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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-05-2023, 03:39 PM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
I had mentioned previously that the Cummins van...

I had mentioned previously that the Cummins van sold (to a retired guy who wanted a cool rig to travel around west to all his gold claims)...However, just as I was finishing up the build-out of the...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-30-2023, 09:52 AM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Thanks all! I appreciate the support! b....

Thanks all! I appreciate the support!

b. Rock... The CM2350B (Chrysler version of the Cummins ECM) is CANbus based I/O for A/C, cruise control and security. I bypassed the ECM controls for A/C...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 01-28-2023, 04:48 PM
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Posted By mgmetalworks
Cummins van interior photo dump! I'm hoping for...

Cummins van interior photo dump! I'm hoping for some nice days so I can drive out to the coast and get some really good photos of the whole van finished. For now, these pics will have to do. :D
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 12-03-2022, 10:18 AM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
I've been slacking with update pictures... Here...

I've been slacking with update pictures... Here the roof rack is finally going on the van for the last time. I've installed a couple roof racks with a forklift and some helpers but this is by far...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-26-2022, 02:09 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Final assembly is my favorite part of the build! ...

Final assembly is my favorite part of the build! Roof rack and interior cabinet parts came back from the powder coater recently. I think y'all are gonna like how this plays out.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 09-20-2022, 05:53 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Before I move on to showing pictures of the...

Before I move on to showing pictures of the interior cabinets, I thought I'd finish off the step trim progression.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/6701-albums1608-picture46878.jpg
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-28-2022, 02:37 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
:b5: Thanks all! much appreciated!

:b5: Thanks all! much appreciated!
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-27-2022, 10:16 AM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
I wrapped up the fab work on the roof rack and...

I wrapped up the fab work on the roof rack and now it's time put the interior puzzle together! Along the passenger side there will be a cabinet/bench/bed (you can see the base plate for the cabinet...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-24-2022, 12:29 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Cummins van is getting a custom roof rack with...

Cummins van is getting a custom roof rack with two big solar panels, Maxx fan clearance and a rear platform with integrated tie down points...lots of tie down points. I have the fit up pretty dialed...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-12-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
That's an option at some point...I have other...

That's an option at some point...I have other personal projects in the queue before another van. At the moment I'm only compiling a parts list and figuring out how best to integrate the wiring into...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-11-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
A few days and a few calibration tweaks later.......

A few days and a few calibration tweaks later....

Oh man!!! I can't find all the words to express to you how much different this van is to drive. It was pretty bad a$$ before but I couldn't...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-01-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
So as to not derail the thread too far into the...

So as to not derail the thread too far into the abyss... Here's a quick update on how the van is doing.

Data logging round #1 was reviewed by the tuner and some changes were made to shift timing...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-28-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
I don't think you're wrong about that! I've had...

I don't think you're wrong about that! I've had to become somewhat of a handyman for our house stuff simply because the contractors we've tried to hire to do things have not been impressive in every...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-28-2022, 09:49 AM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
That's quite a story, thanks for sharing! It...

That's quite a story, thanks for sharing! It makes me feel like I'm not the only one and I'm not crazy for having certain expectations of companies who produce what they claim to be "high...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-26-2022, 05:21 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
First drive on the new converter is in the books....

First drive on the new converter is in the books. Feels a lot better than before for sure. Annoying "clackity clackity" sound that the old converter had is gone too.

Now the tuner is looking...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-25-2022, 06:58 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
You know that ol' timers saying... "Every 20...

You know that ol' timers saying... "Every 20 minute job is just one broken bolt away from being a 3 day ordeal"

Yep...totally true.

I was stung by Murphy's law this week but a mere 3-days of...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-23-2022, 08:32 PM
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Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Oof... sorry to hear that! Good info to have...

Oof... sorry to hear that! Good info to have when I go back to them with my core though.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-23-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Thanks all for the words of encouragement and...

Thanks all for the words of encouragement and support!

For those asking about the converters...

#1 Converter was purchased through Destroked but it was actually made by Precision Industries. ...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-23-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Obviously you understand my struggle here. Sorry...

Obviously you understand my struggle here. Sorry to hear about all the troubles. You have me beat on the "Number of things that fail while on a road trip far from home" game. :b5:

You got me...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Thank you for the support! :b5:

Thank you for the support! :b5:
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
I can't afford to play golf anymore...I'm still...

I can't afford to play golf anymore...I'm still paying for synthetic trans fluid and torque converters for the Allison. :n5:
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Nah, not another Cummins anytime soon. ...

Nah, not another Cummins anytime soon. Supercharged 7.3L Godzilla project though??? :b1:
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Funny, not funny.... I don't even think of this...

Funny, not funny.... I don't even think of this as bad luck, just fitting for the moment and the project.

Literally today, as I'm cleaning things up in preparation for re-installation, I see...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 03:59 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Thank you, I appreciate that! :b5:

Thank you, I appreciate that! :b5:
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 673
Views: 174,357
Posted By mgmetalworks
Forgive me but I'm gonna rant for a moment. ...

Forgive me but I'm gonna rant for a moment.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/6701-albums626-picture46120.jpg

Here's a picture of the Allison trans out of the Cummins van so I...
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