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Just another DuraMax swap
Author: hal (Show all albums)

Converting 669 to an oil burner.
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Used some aluminum I had for the bracket.

After a couple months on the road and later a bout with the 'plague' I'm back at it. Here is the 25" pusher fan (second try to get it right). As you can see I'm using an electronic fan clutch that Duramax vans used. Unfortunately, the LBZ PCM doesn't support the fan clutch so an aftermarket controller will be used. Because the controller is built for electric fans it will not be able to modulate fan speed. It will act as an on off adjustable temperature control with manual over ride.

Here is a shot of the rear a/c unit. I'm replacing all hoses/fittings and hope to get all back to OEM functonality.

Here is the rear heater with new hoses. I plan on cutting an access hole here although it has limited space. Probably 7" x 14". Anything should help. Found both front and rear heater shut off valves were frozen but managed to clear them both. I'm using Gates green strip hose throughout. A bit pricey but should outlast me.


Pulled the dash for much easier access.

Here is a look at the 'big steering box' in 669.

Here is the Safe-t-plus unit I'm using. I've had one on my Bus for 20+ years. I see it as more of a safety feature as a blow out can pull you right or left when you least expect it. Out of box special for $130 shipped, $500 new.

Checked the a/c solenoid valve and built new hoses. A/C as well as heater hoses.


Decided on doing the Ford disc brake conversion. Couldn't have even tried without Matt Fitzsimmons help. My GMC buddy Wally roughed out these aluminum spacers for me-really cleaver, talanted, great guy. Can't thank them both enough.

Waterjet cut brackets. Lucky I had the steel on hand.

Using Bendix pads.

Huge 15" Ford rotor and matching caliper. Almost 2.5" larger diameter than the fMC Transits used but easy to find.
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