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So is this an engine swap or just a carb and manifold swap?

TB 43-0147 should have the MERDC pattern, TB 43-0209 may have the 3 color NATO pattern.

Just a note, that tag is NOT a Carter model number tag. It looks to me to be a generic rebuilder tag. Carter tags are generally triangular. The carb used with the M880 series is a Carter BBD-6537S and is typical of just about all the 6000 and 8000 series BBD carbs used on '70s era Dodge...

Yes, the NP203 is full time 4WD but it is equipped with a center differential in the transfer case that allows you to drive in 4WD on pavement without binding by allowing the front axle to travel at a different speed than the rear axle. If the shifter is put into one of the Loc positions, it...

Yes, the core support is the panel at the front between the radiator and the grille. It's a common issue on the '70s era trucks.

That would be a matter of adjustment. The body parts from '72-'80 will all swap with a few exceptions like early beds not having a fuel tank inlet, different valance panels for different grilles and so on. Technically you could convert the entire truck over to the '80s body style since the...

It's a bit more than just a ridge. On the '81-'93 models, there is a square bulge at the front of the fenders that tapers off on the door. An identical square bulge starts at the front of the bed and tapers off to the end of the bed. Additionally there is a lower bodyline that follows the...

The bodylines are drastically different on the '72-'80 and the '81-'93 models. Also there are issues with later '80s and up beds due to changes in the frame and bed. If I remember right, but I may have it backwards, the later beds will fit an older frame but to put an older bed on the newer...

Two batteries can be installed on the stock battery tray if the stock battery is turned 90° and new hold downs are fabricated. Alternatively you can also grab a junkyard or universal battery tray and modify it to mount on the passenger side. I made my own bracket out of an old bed frame to...

Usually the Fire Dept trucks with winches are not M880s, but civilian W200, W300 and W400 trucks with the factory optional worm drive PTO winch. Later years would have gotten a Ramsey worm drive electric. Any thing could be added to an M880 in FD use and aftermarket installations usually...

Be aware that you cannot run a full time 4WD truck without a front driveshaft. The center differential in the NP203 transfer case will freewheel without both driveshafts and you have to put it in LOC mode to even get it to move but driving it in LOC all the time will wear out the...

The first one is part of a Dodge truck VIN but is not correct and appears to be missing several digits from the middle, including the engine code. About all I can tell you is that it is a truck built for the USDM, is a Dodge truck and is 4WD. The second is not a Mopar VIN.

The exhaust gasket problem is usually related to the manifold warping over time. Having the head and manifold machined back flat will cure it for a long time, though you can usually get away with using a thicker, better quality gasket. Remember that from the factory, the exhaust manifolds did...

If it's a '78 Power Wagon it will be full time 4WD with an NP203 transfer case. 1/2 tons always used the D44 front axle and could have had the 8 1/4" or the 9 1/4" Chrysler rear though the 9 1/4" was much more common. If it's a W200 it could have the D44 or D60 front axle and a D60 rear axle...

Keep in mind that your truck is full time 4WD. It is not going to make sharp turns as smoothly as a part time 4WD truck would. If you have a limited slip differential in the rear axle, it can also grab causing a vibration on sharp turns, especially if limited slip additive was not put in the...

Judging by the headers and the fact that this probably went out to anyone with a email addy registered with SS, I'd say it was a hack.

I got the same email in my spam box. From the "support@steelsoldiers.com" address, though that can be easily faked. Headers appear to originate from the SS website though.

Something to say, Bob?

Nah, if it's an aftermarket one, it's probably there to replace the malfunctioning original.

That's just what they want you to think, lol. The D60 front in the M715 is closed knuckle and has very small joints. Many people on the M715Zone have compared it's axle shaft and joint strength to a modern D44 axle. The D70 rear is also a bit of an oddball as the diff is very offset and can...