2009 CT Coffee Night thread. Check in on what is happenin'!

[05lonestar]

ahhh home sweet home...... going beddy bye now.

[95Cummins]

Originally Posted by Valkyrie Rider

Is that the hill up Torrington Mtn on Rt.4? I can hear the diesels going up the hill from my house!

I'll be sure to romp on it every time I drive up that hill at 2am just for you then

[WireNut]

She'll roll over once and then start clicking. I had the jumpers on her for 1/2 hour and nothing. I'm thinking it's time for new batteries or starter.

Which one?

[Big John]

The hill is on Rt. 118, hear ya about the heat, just finding time and space to drill the manifold, to chicken to do it myself, but am going to have to, want to get full benefit outa the upgrade

[1JP]

The one on 254 is better, especially when you get the red light halfway up

[CamperDave]

John,

The key to drilling your manifold:

Be in Derby, about 1 am after almost all the beer... opps, coffee is gone and everyone is about to go home. Then just ask what size drill and tap to use. Just like magic, your truck will be in the bay, people with power-tools will be under the hood and it will be done. Remember to keep you hands and feet inside the ride at all time; and whatever you do, do not attempt to stop them.

At least that's how I remember doing it.

[CamperDave]

Originally Posted by WireNut

She'll roll over once and then start clicking. I had the jumpers on her for 1/2 hour and nothing. I'm thinking it's time for new batteries or starter.

Which one?

My guess would be batteries...

[Big John]

Originally Posted by CamperDave

John,

The key to drilling your manifold:

Be in Derby, about 1 am after almost all the beer... opps, coffee is gone and everyone is about to go home. Then just ask what size drill and tap to use. Just like magic, your truck will be in the bay, people with power-tools will be under the hood and it will be done. Remember to keep you hands and feet inside the ride at all time; and whatever you do, do not attempt to stop them.

At least that's how I remember doing it.

Sounds alot like the way my plate and springs got installed, but it was earlier in the night so there was a little shop fund involved, no worries!!

[Big John]

Originally Posted by 1JP

The one on 254 is better, especially when you get the red light halfway up

I think 254 takes me thru downtown Torrington,which I've done before....118 is the way, no nosey copper to ask stupid cop questions....just a little bait...

[1JP]

254 doesn't hit Torrington. You get it off of exit 38/9 off of Rte.6 (South Main or Main Street) and it runs out of Thomaston all the way to 118. When you're heading up 118 on your way to the Fair Grounds, you'll pass 254 on your left just before a winery and just before the hill that drops down to the Lourdes of the Shrine in Litchfield, Litchfield Locker (the butcher) and then back up the hill to Litchfield Center.

[Jim]

Batteries cant hurt to try that andy usually with the starter it will stick on, or do nothing at all. How old are they?

[TORQUE THIS]

Starter contacts...

[CamperDave]

Originally Posted by Big John

Sounds alot like the way my plate and springs got installed, but it was earlier in the night so there was a little shop fund involved, no worries!!

Ya, mine was done before the official shop policy was posted, although I do remember a 30 pack was left behind

[95ctd]

Sooo much stuff to read

[ktmcowboy]

Originally Posted by 95ctd

Sooo much stuff to read

The sad part is its true!

[Valkyrie Rider]

Just get off exit 44 in Torrington (Rt 4) and go up to the "rotary' and turn left.That intersection is Rt. 4/ Rt 63 and the fairgrounds is just down the road.

[therabbittree]

I'm still doing my Excursion.. I updated my TDR Thread, link in my signature same with new other pictures on my picasa.... Updates: took out the 8" lift, Modified stock springs and installed them, Painted engine up, installed a breather dual valve cover,and installed the Mack rack plug on the engine. The mack plug install was easier then I thought.. took the 4" grinder out and a small round cutter on a 3/4" drill..worked great. also gonna be working on the custom bumpers and side steps soon..should be neat.
Thanks
Deo

[1JP]

Originally Posted by Valkyrie Rider

Just get off exit 44 in Torrington (Rt 4) and go up to the "rotary' and turn left.That intersection is Rt. 4/ Rt 63 and the fairgrounds is just down the road.

