Davenportdiesel's 2nd gen 12 valve build

[Davenportdiesel]

The day I brought her home http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/66a3c7e3.jpg cleaned up a little and the ugly light bar gone http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/78ec87eb.jpg stacks on http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/1e6c0d2d.jpg new front clip http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/a1d86665.jpg leveling kit http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/e0fbeaaf.jpg wheels and tires http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/81bb4362.jpg before the tear down http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/7d9ddd0a.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/938ccb40.jpg broke the input shaft on the trans while sideways in fourth gear going about 70 http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/ca3a513b.jpg pulling the engine http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/9677422e.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/1dc19388.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/f6dc1148.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/c02e129c.jpg I have lots more pics but I am very tired of posting them there's more to come as it goes back together and maybe an engine build thread

[westtnfx4]

Great pics man! You goin back with bullet this time?

[Davenportdiesel]

Oh yeah 1 3/8" billet input shaft and a south end double disk. my tappets came in today http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/c517c36f.jpg genuine cummins the only way to go

[Davenportdiesel]

This is the flyweight off the 215 pump I bought notice the two bent rods that's where the governer springs bolt in had to replace the flyweight and now I have a good 215 pump little money easy fix and an awesome pump http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/98b7ec05.jpg i also cut my rocker pedestals down for the studs the other night so I won't have to clearance my valve covers much if any at all I think they turned out pretty nice http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/af2aef0b.jpg

[westtnfx4]

Sweet man I bet your pumped about getting her back on the road....

[Davenportdiesel]

Oh yeah more than pumped man I can't stand not driving it but it will be worth the wait

[Big'un]

Sweet truck! Boy that light bar was gay lol ..... Looks mean on them mtzs

[01 D_Max]

I was thinkin the same thing Big. And I love lights.

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks y'all I acctually didn't pay but $200 for them tires from a kid wish I could get deals like that every day and I really like lights too it will be really lit up when it goes back together just not like that all my lights will be sunk into the bumper

[01 D_Max]

That's is going to look great! Cant wait to see the pics.

[Davenportdiesel]

And I can't wait to get it done but if you can't tell I'm pic happy with my truck so as soon as its done there will be pics do you think I should go with the smaller round light or the oval lights? led of course

[01 D_Max]

That's a tough one... Where exactly are you mounting them and how many were you thinking? Off the top of my head I can see the Oval ones with the double LED in each looking awesome, but it depends where you put them.

[Big'un]

Yea where at?

[Davenportdiesel]

On the front across the bottom of the bumper but I want then within an inch or two of each other I'm gonna get high count so there will be ten or 15 bulbs in each light and the on the ouch welds down each side hang on a min and I'll post a pic of my chevy it's all lit up... 1/2 ton diesel at that!!

[Big'un]

Man idk , i dont think itll look good

[Davenportdiesel]

Here it is that's my other baby http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/0fc4aec4.jpg

[01 D_Max]

I frickin love lights, on trucks. That looks great. You have the oval on there and it's perfect. Do Ovals.

[Big'un]

Wow!!!!

[Davenportdiesel]

I believe that's what I'll do probably look better thanks and big'un I guess you like it??

[01 D_Max]

I want a light like KIT from Night Rider. That would look awesome.

[Davenportdiesel]

Is that a company or are you talking about the old show?

[01 D_Max]

It's the old tv show man. His car had the red light that went back and forth.

[Davenportdiesel]

Love that show I just didn wanna sound like a moron if that wasnt what you was talking about that would be freakins sweet man!!!

[Big'un]

Looks like a dam peterbilt bwhaha

[Stroked68]

I like the lights you mount down low below your doors like the big rigs. I saw recon has them. I love their cab lights. Great lookin trucks davenport! Gotta have lights so the morons out there will see ya haha. More lights the better. Plus just looks mean as hell. Im in the process of building my ranch hand style rear cab rack with leds in it.

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks a lot man a lot of people don't like the lights and I understand that honestly if there not done rite they look like crap IMO. I've always liked the headache racks with the lights in em that is gonna look nice!!!!

[Stroked68]

Thanks a lot man a lot of people don't like the lights and I understand that honestly if there not done rite they look like crap IMO. I've always liked the headache racks with the lights in em that is gonna look nice!!!!

