Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[Tonyrodz]

Get out of that refrigerator, go outside and fix that belt!

Gonna do it tomorrow, and some other odds and ends--my only day off. This job gives me no time for anything now.

Badass ac right?

 

[07Burb]

Gonna do it tomorrow, and some other odds and ends--my only day off. This job gives me no time for anything now.

I know the feeling. Between work and family I have to take advantage of free time to the fullest each moment I get. Looking forward to hearing if your next attempt actually fixes this issue.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Didn't do everything I wanted to do today. I did do the new belt, and I messed with the new idler pulley.

I removed the original concave washer and used a smaller flat washer.

I noticed the idler wasn't spinning with the old washer, thus the smaller, flat washer--spins now. I'm hoping that's the fix.

Spins good now.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Running fine, hoping it stays that way.

I also FINALLY emptied the catch can.

This is probably from 3 oil changes, which were 2500-3000 miles. Not too bad. I also added some steel wool, along with the filter that was in there.

 

[Tonyrodz]

There was some sludge on the bottom of the catch can too.

I tried tightening up some of the tabs in the tps pigtail. Also put a nice gob of dialectic grease in there.

And finally--redipped the grill. Was looking pretty ragged.

Redid the amp wire--was having some issues with it--no pics tho.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I went to the new Tractor Supply. Saw these--

Picked these up--

I just needed the long snips, no idea what I could use that other tool for. I think it's some kind of fence snip deal. Anyone know what it is? Gonna try to wind my day down now, gotta wake up 4:30 am. Another long Sunday for me.

 

[iamdub]

That's an all-in-one for cattle fencing. You'll look more legit when you tuck it into your thong or chaps for your Saturday night visits to Club Feathers.

 

[Tonyrodz]

That's an all-in-one for cattle fencing. You'll look more legit when you tuck it into your thong or chaps for your Saturday night visits to Club Feathers.

Nice. Will I see you in your regular vip seating . You're silly

 

[Tonyrodz]

Hmmm, wonder why my catch can has the sludge on the bottom of it.

I wonder what the bottom of my oil pan looks like.

 

[iamdub]

Hmmm, wonder why my catch can has the sludge on the bottom of it.View attachment 228916 I wonder what the bottom of my oil pan looks like.

It's just crud in your oil that settled out of suspension. The bottom of your oil pan will have a thicker layer.

Well, maybe not since your motor isn't original. I'm sure the pan would've been cleaned if they took it off.

 

[Tonyrodz]

It's just crud in your oil that settled out of suspension. The bottom of your oil pan will have a thicker layer.

Well, maybe not since your motor isn't original. I'm sure the pan would've been cleaned if they took it off.

Pan is my old one from 4.8. The 6.0 original was cracked. Motor probably fell when it was yanked.

 

[Rocket Man]

Didn't do everything I wanted to do today. I did do the new belt, and I messed with the new idler pulley.View attachment 228867View attachment 228871 I removed the original concave washer and used a smaller flat washer.View attachment 228868 View attachment 228869
I noticed the idler wasn't spinning with the old washer, thus the smaller, flat washer--spins now. I'm hoping that's the fix.

Spins good now. View attachment 228870

Wait a minute- you put that pulley on and didn’t check if it spun freely? Or it spun when you originally installed it but at some point it quit? How seized was it? Where’s the video of it NOT spinning freely?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Wait a minute- you put that pulley on and didn’t check if it spun freely? Or it spun when you originally installed it but at some point it quit? How seized was it? Where’s the video of it NOT spinning freely?

Yup, took it for granted that I'd be gtg--yeah, I know. It did spin, but not as it should've. Pretty positive it was because of the original concave washer I reused--

On the right. This was it after I fixed it the 1st time. You can barely see it, but it's spinning.

I checked the idler today and the outside wasn't burned or marred, so it was spinning, but just not as freely as it should've.

New one on the left.

 

[Rocket Man]

Well maybe you found your problem. I sure hope so!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Well maybe you found your problem. I sure hope so!

Thx Mark, me too.

 

[Sam Harris]

Didn't do everything I wanted to do today. I did do the new belt, and I messed with the new idler pulley.View attachment 228867View attachment 228871 I removed the original concave washer and used a smaller flat washer.View attachment 228868 View attachment 228869
I noticed the idler wasn't spinning with the old washer, thus the smaller, flat washer--spins now. I'm hoping that's the fix.

Spins good now. View attachment 228870

Excellent! Hoping that’s your fix!

 

[Tonyrodz]

Didn't help. Now the belt is missing a whole rib. I'm frustrated.

 

[Rocket Man]

Didn't help. Now the belt is missing a whole rib. I'm frustrated.

Can you use a straight edge to check pulley alignments? Also, Im sure you have checked to see if they’re all spinning free now?

 

[Tonyrodz]

Can you use a straight edge to check pulley alignments? Also, Im sure you have checked to see if they’re all spinning free now?

I did use a straight edge and everything appeared aligned. All pulleys spun freely--except the crank of course. I'm really frustrated.

 

[Rocket Man]

I did use a straight edge and everything appeared aligned. All pulleys spun freely--except the crank of course. I'm really frustrated.

Have you had someone rev the motor while you watch the belt?