modifying 94-95 timing cover for 96-up HPOP

[dansk]

Dang Rich, what are you doing? Do it right the first time.
Dann

 

[dansk]

Sorry bout the last post. Thought there was just one page of posts. Ok, let's see what you end up with. I think I would have gone another way still. Any time you cut a gasket you have to be careful. But you might be on to something bigger in the future for us guys with older engines. Keep up the good work Rich, I wish I could get my stuff done as quick as you do. You must have ADD. lol
Dann

 

[94f450sd]

Ok.. here goes. I have ordered the reseroir and gasket. Once they come in, I will be starting on this and will send pics and such of the install. Between the two of us, we should have a set of instruction and pics shortly.

here are the part numbers I ordered:
F6TZ-6658-AA - RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY - $124.99
F6TZ-6619-AA - GASKET - $4.99

I am thinking that we can modify a spade drill bit that will make a nice grove for the standpipe. If it works, I will include a pic of that as well.

sorry i missed your call today,i didnt have a chance to call you back.if you want call me tomorrow some time.should be a little bit of a calmer day tomorrow.

 

[94f450sd]

You must have ADD. lol
Dann

as a matter of fact i do.

but anyways it seems to be working fine.i havent checked it since the other day but i will check to make sure it didnt drain anymore or how much more it did drain.

 

[dansk]

Hey Rich, with you all the way. Always have been, you know that. I can't believe the power you are putting down with your engines. Anyway, will be following your post and getting knowlege. I'm with you bro.
DANN

 

[94f450sd]

ok i guess i can half officially say that it has worked.i checked it today and the level is a hair lower than the last time i checked it about 6 days ago.i still havent driven it yet though,still waiting for an injector.

 

[dansk]

OK Rich, what's happening? Everything going good or is there some wrenches being thrown into the spokes? I think that you are on the right track on this one, just how to approach it. Inquiring minds want to know.
Dann

 

[94f450sd]

wel last time i checked the reservoir was still almost full.havent touched the truck in a week.but my injector came today so ill hopefully know more tomorrow.

 

[dansk]

Hope those gaskets hold up to the heat and cold. Time will tell. would hate to have to see you pull the engine again. That would suck.
Dann

 

[Radarman]

I got my reservoir in last week. Father and law and I are talking about how to make the o-ring grove. Probably will work on this this coming weekend. I have my clutch out right now, so I cant test it either. Should be on the road here soon...