BlueLine Thermalwave2 summer/fall project

[BIG WOOD]

I’m taking it to the forklift later this week to move it. Rubber mats underneath are getting pulled up.

The waste tank was behind it but I think I’m gonna move it to the left side of the machine for better mounting space and ease of access to the rear and right side of the machine.

The van needs a power steering fluid reservoir, a tuneup, and a new rear door

As for the tm, the water pump needs tlc, and the 185f thermal relief valve needs replaced. . Once I get it completed, we’ll see what other issues it might have

 

[Mikey P]

I’m a little closer to getting this back in shape. I’ll be ordering the updated plated heat exchanger to replace this piece of crap that I jerked out.

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Did some welding to secure the alternator bracket, and cleaned it up while it was out in the open. And finally bolted it back in. It’s still in the ugly phase, but it’ll look good when I’m finished.
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Coulda got a new Reliabuilt for less...

 

[BIG WOOD]

Coulda got a new Reliabuilt for less...

I agree.

 

[BIG WOOD]

This will be one hell of an updated TW2 HP

Replacing the big boxed antifreeze heat exchanger

 

[Cleanworks]

This will be one hell of an updated TW2 HP

Replacing the big boxed antifreeze heat exchanger

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Looks like it will be a nice unit when you're done.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Looks like it will be a nice unit when you're done.

Truckmount yes. I'm really concerned about the box/van. It's a P.o.S. and I'm wondering when I need to stop dumping money in it

 

[Cleanworks]

Truckmount yes. I'm really concerned about the box/van. It's a P.o.S. and I'm wondering when I need to stop dumping money in it

There are lots of good used vans out there for decent prices. That would be a good unit for a ford or Chevy 1 ton, regular wheel base or extended if you feel you need the room. Personally, I always like the Ford's.

 

[BIG WOOD]

There are lots of good used vans out there for decent prices. That would be a good unit for a ford or Chevy 1 ton, regular wheel base or extended if you feel you need the room. Personally, I always like the Ford's.

I agree, but I've got a bunch of money going out this time of the year. I'm about 3-5years away from buying another van. I'm glad this is just a backup.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I agree, but I've got a bunch of money going out this time of the year. I'm about 3-5years away from buying another van. I'm glad this is just a backup.

The sad fact is a backup makes you just as much as an 80-90k rig. Not as nice but works just as hard.

 

[Cleanworks]

The sad fact is a backup makes you just as much as an 80-90k rig. Not as nice but works just as hard.

I don't know what's sad about that.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I don't know what's sad about that.

It's sad when you dropped 80-90k on a new setup and the old beater makes you just as much.

 

[hogjowl]

Did you learn that after your divorce?

 

[Cleanworks]

It's sad when you dropped 80-90k on a new setup and the old beater makes you just as much.

I've done extremely well with old recycled units.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Did you learn that after your divorce?

Me? I'd have gladly paid 80k to keep that woman away from me.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Hey @Justin Legend Brands

Could this heat exchanger be put in place of that little oil cooler on those kohler engines for the smaller truckmounts?

 

[Nomad74]

Corvette

 

[BIG WOOD]

Corvette

Shut up

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

Hey @Justin Legend Brands

Could this heat exchanger be put in place of that little oil cooler on those kohler engines for the smaller truckmounts?

My only concern would be the overall performance since the flows and temperatures of the oil are unknown but yes, it can be used as an oil cooler, I just don't know how well it would work.

 

[BIG WOOD]

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My only concern would be the overall performance since the flows and temperatures of the oil are unknown but yes, it can be used as an oil cooler, I just don't know how well it would work.

If it does a good job cooling the oil down, it would be a good spot to be a good heat exchanger for the smaller truck mounts that could use more heat without sacrificing performance of the machine. I'm certain you guys can scrap up an old air cooled engine to put this on to test.

 

[Nomad74]

If it does a good job cooling the oil down, it would be a good spot to be a good heat exchanger for the smaller truck mounts that could use more heat without sacrificing performance of the machine. I'm certain you guys can scrap up an old air cooled engine to put this on to test.

Tow it behind you in a trailer.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Tow it behind you in a trailer.

 

[BIG WOOD]

@Justin Legend Brands

Wth? Why did your team torque these fittings on? Why did they even put them on, knowing that it was a custom job I’m doing. I can’t get those fittings off to put my hoses on!!!

 

[Mikey P]

try a pipe wrench, next.....smh

 

[Mikey P]

try a pipe wrench, next.....smh

 

[FredC]

lol...I doubt the guy assembling those knows about your little project

and where is your pipe wrench

 

[BIG WOOD]

WTF KINDA THREAD CRAP DID THEY PUT on this?

 

[BIG WOOD]

Send me another one with the stuff on the side and I’ll send this back

 

[BIG WOOD]

try a pipe wrench, next.....smh

I tried

 

[BIG WOOD]

I’m worried I’ll break it if I pull any harder

 

[BIG WOOD]

lol...I doubt the guy assembling those knows about your little project

and where is your pipe wrench

Justin has been following this thread. I paid enough money for this thing. The last thing they need to do is make the job harder

 

[FredC]

Justin has been following this thread. I paid enough money for this thing. The last thing they need to do is make the job harder

Did you pay more than anyone else would pay? Request a custom configuration?



btw how much did you pay.? I might need one of those.