Bobbed engine swap and hydo powersteering

[gringeltaube]

........ I did a mod to mydrag link to index it back a tooth that gringeltaube had figured out to give the steering the right geometry.....

I think you should explain to the rest of crew what simple mod was done to the pitman arm and why......


Here some pics.....

G.

 

[m-35tom]

after you weld the drag link, i suggest you split a piece of chrome molly tubing and weld it over the link by welding the seams to the link, but do not weld the ends. keep in mind if you ever get a dot inspection, they might be quite upset about welded steering components. in many cases you can thread the link after you cut it and screw an adjusting sleeve on it. this would satisfy the dot and also be useful in fine tuning position.

tom

 

[deathrowdave]

I think with some researh you could find tie rod ends and an adjusting sleeve to save welding if need be or don,t feel safe welding.

 

[JasonS]

I think that the best method (and what I plan to do) is use the cad file and CNC mill to drill out the holes of a new frame stiffener. Using the original steering box holes for aligniment, drill out the rest of the holes using the frame stiffener as the template. I'd probably free-hand the large sector shaft hole OR machine some spacers to mount the steering box inboard 1/4" and not have to cut the extremely large hole.

Got my frame stiffeners back from the machine shop today. Thanks again to Jon and Gerhard for their help.

 

[JasonS]

Is this something that can be purchased? Thanks Jim

We can probably work something out. PM me.

 

[cuukvee85]

Ok, Here is the latest. I got the res mounted and all the hoses figured out and ran. I decided to use 10w/40 engine oil for the fluid and got it going today. The steering is great pretty much one finger when stopped. Now just have to paint the new fenders, grill and put that stuff back on. The next investment will be the winch just have to go to Maine to pick it up.

 

[BigHank]

vey impressive work

 

[pand9]

Jon
Looks great. I will have to come up and see your progress in person. Again thanks for the help with mine.

 

[cuukvee85]

Thanks Guys for the compliments!

 

[M35A2-AZ]

Great job, very impressive work!!!

 

[cuukvee85]

OK, It has been awhile since i posted any pictures so here is where im at. I finished putting together the front of the truck and yes it is now w/w!!!! Removed the trailer bed again to needle scale all the rust and old paint off and repainted the chassis. Just have to finish some body work on the cab and paint it and the bed and she will be done for now!!!!

 

[cuukvee85]

and some more

 

[treeguy]

Real nice! You make it look so easy!

 

[budgacat@hotmail.com]

a jon awesome piece i would like to buy the metal with the cad hole pattern on it you can call me @ 724 -970- 8609 thank you .... again awesome

 

[cuukvee85]

it's has been a while.

hey I haven't had much time lately to update the progress on truck. I ended up putting the bed back on before painting it. Ran out of time before winter came. Unfortunatly I'm going to have to sell the truck due to unforeseen reason if any one is interested please pm me

thanks Jon

 

[treeguy]

I'm sorry to hear that after all the work, I hope everything works out for the best.

 

[cjtroutt]

The HF54043 is the same as the 050 I'm using, only it has 4 ports to be able to operate a hydr. ram.

G.

Thank you for the info.

 

[wildbill88]

were you able to make a pdf format or something that we could view and print ?