Hopefully replaced the clutch hydraulics for the last time, 3 times within 14,000 miles is ridiculous. Well for the master it's actually the 4th since the 3rd one that was sent last week leaked from the hose connection due to a manufacturing defect. Wrapped it in the same exhaust wrap from the slave cylinder all the way up to the master cylinder, with the new exhaust crossover being wrapped as well it better not fail quickly again.
Best I can figure the EGT's from the crossover were cooking the fluid in the line/slave since it runs very close to those, then the hot fluid was breaking down the seal in the master cylinder because the last set (#2) the hose/slave looked alright but the master wasn't working correctly anymore.
Replaced the hydroboost unit as well, no more power steering fluid leaks now. SES and ABS lights are still on randomly but haven't plugged in to the computer yet. Can either find a longer usb cable so it can reach my desktop, or find a cheap laptop with windows.
When it comes to the bed I'll be making progress on that again soon for the smaller additions. My friend who is doing the main welding is tied up until September so I'll be focusing on the more minor additions. The layout plans:
Driver side: the aluminum 55-60 gallon fuel tank mounted as a saddle tank between the cab/axle, it will not stick out past the edge of the cab. A fuel filter and pump will be mounted between the frame and tank so when the stock tank gets fed it will be filtered already. Engine oil cooler moved to along the back of the cab with it's own fan.
Passenger side. Possibly a aux radiator or a different oil cooler mounted on the back of the cab. Some recovery boards behind that. Spare tire mounted vertically along the bed frame, even with the bottom of the truck frame rails. Then possibly a 24x18x18" storage box after the spare tire and before the axle. Nothing behind the axle.
Between the frame rails, lots of space due to the 8" bed frame. Thinking of placing the fuel cell from the 82 towards the front, between the wrecker mast and it's support legs. 30x12x12" size. The area between the support legs and the hitch would be a good place for some items that don't need to be reached often, thinking spare parts and tools. After the hitch/over the stock fuel tank I'm thinking of leaving that space as a kind of trunk area for regular small items. Lastly is the angled box from the wrecker bed which will be for lifting chains/equipment.
