USMC 00-08
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Quieter is part of the goal. Lower RPMs, maybe a little more power on hills. I don't plan on getting wild with it or exceeding speeds of 50-55 mph. Would just like to see what it would do with a different engine and transmission. I'm hoping to use the same transfer case so I don't loose the 6x6. First gear should work fine for low range.
As for brakes, I may use the original system and just hook up the air compressor to the 366 somehow or maybe use the brake system out of the truck the engine is in. I'm not sure yet. A lot of research to do. I do want to maintain the original look as much as possible. Maybe use the original shift tower, etc. Hopefully the only visible difference would be under the hood.
My carburetor build is coming along nicely I think. This modern carburetor cleaner doesn't work at all!
As a result, I resorted to this.....
It melts the old varnish off in 20 minutes of soaking. Judge for yourself.
Before
After
As for brakes, I may use the original system and just hook up the air compressor to the 366 somehow or maybe use the brake system out of the truck the engine is in. I'm not sure yet. A lot of research to do. I do want to maintain the original look as much as possible. Maybe use the original shift tower, etc. Hopefully the only visible difference would be under the hood.
My carburetor build is coming along nicely I think. This modern carburetor cleaner doesn't work at all!
As a result, I resorted to this.....
It melts the old varnish off in 20 minutes of soaking. Judge for yourself.
Before
After