Re: Lost My 65
 

What rpm does your engine like to idle at?

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I really don't know.
I got the starter and flexplate mounted today.
Cranked it over just to see if all was good.
Tomorrow I plan on mounting the radiator support and radiator to start it up and run it for a short time.
I'll hook the tachometer up also and see what idle is.
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When I poured the slab in my pole barn to have a clean dry area to work on my truck, I didn't consider the height of the loft above. Fortunately I had only tacked the sheathing down. So I pulled up a center section of the sheathing, rearranged the joists, and now i have an area that I can hoist things through.
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750-1000

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So, I was mocking up the Th350 so I could figure up my driveshaft length, and as many times as I checked, I never really felt comfortable getting a driveshaft made/shortened for the Ho32 knowing I eventually will be swapping it out for a 12-Bolt. Although it's only around 5/8" difference, I figured I might as well go ahead and do that swap now also.
I didn't want to dig this far into it at this time, but it just makes more sense to do it all now.
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I would go ahead and do the swap now. No use redoing the shaft twice.

BTW I think your idle is a bit high. mine is around 500

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Yep, doing it now.
That's the 12-Bolt sitting behind the bed.
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Too many of the upgrades that I've been wanting to do, all make sense to do now while I have it tore down.
As I mentioned before, I don't like taking on too much for fear 'life' will get in the way and the truck sits out there torn apart.

Re: Lost My 65
 

That kinda happened to me, but I agree that I'd go ahead with that swap as well while you're there.

Re: Lost My 65
 

It sounds like you need a 22-2400 stall converter.

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The key to getting that project done.... in focused steps.. break it down into bite sized chunks. I focus my efforts on my current project by setting up 6 hours every Sunday morning with 1 or 2 goals in mind.. since doing this.. I've made significant progress.

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Got Captainfab's axle perches/saddles mocked up today.
I approached it very similar to how I did the 14-bolt on my 3/4 ton service box truck.
I propped up the back end - bracing the trailing arms with 2x6 wood members. Removed the Ho32, and then made a template out of plywood (wafer board) - marking the existing axle perch holes. Then I lined my template up under the 12-Bolt. I was hoping I wasn't going to have to remove the existing perches from the 12-Bolt.
As you can see from the pics; I pretty much have Captainfab's axle perches slapped up against the existing 12-Bolt perches. I'll tac them on and then test fit it before welding them on permanently.
The pinion angle will remain the same.
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Tacked on Captainfab's axle perches.
Bolted them up, tightly, then tacked them permanently.
I'll pull it back out tomorrow to weld them up completely.
The axle is out of a 65, so it looks like I'll be able to use the track bar too.


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Just a small video of my engine running.
I wanted to run it some after i cleaned it to check for oil leaks and idle rpm

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Having things apart, I found one of my oil leaks. Someone at one time looks to have used a chisel or something to install the cam plug. But then later when a new one got installed, those chisel marks actually damaged the inner surface of the cam plug hole.
You can even see how those chisel marks scraped the edge of the cam hole plug.
There's four on the plug which align perfectly with the chisel marks on the cam hole.
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Found the Dorman version .
Hmm, Dorman from China. :-(
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The question I have now is, how do I remove those bumps on the inner surface of the cam shaft hole?
Maybe a small three or four stone hone?

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I think this 2" grinding wheel might be the best solution.
I only need to just smooth the very outer edge. The cam plug actually sits a bit behind the chisel bump.
It's just when inserting the plug that the plug gets that scratch in it. So if i remove the bump from the outer rim, I think it'll seal up ok.
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Ok, I think I got this video to work now.

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Just a small video of my engine running.
I wanted to run it some after i cleaned it to check for oil leaks and idle rpm

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It sounds good to me.

I have never had to deal with the stuff like you are with the cam. It sounds like you are going at it with the right ideas.

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Talking with a guy at work today, I think we came up with a good idea.
Lightly grind the old plug I removed, drill a hole in the center of it,
Wipe some grease around the outer edge of the plug, and then slide it back against the cam.
Then use the 2" grinding stone I mention above.
Wipe down. Remove plug. Wipe again. Install new plug.

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Surprisingly nice day today, so I
went to the local Pick-N-Pull to look for a driveshaft.
Every stupid one destroyed. I looked at 40 to 50 vehicles.
All destroyed from forklifts. Why the heck advertise them for 37.99 if you're going to destroy them?! Jerks

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I ended up going with this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004GI...way+driveshaft
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Are there not any local machine shops or such that can shorten or build a driveshaft? I guess I'm spoiled up here.

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The shaft in my 65 on a 62 frame was from my longbed 65. It was a two piece. I had it shortened when I built my 65 back up on the 62 frame.
I didn't want to have it shortened again for the th350.
It would have ended up being roughly two 2' pieces with a carrier bearing.
So I started watching Craigslist for something close or longer than what I needed. After a few dead ends with CL and going out to the wrecking yard and looking under 40+ vehicles, I figured I'd burnt up enough of my time.
I have Builders needing me to finish up house plans.
A little over $200 shipped for a brand new driveshaft with u-joints and yoke ain't a bad deal. Especially if I was going to pay more than that to have one made.
Besides, if Southwest Speedway's shaft works out no hassle, I think it'll be a nice source for others needing a new shaft.

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I need to make a Black Friday shopping list.

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1. Auto Transmission Thermostat.
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