CCV mod with pictures

[jvencius]

In addition to doing the CCV mod, I also took care of a few “while I’m at it” projects, namely:


I cut off most of the bracket that holds up the plastic “Powerstroke” cover doodad over the fuel filter. I don’t see the point of keeping a decorative bit on the engine that has no practical function and with the cover gone the bracket just got in the way.

I cleaned out the parts of the engine I could reach since my old CCV catch bottle never really worked well and made a HORRENDOUS mess of things.

I installed a sacrificial piece of heater hose over the input line for my coolant filter since it was rubbing on the alternator bracket and I didn’t want it to wear through.

 

[jvencius]

i think some pictures are missing?????

you didnt cut off a finger did you?
how far did you run the hose?

I've had problems getting my pictures resized, so some made it, some didn't. Nope--I've got all my fingers and toes firmly attached.

I ran the hose to just forward of the t-case skidplate.

 

[powerboatr]

Nice pictures now
I am amazed at how much room there is under the hood with the batteries out and the ic tube out.
that electrical line wrapped in red, where it atttached below the valve cover on mine was chaffing at the connector and when it was discovered the upper two wires were bare. the connector itself was causing the wear, not the engine. the plastic protective cover had worn clear through the insulation

did you get that coolant filter from bob? It looks familiar

 

[jvencius]

did you get that coolant filter from bob? It looks familiar

Yep--I got the coolant filter from Bob Riley. I do want to make a new bracket for the filter head since the bracket that came with the kit positions the filter so that it chafes on the upper radiator hose. It's not a huge deal, but it is mildly annoying and with my new battery holder/intake setup, I've got more room to work with than before.

 

[powerboatr]

you kno won my 6.0 the hose rubbed on teh passenger side IC tube. so i got two cushion (adel) clamps and clamped it to the a/c condensor line which supports it about 2" above teh ic tube, it only took a week of rubber on alum to wear a nice flat shiny spot.
I am looking to replace all teh hoses on the filter with braided hose and use an fittings, maybe rigid ss line. but the inverter project has to be finished first
you know it never ends.

 

[jvencius]

I am looking to replace all teh hoses on the filter with braided hose and use an fittings, maybe rigid ss line. but the inverter project has to be finished first
you know it never ends.

In February (most likely, based on how quickly I'm racking up mileage) when I drain the radiator to install a 203* t-stat, I'll probably swap out the radiator/coolant filter hoses (I know I don't need to, but preventative maintenance is ALWAYS cheaper/more convenient than oh-crap-it's-broken repairs). Do you have a good source for braided hose/fittings?

 

[CHPMustang]

Looks like you had some fun there John

Try PIXresizer as it works pretty good for me

 

[jvencius]

FWIW, the insulation on the driver's side IC tube was a real bugger to remove, but with the right tools it wasn't too bad. I used tin snips to cut the metal sheathing, then ripped off as much of the sheathing/insulation as I could by hand. Then, I used a wire wheel mounted in a bench grinder to take off most of the adhesive residue and finished up with a green Scotchbrite pad and Goo-Gone. That left a nice "brushed" finish that isn't too flashy but it's still clean-looking.

 

[powerboatr]

John
I use Jeggs or Summit for most hose fittings if I am not in a big hurry
I would say aircraft spruce.com has been my primary source for hose and normal AN fittings. a good fitting can run as high as 25 a piece and i have seen some earls fitting s lower in the 4-10 dollar range.
but for oil lines and high pressure fuel I always use aeroquip, ( you get what you pay for) low pressure things are not near as critical, but being a helicopter tech for ever I fault on the side of safety.

I use summit or jegs for weird fittings like 4-AN to 1/2 pipe and the #16 -18 AN for radiator hoses. and fittings for the a/c hoses and heater stuff
most hydraulic shops in your area should also have most parts. but at a premium price. good for emergencies

 

[jvencius]

John
I use Jeggs or Summit for most hose fittings if I am not in a big hurry
I would say aircraft spruce.com has been my primary source for hose and normal AN fittings. a good fitting can run as high as 25 a piece and i have seen some earls fitting s lower in the 4-10 dollar range.
but for oil lines and high pressure fuel I always use aeroquip, ( you get what you pay for) low pressure things are not near as critical, but being a helicopter tech for ever I fault on the side of safety.

I use summit or jegs for weird fittings like 4-AN to 1/2 pipe and the #16 -18 AN for radiator hoses. and fittings for the a/c hoses and heater stuff
most hydraulic shops in your area should also have most parts. but at a premium price. good for emergencies

Cool--thanks for the info. Now I've got to find a wye fitting (where one line splits off the main line at a 45* angle, not at a 90* angle) for where the hose from my coolant filter joins the hose going into the coolant tank. Right now I'm using the 90-degree fitting that came with the kit from Bob Riley but a 45 degree fitting would be a much cleaner and neater install..