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That thing looks pretty solid. I like the blue you picked but I also like faded paint! Glad it is starting and running well. what did you do for a heater core?
That thing looks pretty solid. I like the blue you picked but I also like faded paint! Glad it is starting and running well. what did you do for a heater core?
I haven’t figured out the heater core yet. NAPA didn’t show any for F250 and was trying to avoid too much shipping cost. Do you have a recommendation?
I know I found something that was close for my F100, which I would think the same as F250. I believe I got it thru NAPA but I will try to see what it is. I think I had to use an extra hose connection under the dash but it is hidden and the overall size is right. I will dig thru my stuff out in the garage.
So cool to see and hear it fire up. I have a few questions about the transmission stuff as I’m working through some of my stuff.
1- with it being 4x4 that’s a high hump cover or does it just look bigger because of the transfer case shifter next to it?
2. Does the transmission tail still stay at center line to drive the back wheels and trans case runs the front off-set pumpkin axle?
3. The trans mount across the lower of the frame? Just easier/cheaper the a tube mount? Or easier to work out clearance for exhaust?
I apologize in advance if they’re overly simple questions, you folks know a lot more then me and I’m just trying to learn.
So cool to see and hear it fire up. I have a few questions about the transmission stuff as I’m working through some of my stuff.
1- with it being 4x4 that’s a high hump cover or does it just look bigger because of the transfer case shifter next to it? I believe its a standard T98 hump cover with an extra hole for transfer case shifter
2. Does the transmission tail still stay at center line to drive the back wheels and trans case runs the front off-set pumpkin axle? transmission output shaft is on centerline
3. The trans mount across the lower of the frame? Just easier/cheaper the a tube mount? Or easier to work out clearance for exhaust? I am building all of the conversion parts myself with a welder and heavy steel. Stock mounts use the bellhousing but this 4speed is from a ‘74 so it has a rear mount under the tailshaft. Turned out it was only 1” below my framerail height so I just dropped it below the frame and ran straight across with the heavy channel iron. I like keep it KISS (Keep It Super Simple). Or for me its Keep It Simple Stupid because Im an expert at over complicating things when that need not!
I apologize in advance if they’re overly simple questions, you folks know a lot more then me and I’m just trying to learn.
I am glad you asked! I feel this is the way we can help and encourage each other. I can take extra pics of the tunnel cover if it would help you clarify.
That actually solves some of my spacing issues I think I’m having. It’s a late Torino t&c 4 speed. I’d mocked it all in but without checking the downward ( transmission pinion angle I think). I have a stock 3.03 crossmember mount in there. The trans mount is bottom like yours so it seemed tucked up there pretty tight. Good to know as I have the engine at the machine shop and was trying to get a better idea of clearances for exhaust and such so I can be ready to just drop it in.
That’s a good one to know and a simple rational explanation for the reason behind the mount
So far I am super impressed...
Its Clark Kent if you throttle gently and SuperTruck if you hammer it!
I am using an air fuel ratio gauge to tune the carburetor. I have it 14.7 at idle and cruise is 14.0. I plan to leave it rich through the break in period. I hammered it today (couldn’t help it testing the AFR) and it exceeds 70 in 3rd gear. I need a new tachometer it now sticks at 2500RPM.
Put 50 miles on my BAT today (Bad @ss Truck) Took the family to town for late lunch and drive it all around town ( no hood and drivers headlight missing fits in around here). I’m too lazy to install the hood and remove it soon for paint... Does not easily overheat and is a hoot to drive! Gotta clean the shop before starting painting process or I will trip and hurt myself! Its an amazing pile of tools I used getting to this milestone.
