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by BigJimG
Sat Dec 28, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: NP201 v. NP205
Replies: 50
Views: 15174

Re: NP201 v. NP205

The biggest problem I could see with swapping the internals of the 205 into the 201 is that the PTO unit from the 201 probably will not mesh with the gears of the 205, so then you would have to possibly modify the PTO unit if possible. The better alternative would seem to be the usage of the NP200 o...
by BigJimG
Mon Oct 07, 2019 11:34 am
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Brighter headlights?
Replies: 4
Views: 512

Re: Brighter headlights?

http://www.myhellalights.com/index.php/products/auxiliary-lamps/sealed-beam-conversion-headlamps/vision-plus-7in-conversion-headlamp/ Last time I checked these are about 45 a piece. I run the E-code/ECE set on both my CJ7 and my Motorcycle. If you combine with a relay harness you can up the wattage ...
by BigJimG
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:43 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: unstable steering, alignment specifications?
Replies: 15
Views: 1284

Re: unstable steering, alignment specifications?

For every one inch of delta between the front and rear ride heights (i.e. rear raised inch, or front dropped inch, split 50/50, etc) results in a .05 degree caster change in a 114" wheelbase truck. Did u mean 0.5 degree rather than .05? (that would be 1/2 degree, rather than 1/20th degree) Yeah, yo...
by BigJimG
Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:29 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: unstable steering, alignment specifications?
Replies: 15
Views: 1284

Re: unstable steering, alignment specifications?

A "Toe-out" condition, in an otherwise acceptable alignment would mostly cause a lot of tire noise and perennial understeer. Excessive toe-in could cause similar tire noise, but the driving dynamics would tend towards oversteer. Neither of which you are describing. Your description is the exact desc...
by BigJimG
Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: New guy messed up!
Replies: 24
Views: 6270

Re: New guy messed up!

I have an entire 76 Dodge 44HD with lockouts, located near Toledo, OH, but it's a drum brake axle... you'd still need a few specific parts to convert to discs. How did you get a 76 with drum brakes? 74 was the last year for drums. It could have been swapped. It was this old plow truck I scrapped ab...
by BigJimG
Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: New guy messed up!
Replies: 24
Views: 6270

Re: New guy messed up!

Most late dana 44 (and even some 30) parts (73 and up) are interchangeable from the axle yokes out. Dodge/Chevy/Jeep all use the same six bolt knuckle to spindle interface (with the exception of the small pattern dodge full time). The cheapest way for 8-lug is to grab the everything from a chevy dan...
by BigJimG
Wed Jun 27, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: engine swap and bellhousing
Replies: 7
Views: 998

Re: engine swap and bellhousing

dodgeboykim wrote:
Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:03 pm

They're is a company that sells bell housings that bolt to transmission using pump bolts. The existing bell housing has to be cut off just even with front edge of pump. Don't remember company name. :thinking
Ultra Bell.


https://www.jegs.com/i/JW-Performance/5 ... 7/10002/-1
by BigJimG
Mon Jun 11, 2018 2:28 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: 64-65 tail light housing removal
Replies: 13
Views: 1624

Re: 64-65 tail light housing removal

I did something similar on my '63 which had International Truck tail lights poorly installed. I ordered 24 LED rear rubber mounted housings, and installed them. I had to trim opening in the same way, but the rubber housing fit fine in the factory stamping.
by BigJimG
Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:59 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Clutch master cylinder with two plugholes
Replies: 4
Views: 843

Re: Clutch master cylinder with two plugholes

Any auto parts store that carries brake line fittings should have it. I have seen it listed as a "Brake Line Plug". I used one to plug the distribution block line going to the rear brakes when I converted to a dual master cylinder.
by BigJimG
Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:50 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: OEM style16"tires for '65 D100 pickup
Replies: 7
Views: 933

Re: OEM style16"tires for '65 D100 pickup

As long as the wheel has a modern safety bead profile, you shouldn't have a problem with modern radials.
by BigJimG
Wed Jun 06, 2018 3:00 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Tie Rod Help PLEASE!
Replies: 10
Views: 1716

Re: Tie Rod Help PLEASE!

I don't remember seeing it before, but rock auto lists Dorman part#532242 for the left outer and #534252 for the right outer, with both in stock. (63 D100 5.2l) Of course Dorman tie rod ends.... The cross-reference guides lists the right outer (ES410R - the easy to find one) common with all Jeep CJ....
by BigJimG
Wed May 23, 2018 1:06 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Engine stalls in gear
Replies: 18
Views: 1258

Re: Engine stalls in gear

Ported vs Manifold Vacuum primer, yeah, it's a chevelle site, but the information is still relevant. http://chevellestuff.net/tech/articles/vacuum/port_or_manifold.htm Wrong. It’s a street car and heavy truck. Put it on the ported and adjust correctly. Chevelle shipping weight (2 door coupe w/ v8) ...
by BigJimG
Mon May 21, 2018 1:17 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Engine stalls in gear
Replies: 18
Views: 1258

Re: Engine stalls in gear

Ported vs Manifold Vacuum primer, yeah, it's a chevelle site, but the information is still relevant.

http://chevellestuff.net/tech/articles/ ... nifold.htm
by BigJimG
Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Electric power steering mod
Replies: 17
Views: 2765

Re: Electric power steering mod

I have been seriously considering it... I have a second column to play with and experiment on. There are a few different options for making them work depending on what vehicle you pull the unit out of. The vehicles that have the column mounted electric booster are starting to get plentiful in the lo...
by BigJimG
Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:43 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Lug Pattern Swap/ Tubular Drop Axle
Replies: 1
Views: 467

Re: Lug Pattern Swap/ Tubular Drop Axle

The rear would be the easiest. Grab any 1986 or later full size truck 9 1/4 rear. 2000+ would give you rear discs. Fronts get a little more interesting, the only vehicles I know of that used a 5x5.5" lug pattern and non unitized bearings were 85-93 B/D150's and 73-93 E/F 100/150's. The good thing is...
by BigJimG
Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Noob Membery
Replies: 49
Views: 4213

Re: Noob Membery

I think it's interesting that you cite fuel tank regulations and concern over insurability, but are willing to randomly update axle strength to increase front GAWR. Swapping axles/drive trains WILL NOT increase allowable load limits over factory limitations. (MAX F/R GAWR, GVW, Tow capacity ect.) No...
by BigJimG
Wed Feb 28, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Lowering my d100
Replies: 13
Views: 1945

Re: Lowering my d100

Trying to grasp 1/2 of the axle. Seems like the distance would equal the spring pack plus the whole axle width?i would measure from the top of the spring pack where it sits now to the bottom of the axle where it would sit after the flip???? Correct? Ride height would be measured at axle center. In ...
by BigJimG
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Lowering my d100
Replies: 13
Views: 1945

Re: Lowering my d100

Thanks for all the input. I read all the forums and many said to remove leafs 2 and 4 and get a 3 inch drop with no issue, we’ll not true. I removed 2 and 5 to get less drop to be safe and leveled the back by removing 3 leafs out of a 5 pack and my 66 rides like crap. Floats around, body roll and d...
by BigJimG
Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:03 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What do you think it's worth?
Replies: 15
Views: 1293

Re: What do you think it's worth?

soopernaut wrote:
Sun Feb 11, 2018 4:50 pm
Danpd69 wrote:
Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:37 pm


Oh well, the hunt continues!
I don't know exactly what you are looking for. The VIN is a 64 W100.
https://monterey.craigslist.org/cto/d/d ... 31092.html
Go get this one, and drive it back to Michigan. Sounds like a good roadkill style trip...
by BigJimG
Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Brake master
Replies: 6
Views: 633

Re: Brake master

I used RAYBESTOS MC36307 on my '63 that I just finished my disc conversion on. It is listed as a one year only for a 72 100 series truck, and 70-75 B, C, & E bodies. The number given above corresponds to RAYBESTOS MC36460 Listed for 73-78 D/W100,200,300, Ramcharger, and 74-78 C-body. I couldn't tell...