When I ls swap my 84 k20 can I run a 2wd 4L80e and cut the rear shaft down cuz a 2wd has 2 speed sensors and the back speed sensor runs to the computer and I won’t need a 3rd speed sensor on my t-case with a 2wd like i would with a 4wd transmission and I’ll be able to run my mechanical speedometer correct there’s no tuners in my area do you know a tuning company I can talk to over the phone and tell them my gear ratio and tire size and they can tune my computer if I send it to them
@CrankAddict5 күн бұрын
yes, use the 2wd version. I sent my computer to lt1swap.com for a vats delete, but I think they can do tire sizes and gear ratios too. Or you can buy a handheld tuner for the donor truck and do it that way.
@ScottSpeed956 күн бұрын
Would have been really helpful if you shown in the video how you put the carbs back together after separating them. The damn springs inbetween each throttle shaft is an absolute nightmare to try to do and now I wish I never took these damn things apart. For some reason no one in the country works on them either or carries any parts.
@user-yo1pk4ky4k9 күн бұрын
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@user-lo1zr7mi9q11 күн бұрын
If I use a 2wd 4L80E and cut the tail housing shaft will I need to run a VSS on the t-case or will the 2wd 4L80E already have a VSS running to the computer and can I use my mechanical speedometer
@CrankAddict10 күн бұрын
The 2wd 4l80e has two speed sensors so none are needed on the t-case. Run your mech speedo off the tcase. When in low range, the computer will see a different speed than you see on your speedo but it doesn't matter.
@DIYDaveT14 күн бұрын
The chick thinks he was crazy to put the fire out. Now you know how entire marinas burn down: women make decisions.
@martinbowers85216 күн бұрын
you sure did clear up some fog in my head, i'm starting rockers in a 72 gmc, wish me luck
@CrankAddict15 күн бұрын
GL. Brace the door openings or keep the top on so you don't warp the truck.
@martinbowers85215 күн бұрын
@@CrankAddict yep thanks for the tip
@DisturbedBlodgett41916 күн бұрын
Where did you end up routing your heater core hose to?
@CrankAddict16 күн бұрын
The rear passenger water outlet has a T fitting. This fitting goes to the heater core and has an inline shutoff valve so I can turn off the heater when not needed (so its always shut off).
@downwiththesiccknees20 күн бұрын
Hey man, quick question, do you know if the pilot screws on this bike adjust fuel or air?? Cant find it anywhere 😅
@mariusromania44210 күн бұрын
Fuel
@junebrooks66525 күн бұрын
i hope iam so lucky as you i have 2 x 8V-92 TA engines and 1 is not very well, great vidio by the way thank you
@CrankAddict25 күн бұрын
Yeah those engines are HEAVY to work on. You need a crane to remove parts! I hope that one keeps going.
@johnny535is28 күн бұрын
Compression test will never lie .
@Wickhaven1Ай бұрын
Google: Precision Automotive Specialists. Your welcome…
@martin971Ай бұрын
Good video. I did this a year and a half ago on a c10 1978 long bed after new paint. It worked out well.
@ssnake646Ай бұрын
your steering problem is axle ujoints
@CrankAddictАй бұрын
Do you mean the U joints in the front hubs? I wouldn't think that would have an effect on steering.
@ssnake646Ай бұрын
@@CrankAddict yes! pull the hub off and pull out the axle that ujoint is your problem. I bought one a few years ago with the same problem. turn and turn then all of the sudden it would turn really sharp and throw me into the other lane. I didnt believe those joints would do it either but when i took them out the 1 was seized in 1 direction which was causing the issue. after i changed them the truck drove like dream!
@matzrat5006Ай бұрын
To adjust the steering box, you need the wheels off the ground and you need to turn the wheels from right to left. and then adjust. Beautiful truck by the way.
@matzrat5006Ай бұрын
I had a 1974 Jimmy back in the 70's, it rode like a tank. I think if the front end was an IFS, would of been a lot more fun to drive.
