Craig N Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 Figured out the speedometer wiring last night. It’s a Stewart Warner so the instructions were online. I have to find the port on the back of the transmission tonight. I might wire up a reverse light switch off the dash just to have for inspections and what not. Have to figure out why my directionals don’t work when my lights are on now haha. Looks like it’s going to be a pain to get the compressor out. I wish I had the foresight to do this when I had the motor out haha. Looks like the exhaust and oil dipstick tube will have to come out at the least. I have that motor sitting on the ground so at least I have an idea of what needs to be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I would guess no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 What’s everyone use for wiper blades? I have the original ones from the red truck that screw on with flat head screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 Looks like these will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 I just finished replacing the compressor. I had to take the dip stick out but not the exhaust. I did take the fender off. Made it a lot easier. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, HarryS said: I just finished replacing the compressor. I had to take the dip stick out but not the exhaust. I did take the fender off. Made it a lot easier. Oh nice. Yeah, I was under it yesterday and looked like I could slip it passed the exhaust. Where did you source a compressor? Power Brake Sales in California will rebuild mine, but they don’t have one to sell me. I’m on the other coast too, so wouldn’t mind finding someone closer to rebuild mine if possible. Edited August 9, 2023 by Craig N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) Craig what kind of tail light are you using I installed led ones with back up light built in I had to install some kind of wiring isloater box made by hoppy for everything to work something with how the brake lights are one wire to both lights and turn were separated Edited August 10, 2023 by Mean Green Info Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mean Green said: Craig what kind of tail light are you using I installed led ones with back up light built in I had to install some kind of wiring isloater box made by hoppy for everything to work something with how the brake lights are one wire to both lights and turn were separated Signal Stat typical truck lights with 1157’s in them and back ups in there too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 4:48 PM, Craig N said: Lots of gross oil and some water in the air tank when I got it home. Had drained it prior to leaving too is the compressor on it now from original engine or was on donor engine from start? with the system COMPLETLY drained down, open all tank drains overnight . some cases larger drain if you remove drains completely from tanks, take off the feedline from compressor at the tank end. secure the end so it doesn't go whipping and hurt some one ;; and start engine . see how much crap comes out . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 4 minutes ago, mechohaulic said: is the compressor on it now from original engine or was on donor engine from start? with the system COMPLETLY drained down, open all tank drains overnight . some cases larger drain if you remove drains completely from tanks, take off the feedline from compressor at the tank end. secure the end so it doesn't go whipping and hurt some one ;; and start engine . see how much crap comes out . I’ll take the line off tomorrow and let it pump out. This is the compressor that was on the donor engine. Was built in 1989. The one on the original engine is from 1960. Can’t even find replacement numbers for the 1960 one. The 1989’s numbers still exist. Both TU-Flo 500’s, but the old one is obviously an older model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Look for trailer tail light converter there are some good threads on here it’s what I did and it helped me get all the lights to function properly 2 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Craig N said: I’ll take the line off tomorrow and let it pump out. This is the compressor that was on the donor engine. Was built in 1989. The one on the original engine is from 1960. Can’t even find replacement numbers for the 1960 one. The 1989’s numbers still exist. Both TU-Flo 500’s, but the old one is obviously an older model. so you really don't know history of the donor compressor. by chance did you check air tanks from donor ? do you have access of the donor for other parts or is it gone ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 17 hours ago, Craig N said: Oh nice. Yeah, I was under it yesterday and looked like I could slip it passed the exhaust. Where did you source a compressor? Power Brake Sales in California will rebuild mine, but they don’t have one to sell me. I’m on the other coast too, so wouldn’t mind finding someone closer to rebuild mine if possible. I was lucky Power Brake in CA had one on the shelf for $900 which included shipping to VA and a $200 core charge. Shipping the core back ate up about half the credit. This place in Pittsburgh, PA rebuilds them: https://www.powerbrakex-change.com/productdetail.php?id=4257. There is also a place in far SW VA which was recommended by Power Brake in CA but there rebuild time was kind of open ended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Craig N Posted August 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2023 7 hours ago, mechohaulic said: so you really don't know history of the donor compressor. by chance did you check air tanks from donor ? do you have access of the donor for other parts or is it gone ? So, I just pulled the line off before the air cans coming out of the compressor and there’s no oil coming out of it at all. A little bit of moisture, but no oil. I still have the donor truck and there is no signs of oil in the air lines or in the air tanks, so that’s a good sign. The truck that I’m driving had the original brake chambers chock full of oil, so I’m going with the old compressor (1960) on the old motor was shot and leaking oil by. I think I just need to work the oil out of the complete system on the green one and will hopefully be good to go. It builds air quickly and brings it right up to 120 before the governor kicks in. Good news for sure! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 So, my old oil gauge (Stewart Warner) was filling up with oil and I replaced it today with a new one. Now the same thing happened with the brand new one. Filled right up. What the hell am I doing wrong? The fitting screws right on the back of the gauge. No leaks from the fitting, but the oil actually starts filling up the face of the gauge. Can dump it out the light socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I wouldn't go as far to say =your doing something wrong ! gauges you have not rated for that pressure?? = never heard of such a thing ;;; but never know today's world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Maybe your doing the gauges up to tight and cracking them inside You could wash out the air tanks but I wouldn't worry about it, the mushroom sauce is in the system now and has been for many decades So if any rubber ware is gunna be stuffed from the oil it's well on it's way I would just drain the tanks regularly at first, every few hours to begin with, or every time you take it out, which should be done anyway at the end of each day you drive it Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Sounds like all your airlines are stuffed with oil, but I don’t understand why it’s getting inside the gauge that’s a new one on me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 50 minutes ago, mowerman said: Sounds like all your airlines are stuffed with oil, but I don’t understand why it’s getting inside the gauge that’s a new one on me I think it's the oil pressure gauge for the motor thats getting oil in it But I could be wrong here Paul 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post doubleclutchinweasel Posted August 11, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 11, 2023 Is the oil pressure relief valve boned and pumping stupid high pressure up there? 3 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 How about puttin a remote gauge on it to see what it really pushes.. maybe a 150 PSI + gauge.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Yeah probably blowing them out seems he mentioned something about messing with pressure relief spring somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, mowerman said: Sounds like all your airlines are stuffed with oil, but I don’t understand why it’s getting inside the gauge that’s a new one on me After posting that, I thought to myself. Oh, wait a minute of course the oil line is going to be full of oil. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 4 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said: I think it's the oil pressure gauge for the motor thats getting oil in it But I could be wrong here Paul Yeah, oil pressure gauge for the motor. It has 40 at cold idle, nothing alarming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Joey Mack said: How about puttin a remote gauge on it to see what it really pushes.. maybe a 150 PSI + gauge.. That’s a good idea. Used to have one in my 66 LTD. Wish I still had it now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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