I had a brain fart and couldnt think of the word headache rack haha. Yea I have the frame made just got to finish it and buy some more metal for my bed rail caps and the side pieces. Gonna kind of like a roll bar in my truck but it will be mounted on the bed rails. Then puttin a small safari rack on top with lights. Im gonna see if I can make it so I can haul two atvs in the back of my truck. I wish my truck was a long bed.

If you like the lights thats all that matters. I like the lights. Just mean lookin. Now if you put lights just anywhere on a truck, then yer goin overboard. Lights can make or break a truck. I've seen those lighted emblems for your grille. I wanted a ford one but cant find them anymore. Always thought those were cool or maybe put some lights behind the grill to make it glow or somethin.

[01 D_Max]

I had a brain fart and couldnt think of the word headache rack haha. Yea I have the frame made just got to finish it and buy some more metal for my bed rail caps and the side pieces. Gonna kind of like a roll bar in my truck but it will be mounted on the bed rails. Then puttin a small safari rack on top with lights. Im gonna see if I can make it so I can haul two atvs in the back of my truck. I wish my truck was a long bed.

If you like the lights thats all that matters. I like the lights. Just mean lookin. Now if you put lights just anywhere on a truck, then yer goin overboard. Lights can make or break a truck. I've seen those lighted emblems for your grille. I wanted a ford one but cant find them anymore. Always thought those were cool or maybe put some lights behind the grill to make it glow or somethin.

Word of advice, shut the fuel off when hauling one of the ATV's in a wheelie position. I had 3 in a 12' enclosed trailer, and never shut off the fuel in mine. It didnt idle right for a long time after that.

[Stroked68]

Word of advice, shut the fuel off when hauling one of the ATV's in a wheelie position. I had 3 in a 12' enclosed trailer, and never shut off the fuel in mine. It didnt idle right for a long time after that.

Noted. Well the 450 is fuel injected and the brute is vacuum operated. I cant remember if its got an off postion. I know its got a prime position. I would like to haul 2 atvs and my dirtbike. I will be makin a bad ass bumper for the front with a reciever hitch so i can put my bike carrier on that and maybe I still can pull a trailer. Not sure if any of this will work though. Im lookin for a pop up camper too. I would love to have a toy hauler kind but if not I will just buy a normal pop up and add a deck to the front or somethin. I just done want to spend a ton of money. Im capable of makin my own stuff.

[01 D_Max]

That's gonna be picture worthy!

[Stroked68]

Oh the pictures will be put up for sure! I just made some cool mounts for my dual sport bike I will post up. I bought those Kolpin 1.5 gal fuel cans and mounted them on my bike for my long road trips. Turned out good. Just got it done today. Next is the headache rack since I have some extra cash for the metal.

[Bdons-SD]

Id like to see your headache rack when its done. Ive been planning mine in my head and I cant decide How I want to do it.

[Davenportdiesel]

Please take no offense to this because I think it would be nice just gonna be hard to do IMO sounds like trying to put 100lbs of $h!t in a 50lb bag but I hope you can do it because it will definitely be cool

[Bdons-SD]

I was thinking about using 3 inch square tubing, following the angle of the cab, putting "45's" (cutting 2 "22.5" degree agles, im not sure what the actual angle will be without dry fitting it. I was thinking make it about an inch taller than the cab with posts on either side for lumber/ladders. Then 2 uprights welded evenly in the middle, probably right in front of the seams for the slider. I may leave it empty, or do some expanded metal, or something else. I cant decide. Id like to follow a protech as closely as possible except it will be square tubing instead of the corners being beveled.
Talking about it is easier than executing it ha ha. Luckily my buddy used to be a fabricator for a door milling company, he used to fab up frames, tables, binding tables, all kinds of things. He said hed give me a hand. I have my own welder, but I work with wood, and wood has tolerances, metal does not and I have a tough time with that.

[Stroked68]

Yea wood is more forgiving. With metal I just measure and check over and over and do alot of tack welding to make sure. The frame turned out awesome. Perfectly square. I even drilled two holes in it to hide my tail light, back up, and work lights for the clean look.