@rfeldtzАй бұрын
my 73 has a 4 inch lift with 35's after playing with the Jungle Jim of pitman arms and the slack steering box, i believe i am going to replace the steering wheel box with a 2wd and get a crossover kit from Offroad Designs and a Reid knuckle for the passenger side. i guess you can also replace the stock steering shaft with one from an old jeep grand Cherokee or something as well.
@CrankAddictАй бұрын
I read the cross over steering only helps with extreme articulations, which I likely won't be experiencing. I did measure my axles, and my front left wheel is a little further back than the passenger's wheel. Hmmmm.
@johnny535isАй бұрын
Ya that's handling pretty sketchy . Think it might be a good start to grab a tape measure and verify wheelbase is equal on both sides . Wheels are all centered in the wheel wells and that all wheels are the same offset . ( I had one 7" wheels and three 8" width wheels and It drove me nuts troublrshooting and it steered horribly . Truck looks great 👍 all back together
@CrankAddictАй бұрын
good idea. I never thought about the chance that maybe one of the springs are reversed.
@CrankAddictАй бұрын
Looks like the drivers wheel is about 1/2" too far back.
@scotthatch4548Ай бұрын
I have never understood why people want to bypass water flow around the head and not cool the head as well ....
@BoHoward-xc2nc2 ай бұрын
I have a water leak located under the dash of my 1983 410 commander and cant find the shut off valve. Looks like it may be the water line to the windshield but cant figure out how to shut the water off to repair? Any advice?
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
I don't think mine has a water line to the windshield but the valve is most likely in the control panel box underneath, or possibly aft of the engines.
@blknblubkrdude2 ай бұрын
I got robbed for $1,038 on a wheel order from 7/15/21. That didn't hurt near as bad as a (now defunct) shop that took $8,350 from me in 2018.
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
Oh, yeah? I had an architect rip me off to the tune of $30K back in 2013. Nothing I could do about it. There are a bunch of scoundrels in this world.
@sampson79412 ай бұрын
Dont have any of that on my 467 and stays cool just fine. I like what your doing there though. Another guy has a video up doing the same thing. Monty's garage or fast monty or somethin
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I talked to him about my ideas as I was making my video. His idea is simple and has some tuneability to it, but I think my idea is more efficient.
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
I was told it's much wiser to install a conservative supercharger before redlining the engine because of the lineal torque curve.
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
Wrong. A small amount of boost can cushion shock loads to the piston and rod assembly. A supercharger, however, puts more load on the crankshaft and may upset the harmonics. A turbo is more nice to the engine than a blower. Neither is as simple as NA and NA is still safer.
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
@@CrankAddict I'll keep that in mind
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
Is this from redlining the engine? I try not to take my gen 1 past 5000 RPMs, usually 4500 RPMs.
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
These engines will rev to 6200+ all day. They love it. The damage comes from oil starvation during high G cornering. The factory windage system is not sufficient.
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
@@CrankAddict I've heard that before. Even my gen 1 can Rev that high?
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
@@That_ViperDude No, the gen 1s are lower revving engines. They are basically truck engines. I would shift at 5500rpm. You won't get much more performance out of a "stock" engine past that. I also have a gen 1 (with headers) so I know. Hot rodding a gen 1 is a tricky endeavor however. Even with head work and new cam I would shift at 6K due to heavy crank/rods/pistons (or swap in a gen 2)
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
@@CrankAddict my buddy Todd Abrams who owns A&P performance said for $15k he could do a bolt on supercharger with as much as 200 HP and 200 TQ. I wouldn't go that extreme but he's always been a straight shooter with me and he has a 3 month waiting list to get in.
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
@@That_ViperDude I knew a guy with a supercharged stock gen1 about 20 years ago. It was a beast of a car and about as fast as a Hennessey Viper back then. LOTS of torque. You'll be able to shift at 6K due to the boost but do so at your own risk.
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
Is that custom paint?
@CrankAddict2 ай бұрын
Factory Viper Red.
@That_ViperDude2 ай бұрын
@@CrankAddict must be the light, it looked almost Mopar orange.
