Cm570 build

[hhow55]

(07-26-2017 )AussieISX Wrote:  Bit of progress the last couple of days. Should be making noise by the weekend. Fitted up a new 2050 easy pedal clutch and did a heap of re-ferb work on the harness. Re bushed the spring mounts on the chassis and painted and fitted new springs while the engine was out . Still need to strip and clean the radiator and fit new gaskets on the tanks

A truly noble effort, by a great craftsman
KUDO'S

[Signature620]

Is that one of those anti-air fuel systems on the chassis? Do you notice a difference with it or has it only gone on recently?

[AussieISX]

Yeah it's an airdog. Had a lot of trouble with the fuel pro primary filter allowing air into the system. Ruined a few injectors until I realised what the problem was . Threw away the fuel pro and fitted that up . No change in fuel use but I never expected any . With the injector design in the hpi system any air in the system can mess with timing badly among other issues. I have no air anymore

[Tanker93]

How much did the air dog cost to get over to Aus? Been thinking about trying one for a while now

[AussieISX]

Was about $1600.

[AussieISX]

Got a bit more done last couple of days. Intake manifold is different as is the thermostat housing so I fabricated the boost pipe and top radiator pipe . Pretty much all plumbed now and ready to fire

[Hammerhead]

Very nice workmanship! I'm impressed.
Do I just not see it in your pics, I would have thought you guys over there with the weight you're packing would run dual steering boxes. That's fairly standard over in NA for heavy truck front ends...

by heavy I mean most units grossing over 150k/16k + steering axles, run dual boxes

[AussieISX]

All single boxes , steer axle limit is 7 tonne about 15400lbs , no problem steering them

[Brock]

Yeah on my tri drive with 425 tires running 7300kg I've got dual steer. Turns easier then my other highway spec trucks.

Amazing work! Wow.