O2ShootTheJ's Build Thread

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 4, 2013

Like I've been driving 10-15 minutes now at 55 and it's +-1 but not up to temp

JMart · Oct 4, 2013

Check the downpipe for clearance aound the trans crossmember. I had a few issues getting mine to stay off of it. Ended up having to move a mount to higher holes in the frame. From what I heard the 4" downpipe has contact issues but I never had any problems other than that crossmember. Never hit the firewall.

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 4, 2013

It was actually one of the hangers sitting on the frame. Think we got it handled. Still have a clunking but think that might have been the new springs moving into place.

My temps are 204-207 now moving in 5-10 mph traffic so I guess they aren't super low anymore. Adam said were gonna throw a tstat in first to see if that doesn't help the deltas

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 4, 2013

Time to install all the recon stuff and the Harley headlights!

HOOV3R · Oct 4, 2013

O2ShootTheJ said:
Time to install all the recon stuff and the Harley headlights!

How's the condition of the old lights? Wanna sell em?

loboost · Oct 4, 2013

O2ShootTheJ said:
It was actually one of the hangers sitting on the frame. Think we got it handled. Still have a clunking but think that might have been the new springs moving into place.

My temps are 204-207 now moving in 5-10 mph traffic so I guess they aren't super low anymore. Adam said were gonna throw a tstat in first to see if that doesn't help the deltas

It should raise both temps...

IF the oil cooler is good, regardless of coolant temp, oil temp should be no more that 15* of that.

For example...you're seeing 175* ish coolant temps now with a low Delta...which is fine, other than the tstat being stuck open.

With a new tstat you should see coolant temps around 190*-200*..with oil temps within 15* of that.

What ok getting at is provided your oil cooler is in good shape, regardless of coolant temp, oil temp won't be very much higher.

Like I said a few posts back, change the t stat and go from there. I think you're good to go after a new thermostat

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 4, 2013

HOOV3R said:
How's the condition of the old lights? Wanna sell em?

not too bad, a little pitting from road debris. I'll bring them tomorrow and you can check them out if ya want. I'm gonna be there later because I couldn't get an alignment until noon tomorrow and it's 1.5 hours from their to glen burnie so I'll probably get there around 230

loboost said:
It should raise both temps...

IF the oil cooler is good, regardless of coolant temp, oil temp should be no more that 15* of that.

For example...you're seeing 175* ish coolant temps now with a low Delta...which is fine, other than the tstat being stuck open.

With a new tstat you should see coolant temps around 190*-200*..with oil temps within 15* of that.

What ok getting at is provided your oil cooler is in good shape, regardless of coolant temp, oil temp won't be very much higher.

Like I said a few posts back, change the t stat and go from there. I think you're good to go after a new thermostat

yea hopefully it's just the tstat but I guess we will see when we change it. I have seen as high as 15* once but never over. A little close for comfort though

BOY I am exhausted. and I gotta get up and wash the thing in the morning too! and cut up the fender lines a little bit. Also have like 4-5" of extra U-bolt that needs to be cut down but I don't have anything here that can handle that lol

Powerstroke214 · Oct 5, 2013

HOOV3R said:
How's the condition of the old lights? Wanna sell em?

Bastard…lol mine are filled w/ tiny cracks. The chrome cattle rapist covered that up at first, but it looks bad(I'm probably the only one who notices…but still)

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RescueF250 · Oct 5, 2013

How about after photos ?? lift and all on it now

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 5, 2013

No way! Haha I'll get some at the MPD event today! I'm pulling a vanilla ice move building suspense

Powerstroked162 · Oct 5, 2013

O2ShootTheJ said:
No way! Haha I'll get some at the MPD event today! I'm pulling a vanilla ice move building suspense

Your trucks has dents you don't want people to see too?

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O2ShootTheJ · Oct 5, 2013

Haha yea this thing has a lot of dents and scratches so I may have to one up him!

Here's a teaser. Wish the grill wasn't all warped from someone over tightening it

O2ShootTheJ · Oct 5, 2013

I might not make it to the MPD dyno day. Been here for an hour and they've pulled the truck into the bay, guy complained about doing all this on Saturday, then pulled it back out. Retarded

Powerstroke214 · Oct 5, 2013

O2ShootTheJ said:
Haha yea this thing has a lot of dents and scratches so I may have to one up him!

Here's a teaser. Wish the grill wasn't all warped from someone over tightening it

Boo, teasers are ghey.
From this far, you can't tell it's warped though.

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Josh@DirtyDiesels · Oct 5, 2013

Another teaser? Truck looks good buddy!

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O2ShootTheJ · Oct 5, 2013

Thanks Josh! Nothing nastier than you flying by lookin like a freight train with that hood stack haha. Your truck looks so mean!

Too bad I didn't meet anyone today lol. I knew what everyone's trucks looked like, but not what they looked like.

Anyways, here are some quick pics I took when I got home tonight. Sorry a few are blurry they looked good on the little LCD on my camera