Latest build update, got the Radiator and e-fan installed with lots of pics.

the aluminum radiator I purchased from E-Bay, got the link from Malteserunner. looks pretty nice and weighted alot less than the oem.

this is the drain valve that was on it when it came.

Here is the taurus fan I picked from the local wrecking yard, its from a 90s era taurus, this is a 2 speed but I will only be using the high speed.

Here is the Fan control, I purchased this from DC Controls online web site is dccontrols.com. its a little pricey but its solid state instead of the mechanical relays. and its a soft start variable to reduce the initial load of the startup.

Made in the USA!!!

the kit with the Instructions. came with good quality stuff. A fusable link for the 12v connection.

Insert the temp prob in the fins in the location recommended in the instructions. I put some heat transfer paste on it to help.

I put some foam tape around the edges where the fan is going to mount to protect the radiator.

one end of the fan fit under tabs that were on the radiator then it was bolted on the opposite side.

Bolted on the opposite side.



Removed the fan and put some washers in to take the space.

Radiator installed in the rig, getting closer.

Here is the clearance that i have when its in the rig.

Installed a new fuse box for extra things I want to install, have the aux lights on there as well as my sub amp and the 12v jacks to run the compressor.

Mounted the fan control on the fender and wired it all in, I also cleaned up some other wiring that i had done before.

Finally in and all done, put the intake tube back and filled her up, ran it till it heated up, the gauge doesnt go past half, need to get a better more acurate gauge to really see what its doing, but its alot quieter and it does rev a little faster without that fan lugging it down. I am very happy with the mod.

 

That is a BEAUTIFUL radiator

 

Big Blue beat me to it.... IT'S SEXY! hahaha.

Happy for ya, Cougar, ... Take care and best wishes with the rest!!!!!

Mark

 

i like, i like! That radiator is bling bling! haha. I need to check this out in person now. Iam looking into putting a 140 amp alternator in my truck right this moment, but you better believe iam gonna copy this mod from you after i do! Is there a part number i can look up on ebay for that radiator?

 

ya, I think the link is in malteserunners build thread, or mountain cop, cant remember. I will see if I can get the link. Where you been mike, havent seen ya online. I may be doing the altinator next, between the fan and lights the voltmeter is dropping lower.

 

thanks guys for the coments. I think it really makes the engine compartment look alot nicer.

 

Great wheelin' with you today!

Here are the two videos from Bald Mountain.

http://[http://www.youtube.com/watch..._order&list=UL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nAW..._order&list=UL

There are too many pics and I don't want to clutter your build thread with all of them. The Bald Mountain thread is here: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f100...thread-223880/

 

Sweet, Thanks for posting them, Mr. Officer! Looks like great fun!

Great wheeling, Cougar! Did you get lockers? Can't remember, lol.

 

No, he ran that open!

 

Dang, sweet, Cougar! Again, thanks for posting the videos, MC, ... great!

 

Sweet, you can hear where I lost the hitch cover. thanks for the videos. I will put my pics in the trip thread after work. My truck suprised me by how well it did in the snow. it went up most of the hills and stuff no problem except for onw where we all had to be winched up. lots of fun, looking forward to another trip, we gotta get chef on one with us.

 

Yeah, for sure!

 

Its been a While since I have done anything to my runner but I have been collecting parts to do a SAS. Thanks to Mountain Cop and Dbcfr I have decided thats the way to go. I put the housing on the work bench yesterday and started prepping it for reinforcment. I cut off the bump stops and shock mounts, did lots of grinding to smooth everything. so here are a couple of pics of the progress.





here is the housing in its Glory!!!



There is All the Armore that will soon adorn the housing. its all TG items . i put a rust inhibiting paint similair to por15 on the underside of items that i will be welding on and on the housing where the armor will cover.

Last on for now. this is the housing after paint hopefully tommorrow i will start welding on the armor.

 

WOOHOO! Looks great, Buddy! Can't wait to see you get it where you want it! Will this be a separate thread for the SAS?

 

i can do a sas thread, maybe when its done i will make a threaad with pics.

 

Did some welding today. here are a few pics.

here is a shot of the large gusset on top.

here is a shot of the creeper gussets.



Here is the best part ELOCKER cant wait, going to be regearing this the 529 gears. got to modify the housing to fit the elocker in it. will post up on that when i get to it. thats all i had time for today. had to take the kids to AWANA club.

 

not sur how i never saw your thread, but it looks great, good luck on the swap

 

thanks twisted its definatly a work in progress, not as much progress as work.hoping to get my axle built and ready to install, then when the funds permit i will get the remainder to swap it.

 

couple of questions
first how much did the radiator and fan swap cost you
secound are you getting a kit for the SAS/buying bits and pieces/ or making everything?

 

Heh man looking good word of advice I learned the hard way ... Check ur knuckleball clearances with the knuckle most everyone that has ran them has had to grind them back a little to get full turning radius... Just figured I might save ya some pita time down the road when your knee deep in the swap