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04-16-2015, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Re: 71 4X4 Frame off Restoration
Pictures of the steering gear brace after I cut it apart to fit my frame. I'm going to wait until I install the engine so I can check clearance for the fan and shroud.
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04-17-2015, 02:31 PM | #2 |
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You are right, mine did fit better. Do you think you will have a problem with clearance with the motor? Now I am a little worried.
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04-17-2015, 03:36 PM | #3 |
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I should know after this week end. I'm installing the engine, trans and T-case. then install the core support, radiator and shroud to see how things fit.
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04-19-2015, 06:52 PM | #4 |
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Had a good week end got some work done installed the wheels and tires so I can roll it in and out of the garage. Installed the engine, transmission and T-case Saturday with some help from my nephew. Then we went to his shop and got my 1973 Plymouth Satellite running after 3 week not having spark we finally got spark. The engine still would not start. It ended up being I installed the spark plug wires on the distributor the wrong direction. fixed the wires and it fired up. Then after 2 minutes and 34 second of run time the transmission was puking oil we shut it down went and had some dinner came back a pulled the trans and it was the torque converter shaft was trashed where the oil seal rides. so I will call TCI Monday to see what can be done. Sunday I worked on the truck and installed the intake manifold, some brackets, headers and crossover steering link. I had to cut the front tube on both side of the headers so I can bolt them up and plan how to fix the front tubes. I was not able to find the body mounts in the attic so I was not able to work on the steering brace much.
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04-20-2015, 12:47 AM | #5 |
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Looking good. Too bad you had to cut the headers!!! Ouch I don't like to cut on expensive parts. Will the cab clear the engine and exaust where you have it?
I was wondering if you could measure from the front of the frame somewhere to the engine block? I want to get my crossmember installed but not sure of the exact measurement front to back.
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Sorry to ask but do you have from the engine mount on the frame to the front core support hole?
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Center of core support mounting hole on frame to front of Dirty Dingo mount is 21-5/8". from the engine block under the water pump is 18-1/8". from center of hole to first bolt on engine motor mount is 24".
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04-20-2015, 02:38 PM | #9 |
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That's awesome thank you. You have any pictures of the cab and motor installed???!
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That stinks to hear about your trans seal issue in the Satellite. Hopefully they send you a new seal and there isn't an issue in the TC. Keep at it!
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I have been sending TCI info this morning several time as the ask question. the front of the trans has 2 splines one larger and the smaller one at the front of the main shave. the TC only has the smaller spline. the back of the TC shows metal grinding inside and the larger spline on the main shaft shows grinding on the splines. it looks like they sent me the wrong TC. I bought it as a package deal even came with oil cooler and 3 gallons of oil.
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04-20-2015, 04:49 PM | #13 |
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Yeah, that definitely sounds like not a good deal. Hopefully they get you fixed up in short order.
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Hey David
Was wondering what rear shocks you have? I have tough countries and they look long. Not to much travel installed. I have TC 61301.
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04-25-2015, 08:13 PM | #16 |
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I have Sky Jacker shocks and I don't like them. I'm going to order some bilstein shocks like I have no my 98 Dodge they are way better.
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I probably should have ordered bilsteins also I have them in my 2008gmc 1 ton crew cab and love them. The brace looks good. I am going to put electric fans also. My swap motor had electric fans from the factory.
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Those steering braces really take up some real estate, any news on the TC issue? Buddy of mine has been having some issues with TCI also.
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TCI shipped me a new TC and front seal on my dime. Then I have to return the one that has issues for warrenty. The biggest problem I have now is Summit Racing advertises the transmission to handle 575 horse power. TCI told me 350 max. So I'm going to put the tranny in and get the car home as it has been sitting at my nephews shop for 5 week swapping out the engine and trans. Based on how this engine ran it is the most radical engine I have had. it is so loud I don't think I will be able to drive it on the street with out getting a ticket and I have duel exhaust out past the rear bumper with magna flow mufflers X2. I might have to swap out the camshaft to tame it down. I should have the new TC end of the week and get the car drivable this week end.
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04-25-2015, 08:17 PM | #20 |
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Finally got the steering brace in order welded up painted and installed. The stock fan does not fit it clears the brace by 1/8". I will be going with electric fan set up now. I started on the headers this afternoon.
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That stinks about the fan clearance, but oh well. It should be fine with an electric fan.
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04-28-2015, 05:36 PM | #22 |
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how do I up load a video. same as pictures
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04-28-2015, 06:21 PM | #23 |
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You tube maybe? I don't know how, but I cant wait to see what you got for us....
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Try this not sure if it will work. the video is first run new engine for my car. let know if you can view it.
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well that did not work.
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