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I have a question, I have not changed any seals in the M35's ( but I have built a lot of automatic transmissions) anyway I have seen videos and heard people say - That sometimes when they tighten the nut on the shaft the tang breaks off on the seal. So ( dumb question time) , wouldn't it help -...
Has anyone tried to bolt on a procharger instead of using a turbo?( Im thinking of using one on a 6.5) I don't think it would be too difficult install But what say you.. Thanks Bruhs
Well Gents , years ago I have a deuce and ended up selling it . Ive found another and I hope to bring it home next week .. I'll be driving thru central KY to TN .I'll post before traveling in case I break down - maybe I could get some verbal help.. But its only 4-5 hours,less than 400 miles . I...
Great Topic , years ago I had extra engines and tires etc hard time hit and I sold stuff off.. Ha Hard times are coming again and Im still going in debt for a deuce next week.. I like whatever..anyway Thanks for the post and pictures and info would be greatly appreciated. I too will someday...
Thanks Guys , Im just getting ideas for what Id like to do. cheap as possible yet correctly done. Its scary times to be taking a loan but I need a big work truck and something I can work on myself.. I'll post some questions so I don't hi-jack this thread . Blessings to you and yours
Thanks Guys Great info .. I'll post more questions as I start rebuilding or tearing stuff down..
I did find and get a 4L80 transmission with 36K miles on it It came from an rv/ camper.. Funds are limited so it will be a slow process I'll just keep gathering parts little by little..
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Thanks for the write up , Im probably going to switch my 6.2 to a 6.5 and if things still don't work out I'll go gas. Or if I find out that rebuilding the 6.5 is too costly I have an extra 454 on the shelf. I did get a 4L80 with 36k org miles out of an RV - I just need to change out the rear...
No Not at all , Ive done it plenty of times - like when installing a big block 454 in a square body and running large tube headers . I just have my buddy at the machine shop punch holes in a 1/4 inch steel plate and put it between the frame and engine mount 1/4 inch has always given me all...
Rutjes - what relay are you using for the glowplugs? momentary-on? I guess I'm asking how its wired in so it doesn't stay on. I am seriously considering converting to 12v. Thanks for any help guys
Im going with 35 inch tires but I was thinking of just going with super singles in the rear, I can get 35 tall and 14 wide ( I will run 10 inch in the front ) . anyone have pictures ? or what rims do ya have. Im tossing the issue of 2 ( per side) 10 wide , or 1- 14 inch wide . Im jut...
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