[Davenportdiesel]

I really hope it works out for you man that is gonna be awesome I can't wait to see it!!

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/e2db7d5a.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/0531acc6.jpg 1 3/8" billet input shaft one of the simplest things I've done so far it took my longer to get it out of the foam it was sandwiched in inside the box than it did to put it in. about 30 mins total

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/89133e11.jpg it's finally all going back together hopefully it'll be in by Sunday then I've just Gta wait on my injectors to arrive

[Big'un]

:peace:

[Bdons-SD]

Awesome man!

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/d80475e7.jpg all together about to go back in

[Davenportdiesel]

12:50 am all by my lonesome and having a blast

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/9e224704.jpg

[Davenportdiesel]

Finished my heater grid delete tonight what y'all think?? http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/4ce33e34.jpg

[crackerjack]

that's pretty sweet man. who'd you order your injectors from? i'm about to order a set from contagious diesel A.K.A the fat bald asian, quoted me %550 for a set of 5X014 sac and will have em to my house in 2 weeks. so when i get home on R&R they will be sittin there waiting to be installed

[westtnfx4]

Awesome work and thanks for sharing the pics. I bet your getting excited about it runnin again :peace:

[Davenportdiesel]

Yes very excited everything seems to be creeping along but I got away today went wheelin at Woolys and crackerjack I'm getting mine from jl maching soposed to be two weeks but with this being Easter weekend hopefully I'll have em monday

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/6e9e7f3f.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/be64a6b8.jpg finished my valve cover breather havnt decide if I should do more than 1 or not but I think this one turned out good

[Davenportdiesel]

Little sneak peak of the pure beauty here it's not done most of that is just sitting on there I had to see how it's gonna look

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/9c537dd1.jpg

[westtnfx4]

Man that looks sweet:peace:

[Davenportdiesel]

Thank you man

[crackerjack]

looks sweet man, i've been thinkin black and red for my engine also

[Davenportdiesel]

Do it man I had John Deere green before it got old.... QUICK!! lol I think ima like this red though

[crackerjack]

yeah i'm a big fan of black and red

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/e5fc3c51.jpg if my injectors will ever come in I'm all but done maybe other than this is my last stack of parts http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/56fe0c67.jpg

[06VT365]

That looks awesome!! Love the color combo and just seems like the perfect parts are red!

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks a lot it took me forever to decide what all to paint the alternator bracket was a last minute decision and the injector lines are red too there just not on there yet

[crackerjack]

looks sweet man. cant wait to get mine and start fixin her up

[Davenportdiesel]

Soon enough man and with that parts list you will give me a run for my money

[crackerjack]

lol i hope so. it'll be one of the few times that its not a ford keepin the tools from rustin...lol sorry ford guys couldn't resist

[Davenportdiesel]

Ain't that the truth lol although my cummins does keep em pretty rust free lol

[crackerjack]

lol yeah, my gmc and my friends ram 2500 hemi kept mine pretty well oiled too lol. just cant resist changin stuff

[Davenportdiesel]

And it never stops lol

[crackerjack]

lol no it doesn't

[Davenportdiesel]

My injectors are here can't put em in till about midnight but there here so she should be running tmrw I got the clutch fixed, the starter in, and my two new optima red tops in today injectors, exhaust, and the front clip is all I like being road worthy

[06VT365]

Nice! Bet ya can't wait to start it up!

[Davenportdiesel]

I'm pretty excited its gonna take a while to tune it in but I'm just ready to hear that famous cummins rattle

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/887d2e52.jpg pics or it didn't happen rite? Lol

[Davenportdiesel]

It's alive fired rite up!!!!!!!

[06VT365]

Video! Video! Good deal....I am always so nervous for the first start up after tearing something down.

