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

 

[Dwain Ray]

My avg temp readings on the header was 800-900f

I didn’t read it today but I’m assuming it was in the mid 800s

So according to the charts and what ive read on google between 800°-900° you should see some color

 

[BIG WOOD]

So according to the charts and what ive read on google between 800°-900° you should see some color

It showed bright color in the high 900s when I was having those issues before today

 

[Dwain Ray]

Whenever I get a pto, you’ll be harassed from me for certain

I participate in these forums to learn and share knowledge with others. But at times I find it difficult to give advice for a couple of reasons, first not getting enough or accurate information to advise and secondly not knowing others mechanical aptitude, abilities or access to proper tools or diagnostic equipment. So alot of times i keep my mouth shut as to not make things worse if you know what i mean. but the more i read here glowing manifolds kept coming up,and most everything ive worked on had manifolds that to one degree or another glowed under load weather it was 3000hp opposed piston diesel main engine on a ship, Pratt & Whitney ft4a turbine gas generators,or my own van and mustang

 

[hogjowl]

long ass van repair thread incoming

Don’t put this one in the grave yet

 

[Dwain Ray]

I will have to say this , generally richer the fuel charge the cooler the burn and vice-versa the leaner the fuel charge the hotter the burn

 

[Dwain Ray]

long ass van repair thread incoming

Well what ive come to understand is you are the Grand pubar of Mikeys board so if it's too long just do what you do and delete it

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Hasn’t this thread lasted 2 summers and 2 falls? At least as long as the pandemic.

 

[BIG WOOD]

Got a new set of doors to replace the rotten roll up door on this project.

Next is replacing valve cover gaskets on the van engine.

 

[FredC]

long ass van repair thread incoming

 

[BIG WOOD]

I’m polishing this turd

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Lipstick on a pig!

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

I’m polishing this turd

The last time I looked at this thread there were 8ish pages... I am not going back and reading all of the pages, did you get this fixed?

 

[BIG WOOD]

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The last time I looked at this thread there were 8ish pages... I am not going back and reading all of the pages, did you get this fixed?

Yes, the tm is now in good shape. The van is putting off some fumes inside the cab, and I think it's either the catalytic converter, or fumes from the valve covers leaking a little oil. I washed the engine last weekend and was still smelling the fumes, so it's going to the exhaust shop next week.

 

[Nate The Great]

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The last time I looked at this thread there were 8ish pages... I am not going back and reading all of the pages, did you get this fixed?

He lost your number......!

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

He lost your number......!

Won't see me complain...


Kidding! I don't mind his calls or texts.

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

Yes, the tm is now in good shape. The van is putting off some fumes inside the cab, and I think it's either the catalytic converter, or fumes from the valve covers leaking a little oil. I washed the engine last weekend and was still smelling the fumes, so it's going to the exhaust shop next week.

Glad you got it fixed and running! For some reason I was no longer logged in here, and I didn't remember my password so I just quit looking at this forum

But I'm back!

 

[hogjowl]

Fred even does that to me occasionally
And this place is Bawbed without me

 

[FredC]

Fred even does that to me occasionally
And this place is Bawbed without me

I think you’re jus old and forgetful

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

Fred even does that to me occasionally
And this place is Bawbed without me

If I ever get automatically logged out of my e-mail for whatever reason, I am straight up hosed as I won't be able to use the 'forgot password' on anything.

 

[Mikey P]

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Glad you got it fixed and running! For some reason I was no longer logged in here, and I didn't remember my password so I just quit looking at this forum

But I'm back!

woah!


I heard you went to work for Battery's PLUS, no?

 

[Justin Legend Brands]

woah!


I heard you went to work for Battery's PLUS, no?

Nope, not I

 

[BIG WOOD]

I think I found the cause of the fumes coming in the truck.

Got a new set of doors to replace the rotten roll up door on this project.

Next is replacing valve cover gaskets on the van engine.

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those doors did help stop the chimney effect from sucking in the exhaust fumes. But I forgot to cover that hole that the door latch for the old roll up doors on the floor. After using some duct tape, the fumes are no longer detected.

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Runs great after relocating the ecu

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Yall are all some Fookin idiots .

Serious question does that cover not get in the way when you're working on the machine bc the ecu cable is still attached and can't be pulled but so far out of the way? Maybe you disconnect it each time? Also mine sounds like crap at idle compared to yours currently lol

 

[FredC]

Side note… not as bad as I expected for 30 years

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fun read

And in case any of you were wondering I got the bed back on after some while I’m here

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Oh btw I was the original moron that bandaid some things on this machine before selling it to my buddy matt, but to be fair I bought it with most those problems and didn't have it long enough to go down the rabbit hole like he did. I also disclosed most the issues I knew of and bandaids I made before he bought it. Matt just has a terrible memory as yall noticed (mine is probably worse honestly) lol
Phew dodged a bullet on that one
All jokes aside I bought the same machine with over 7k hours in a van and now I'm jumping down the same rabbit whole..... Isn't karma a biotch....

 

[BIG WOOD]

Oh btw I was the original moron that bandaid some things on this machine before selling it to my buddy matt, but to be fair I bought it with most those problems and didn't have it long enough to go down the rabbit hole like he did. I also disclosed most the issues I knew of and bandaids I made before he bought it. Matt just has a terrible memory as yall noticed (mine is probably worse honestly) lol
Phew dodged a bullet on that one
All jokes aside I bought the same machine with over 7k hours in a van and now I'm jumping down the same rabbit whole..... Isn't karma a biotch....

your memory is worse than mine.

this tm and waste tank wasn't even bolted to the floor.

disclosed most of the issues? "the heat exchanger is leaking antifreeze, the tm needs to be remounted, and the van needs some TLC". That was our conversation

 

[BIG WOOD]

Yall are all some Fookin idiots .

Serious question does that cover not get in the way when you're working on the machine bc the ecu cable is still attached and can't be pulled but so far out of the way? Maybe you disconnect it each time? Also mine sounds like crap at idle compared to yours currently lol

The cable isn't in the way. Just reroute it with some zip ties and you're good. But since your model is over 7k hrs, you shouldn't need to relocate it since it held up that long.

I don't think it needs to be relocated anyway, because the problems of what I think were the cause got fixed

 

[BIG WOOD]

Also mine sounds like crap at idle compared to yours currently lol

Once your o2 sensor gets replaced and donut gasket gets replaced from our conversation, I think that'll fix it

 

[Austin Willoughby]

your memory is worse than mine.

this tm and waste tank wasn't even bolted to the floor.

disclosed most of the issues? "the heat exchanger is leaking antifreeze, the tm needs to be remounted, and the van needs some TLC". That was our conversation

Hahaha damn your right my memory is terrible but to be fair that was literally the only things ik were actually wrong with it. Also we talked about a lot of the stuff I was working on when I had it which again was pretty short lived lol. The exhaust being one and I told you I used silicone gasket maker with a homemade donut . All the stuff I did was supposed to be a temporary fix until I pulled it to do a makeover myself but life happened and you ended up with it. Sorry for all the stress brotha

 

[Austin Willoughby]

Once your o2 sensor gets replaced and donut gasket gets replaced from our conversation, I think that'll fix it

Dude its pretty damn bad and I don't ever remember that one idling that bad but thats been 3 years ago and my memory is terrible. Ima post a video hold on