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I think most folk don’t realize that there are four (4) bolts holding the power steering pump in place. If either of these bolts become broken or loose, additional stress is transferred to the other three. There is one bolt on the bottom rear of the pump which attaches to a bracket on the...

Thanks. But I am way ahead. I already have a new bronze valve that I plan to install in the floor between the bucket seats. I prefer to control the switching between tanks by hand instead of relying on an electric part which could malfunction in a remote area. I will have a toggle switch on the...

Tom - look in the -34P TM and find the diagram which shows the bracket. Then look on the next page and get the GM part number. I believe it is the second or third number over from the left column. Then go on EBay and search that part number. There are usually a couple on there from time to time...

Thanks for the offer, however I probably should simply purchase a skid plate from Hillbilly Wizard because he is set-up to ship to me already. I have a few other things I need to get from him anyway.

Where are you located?

I just now ordered 2 of the Spectra steel tanks, 2 sets of Spectra straps, and 2 sets of pads from Kentucky Speed Shop. All I need now is a tank skid plate and I will probably reach out to John at Hillbilly for that. Thanks everyone for your help.

Rick I just knew you were going to catch me on this LOL! I plan to use the brackets off your tank and will blast & paint them. The tank is just so rusty, it will be easier for me to simply buy a new tank rather than spend the time in sanding and reconditioning your tank. At thus stage in my life...

But having said that, I might change my mind tomorrow. I’ll sleep on it and see how I feel tomorrow.

Yeah I’m leaning towards the MTS plastic tank from Gas Tank Depot. It’s actually polyethylene, a stronger cross-linked high density polymer. And they are Made In The USA. I think I’ll order 2 of ‘em tomorrow and order the brackets and straps for the passenger side from LMC. I’ll document all...

Yes I am looking forward to the adventure. Just got to get through this next surgery first.

I am wanting to install the auxiliary fuel tank on the passenger side, and after removing the bed from my M1028, I discovered that the original tank on the drivers side is in pretty bad shape. So I have decided to buy 2 new tanks and replace the original at the same time I install the auxiliary...

The P400 pan is not hitting anywhere..... yet. And it may NOT hit. Just looking at it though, it’s going to be real close. I will know for sure once the new engine is hovering over the hole. Even if the P400 does clear the factory crossmember, I may still order one of those ORD units for...

Dayum. Just found this - http://www.rubberduck4x4.com/shop/h1-hummer/performance/engines-and-transmissions/p-400-long-block/?sku=GEP18002683

I've watched Ebay for the past couple of years for P400 engines and/or parts. It's like watching for parts for the Space Shuttle - there just is nothing there. Although I cannot confirm, but I have heard that only 400 of the P400 long blocks were released for civilian consumption. My only...

I purchased my P400 long block from LeRoy Linza (LeRoy Diesel) in 2017. I believe I may have gotten the last one GEP released to the public. Around the same time LeRoy was in the process of tearing down another new P400 long block to see what made it tick. He was documenting his “rebuild”on his...

Thanks Skinny. ORD has one I might look at once I get the P400 swinging over the frame. If necessary I’ll just fabricate my own. Whatever it takes, that P400 / 700R4 / NP241 will be bolted up.

Not that I am in the market for an Optimizer 6500, because I already have my new drivetrain assembled, however for the benefit of other SS members, I wonder where the best place to purchase a NEW Optimizer long block?

The "engine above the Optimizer 6500" to which you refer is the P400. If I can ever get through these darn surgeries, I plan to install my P400 into my M1028. And I can almost guarantee that I will need to modify my engine crossover frame to accommodate the P400 girdle and oil pan. The P400's...

Yes that is my understanding. Not sure about the oil pan. It may fit just fine. Maybe someone with specific experience can chime in.

Here’s a very informative article on the Optimizer engine - https://www.enginebuildermag.com/2007/06/the-optimizer-6500/?fbclid=IwAR1laEHjrv1RbuAD044-oJ5fbCtg1uBKlZmgDLACaLakbuPTiOG1k4CO5oo