@triley48893 ай бұрын
Much thanks! After not being able to get my bike to fire my best diagnostic was the valves. After watching this a couple times I took my time and tackled the task myself. After some trial and error I got my valves in spec and it fired right up. Much easier task than I anticipated thanks again.
@jdonez83473 ай бұрын
This is awesome. Been wondering if this was possible...i own an 89k1500 extended cab, dream of a newer trans...😆👍🤙💪 appreciate the walk through and tips brother. 35 .y.o me and the truck are the same age. Tryin to get her up to speed. She needs that TLC
@user-xp1gj3rc6w3 ай бұрын
WHERE is part 2 the finished product.. I'm invested lol
@hectro65614 ай бұрын
Yes original 95 computer, I will try that stand alone. Thank you.
@hectro65614 ай бұрын
I put the 4l60e from a 99 suburban 1500 4x4 into a 95 suburban 4x4. It’s not communicating. What can I do?
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
What computer are you using? Original '95 computer? if so have you investigated possible wiring harness differences? I have not tried a swap like this yet, but I may try it soon with my daughter's jeep grand cherokee. You can also do a stand alone trans controller like i did.
@johnhughes15844 ай бұрын
Small Block Chevy and even early honda 4cyl is easy to install distributor 180Degrees off..Thats an 8 minute test. maybe try it if its backfiring or all out of sync. No doubt Big blocks have the same possible issue. Super common after an "expert" has done much work on an engine.
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
The problem is that many engines require the timing dots to both be "up" but many people time the engines with the dots towards each other. Voila! 180 degrees off. Always double check compression or look at rockers on #1 cylinder.
@johnhughes15844 ай бұрын
Pull the distributor .. rotate the distributor assembly half a turn and slide the distributor back into the engine. semi tighten it back up. try starting it . you may get lucky. .dont over think it.. but if you must.. it rotates once for every two engine rotations.
@TheAkjody4 ай бұрын
WOW. Cheers to you brother! I am not the only one... :D I did this all by myself when I was 26. Might do it one more time with my Dodge quad cab 4x4 (56 now in May). I used 4 custom built sawhorses. Two extra tall handyman hacks. Several ratchet straps. I ended up disconnecting ALMOST every bolt, wire and I DID remove and reinstall every piece of glass. AND, during the process converted it to California VIN and added in AC. I remember, being a woman, even Army, that that tailgate and the spring was super heavy and difficult. Can't remember why but it was heavy to do alone. Doing a Dodge 2nd gen Quad cab should be easier. I did it before, its smaller, however I am 30 years older now+ It took me two weeks and I had to do it alone in the California Desert 29 Palms. Dang it was a LOT of work.
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
Tailgate is tough to do alone!
@codyharris72884 ай бұрын
what does your bulk head look like I am also swapping a 73 k5 and my bulk head is different than all of the ones I find diagrams for I have two tan wires that I can't figure out I'm also running a terminator xmax
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
I guess its a standard bulkhead. I didn't have any problems with re-wiring the few wires I wanted to replace. Do you have the 73-76 wiring diagram?
@johnny535is4 ай бұрын
Now you've had this trim installed for awhile already , are you still happy with the quality? I seen a couple post of guys that had used a 3m type of adhesive have problem with trim coming loose .
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
I removed the trim for the paint, but haven't cut and buffed it yet so I could not tell you. I can tell you that its not quite OEM quality, but should be fine for daily driver/weekend car show. The OEM stuff (or equivalent) is $$$$.
@johnny535is3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply 👍 I've read mixed reviews on after market trim not adhering well with the peel and stick supplied adhesive . Really enjoyed your k5 build for inspiration. Thanks
@JamesWiley-sp2sq4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for making this. I bought a roller 1985 K5, and someone had already cut the floor boards and rockers out, so I didn’t know how or in what order to reassemble. First time doing this big of job, so pretty intimidating. This definitely cleared a few things up. Appreciate it!
@dakotathoms84044 ай бұрын
What size drive shafts are you using?
@CrankAddict4 ай бұрын
stock shafts. Truck has been sold.
