Truck Update 3/17/19

  • Received additional tool roll
  • Continued to organize tool rolls
  • Drained coolant
  • Removed old engine pre-heater (120V AC electric)
  • Relocated horn to accommodate new pre-heater
  • Shortened air compressor intake line (was rubbing on grill)
  • Lubricated and measured steering box adjustment stud size
  • Removed engine water pump outlet hose
  • Started looking for small power steering hose leak
  • Removed pre-heater outlet hose
  • Purchased and trimmed new radiator hoses
  • Purchased new steering adjustment jam nut
  • Purchased Zerex G05 50/50 coolant
  • Fabricated pre-heater mount brackets
  • Machined aluminum hose union
  • Removed brackets in engine bay that interfered with pre-heater
  • Installed new pre-heater brackets
  • Seam sealed and painted pre-heater mount assembly
  • Replaced lower radiator hose
  • Rerouted pre-heater inlet hose
  • Received fuel filters
  • Mounted pre-heater and finalized pre-heater plumbing
  • Refiled engine with Zerex G05 coolant
  • Secured pre-heater wiring
  • Started engine and burped coolant system
  • Test drove and evaluated fluids:
    • Nice firm brakes
    • Good engine temperature
    • Significant improvement in shifting with new fluid