1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby spencerdiesel » Sun Jan 29, 2017 5:31 pm

Are those VCO or SAC sticks? Sounds like everyone is really liking the 6x13 who has run them. Keep us posted
1992 W250, 5 speed, 4.10, Ext. cab Ext. bed, 12.5k winch, 75 gal. fuel tank

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Fuel: THD 6x10 VCO sticks, THD 12 psi piston pump, THD fuel pin, 366 spring, fuel screw 2 turns in, timing to the head/ >1/4”
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:53 pm

They are sac. I just got them so I'll let everyone know how they run!
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Sat Feb 04, 2017 9:39 am

Just got the 6x13s installed. Took care of my loping issue. Went for a short rip and I'm very impressed. Runs smooth and is very clean until you mash it!!

Really woke it up on top end. Seeing 45psi+ out of the he351 from a stab of the pedal.. Fuel screw was backed out a turn or so from max(this pump won't hit runaway) so there's a lot more in it.

Thanks THD. Now I need a torque converter :P
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Mon Feb 06, 2017 6:40 am

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15x10 steelies...hope they clear :mrgreen:
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby spencerdiesel » Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:08 pm

Could you shoot another accel video :D
1992 W250, 5 speed, 4.10, Ext. cab Ext. bed, 12.5k winch, 75 gal. fuel tank

H1C/18

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:43 am

I can try.... unfortunately the converter slips worse now so it's not a whole lot faster.
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:24 pm

Calipers needed some metal removed... should have a nice stance!!

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:00 am

Too much tire?

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Tue Feb 14, 2017 4:41 pm

Picked up a sump from Ohio diesel parts. Excellent quality for $55!!!

Ditching the fuel cell and going back to factory tank. Lots of nasty junk to clean out. Thought the fuel sender was a goner but was able to save it using electrolysis with a battery charger to get rid of the rust.

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby PToombs » Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:17 pm

That looks good. What does it use for a gasket?
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:38 pm

It uses a square shaped oring. Really seems to clamp down well.
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby dazedandconfused » Tue Feb 14, 2017 6:46 pm

That sump looks nice.
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Wed Feb 15, 2017 8:40 am

Sender revival. Going to run 1/2" supply and 3/8 " return lines.

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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby ellis93 » Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:10 pm

I don't know why but these pictures are huge on this iPhone and only showing the upper left hand corner. Makes following this tread impossible
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Re: 1979 Power Wagon CTD Build

Postby 79Powerwagon » Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:01 pm

My iPhone resizes them...not sure why that happens
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