@sethbarnes76084 ай бұрын
The beading will continue till morale improves!!😅
@jtmd62824 ай бұрын
Why didn't you get a new sending unit and also you should've replaced all the rubber lines and orings. Basicly you half assed it. All that work and still going to be a problem
@user-oo7ul6oi6g5 ай бұрын
That's a 41 not a 410
@1yachtcarpenter5 ай бұрын
A glimpse of my future, thanks..
@SK-qg1ln5 ай бұрын
I bought a drag pack from Mbenzgram , $750 never got my money back . Been 2 years
@kustombuilds5386 ай бұрын
Good video, I've done a bunch of conversions over the years. I get it close and do fine tuning with a grinder to make sure all the weatherstrip areas fit right. I don't measure, I use layers of tape to make templates The upper vent window area in this video has some still on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4C8mXV5h7hspNk
@79xs11006 ай бұрын
Wicked video. Very helpful. I’m currently doing a full top conversion on my 76 K5 and having all these measurements will save me a ton of guess work. Cheers
@CrankAddict6 ай бұрын
check out my latest for more info.
@jovaneroque50876 ай бұрын
Hello everyone. I am waiting for my refund of 1200 dollars for wheels canceled since December 2023. Did any of you get a refund?
@BentonL7 ай бұрын
I guess i got lucky. I was going to reorder a shifter cuz they were the cheapest by far but appeared they disappeared and now I am seeing this vid. B&M 81104 is what i got from them. The shipping was slow asf, but I did get my item.
@samhain38247 ай бұрын
I’ve done 2-3 orders with them. Not fast. During pandemic nothing was available though. Got everything I paid for eventually, they were good to reply to emails. Cheaper than anywhere else.
@electromech73357 ай бұрын
How many ounces of pri g did you add to how many gallons? I have been using that stuff for a few years now to store gas and it works very well.
@CrankAddict7 ай бұрын
It's been a while since I made this video, but I think it was about double what was recommended.
@mayken66617 ай бұрын
68 GTO . New electric fan, new high flow water pump, not sure of brand or material, with thermostat/without… Still runs HOT as F**k !
@CrankAddict7 ай бұрын
make sure initial timing is at 10-16 degrees BTDC. Your timing marks could be wrong on damper. Could be a clog in coolant system. Can you see water flow through radiator with cap off? Try to plug the bypass on the waterpump to keep hot water from mixing with the cool water. As a last resort you can tap the rear water outlets like I did. Its a lot of work with engine in car, though. There could also be excess friction in engine, like spun bearing or ring problem(how does the engine turn over with socket on crank pulley?) How is compression when cranking (too high? too low?) lower radiator hose has a good spring inside?
@blackjackranch45878 ай бұрын
Crank Addict, I have a ‘75 I’m working on.. I replaced rockers, floors, rear quarters, fenders. The huge mistake I made was allowing the whole firewall to ‘lean’ toward the rear without knowing such that my top would no longer fit. I’ve had to cut back through the rockers and pull the firewall toward the front with a come-a-long. That being said, I’m worried about it moving back over time with the weight of the doors when the top is off… thoughts about the structure holding over time?
@CrankAddict8 ай бұрын
Avoid rubber body mounts and go polyurethane. Solid mounts would be best if this is going to be toy. The truck gets its strength from the frame. The better you can join the body to the frame, the more solid it will be. I made the same mistake but was able to correct it in time. Next time I will solid mount the body to the frame before any cutting.
@dkk56718 ай бұрын
I got scammed too almost a year ago. They got me for $2000 for 4 sets of wheels. I mailed them to cancel my order after realizing it was a scam website. About 2 weeks later, obviously, I got nothing. Made a transaction dispute through my bank and they got my money back. Thankfully the fake refund receipt the website gave me was enough evidence to claim my money back. It was that day that I learned to always do research before buying anything from websites.
@trevorstrauss99788 ай бұрын
Can i get the color code pls
@CrankAddict8 ай бұрын
Tamco metallic lime green pearl. and Tamco Stars and Stripes pearl.