07 expedition gets 4bta'd

vcassens · Sep 29, 2014

In for more pics this is going to be awesome

superpsd · Sep 29, 2014

I do agree that the factory gauges would look better on an expedition.

lincolnlocker · Sep 29, 2014

this is an awesome project!!

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ja_cain · Sep 30, 2014

What did you machine that on? Btw, neat project.

ncollins64 · Sep 30, 2014

Very awesome project.

gwunter · Sep 30, 2014

Ja Cain, it was machined on a Kearney & trecker mill with a 15" troyke rotary table.

ja_cain · Oct 1, 2014

gwunter said:
Ja Cain, it was machined on a Kearney & trecker mill with a 15" troyke rotary table.

They definitely made some stout machines. Reminds me of some of the old Milwaukee machines. I wish I had something with a larger working envelope like that. Please post up a pic if you have a chance.

gwunter · Oct 2, 2014

Alas, I couldn't find and pics of the mill on my phone. It is a tank of a thing!! It is a 2hl vertical model. I really like it. I don't understand why these types of machines aren't more desirable than bridgeports. The heads aren't quite as versatile but its got true power feeds on every axis. Flip a lever and let her eat!! I'll get pic soon.

ja_cain · Oct 3, 2014

gwunter said:
Alas, I couldn't find and pics of the mill on my phone. It is a tank of a thing!! It is a 2hl vertical model. I really like it. I don't understand why these types of machines aren't more desirable than bridgeports. The heads aren't quite as versatile but its got true power feeds on every axis. Flip a lever and let her eat!! I'll get pic soon.

Yeah, definitely more stout than a bp. I am going to put one of those on my whish list at work. What is the working envelope?

ja_cain · Oct 3, 2014

Doh! Just realized that K&T's are Milwaukee's or vice versa.

gwunter · Oct 5, 2014

I had some time yesterday to take care of another machining project for the project. I machined a 5.9 harmonic balancer so the 5.4 crank position sensor will take a reading on it in order for the factory tach to work. It turned out very well.

Unfortunately I wont be using the 5.4 power steering pump. Ill be using the cummins style power steering/vacuum pump assembly. This also gets me the opporrunity for hydraboost someday. Still waiting on block. Will be surfacing the head this week and getting valves worked over as well. Below us a couple pics of the mill. In one its surfacing an allis chalmers head.

Coxey Diesel · Oct 5, 2014

Awesome project!

superpsd · Oct 5, 2014

I am jealous of your mill

ja_cain · Oct 6, 2014

gwunter said:
I had some time yesterday to take care of another machining project for the project. I machined a 5.9 harmonic balancer so the 5.4 crank position sensor will take a reading on it in order for the factory tach to work. It turned out very well.

Unfortunately I wont be using the 5.4 power steering pump. Ill be using the cummins style power steering/vacuum pump assembly. This also gets me the opporrunity for hydraboost someday. Still waiting on block. Will be surfacing the head this week and getting valves worked over as well. Below us a couple pics of the mill. In one its surfacing an allis chalmers head.

That mill is just awesome! Definitely very stout. I would love to have one of those or an old Cincinnati. How much did you pay for yours?

TrailerHauler · Oct 6, 2014

Very cool project, I also want a nice mill like you have! LOL

gwunter · Oct 20, 2014

Well its been a while since I updated. I got the block back from the machine shop recently. It turned out really well. On a side note, is 125$ for a hot tank wash and then another 45$ for a final rinse kinda steep??!! I got new 40 over pistons already to go in. Now comes the fun of clean clean and clean stuff. Cleaning gets kinda tiring. I'm going to repaint everything in the tan color as that's what the block would have been originally. My oil pan is now fully "modified" as well, I'll post pic of that later. I do need to ask, should I paint the inside of the oil pan?? Or will it be well protected with the oil. I still have a lot of small things to do.

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anybody have an opinion of these bearing holes lining up the oil delivery holes?? I am a bit concerned with them.

08strokin · Oct 20, 2014

Sweet build!

gwunter · Nov 26, 2014

Update coming soon!! This project is not dead, just slowed down a bit. With deer season in full swing and the temp getting cold, my garage is not real desirable to be in!! I've been focusing on the rebuild and getting the belt system set up. I'm very satisfied with how its turning out. Also been working on the crank position sensor mount. I'm going to try not using the mechanical fan, but rather incorporating an electric fan into the factory shroud.....looking more factory, not shortly. Also have to shorten/lengthen driveshafts, and make a shaft to mate trans to transfer case.

1uzfeT · Dec 20, 2014

Awsome work so far. Don't paint the inside of the oil pan though. the paint will break down, flake off and get stuck in the oil pick up. Also I would be very concerned that the oiling holes don't line up on the main bearings. JMHO

jcarrick · Dec 21, 2014

Very nice work! Have you seen CR_Magruder's swap on 4btswaps.com? He's one of my buddies and everything works on his except for the traction control, which is not bad at all

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