You didn't inform him of all that crappy traffic he has to travel through

[Big John]

Originally Posted by 1JP

You didn't inform him of all that crappy traffic he has to travel through

I've been through Torrington, that's why I'll go the other route, nicer ride if you ask me anyway

[Jim]

sounds good deo, i personally will like the more stock look to the bus

[TORQUE THIS]

[SuperFummins]

im so freaking raged right now over something that i just wanna f--- something up

[TORQUE THIS]

Originally Posted by SuperFummins

im so freaking raged right now over something that i just wanna

what up???

[dieselnomad]

Originally Posted by TORQUE THIS

what up???

I think you posted a pic of his g/f

[therabbittree]

ha thats funny... seroiusly though whats up??/..hopefully its trivial..

[trackspeeder]

Originally Posted by SuperFummins

im so freaking raged right now over something that i just wanna f--- something up

Spill your beer?

[95ctd]

Anybody have a trailer and willing to tow my truck soon possibly I gotta call AAA tomorrow to see what they say about towing my truck. BTW my clutch went kablam tonight so I also gotta call Noble Performance tomorrow and see how/when I can get that DD installed

[therabbittree]

do the clutch your self... with some help .. etc.. ie need to borrow or rent / buy a tranny jack... makes yoursi t nota Tranny named Jack though ha

[95ctd]

Originally Posted by therabbittree

do the clutch your self... with some help .. etc.. ie need to borrow or rent / buy a tranny jack... makes yoursi t nota Tranny named Jack though ha

the clutch I have for it is that DD out ot you Ex, so if anyone can weld good with a decent welder and is willing to weld 5th, however thats done, then maybe

[ktmcowboy]

anyone usin the shop tomorrow night? Well better question, will anyone be there? got my intake tube from carl, and would like to install my gauges!

[Sootin]

Seth, I got a trailer we could deffinetly use. I mean we could do the clutch install but I wouldn't call myself a welder.

[Jim]

welding 5th is kinda controversial because the shaft and nut are 2 different metals and you wont get much if any penetration into the shaft. The only way Id consider welding, is the method used by tri-county machine in Lebanon CT. You need to pull the trans and bring it to him, and he can work his magic on the 5th gear nut.
There is an updated 5th gear nut with allen set screws, also better, fully splined main shaft$ which help the problem.

[therabbittree]

I agree with Jim.. thats one of the reasons I decided not to mess with the nv4500 .....if the G56 fails ..I'm either going auto or eaton

[05lonestar]

Originally Posted by ktmcowboy

anyone usin the shop tomorrow night? Well better question, will anyone be there? got my intake tube from carl, and would like to install my gauges!

someone will most likely be there, using the parking lot? or have you squared away the shop fees from the last times you used the shop? not bustin balls, just enforcing rules.....

[ktmcowboy]

haven't yet, but i been workin lately, and i only owe jim for one time i do believe, other times i payed, i was gunna toss him extra to try to help out cuz i was being a pain in the ass and doin crap last min, etc. but i think im headed up to carls tomorrow to install them since neither of us got anything goin on.

[95ctd]

Originally Posted by Sootin

Seth, I got a trailer we could deffinetly use. I mean we could do the clutch install but I wouldn't call myself a welder.

Really? That would be awesome dude You sure my truck will fit on it?

Originally Posted by Signal73

welding 5th is kinda controversial because the shaft and nut are 2 different metals and you wont get much if any penetration into the shaft. The only way Id consider welding, is the method used by tri-county machine in Lebanon CT. You need to pull the trans and bring it to him, and he can work his magic on the 5th gear nut.
There is an updated 5th gear nut with allen set screws, also better, fully splined main shaft$ which help the problem.

Originally Posted by therabbittree

I agree with Jim.. thats one of the reasons I decided not to mess with the nv4500 .....if the G56 fails ..I'm either going auto or eaton

Agree with both of you However my truck is down right now, money is limited so it should do for now, I don't do heavy work with my truck so it should last a while I hope lol

[Sootin]

yeah it fits a full-size truck no prob. I guess I can bring it wherever you want... Noble, Tri-County Machine, Jacobs', scrap yard

I would get the updated nut though if anything. then weld that too if ya want.

[95ctd]

Originally Posted by Sootin

yeah it fits a full-size truck no prob. I guess I can bring it wherever you want... Noble, Tri-County Machine, Jacobs', scrap yard

I would get the updated nut though if anything. then weld that too if ya want.

PM sent

[1JP]

And automatics are overrated

[Diesel97]

Originally Posted by 1JP

And automatics are overrated