I rebuilt all the suspension, steering, driveshaft and rear pinion seal so hopefully it will be reliable.

 

You are making quick work on this conversion. Looks great

 

Awesome progress. I have thought about doing this exact project before. Should have good power and great MPG's. Please keep us updated!

 

I got all the cooling system connected up and air bled out. I had to pressurize the system through the puke vent and then bleed the air off. While running I noticed something spit at me, and determined it was from the pressure side of the turbo. It is a used K03 off of ebay. Do i need to run an oil restrictor or is the oil seals bad in the turbo.The cold side is not hooked up yet so it is not pressurizing the motor.

 

As far as I know oil restrictors are mostly used in ball bearing turbos. how much oil is coming out of the turbo? if the oil drain is too small that can cause oil to back up in the center section, and then leak past the seals. So a little oil in the compressor side might not indicate a bad turbo. How does the bearing feel, end play wise ?

 

I have a 5/8 hose for my drain with no obstructions. I measured end play the best I could, hard to get a good solid fixture. Looks to be 20-25 thousands of end play. How much is to much?

 

I ordered a new center section or "cartridge" for the turbo. In the mean time I finished up the exhaust with the exception of the rear hanger.

 

pretty.

where did you get the upper radiator hose adapter with the sight glass?

 

I found it here:

Stealth Conversions V8 Cooling System Parts - Coolant Sight Glass

 

Any updates? Hows the truck coming?