All Things Chev

[PeeBee]

Good plan, cobber... esp going 100% water IMHO

Placed order today for the water meth kit plus the snap tight solenoid valve pre the nozzle. Comes with a single 500cc/min and 2 off 1000cc/min injector nozzles, plus there is a 250cc nozzle avail so I think I will allow for two mounts, 1/4npt each at the inlet to the s/c and try to source a 250cc nozzle as well. From what I can tell, I am going to ideally need water supply within the range of 440cc/min to 550cc/min, but could go as high as say 700cc/min depending on the boost I settle on. I think I can also graft some nozzles from a SNOW kit into mine if required as they have 350cc/min units as well, all simply mechanical. Nozzles are fuelled by the booster pump at 200psi and inject 2 micron droplets into the inlet. Below is the kit.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/292903642471

[poindexter]

Ok, the 6L90 torque converter has been shipped off to be "customised"

Seems like some of the info I got from the US of A did not line up with what was in the physical.....
And that due ( or dudette as the case may be) did not want to let me know what he (or she) did to the converter. I'm guessing sales were on the mind with that. Oh well....

The mounting pads are being "adjusted" and the front cover "modified"
From there, it will be a matter of driving the thing and seeing how the stall behaves.
I have been told that Marks 4WD are having "issues" with the stall on their 6L90 conversions on the 79s they do, and are trying to solve it by "software" Hmmmmm....
Basically, to lower the stall, you need a larger converter, and the only one available has a single clutch plate, not the 2 that the standard 6L90 has.

And there is the problem, customisation of the converter may not be possible downunder.
So, I will get it all fitted up, and see how it roll.

that is all!

[poindexter]

Update,

I have pulled the trigger on the AirDog solution regarding the lift pump and filter discussion. What can I say, I'm an integration engineer.....
So we will have a comparison down the road on this subject.
AirDog is supplied set to 8psi, but is adjustable.
Also, pulled the trigger on a fluidamper for the P400, as I figure, if I'm laying out this coin on a P400, what's a few hundred on a damper?

that is all!

[PeeBee]

Good work Ralph, at the end of the day we weigh up the benefits and take the path that looks right. I have no doubt the fuel density and calorific valve is infinitesimally better, but for me the difference wasn't enough to sway me. I will be watching keenly to see where this lands for sure. What is the fluid damper for?

My pumps arrived today for the lift function, and have the filters and water detection setup also, now need to spend the day under the back of the truck to work out where i am going to fit them. The lift pump is 3 times the size of the cigar fitted by BD.

[poindexter]

If you look at the US of A forums, the std crank damper has been a source of grief, so I figured that I'd cross one off.
Allegedly bullet proof, so we will see......

[PeeBee]

Qwik piks of the air install on mine.
Runs off the A/C pulley (obviously)
Only issue is that it is goddam hot down there under the A/C
Soooo... I'm thinking of sourcing cooler air somehow

@ET, finally came across this thread whilst looking for the GU modified bonnet thread @MB did. Where did you source the mount brackets for the endless air unit, or did you custom make them? If custom, did you happen to keep a copy or take dimensions that you could share pls?

[PeeBee]

Here is a link to an article describing the history and operation of the Standyne Fuel Pump.

http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/exp...njection-pump/

[the evil twin]

@ET, finally came across this thread whilst looking for the GU modified bonnet thread @MB did. Where did you source the mount brackets for the endless air unit, or did you custom make them? If custom, did you happen to keep a copy or take dimensions that you could share pls?

Sorry mate... they were on it when I bought it.

FWIW when I had the pump out so the bracket could be repaired 'cause it had cracked, old mate who fixed it said the bracket had cracked cause it was a tad out of alignment so I'm guessing it was a 'one off' jobbie from prev owners workshop (he had a transport company).

[PeeBee]

Sorry mate... they were on it when I bought it.

FWIW when I had the pump out so the bracket could be repaired 'cause it had cracked, old mate who fixed it said the bracket had cracked cause it was a tad out of alignment so I'm guessing it was a 'one off' jobbie from prev owners workshop (he had a transport company).

Thanks, I will fab up something to suit whilst I have the easier access. I don't expect to have the same heat issues you did with the turbo sitting on top of it either - will mount a constant duty bilge pump fan to stir the air up whilst it is operating I reckon.

[PeeBee]

If a lift pump is installed before the main fuel filter hand pump, do you need a hand pump to bleed the system?