Caliper swap

Front right caliper on the Dana 30 was sticking a bit, so I had to pull it, break the caliper apart, and replace the core.  I've never done this, so it was a fun little project.

Here's why the caliper was in need of replacement.  The piston is stuck slightly open.  I'm sure I could rebuild it, but it's not worth my time given the rather cheap replacement cost.

Mounting bracket installed.  A wee bit tricky but interesting.

So clean.

Done.

First test drive

http://youtu.be/_ENQctrzL0s

Fuel system finished

Mounting the gas was a pain, but hooking it up to the filler neck and engine was fairly easy.

This is fuel cell foam, which I'm using to dampen any sloshing back up the vent tube.

Below is the filler tube.  The larger vent tube slides over it.

It's a filler neck from a 90's Ford Ranger, modified of course.  It fits fairly well, but I think it's being bent farther than it should.

The back side.

Again, I think the bend is too tight.

Wiring up the sending unit.  I'm using a water-tight connector.

The return line from the fuel filter outlet nozzle.  1/4" line.

Heading back to the sending unit's return line inlet.

I used a 5/16" hard line for the bulk of the distance from the tank to the fuel pump.

I tried where I could to use mounts that will help keep the lines in place and cinched up tight.

Success.  No leaks.

I have a clutch!

Brakes done?