1988 ('06) E350 Van Build
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Previous video I got of the engine running, after doing multiple purges of bubbles in the fuel lines (and the aforementioned exhaust leak)
She's still cyclical in her idle but not nearly as rough, and the sucking sound I had earlier is gone. I'll be less rash to anger (even if the company in question screwed me previously) so here's hoping that head gasket is fine.
I've since taken the pump off and redid the timing. After purging again I'll give her another try, but in the meantime I'll be working on the throttle linkage and disassembling the 1988 van
She's still cyclical in her idle but not nearly as rough, and the sucking sound I had earlier is gone. I'll be less rash to anger (even if the company in question screwed me previously) so here's hoping that head gasket is fine.
I've since taken the pump off and redid the timing. After purging again I'll give her another try, but in the meantime I'll be working on the throttle linkage and disassembling the 1988 van
Tons of Updates!
First off, the throttle linkage is done. This was a little tricky since the throttle for the om606 come underneath the air intake plenum with a 3.5" throw, while the van's throttle cable went to the right top of the engine with only a 1.5" throw. I made a linkage that bolts to the top of the om606 and comes through the back
I also punched out the parts I needed to build a new front winch bumper while I was working on the throttle, but that will be a later post. The other bigger update is the body swap is done! Dad came into town and we knocked it out in about two days of work.
It'll still be a little while till she's up and running, but that's a major step done. Up next is connecting all the fuel, coolant & oil lines, replacing the steering column, rewiring the van and getting the intercooler set up. All that should get her drivable so the rest is just cleaning/redoing the interior and just buttoning up things here and there. Very excited with the progress
First off, the throttle linkage is done. This was a little tricky since the throttle for the om606 come underneath the air intake plenum with a 3.5" throw, while the van's throttle cable went to the right top of the engine with only a 1.5" throw. I made a linkage that bolts to the top of the om606 and comes through the back
I also punched out the parts I needed to build a new front winch bumper while I was working on the throttle, but that will be a later post. The other bigger update is the body swap is done! Dad came into town and we knocked it out in about two days of work.
It'll still be a little while till she's up and running, but that's a major step done. Up next is connecting all the fuel, coolant & oil lines, replacing the steering column, rewiring the van and getting the intercooler set up. All that should get her drivable so the rest is just cleaning/redoing the interior and just buttoning up things here and there. Very excited with the progress
