That OSPHO label looks like the guy is applying it bare handed, but I see some warning diamonds at the bottom of the label. Is that stuff nasty to breathe/handle?
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10-12-2016
That OSPHO label looks like the guy is applying it bare handed, but I see some warning diamonds at the bottom of the label. Is that stuff nasty to breathe/handle?
10-12-2016
I have got to add an enthusiastic "B10(h" to the end of that quote...ala Jesse Pinkman...lol And maybe a "Yeah...Science" too.Originally Posted by BrandonHall10
10-12-2016
Not really. I mean, it is phosphoric acid so I don't drink it or put it on my salad. The label warns against "prolonged" exposure so I wear gloves, but it has splashed up on my wrist and forearm with no ill effects. There is a small but distinct odor. It's been fifteen years since I last used it, but as soon as I took one whiff I was right back in my parents shed working on the rusted out K5.
10-12-2016
What a great show.
10-12-2016
Better Call Saul is pretty good, too...
10-12-2016
Not even if you added some Good Seasons herbs and a nice balsamic vinegar? lol
10-12-2016
Amazing how smells can take you back, huh? I still have my dad's toolbox(he passed away in 1981) in my garage, and every time I open it (which is probably only once a year if that) I'm taken back to when I was wrenching on my bicycle and asked him "how come you don't have a 4/8ths wrench, because this 5/8ths is too big?" I was so young that we hadn't been taught fractions in school yet! I guess I thought the 16ths were too daunting, so I didn't bother with them...
10-12-2016
Well here's the results of my "good enough" engine bay refurb. I think it looks okay. You won't see 95% of it once the engine is in. It's mostly just so I have a clean environment to work in.
I separated the engine trans, and wrestled the anchor into the back of the truck for the time being.
Probably pressure wash the trans this weekend and put it on Craigslist. As suspected, it has been rebuilt. It has an aftermarket torque converter and "ATLAS 10-28-2008" (or something like that) written in paint marker inside the bellhousing. Atlas is a local trans rebuilder.
Not sure if this is the permanent home of the tank, but I never made it to Harbor Freight to get that welding cart so I just did this for now.
10-13-2016
Killing time waiting for parts. Decided to clean up the drive shaft. Wire wheel works wonders
Then hit it with a coat of Ospho to seal it.
I'll wait till after it gets shortened to paint.
10-14-2016
I just called Atlas transmission. They were able to pull a history on the 60e that came out of the S10 based on the VIN. After doing some quick math, that trans only has 23,473 miles since being rebuilt. That low amount of miles, and being able to document it should up the value a little. Having it all cleaned off won't hurt either.
10-15-2016
UPS came way late yesterday and dropped off my BRP hotrods S10 LS swap kit. Like Christmas morning I peeled that thing open.
Kinda spendy, but when I read "Unlike others, our kit positions the engine so there is no steering interference and maintains the proper drive-line angle for smooth highway cruising. It provides clearance for the factory AC box, power brake booster, and aftermarket suspension components." I was sold!
I like the idea of having an actual kit that is engineered to work as a whole. I didn't expect to get grade 8 hardware. That was just a nice bonus!
10-15-2016
one simple looking kit there.
10-15-2016
Yeah. There's not much to it. I mean... It's a V8 in a rear wheel drive vehicle. Just three mounting points.
10-15-2016
literally bolt it all on there. i like it.
10-15-2016
We'll see how it works...
With the install kit in hand, I was able to take the next step. Got an early start. Here we go!
It fits!
Let me say, if not for the AC compressor, I'd be done right there. Literally drops in.
Got some other goodies in the mail today.
With the 12 point socket, I was able to put in the flex to crank bolts I ordered by mistake.
Also installed the oil cooler adapter. I see an issue...
Thinking this may be an option
Then I took a lunch break
10-15-2016
thats awesome!! looks like you got room to spare around it too. no where near as tight as i thought it would be. how tight is it to the ac on the firewall?
10-15-2016
Plenty of room. I could fit at least three sheets of paper in there. Lol! No, seriously though, it was touching until I nipped the corner off the edge of the head. All the corners on those are so crisp, just a little work with the grinder gave me about 1/8" between the head and the box. Had to take the right rear stud out of the coil bracket. That hit also.
Made a little clearance for the steering shaft. Probably have to put a little ding in #5 as well
Here's my best guess for compressor clearance
After a whole lot of trial and error, it finally cleared.
I ended up shortening and thinning the idler arm. Also relocated the upper bolt.
I took a little more than necessary to make the compressor clear, but after going in and out over twenty times I just wanted it to drop in. I was running out of daylight. I'll build it all back up and make it look decent, I promise. I'm also going to try to box that section a little to support that idler. That's tomorrow's problem.
10-15-2016
nice work, have welder and it will fit, one way or another.
oh, and dented headers dont hurt HP at all, they can add some lol theres a vid on line, hammer blows to sledge blows to all the pipes. nothing hurt the hp
10-15-2016
Im loving what is happening here... I have a special love for LS swap anything.
I have only 1 question... why the smaller pulley for the PS pump? lol
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