M2 Freightliner Ambulance Conversion Project. 2007 Crew Cab

[Ozrockrat]

So I broke the dipstick tube pulling the oil pan off. Just a plastic tube less than 2’ long. So I figured I would just buy a new one. Called the Freightliner stealership to see if they have one in stock. Nope it will be ten days and that will be $128 plus tax.

So I made my own. 1/2 PEX and a heat guy. 45 minutes including work calls and refitting.

 

[Ozrockrat]

But on the downside I worked out that I mixed up the knuckles and planetary’s. Now the brakes are not the right way around and the steering is on the wrong side.

So I get to stick to my “do it twice then do it right” theory.

 

[Strouty]

Nice job on the dipstick tube, not so much on the axles.

 

[Ozrockrat]

Well some progress over the weekend. Front axle is all finished except for fitting the drag link. That took 1 1/2 big days.

And Ryan nextdoor came over and welded the panhard rod mount on the rear axle. Beautiful job! Now I just need to fill it with oil (about 5-6 gallons), mount it up, set the ride height, align it laterally, drill the mounting plate (3/4” holes), fit the panhard rod.

Doesn’t sound like much but all 16 ubolt nuts need to be torqued to 480 ft lb. 20 wheel lugs to 450 ft lb etc.

 

[rlrenz]

Looks great!

 

[trailscape]

"16 ubolt nuts need to be torqued to 480 ft lb. 20 wheel lugs to 450 ft lb etc. "

My back cringes at the thought of this..

 

[shortbus4x4]

"16 ubolt nuts need to be torqued to 480 ft lb. 20 wheel lugs to 450 ft lb etc. "

My back cringes at the thought of this..

Not too bad. I've done trucks where every service the lugnut torque was checked on the truck and trailer, 120 nuts.

 

[Ozrockrat]

Axles are all in hopefully for the last time. Panhard rod installed, driveline sort of red neck Aussie aligned. Now to get some brake lines and I hopefully will be doing a lap of the block tomorrow.

Then I can bring it back and retorque everything.

 

[Strouty]

I am betting you are excited, about know I would be!

 

[Ozrockrat]

I am betting you are excited, about know I would be!

Like a kid before the first day at Disney.

 

[Ozrockrat]

I am betting you are excited, about know I would be!

Like a kid before the first day at Disney.

 

[java]

Like a kid before the first day at Disney.

Well headlamps exist! Keep at it!

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[B85]

7 days for me ! Looks great !!!!

 

[Strouty]

I am not sure if I was under the influence when I typed that or if autocorrect took over, at least you got what I meant.

 

[shortbus4x4]

Like a kid before the first day at Disney.

You can say that again.
Please take a video of your victory lap and post it here.