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another update, truck has been delivered to have the wiring sorted, woohoo!
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an update to the transmission side of things.
The calibration seems to be working well, I'd say it's at 80%
6th gear hooks up now, and I just need to get it to hang on a bit better,
All in all,...

I have got an electrical guy on the hook to tidy up the wiring, and by that time the trans should be done and dusted.
So a few more weeks me thinks.
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got the sensor from Dewars, arrived in 5 days I think

the journey is at this stage rather slow,
with COVID and a family member passing away, the Ute has been on the back burner.

but, 'tis a new year, and now its time to press on.
did the drivers...

new update regarding the beadlocks.
DOT approved rims are allowed in Australia.
Guess who makes DOT approved beadlocks? Hutchinson wheel in the US, Marathon tires handle them down under, and they...

All right, passenger side done.
At SWIMBO's request, I will get new carpets. So none installed in the pics.
That just leaves the doors to do which will be an easy job.
One thing for sure, if you...

Ok, the drivers has been done, just need to fit carpets.
Stage one deadener, heat shielding, stage two underlay, now off to the passenger side.
Did I say this is a young mans gig.....

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roof done, this is definitely a young persons game......

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ripped the interior out chasing that knocking noise since I put the 6.5 in......
sort of sounds like rolling thunder, oh well, might as well put some sound deadener in then I suppose, will...

Under hood heat is quite an issue on some vehicles, when I was working at GM, the issue we had with the Commodore, the trans tunnel was so full that no air flow would occur, and the engine bay sides...

Time for a little write up on putting the 6L90 trans behind the 6.5.

The 6L80 & 6L90 are almost identical in physical shape and size, the 6L90 is about 17mm ish longer,
Both will bolt right up to...

Well, got the airbag replaced, so the rego doesn't get cancelled.:animierte-smilies-t

The trans is in limp mode, due to the engine rpm and the throttle position sensors not being connected, so its...

Thanks MB, has been quite a journey, but finally home. the enjoyment starts now.
I'm also pleased that the hood shuts, and it no longer has a scoop....
Sort of looks cool in my eyes.

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OK time to post.

finally got the truck home after 36 months.
I'm happy with the truck, but not the time frame, although it doesn't drive well due to the 6L90 being in limp mode, and the...

I looked at my spreadsheet and with those tires and diff ratio, you should be doing 97km/h at 2000rpm, 120 reads 2500rpm.
would be interested if the spreadsheet is accurate.

Seems that the belt length might be a problem as I'm assuming the standard size increments might not work in our favor. Either too long or too short.
I'm not running a vac pump, and intend to run a...

Hi MB,

Have not looked into the oil capacity side of things just yet, the pic does make it look close tho.
I'm thinking that being flat on both bump stops might be enough, but will see when...

Hi PB, the bumpstop clearance is 25mm, the oilpan was modified by BD and it seems to fit, which is a miracle considering what Greg has supplied.
The hydo's would be an option as you can control the...

Update,

Pic to show the oilpan clearance. I'm happy with the way the oilpan clears, no issues when the springs are taken out and the chassis is on the bump stops.
Pic to show the exhaust, will be...

Good to hear that it's alive...
Noisy and harsh, that is something that would bother me. Maybe not the noise, it is a big V8 diesel after all.
Be patient and get all the ancillaries on and sorted...

Update time.

Engine location 2.0 is now final.
Oilpan to axle housing clearance is good, engine to dash panel is good, and engine fan to radiator is good.
Supercharcharger to hood panel is...

Engine location 2.0:

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Yes I'm very much keeping an eye on the oilpan to diff clearance, no suspension limiting for me! I'll modify the oilpan if needed.
Engine position 2.0 will happen this week to confirm final...

Alright, time for an update:

The engine has been trial fitted into the engine bay and positioned as per the Marks adaptors bits.
I'm not happy with the location, so, the position will be revised...