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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Are you using the stock transmission cross member with the 700R4?
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
build looks great. same color as mine.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Update 5/18
Here's what was delivered yesterday... 383, roller cam & rockers, aluminum heads, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake. ![]() BaketownScotty: Yes, I and using the stock trans crossmember in the stock location. I had the trans built with the Advanced Adapters output shaft so it will bolt up to the NP205 behind it. The extra length that the 700r4 has over the Th350 will be accounted for by moving the engine and crossmember forward. el3m3nt3l: Yes I really like the stock green color but I don't think it will end up being painted that color in the end... |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
dont blame you. i'm thinking matte black for mine. but not sure yet.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
we were talking body color.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Gotcha! I've actually been thinking about a light ice blue color now...I think I will have changed my mind a few times between now and paint time.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
This is what i'm thinking when it comes to body color.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Been about a month so I thought I would post a quick update as to the trucks progress...
I did finish up the Tcase rebuild about a month ago now. It wasn't terribly hard and I would certainly feel confident tackling another now that I know what to watch out for. Here are some pics when I finished it up: I have also been amassing parts to get the engine, trans, and Tcase back in the truck such as flexplate bolts, torque converter bolts, and bellhousing bolts. Also a bunch of steering parts...got a raised steering arm, drop pitman arm (both should give me a nice flat drag link angle), new tie rod ends, and this beauty: I also cleaned and painted the Tcase adapter, fuel tank straps, main steering link (I always forget what it's called...). Lastly since I cannot find a vendor that sells the square u-bolt that holds the gas tank straps to the frame nor can I find a u-bolt manufacturer that will make me a 1-off for less than $125, I bought some 3/8" threaded rod to attempt to bend my own square u bolt - total cost from Home Depot? $2.50. Pics to come when I get around to bending it. ![]() |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Awesome...if you have a chance, will you PM me the info on the Tcase kit you used, price, what to watch out for, etc.? Thanks! Looks great!!!
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
I have all the manuals/guides/walkthroughs for the rebuild on my home computer. I will try to post links to where I found them.
Rather than PM this info it might be nice to post the info here so it is a record for anyone else wanting to rebuild a NP205: Rebuild Kit: I bought a full rebuild kit from NorthWestFab (google it). It came with all the bearing, small parts, and seals needed. There were some parts I didn't use because I didn't fully disassemble the rear output shaft to change out the needle bearings. It would have been a major pain in the ass, two of the 3 write ups skipped the step, and my case was so clean and showed only minor wear I thought it was ok to skip. Price was about $220. Things to watch out for: I did not do this but IF I were to do another I would powerwash the case before I disassemble. Bag each assembly (input shaft, front output shaft, rear output shaft, idler assembly, etc) as you remove the parts. If you are a forgetful person you may want to take pics as you disassemble - the write ups also have a ton of pics to help you out though. Once apart: I wiped down and cleaned anything else that needed it, and masked, primed, and painted the case. Reassembly: Tricky part #1 = the shift rail insertion. You need to put the first rail in to a certain point WITH the shift fork attached (but not yet pinned) in order to get the 2nd rail in all the way. Once the 2nd rail is in you can insert the 1st rail all the way and pin both shift forks. I did this wrong, I put the first rail in with the shift fork, pinned it and then had a dumb look on my face when I was unable to get the 2nd rail all the way in. I ended up having to un-pin the fork, pull the rail out part way, put the 2nd rail in with the shift fork, then insert the 1st rail in all the way before pinning both forks. Tricky Part #2 = Shift fork roll pin insertion. Obviously when you shift the transfer case you are moving the shift rails which in turn move the shift forks around. The roll pins are what keep the shift rails attached to the forks. To save you a headache pre-tap the pins into the top of each fork enough to seat it. then when you are ready to drive the pins in (after completing the shift rail insertions) they will already be seated and easier to drive into the rail holes. Everything else was pretty straight forward... |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
looking good as always, look forward to the progress of this build
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Update 7.3.11 God Bless America!
I love this country! I spend the day with friends, drinking Budweiser (have you seen their cool "Patriotic" cans lol) and working on a Chevy! ![]() Anyways, on to the good stuff... My Brother, his friend (he has an '82 Blazer), my cousin, and boardmember Rdrdave came out to help with the drivetrain installation. Big thanks to everyone - I couldn't have done it without their help! |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
nice build
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Thank you
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
i had an issue with bulging on an old rock crawler...i took the big nut off and double nutted using some skinnier nuts...not sure if this is correct, but they never loosened at all.
Nice build by the way. giving me a few ideas.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
You might want to check your torque wrench. Torque to a lower spec until it clicks then go to the recommended spec. They're weird like that. I've seen t/w break bolts before they click.
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
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Edit: though now that I think about it I had been using the T/W on nut/bolts for an hour prior making my way around the truck...BUT this was the last nut/bolt I attempted to torque that day so I can't be sure the wrench didn't get tweaked somehow. Last edited by SeventyOne; 07-26-2011 at 06:30 PM. Reason: I used my brain. |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
nice build!
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Hey! I'm not dead! ;-)
Update 3/10/2012 "Finger Tight" Ok...So I haven't posted since July. Ya my bad. Been busy I guess. Vacation in Belize, wedding anniversary, Holidays Holidays Holidays, started new hobby brewing my own beer (so fun!), running a 5k three times a week to keep the beer weight off ![]() I had to make an effort to get back into the Blazer game. WTF? I'm so glad to be back! ![]() What's good is I know what needs to be done - throw $ at it! Carb, Air cleaner (though I want to get a taller element...5 or 6"?), HEI, Fuel lines, fuel pump, Corvette manifolds, plugs and wires. Here's some pics of progress... Corvette Ram Horns with the "generator bracket" cut off. High temp (1700*) Paint drying here. Engine as it sits now... Manifold fitment. Corvette ram horns will fit on a 4x4 w/ a 700r4 with the engine shifted forward some 1.75" Should flow well w/o the headaches of a header. Plug wire fitment is awesome. Please take a seconds to remember our Military Forces overseas... Kick some ass Brother. |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Trucks lookin good
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Just my two cents. Several of my brothers do bodywork/paint for a living and in most cases if they are given the opportunity to remove the body they will. Especially since you have the frame pretty much completed. So perhaps you should get a bodyshop to media blast the entire tub. As you may have read on here, once you get into the body channels- there might be more rust issues than you see on the surface. I am on my 3rd , this one a Blazer and as i suspected...more issues.
media blast fix all rust issues under coat body work, then put it back on frame....then paint. Trust me...you don't want to manuver a freshly painted body onto a frame... Nice work so far! mondo btw...I am active duty Army, 20+ years and counting...Godspeed for your brother!!! Last edited by botmfedr1; 04-11-2012 at 08:13 PM. Reason: . |
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Re: The "In over my head" build thread
Thanks for your service, Mondo.
I agree and I do want to blast the whole rig. My only concern I have is completing the panel/rust replacement with the body off the frame. Something tells me I need to do this with the body on the frame with the doors and top on to make sure everything is straight. But maybe being on a cart with the top and doors on will be good enough? Never done this before so I don't want to screw something up and regret it later. Quote:
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