[Davenportdiesel]

I'll post a video up later and yeah I was nervous but all went better than planned as soon as I got the air out of the system she runs perfect it rocks the freakin ground though I love it can't wait to drive it

[Davenportdiesel]

Ok this is not the first start I've broke it in it ran for a little over an hour earlier the fuel solenoid has problems that's why I reach into the engine but here's yalls video just gotta put the bumper and hood on I'm ready to roll.... I hope http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/578b23d4.mp4

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/578b23d4.mp4

[Davenportdiesel]

Ok idk if that vid is working sorry for the double post if its not I'll put it on YouTube and post the link tmrw

[westtnfx4]

Man glad you got it rockin again. :peace:

[crackerjack]

glad its back together man, can't to see her in person.. and yeah the video isn't workin

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks y'all does this work? Built 12 valves cummins start up after davenport diesel per - YouTube

[Davenportdiesel]

I screwed up on the title don't laugh at me

[crackerjack]

sweet man. now get her out and terrorize some people lol

[Davenportdiesel]

That's a big 10-4!!!!

[UTAHFORD]

very nice

[Bdons-SD]

awesome man! :favorites37:

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks y'all I've been driving it all day no major problems after I got my ic pipes good and tight I've Gta readjust the valves and I've got an exhaust leak otherwise it's like scary fast fifth gear just goosing it a little bit she'll break loose easy I'm more than happy just wish and didn't have so much money in it but oh well I'll enjoy it

[Davenportdiesel]

Some of y'all might like this Cummins running with no valve covers - YouTube

[06VT365]

Nice vids, yeah I love the one with the valve cover off! I had a set of clear poly valve covers on.one of mustangs for a while. I always liked it but some people hated it!

[Davenportdiesel]

That would be freakin sweet have you got any pics?

[crackerjack]

have you seen the clear poly diff covers

[Davenportdiesel]

Naw I havnt but that would cool as heck id like to see that

[Davenportdiesel]

I went to the river today and parked my truck in a cool spot so I decides to take some pictures http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/36b54f54.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/f3c658c0.jpg http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/3c596e45.jpg

[UTAHFORD]

very nice

[Davenportdiesel]

Thanks man

[06VT365]

Looks mean! I dont have any pics of the valve covers, sorry. That was about 10 years ago now. Pretty sure they were made by comp cams though.

[Davenportdiesel]

Thank you and it's cool I'll look em up sometime that's gotta be cool though would they not get coated with oil where u can't see through them?

[crackerjack]

cleargearz.com
they make clear poly dif covers and are supposed to be in the process of makin clear valve covers too. to bad i don't know anyone with a vacuum form anymore, coulda had both made for next to nothin

[Davenportdiesel]

i slung a little paint yesterday what yall think? http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/034.jpg

[Davenportdiesel]

http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/036.jpg

[tdrive0001]

I like the paint, but IMO, the chrome skull needs to go...

[Davenportdiesel]

i love my steer head it goes with my cowboy hat lol

[UTAHFORD]

very sweet man i like it

[Davenportdiesel]

thanks a lot shes came a very long way since i bought her

[Davenportdiesel]

I finally exploded that little stock turbo now I'm looking for a bigger one just not sure what yet anybody got anything for sale?

[yz85rider2002]

There's people selling turbos all the time around me. I'll keep an eye out for you

[Davenportdiesel]

Ok thanks man

[crackerjack]

i say just go to a semi truck salvage yard and get the biggest one you can find. it'll spool eventually lol

[tdrive0001]

i say just go to a semi truck salvage yard and get the biggest one you can find. it'll spool eventually lol

Tickle the big single with a 100 shot of nitrous and hold on... I promise it'll light... might wanna bump your pump up a bit...

[crackerjack]

well if you're gonna do that, then ya gotta do propane and about 2.5 cups of 20% blend RC car nitro fuel per 20 gallons

[Davenportdiesel]

Well I finally got 1 well 2 turbos the second one hasn't made its way on yet but I'm running a 66mm Borg warner as a single rite now and its a beast lights pretty quick and spoils hard here a Vid of my cutting some donuts on the farm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JXCF6K8m24&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[Davenportdiesel]

And a picture unfinished ill get a finished pic tmrw http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/davenportdiesel/IMAG0053.jpg

[crackerjack]

nice man. try to get another vid. not lookin in the sun this time lol

[Davenportdiesel]

My cousin was recording he's not very good with a camera lol

[crackerjack]

lol yeah it kinda shows

[Davenportdiesel]

Yeah I was kinda pissed when i watched it but I didn't feel like doing it again lol

[crackerjack]

lol yeah i hear ya