Rebuilding my 87

[87OldYeller]

I have not given up.. Just still in Knoxville Tn. got 2 more weeks till I got back home, But I did get the wiring harness off to be rebuilt, the computer is having codes deleted out, I ordered my fuel pump and Aeroquip fuel line connectors, having  all Braided Stainless Steel fuel line made.

[87OldYeller]

Well I hope to be back home in a week or so but here is a list of what I picked up.
All of This came from AutoZone.
1)   New Thermostat with housing P# 37987
2)    Rear Seal for the Transmission P# 9613S
3)   Gatorback Belt P#4060930
4)   Fuel Filter P# FF3504
5)   Map Sensor (Mine got broken) P# SU1078
6)   New Exhaust Manifold Gaskets P# MS 92467
7)   Flange gaskets P#’s  61089 61074
8 )   Radiator Hose Clamps P# KE28SS
9)   Idler Pulley P# 231081
10)   Radiator Hose P# XL 1215
11)   Cold Air Intake P# 9900
12)   Throttle Body Base Gasket P#61070
13)    All 4 Bosch 02 Sensors P#’s  13026 13474
14)   Idler Arm P# FA1379
15)   Pitman Arm P# FA918
16)   Inner Tie rod ends P#’s  ES409R
17)   Outer Tie rod ends P#’s ES409L
18)   Tie Rod Adjusting sleeve P#’s  ES2004S
19)   A/C Evaporator core P# 6275N

Also purchased some from Rock Auto they have the same parts as local part house but a lot less money and fast shipping.
1)   A/C Receiver Drier/ Accumulator P# 33183
2)   A/C Refrigerant Hose P#  1955515
3)   A/C Condenser P# 2083


Also ordered A/C adapters

docsblocks.com, PN AA2209($15) and AA2210($20)

[86swb]

Looks like a great job.

[87OldYeller]

thanks i can not wait to get back home to work on it.. *L*

[fptransport]

nice list of goodies lol...

[87OldYeller]

Got a little done today got the computer in and the wiring all hooked up the manifolds i have fit perfect they were the stock ones from the 02 Suburban and they clear the frame fine. I just have a few issues to work out with the wiring and i should be all set.

[87OldYeller]

Having a problem getting power into my cab. I still have not gotten every thing hooked up but I can not seem to get power in. If I remember correct, correct me if I am wrong didn’t the power come from the starter or was there a hot wire leading directly to the fuse block?

[Captkaos]

Power from the battery goes to the starter.
a power wire comes up from the starter to a junction on the firewall (the diamond shaped thing bolted to the firewall) from there it goes to the fuse box.

[87OldYeller]

OK thanks i was thinking something like that. I tryed to hook thos wires (the ones that went to the starter) to the battey to get power inside the cab and i did not get anything Is that diamond block required or can I by pass it?

[Captkaos]

here is the wiring diagram: http://www.73-87chevytrucks.com/techinfo/wiring_diagrams/81-87_V8_engine.jpg

So you hooked the wire going to the starter to the battery?  Which one, the power side or the switched side?

[87OldYeller]

Thanks Capt. I got that problem worked out I wasent thinking but I did not have the battery hooked to the frame, I was taking the battery under the truck with me trying to jump the starter just to get it to turn.

But the only other problem I have is I have power going into the cab, But I cant seem to get power out on the start wire. The one that engages the solenoid when the key is in the start position. I believe it is the Purple wire that is what it looked like from the wiring diagram you put up. And thanks for that. But when I rotate the key all the way forward I do not get power to the solenoid. Fuses are good, grounds are hooked up in cab and truck is in park truck is in park. Any Ideas?  Everything worked great before the swap.

[jaredts]

Sounds like the neutral safety switch.

[fptransport]

yeller I havent come to check your updates for a little while.. above you mention you had a problem getting power to the cab and now you have a problem getting the power to the purple wire... how many power wires you have going INTO the cab?there is more then one needed. ,I think one is for the accesories and the other for the started selonoid? also   check for power on the purple wire, right when it comes out of the cab by under the brake booster,, maybe the wire got damaged somewhere?  good luck...

[87OldYeller]

In a hurry I did not hook up the ignition switch. Due to it being on top of the steering Colum I didn’t see it. But after I hooked it up all is good. Got the wires hooked up and she busted right off. Still will not run for more than about 2 seconds though the alternator is bad, But toss another one on  there and it should be all good. But it is good to hear it run

[87OldYeller]

Question:

i have bolted the drive shaft in , it only goes 1 3/4 inches on the tail shaft. the transmission is not completely bolted down so it will drop maybe another 1/4 of and inch with all tight... is that enough yoke on the tailsaft? or should it stick in futher?