[MWeed]

I am trying to remember if you had done a body lift with the tough country lift. If you did the fan on the engine is too low to function correctly with the radiator. You should then consider going to an electric set up for best cooling. If not, the v-10 kit should work just fine. I would overheat at idle after a long stop with my stock fan set up. It was so bad that the a/c shut down one day 4 wheeling. Put the v-10 kit in and haven't gotten hot since. Also got rid of the annoying fan roar at start up when cold.

 

[that_guy]

I've towed (nothing huge though) with it without any issues.

 

[FireEater]

Not me, when I started towing with my e-fan setup , it started overheating on the highway.

I had the Bosch e-fan that is supposed to be a step up from yours.

I've ordered the V-10 kit today, so that should work.

It's been so long I don't remember which body lift I have. I do know I didn't have to lower the radiator though.


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[MonsterD]

Who did you order the v10 set up from and how much was it, if you don't mind. I have the body lift, and she tends to run a bit hot.

 

[MonsterD]

Can you post the eBay item number or a link?

 

[FireEater]

DodgeParts.com

Fan is part number 52027709 $34.05

Drive is part number 52029767aa $119.34

Shipping $16.87

Total $170.26

Dropped the motor off yesterday for the core. Rick called me today and said the harmonic balancer was cracked and would eventually come apart. So they are giving me a new one for free.

Also the heads are cracked, so he said since they are not good for a core, we would worry about that later.

Gotta drop the 52mm Fastman off Saturday so they can port the intake to match it. He wants to make sure everything is ported and polished to match.


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[MonsterD]

Are you guys swapping out the fan shroud like the tsb says. They have a new part number for it but I wonder if there is a difference.
can you post the eBay info, I haved searched but there is only one I find and they want like $350 for the programmer. I have a reburned computer but he set it up for 93 octane but in SoCal we can only get 91. He said to slot my cam sensor but no shop around here will even touch that idea

 

[MWeed]

They would remove the rubber isolator from the crankshaft sensor and move it to advance timing, also. Move it the other way and it will retard. Located at the bell housing are of engine. For the TSB there is no programmer required when installing the v-10 fan set up, just put it on and run it.

 

[MonsterD]

Thanks, buts it's actually a two part question.
i was wondering if the v10 fan is a different diameter so it would require the new shroud indicated in the tsb. The tsb lists the fan, the drive and the shroud.
i knew how to adjust the cam sensor just wasn't sure how to do it in the driveway other than moving it and driving it. Thought I would need a dyno to check it but being lifted and on 34s she doesn't like being on a dyno.

i thought I would try the programmer instead of my reburned computer since in order to make changes to my computer I need to send it back east. So I was hoping the person who found the great deal on eBay could post an item number or auction number.

 

[FSTDANGO3]

Those cracked heads probably didn't help any with your temperature problems
STEVE

 

[FireEater]

Sorry about that. Here is the link to the auction.

SCT Xcal 2 Handheld Tuner Chrysler Dodge Vehicles Blank | eBay

Steve, I most likely cracked them when I overheated it that one Labor Day. lol!

 

[MWeed]

I didn't think @ when I did the fan swap, I just got all of the parts and did it. That is an outrageous $ for the shroud, mine was in the 70 buck range iirc.
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[FireEater]

Did a lot of sandblasting today. Got Prep and Prime on everything and will galvanize the motor brackets, crossmember and skid plate tomorrow. Then start painting it all.

The oil pan was thick with sludge.

Crossmember

Aluminum bracket, debating on simply clear coating it or painting it.

Ugh

Picked up a new water pump under warranty today. Will clear coat it as is tomorrow.

Also ordered a new idler pulley and tension pulley.

About to order a new alternator.

I basically want as much new stuff on the new motor so hopefully I'll be up and running for awhile before something goes out.

Still debating on stock distributor or MSD.


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[FireEater]

Sandblasted some more parts while waiting for new motor.

These have been treated with Prep and Prime. Now to paint them and then clear coat them.

Clear coated this piece the other day. It's smooth and will not retain dirt or oil anymore.

Here is my tranny skid plate galvanized. Will paint it red, then clear coat. Also will do the same to the fuel tank skid plate.

Oil pan just needs clear coating now.

Waiting on clear coat

Found that the crank shaft sensor is cracked, time for a new one.

Broke down the distributor and made it new again.......except I saw this. Looks like the shaft was wearing improperly on one side.

Plus the dark red looking plastic thing with the pin through it broke apart as it was brittle.

So I'll get another distributor from O'Rielly's for $109.


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[FireEater]

Motor should be ready any day now. Pretty much got everything waiting and ready now. So I have been working on roof rack again.

Transmission should be ready Tuesday. He is putting in a new torque convertor, electronics, clutches, bands and a shift kit, all high performance. Cost me 1500 bills.

Here is a lot more parts I blasted, painted and cleared. Though most were brand new and got cleared right out of box.

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[that_guy]

looks great

 

[FireEater]

I am definitely putting a transmission cooler on.

But was wondering everyone's thoughts on an oil cooler also.


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[MWeed]

Couldn't hurt, especially when towing as you do.

 

[FireEater]

Yea, my thoughts also. Been looking at a lot of them trying to decide on which one.

I can do side by side ones in front of the condenser as long as they don't disrupt my AC cooling.


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