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The 4L80E has different output shaft lengths for the stock 2WD transmission output shaft, but only one length of the 4WD output shaft, (the TH400 and 4L80E both have a 32 spline output shaft)
TH-400 case length = 24 3/8
4L80E case length = 26
I use the chart at imiproducts.com/equal/quantitychart
Equal is a commercial powder used to balance tires internally. Dynabeads is another commercial product doing the same thing.
I've had great success with all of my trucks and cars using internal balance. For inexpensive bulk material I...
Nice work!!! Unbelievable how clean it is? Were the wheel and column that clean stock?
I've used the Sherwin Williams Sher-kem for the last 3 years, Great stuff, but I bought my green & primer from Rapco this morning. Other then the shine and price, Are there any other big differences...
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ONe ~ (raising hand / first cucv / first diesel)
Day 3 .... Very SLOW but So far, so good!
TO the OP: Make it dependable first. Then make mods as you see fit once you have the bugs worked out.
Also ~ best to tackle the truck working individual systems at a time...
I'm about 20 days ahead of you. Just got my m1008 street legal and inspected 7 days ago Monday ~ and Sold my Acura TL 3 days ago Friday.
The 12v Glow plug mod just eliminates the 24v feed to the resistor pack behind the air filter on the fire wall. You then feed the glow plug sylinoid from...
I'm 50 miles into VA - on I-95. I'll pm you my # (just in case you need it).
Tire machine / 10k tandem equipt trailer / welder and 20+ years of local automotive connections. I've even got a few spare 36's just in case.
Glow Plug Controler from CUCV electric is in. This card is a work of art! Well worth the wait...
Next up:
Dash lights / Dash pad / Fuel gauge.
Align fenders and doors.
I owned a 1980 K-10 Pickup with stock 2.73:1 diff gears.
It had a 350 / TH-350 / 205 package.
I bought it with a wheezed 350, 4" lift and 35" tires. Talk about a pig...
Thanks for the help guys. I picked up (2) GM relays for now.
I'm beginning to navigate the TM's successfully but it takes hrs to find the answer im looking for. I was trying to get my new truck road worthy today and just didn't have the extra time to dedicate to sifting thru more TM's. I'm...
http://test.steelsoldiers.com/upload/CUCV/TM9-2320-289-20.pdf
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1. Install generator 2 relay (7) or voltmeter relay (8) on bracket (10)
Gen 2 is 12v ~ SO I assume Gen 2 Relay is 12 v.
Voltmeter is 24V ~ So I assume volt meter relay needs to be 24V? Any suggestions?
. It appears...
I am missing the two GREY relays beside the doghead mod (starter relay).
I've been chasing TM's / harness schematics for 1.5hrs = no joy.
Also of concern is one of them runs wires up to what looks like an exposed resistor (may be labeled Anode / cathode on schematic). I'm concerned that...
Nice Find!!!!
I spent 6 hrs walking 2 yards ~ No 6.2L but I did find a 6.5L non turbo (2500 2wd State truck) and from it got a fat stash of pre made fuseable links.
Man that thing is sharp!!! What paint / What color?
I'm looking to go all green but there are so many different shades and so many different kinds of FLAT. I need to clean mine up and make it all one color ASAP. My brown is all rust the black is blue grey and the green is a green grey.
EEEkkkk! I placed my order yesterday just prior to this thread... Got my receipt thru PayPal but no confirmation. Looks like I might should give them a call.