A.J.'s Runner - "Please Stand-by"...Product Review

6.72:1 · July 10, 2006, 09:29:28 PM

You are always the one to bring the nic-nacks!

FatAzzRunner · July 11, 2006, 11:25:29 AM

I would be interested in doing it this weekend. If you are POSITIVE that you are gonna do it this weekend, let me know, I will make the phone call to the land owner and make sure he will allow us on this weekend and then we can go. I work 3rd shift so it would either have to be Saturday after 2:00pm or Sunday about anytime, I am off on Sundays so I dont care about messing up my sleep too bad.

Let me know and I will make some phone calls.

Aaron

CTENG in KS · July 11, 2006, 06:10:13 PM

Got the turn signals taken care of. These stupid little LED lights are designed HORRIBLY. Whatever, I made em work.

CTENG in KS · July 11, 2006, 06:12:40 PM

...and once I extend the links about 4 inches I won't have to worry about tire rubbing the sway bar arms.

CTENG in KS · July 11, 2006, 06:15:35 PM

In order to make the arms clear in their new location I had to make a small adjustment, I think it really added to the look of the front end. (ignore all the tools)

6.72:1 · July 11, 2006, 11:05:03 PM

This thing is turning into a battle beast!

CTENG in KS · July 12, 2006, 05:54:34 PM

I got about 1/4 mile into my friggin test run and the timing chain started making the most horrific sound. I turned around and sure enough, by the time I got to the garage the coolant was boiling. Tomorrow I will be ordering a new timing chain kit, timing cover, and a new water pump. sniff, I hate my truck right now.

BLACKDOG · July 12, 2006, 10:17:45 PM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on July 12, 2006, 05:54:34 PM
I got about 1/4 mile into my friggin test run and the timing chain started making the most horrific sound. I turned around and sure enough, by the time I got to the garage the coolant was boiling. Tomorrow I will be ordering a new timing chain kit, timing cover, and a new water pump. sniff, I hate my truck right now.

I know how that feels $I\'m Down$ don't worry, you'll get over it soon

CTENG in KS · July 13, 2006, 06:02:49 AM

I am starting to feel better. Gonna order parts in a couple hours when stores open. Will try to get it running maybe for NEXT weekend.

rednk1980 · July 13, 2006, 09:42:19 AM

timing chains blow, i had one go on me in the mountians on a wheelin trip and had to get towed out. bent my valves all the hell! NO BUENO!

CTENG in KS · July 13, 2006, 10:27:04 AM

Yeah, chain didn't break so valves are ok...I hope!
Ordered up the parts, should be here Mon-Tuesish.

CTENG in KS · July 19, 2006, 03:29:54 PM

My parts came! Too bad it is 109 degrees today...forget it, not going out there. I sent them over to quality control for inspection:

6.72:1 · July 22, 2006, 01:22:46 AM

109! Dang!

CTENG in KS · August 12, 2006, 08:57:55 PM

After a grueling hour and a half in the hot-dark garage this evening I am about ready to pull the cylinder head off again. I wanted to post up abut the LC Engineering EGR block off plate though...
I got these cause they were on sale last month for $17 and this is probably the nicest thing I ever bought for $17.
These things are cut perfectly, it comes with new hardware and everything...I can't believe the kit is that cheap.

6.72:1 · August 13, 2006, 12:57:10 AM

I love it! Keep going!

FATTshack · August 13, 2006, 05:56:29 AM

did the timing kit pass inspection?

CTENG in KS · August 13, 2006, 06:21:22 AM

Yeah, its OK...

unclejpl4x4 · August 13, 2006, 07:07:25 AM

woW KS your engine is gona scream with such a nice support/ R&D team backing you up

hay is all your engine coponets painted black ?

CTENG in KS · August 13, 2006, 09:16:30 AM

Nope...the vlve cvr is copper.

CTENG in KS · August 14, 2006, 08:23:37 PM

I was a bit sad when I opened the cyl head cause it seemed pretty dirty...but I finally got it out to the garage and next tothe old one it is clean enough to eat off of! This time I got a real good straight edge to check the deck and it is straight as an arrow. I got the second piece of the EGR plates on...looks pretty! On the second pic-the kit came with three plates and hardware for two. Did later model intake plenums have a different shaped port and this kit covers all years, or is there another hole I need to plug? In the first picture, what are the round coiled green things? I have some from multiple gasket sets, but have no clue what they are.
Last question for now: Do 22r(e) heads use cam bearings?

Shamb · August 14, 2006, 08:38:56 PM

I thought you just got done rebuilding this engine?

Rockdiver · August 14, 2006, 08:45:09 PM

Quote from: CTENG in KS on August 14, 2006, 08:23:37 PM
what are the round coiled green things? Exhaust gaskets for bottom of stock exhaust Manifold??

CTENG in KS · August 14, 2006, 08:53:23 PM

Huh?

Duffil · August 14, 2006, 09:46:08 PM

the green things are pipe to manifold gaskets, and negative on the cam bearings.

CTENG in KS · August 15, 2006, 09:49:07 AM

Ahh, pipe to manifold...I see. Thanks. Thats good casue I don't have any cam bearings.

Ramrod · August 16, 2006, 03:37:57 PM

just looking over this thread for the pics of your sliders and came upon your traction bar and wanted to say that without a doubt if you dont brace the hell out of it your gonna rip off that entire crossmember its mounted too right off of the frame. I've seen it happen on every truck setup that way

CTENG in KS · August 16, 2006, 03:41:00 PM

Werd..it will be gettin braced soon...getting the truck running has become first priority before I can get back to the welder.

CTENG in KS · August 18, 2006, 02:42:11 PM

nyone try these yet?
I'ma give em a shot, I'll let ya know, they sure are pretty!

milla85 · August 18, 2006, 04:25:24 PM

I think them "ricers" are all bout them there pulgs! Idk

CTENG in KS · August 18, 2006, 05:53:03 PM

I'm sure they are good for bout 50 horseys!

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A.J.'s Runner - "Please Stand-by"...Product Review