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Driver side is done, glad all that is behind me now. Is it interesting that there were more shims on the passenger side than the driver? Everything is more square now, but toe needs to be adjusted.
driver side one shim, passenger side 3.
Trying to get the fuel system done as well as the exhaust, so while the fuel tank and soon to be removed muffler are out of the way, I’m using this as an opportunity to go ahead and remove the camber shims. Not terribly difficult, but a few of the bolts are a little hard to reach. I just...
Was traveling for work and came across some Humvee parts for sale. Scooped up a turbo doghouse for $80 and some flappy doors for $150. The Tubro doghouse fits perfect with the LS truck motor. I don’t know what these doors are actually called, but I really wanted a way to access this area when...
Hydroboost lines are done! Originally I got a pump to hydroboost line from a 2500 Chevy and it was a little too long. Found out a m998 Humvee hose is perfect.
Nice!! I had thought about a center dump style but didn’t think there would be enough room! Well done! I just ordered my second set of headers cause I wasn’t happy with the first ones. I’ll see how they do when I get home and if it’s garbage I’ll look into these. Thank you!
New fuel tank showed up, glad that’s done. Ordered some headers and they didn’t fit the best. Ordered another set that I think will be better. Sure I could cut the “ears”’off the transmission but I still don’t like the angle the collector is at.
For anyone watching this and taking notes, it’s a whole lot easier to run a returnless fuel system than using the return style I had already. I was able to swap my rails for a returnless style thanks to a local guy here. I could have used what I had but also had concerns about using the factory...
it’s ok work, doesn’t compare to the stuff you do sir, but I appreciate the compliment.
Factory shroud extensions? I had no idea that’s a thing? Is it an H1 thing or a Humvee? I do believe I should have run the shroud all the way around the fan, but this is what I had here. We will see.
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So the other day I was working on this, installing the radiator, and I was standing in the engine compartment. The hood prop rod wasn’t secured and the hood started to fall so I grabbed it and it took me with it to the floor. Unfortunately I broke the hood, total bummer. Luckily I was able to...
I bypassed the oil cooler on the LS motor, so all I needed cooling for was the transmission and steering. Found 2 of the smaller coolers and decided that made the most sense, they are cheap and fit… also mounted up the engine covers to see how they fit, not sure they will stay. Need to do...
I was hoping to be further along than this, but other responsibilities have had priority. Found a better lower radiator hose. Made some progress on the mount for the fuel pump and laser sending unit. Working on relocating the upper radiator hose mount and blocking off the old one…
I’m still working on mine, I’d say it would be smoother if I had buckets of money.
All that aside, its interesting to me the guys that have done these in the 998s, seems like they are able to get the engine a bit more forward, which is a huge plus if using a mechanical fan like I am. Despite...
Well engine sits back a little further than I thought. I’ll be making some shroud extensions, I can cheat the radiator back a bit if I drill a new hole for the lower mount. Not sure if I will do that though. Lower radiator hose came out good. I’ll be modifying the upper radiator hose location too.