Paxton install Radiator removal

[VIPER HP]

Glad you brought that up Boomer. Also on the Paxton instruction breakdown there are a few errors as to the number of spacers and where they go, etc. Just lay it all out on the bench and logic which show you. Two different spacers are very close to the same length, but are not. Measure them carefully. Some other random comments: Don't over tighten the bolts int the engine or the compressor, it's aluminum and can pull or strip the threads.
When you install the belt, Remove the top idler pulley, then pull the tension pulley with an entension, and THEN install the top idler pulley next to the compressor, and Then release the tension. It is tight! I remember someone saying its a 2 person job, but you CAN do it yourself. SILVER SRT Did you run braided lines to the fuel pumps or use the stock Paxton set up? Do you have a boost gauge or a vac Gauge. The first fuel pump is going to kick in at 1 lb vac. and the second one comes in at about 1.5 lbs boost. Monitor this by your gauge or run volt meters down to the pumps on a trial run.
Well I guess i've rambled on enough for new thread writer. I knew I'd get addicted if I started writing in, but I appreciate the good information on this site.


VIPER HP
in the OC

 

[silversrt]

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

 

[Manic]

:hmmmm: I take it, it isn't going well...

 

[BOOMER]

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

we do pick up and delivery bro.
not being a smartass, can i help you in any way?

 

[VIPER HP]

SILVER SRT:

I'm heading home now and won't be on this site until Monday.
Call if your head hurts from the wall!

 

[mauiSRT/10]

Well its 7.36pm on the west coast..........I hope our friend silversrt is having good luck and not having a long frustrating Friday in his garage?


patrick

 

[silversrt]

Well its 7.36pm on the west coast..........I hope our friend silversrt is having good luck and not having a long frustrating Friday in his garage?


patrick

You must be psychic.I was trying to take off the idler pulley below the alternator and didnt know that it is reverse threaded.The bolt head broke off and i tried to easy out it and it broke!:banghead: :banghead: Plus the diagram shows there are 4 Paxton supplied pulleys.I have only 3 .:dontknow: .Needless to say the truck wont be making it.I am gonna go even if I drive my Honda. .

 

[FlyingLow]

You must be psychic.I was trying to take off the idler pulley below the alternator and didnt know that it is reverse threaded.The bolt head broke off and i tried to easy out it and it broke!:banghead: :banghead: Plus the diagram shows there are 4 Paxton supplied pulleys.I have only 3 .:dontknow: .Needless to say the truck wont be making it.I am gonna go even if I drive my Honda. .

Damn that sucks. Things never go easy with installs.

 

[silversrt]

Well for all that have followed this install,I was unable to git-er-done in time for today.I was missing the lower tensioner supplied by Paxton and i broke a reverse threaded bolt that holds that tensioner pulley on .Good news is I got some real good info from fellow forum member VIPER HP .I will have to call Paxton on monday and get the missing pulley.I really missed out today, But I pray I will have the chance in the near future to meet some of the great people here.

 

[sleeper]

Hey Bill I just got home. We missed you there today. Hope all is going well. We need to get a GTG up here mabie at Sacramento.:dontknow: