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by Butch Romig
Mon Jul 04, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Heater cores the same w/wo AC and removal
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: Heater cores the same w/wo AC and removal

the cores are the same,i have a new core available if you want to go that way!
by Butch Romig
Thu Nov 18, 2010 4:02 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Power to fuse box goes away.. No power in cab
Replies: 7
Views: 537

Re: Power to fuse box goes away.. No power in cab

scott
check the connection at the terminal where it goes thru the firewall,ive seen them get corroded,you also might look at the back of the amp gauge/light,they have been known to burn out
by Butch Romig
Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: title needed
Replies: 26
Views: 1492

Re: title needed

i have a title and door tag for a 71
$100 buys it,its a oklahoma title
by Butch Romig
Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: NEW 67 D200 OWNER,BIG PRIOBLEMS.
Replies: 2
Views: 244

Re: NEW 67 D200 OWNER,BIG PRIOBLEMS.

first thing to do is turn off the caps button!!
by Butch Romig
Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: Any one Ever Try to Make a 6X6 Power Wagon
Replies: 12
Views: 1601

Re: Any one Ever Try to Make a 6X6 Power Wagon

somewhere i seen a truck that had two rear axles,one was driven by a driveshaft,the rear one was ran by some sort of track or belt that ran from front to back axle,but it wasnt a track like a dozer the wheels were free of any tracks
by Butch Romig
Sun Mar 01, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Which floorjack
Replies: 12
Views: 417

Re: Which floorjack

1965D100: I've had a 1 1/2 ton Heim Werner since the mid 70's and after all these years it has served me very well. Recently it started leaking and I can't seem to find new seals for it and around here they want too much $$$ to reseal it for me. They don't make these jacks any more (at least not li...
by Butch Romig
Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Swap from manual to power brakes/steering
Replies: 19
Views: 636

Re: Swap from manual to power brakes/steering

power brakes might be a easy swap of the vacuum unit,power steering NO WAY,the swepts use the same gear for manual as they do for power assist,the power assist part is a outfit all of its own!!!
butch
by Butch Romig
Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Dodge Truck - Tech. Service Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 462

Re: Dodge Truck - Tech. Service Manual

i have one ,whats the goin price?
by Butch Romig
Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:56 am
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: HD vs. Light duty body difference?
Replies: 4
Views: 254

Re: HD vs. Light duty body difference?

the steering column sits in a slightly different place on the 300 verses 100-200 models,not a lot,but some different
butch
by Butch Romig
Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:40 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: need advice on hooking up engine to manual trans
Replies: 4
Views: 228

Re: need advice on hooking up engine to manual trans

you will have to bolt the bell to the engine as there are bolts behind the flywheel that hold the bell to the engine
butch
by Butch Romig
Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:34 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Spare Tire Mounted Gas Tank...
Replies: 20
Views: 1292

Re: Spare Tire Mounted Gas Tank...

i did this on my 71 utiline,i used a tank off of a 60 somethimg belvediere,gauge works!!,had to weld in a couple of mounting bars,only picture i have is of the filler neck,i had to bend a piece of exaust tubing to make it come out where i wanted,only problem is its a bout a 16 gallon tank! butch it ...
by Butch Romig
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:43 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: oil filter adapter
Replies: 7
Views: 401

Re: oil filter adapter

look here

http://www.t137.com/DTAarchives/2Jan06/ ... 61/12.html


DONT USE A FRAM FILTER!!!
by Butch Romig
Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Factory Power Brake Pedal Feel?
Replies: 11
Views: 467

Re: Factory Power Brake Pedal Feel?

scott i put power brakes on my 71 D100,i used the booster and master from a D200 camper special,4 wheel drums of course,master has a LARGER bore than original non power unit,they are VERY touchy,if i do more than just barely touch the pedal the backs lock up solid,thats empty,i never haul with it,an...
by Butch Romig
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:25 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: electronic conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 292

Re: electronic conversion

does this help?
by Butch Romig
Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:18 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: locking hubs dont fit
Replies: 1
Views: 149

Re: locking hubs dont fit

at least some if not all of the outer stub axles have 2 grooves to take care of those problems,if yours only has one groove you might could change stub axles?
butch
by Butch Romig
Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: Prototech PS Kit
Replies: 8
Views: 1179

Re: Prototech PS Kit

i have the first prototech powersteering kit that was the first one sold on my 71 D100,it uses the box from a ford PICKUP,most of the ones from the early 80's will be the same,even some rangers use the same box,.there is machine work done on the main housing and a large heavy adapter plate that lets...
by Butch Romig
Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Looking for a Starter, any advice?
Replies: 9
Views: 411

Re: Looking for a Starter, any advice?

first off
how many bolts hold it on,if its 3 then the mini starer wont fit
butch
by Butch Romig
Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Poly motor bolts
Replies: 3
Views: 296

Re: Poly motor bolts

just measure the length and or take one with you to the hardware store and get grade 5 bolts!
by Butch Romig
Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: late model 5 speed to a 71 383?
Replies: 6
Views: 386

Re: late model 5 speed to a 71 383?

dont know how much of a problem it is ,but some of those 5 spds cost more than a sweptline!!
:lol:
butch
by Butch Romig
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: Crew Cab - On the road for 15 min.. lol
Replies: 14
Views: 496

Re: Crew Cab - On the road for 15 min.. lol

scot
glad you got it goin!,i knew it was a good rngine,did you use the dual exausht?
butch