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@Goose57 PM sent. In the meantime, if any one else would like the manuals, I’ll happily send the files on CDs (two came with my kit) or Thumb Drive via Snail Mail. Just PM me an address. A word of caution to avoid bent pins ($%^&*) from Mr “Non-Intuitive (me)”. If the serial cable doesn’t...

Mine came with the manuals on CDs. Really, it is pretty intuitive to this non-intuitive person.

Take extra care to ensure the fuel return line’s metal tabs don’t get under the intake as well.

No 6.5 related parts were harmed…. That was probably Bill’s differential or the transmission jack that caught me not paying attention or pick something on BigT’s burb. Doesn’t quite rank up there with the cheek cut he got from the cross over though.

Pretty sure all of us should have our “heads worked over”…blunt force trauma worked over…for trying to keep these relics on the road. Not that it would dissuade us though

Engine mounts will probably give you an argument in the future on a couple of them.

Yes, a 'slight' vacuum assists in pulling fuel back into the tank. Utah Smitty, that's a wonderful Man Cave ya got there. Got your contact info. Next Friday or Saturday, 13-14 SEP 24, works great for me. Wife has plans for me so I can pick the day, just have to leave her one. Retiring is a bit...

Roy UT is easy enough. Sure a lot shorter than driving to Omak WA. The shop sounds great. Do I guess correctly you might be a Forged in Fire kinda person? Pneumatic weaponry is great stuff. Don't need to worry so much about backstops and it really all falls down to proper hold, breathing and...

Thanks for the call out @Will L. , I'm in 'reset' mode after the extended marathon engine swap at BigT's plus side trips to help Bill in WA or him and Mursik on the Flats. Seriously though Smitty, I'm in Saratoga Springs and am willing to swing up, over or across UT to lend a hand. Just give me...

Delays…that’s an understatement. Bolt chasing, fittings, parts sourcing and such. Yesterday’s two joys: M8 bolts provided in a kit where 3/8-16 bolts are correct. “Maybe it’s M10 1.5?”… nope. M10 1.25?… nope again (store runs required each time), 3/8s?…store run by spousal unit…right thread...

Since I had a drop dead time to leave BigT’s Sunday and worked right up to it, I just threw my tools in the truck, showered and left. No time to tidy up. 635 and his bride are here now so he watched as I cleaned, reorganized and prepared for the return trip to finish BigT’s truck Thursday...

Afternoon progress before the winds hit hard and fires started across the valley.

Monday, late afternoon, I left BigT’s and headed to Omak WA to help Bill Heath with his transmission swap. The 4L80 was giving up and he had a 4L85 to replace it with. Cris Mursick was the lead, has a lift to put the truck up where it was easier to work on it. Member 635 showed up and handed us...

I figured if we wrap the new oil cooler hoses in clear fuel line (only 3/4” in diameter) the new hoses will be fine. “I say, I say, that’s a joke son….” Regardless, it was a short day given parts gathering. Took our time, had to go to several stores and then it was lunch time…. Stripped a few...

Found an earlier picture of the motor before the decision to go with the Ice Water intercooler set up.

Got a break in that department. Bill doesn’t need me in WA next week so I can rest up, head your way Thursday and get started prepping what still needs doing while you slave away Friday. Drop it in Saturday/Sunday. If it doesn’t start, I’ll throw more $5 bills on Waynes shop floor as I flee Monday.

Hooked up with Bill Heath at Bonneville to crew for Flatliner Racing’s little 1.5L diesel. Good shake out runs (no record attempts) for next event (World Finals) or next year’s Speed Week in August. Builder/Owner/Driver with his creation. Paint Scheme inspired by 1952-53 VW “Bus”...

Crewed for this little beauty last week at the Salt Flats. Owner’s first diesel but, he is a bonafide VW nut. Numerous records in VW powered classes with his Carmen Gia to include 2 Cylinder modified blocks…Salt Flats, El Mirage and Australia. Grew up working for Gene Whitfield in his garage so...

Lower compression motor, difficult to start, white smoke reeking of acrid diesel fumes, rough running...sounds a lot like white I was experiencing except for the BD2 vs. my DS4. My lower compression was achieved with shorter pistons that don't protrude above the block vs. shorter rods. So, if...

Cut and assembled a 6AN Turbo Oil Feed Line for BigT's new motor. Tested it to 55 PSI with soapy water at all points and no bubbles. Added the x2 NPT-6AN fittings for the motor and the turbo sides too. Otherwise, no bueno. Swapped in the ARP Starter Bolts and packed up the one I scavenged...