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Found several keyed on sources in the cab fuse panel. Checked out the relay's again, they are a ground trigger (on) circuit. I was gonna try to use these and add my own temp sensor which I would have just needed to tap into the ground wire on the relay. But the way the relay panel is made with metal tracers, it would be difficult to isolate the positive and make that a keyed on. Also didn't really like that the driver side fan is low speed only with the factory relays, the fan is capable of high speed which I verified by swapping the fan connectors. Moving onto a SPAL or Painless fan relay kit. I'll wire it with one fan on the temp sensor and the other fan when the A/C turns on. Which down here in S. FL. the A/C is on pretty much everyday!
Thanks for the help!
Got all of the electrical done, dash gauges and indicators working. I didn't know what to expect with these Holley gauges, but I'm pleasantly surprised and happy how they turned out. Had to add some stand offs to angle and push out the panel to get the correct viewing angle, trimmed the dash bezel accordingly. Moving along to the exhaust next. Hopefully will be able to make the maiden shake down test ride soon.
Warming up the motor, and went for a short ride. Pleased and relived to know that the hydraulic clutch conversion worked great.
Made up the remote shifter also today working great too. I tried with just a handle but the throw is just too much for it to work with the center console.
Time to build the exhaust system next.
Got all of the electrical done, dash gauges and indicators working. I didn't know what to expect with these Holley gauges, but I'm pleasantly surprised and happy how they turned out. Had to add some stand offs to angle and push out the panel to get the correct viewing angle, trimmed the dash bezel accordingly. Moving along to the exhaust next. Hopefully will be able to make the maiden shake down test ride soon.
Been battling stinking Covid!!!
Today was the first day I'm feeling better. I was able to install the 3 inch exhaust I made. First time building my own system, it turned out pretty good.
Went for another short ride, traction is a big issue! Hoping once the added weight of the bed helps out. Throttle only it will roast the tires in 2nd gear.
Got a few more things to button up on the bottom side and I can put the bed back on.
Jun 29, 2021 | 06:17 PM
