Update time...
Its been a bit hectic in the last two weeks since initial engine start up, there ended up being quite a few items to sort out and set up across the engine and transmission, including a ton of Haltech software adjustments.
Things were mostly ok, but i did run into a problem where the 4L60e box refused to go into 3rd and 4th. We ended up finding that one of the internal pressure switches was open circuit, and i also had to swap over a couple of wires on the Haltech to get 'pull up resistor' inputs. After that, all gears popped up and we got a bit of a drive map set up for the box so it changed gears ok.
The last thing to do was run the rings in and that happened yesterday. It was very nice seeing the van on the dyno running at speed and 'hill climbing' with everything working ok...kind of. I did spring a slight oil leak at the rear inlet manifold gasket and we did get a bit of detonation. The IAT was running at about 110 deg C under the blower so some timing and fuel were pulled out of the tune to keep it safe. Had a chat about it after we finished the session and it looks like i'm gonna go back to Yella Terra and buy the inter cooler kit to install.
So that's it for this stage. I set out to complete the full drive train and make it work and it's a winner! Now it's time to go the next step, which is to pull it all apart, get paint and polish underway, then put back together for the final time. Here's a little video...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/D28qJLA1eY76AkW66
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