I know, right? The first motor was kind of a crap shoot. (As is this one). I just needed something to get the ol girl up and going at the time and that engine wasn't as in good a shape as I had thought. Hopefully, this swap will be a better change and should last for a while.
Well, here we go again. Kermie liked the "new" engine I put in back in April. She ran pretty good, too. But, vacuum was a bit off and the oil pressure was a skosh concerning. (30 psi at road speed). Not to mention the T400 trans decided that I needed Lake Mercon in my driveway. (I would swear I...
Still here, just running around like a head with my chicken cut off. Trying to keep Kermit going, Tink the Jeep is giving me crap and somewhere, somehow, I am trying to get the stroker done for the Valiant. That is actually everything I fraking own. LOL.
Heya dude. Nice of you to figure out how to join in. ;)
Just so ya'll know, this guy is sharp. He worked with me for a few years and totally ran with a couple of things I showed him, making a name for himself and a great reputation. He does outstanding work and is a total craftsman.
and my...
Weird thing is, I was talking to a good friend of mine tonight that has a Ford Unibody truck with a 6.0 in it. We were going over the pros and cons, I'll have to talk him into joining....
Well, just to update,
I got the transplant in last Saturday. Sunday was the day to nail down the details. So..
The water pump that was on it wouldn't jive with my P/S bracket and the boss on my new water pump was drilled and tapped instead of being drilled all the way through for the pivot...
Nothing that I know of, but then I haven't worked for a Dodge dealer since the Viper first came out (92?). I was actually looking at a 99 4wd club cab when I sold my Roadrunner last year and had heard about the ball joint thing. Never saw a real confirmation on it. I know that the first gen 4wd...
I love that truck! I had actually thought about a 4wd conversion on Kermit, but unless a rollover falls into my lap or gas goes back under 2 bucks a gallon, it ain't gonna happen. Take note of the Grand Wagoneer next to the truck, one dinosaur sucker on the the family roster is enough.
The surface rust is a bit excessive. I should've paid more attention to it earlier, but hey, it's the parts chaser...
Oddly enough, I don't have a lot of pics of her. It's an original 454 truck, but I tossed in a 350 when I got it. (The previous owner wanted the big block and cast the truck...
The 305 was built specifically as a "Corporate Engine" to power GM's sizable lineup with a common V8. It is also designed as a smog engine (the 307 couldn't cut it) to provide capable motivation for whatever it was installed in. They can be made to run better, but nowhere near the potential of...
So yeah, I don't get over this way much. I have this 76 GMC half ton long bed that has been with me for the near side of forever. She's rusty but faithful (mostly). I got her for nothing, just had to put her back together. Had an engine that survived my ex-wife to drop in, so no big deal. Until...
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