smooth and if you get past the dead spot it’s scary fast. Mine has always had torque steer really bad and is worse with the locker and quadruple power level now.

Time for links?

 

[clrussell]

Time for links?

Honestly it crossed my mind.

Or just stay out of the throttle and out of my empty wallet

 

[clrussell]

Piddly things today.

Back up light switch wired
Shifter boot installed
Cleaned garage
Drove it some more
Tidied more

As you can see the driver seat is real secure.

 

[OlYellr]

You're going full Resto-Mod! Chevy power, Home Depot interior. Maybe that Amish trim package is in your future?

 

[clrussell]

You're going full Resto-Mod! Chevy power, Home Depot interior. Maybe that Amish trim package is in your future?

Giddy up

 

[clrussell]

Current seat arrangement. I have the matching passenger side and a Tuffy console. Just need to decide if I’m keeping them and then recover / re foam them.

It’s just time and money.

 

[OlYellr]

Current seat arrangement. I have the matching passenger side and a Tuffy console. Just need to decide if I’m keeping them and then recover / re foam them.

It’s just time and money.

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Time and $$… two things every Cruiser owner has in abundance- well for me, I substitute in beer and regret

 

[OlYellr]

Current seat arrangement. I have the matching passenger side and a Tuffy console. Just need to decide if I’m keeping them and then recover / re foam them.

It’s just time and money.

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A quick ride this fall to Big Bend with me should help you decide the seats. Just saying.

 

[RevISK]

A quick ride this fall to Big Bend with me should help you decide the seats. Just saying.

This

 

[clrussell]

Mock up.

 

[clrussell]

A quick ride this fall to Big Bend with me should help you decide the seats. Just saying.

I mean I’ve put 40 miles on it.. what’s 1,000 miles. Each way.

 

[OlYellr]

I mean I’ve put 40 miles on it.. what’s 1,000 miles. Each way.

exactly - both are just a number. so what could happen 1) it works fine and you spent all that time dreading a number or 2) it doesn't and you/we/us fix it and back to 1. Both seem like good outcomes in the long run.

The mind can be insidious, if you let it.

And while I am trying to guilt you into going, I also get it and can easily handle a dose of "Shut the f up Bryan" There will be times to hang out and ride around together. Not worried about that. You are ready when you are ready.

 

[clrussell]

exactly - both are just a number. so what could happen 1) it works fine and you spent all that time dreading a number or 2) it doesn't and you/we/us fix it and back to 1. Both seem like good outcomes in the long run.

The mind can be insidious, if you let it.

And while I am trying to guilt you into going, I also get it and can easily handle a dose of "Shut the f up Bryan" There will be times to hang out and ride around together. Not worried about that. You are ready when you are ready.

In all honesty I would leave tomorrow if I could. It’s all part of the adventure.

Although I should probably mount my seat and secure a seat belt first.

 

[clrussell]

So on to a new subject.

Torque steer: with throttle input or aggressive deceleration my 40 has a tendency to point itself where it wants, 100% feels like it’s coming from the rear. It has done this since day 1 of getting it going. It was always manageable. I have all new spring bushings.

It’s borderline dangerous with 300+ horse pressures.

So let’s see what we can dive off into the rabbit hole and find out.

Step one. Retighten all u bolts. Again.

Step two. Hope step one helps

Step three. Drink beer and think about it.



Open to suggestions.