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Another thing to watch beside the grove alignment is the overall diameter. I have had water pump pulley & crank pulley clearance troubles, they actually rubbed. Probably from me trying to use parts that didn't fit.

Bucky

I can't help, as of yet, but I have dealt with pulley misalignment issues in the past on a big block car. One thing I became aware of was A/C equipped engines used a totally different configuration (and alignment) of pulleys than non-A/C equipped engines. Seems like there was no interchange, you had...

I have seen blocks with 2 lines going in (1 from front of MC reservoir & 1 from rear of MC) & 3 lines going out (1 to left front, 1 to right front, 1 to rear that splits at rear axle). They work just as PwrWgnDrvr mentioned.

Bucky

Jim100 wrote: ↑

Sat Sep 07, 2024 7:00 am

Thanks for info. Im looking at the later version that may be available local. The 143/23 bell. For a 1970 truck.

Those were same from 1969 until the end of big block production 78/79. You used to could pick on up for about $225. Now I wouldn't be surprised if one cost a grand.

Bucky

Yes. The older style is thicker at the flange where it bolts to the block, requiring bolts that are about 3" long. Also it has a boss on the passenger's side for the slave cylinder to bolt to & the "window" for the clutch fork is on that side. The later (69-up) bellhousing that goes with the 143-too...

3/4 rear parts stayed closely the same for about 40 years & the Dana 60 rear was very common.

Bucky

welcome!

I wasn't aware that Studebaker shared anything with Dodges, learned something new. Dodge used the Dana 60 rear until 1993 I believe.

I'm Dodge guy but am growing fond of the International Harvester trucks.

wish I could help you find what you need.

Bucky

In 1965 when this truck was new, a great deal of rural roads were still gravel/dirt. Trucks were used as trucks & not for zipping down the 6 lane freeways at 80 mph like today. People spent less time behind the wheel & gas was cheaper. Noise, mileage, lack of speed & less comfort wasn't so much noti...

Yes, the difference between 63 & 65.5-up is the parking brake location & those tapered splines. Spring location & overall axle width should be the same.

Bucky

Clean & well documented truck. Highly optioned too.

The building where the original dealership was is still there.

I'm of no help on your power/transmission situation.

Bucky

There was a time when these ol Dodges were just considered beaters & went for about $800-1000. But Mecum/Barrett-Jackson syndrome along with the supply chain COVID era drove prices up. But Dodge Sweptlines never got the following of the Chevy C10 & Ford F series trucks. Flat Fender Power Wagons (46-...

Good buy as long as you aren't trying to "flip" it or make some kind of big gain on it.

Assuming it has title, hasn't sat for decades & isn't missing a bunch of parts or damaged significantly. It probably won't make a great daily driver.

Bucky

I can't blame you for shutting it down, I remember when I got my Sweptline how much more active this site was, is this forum going to be archived? There's troves of invaluable information on here, it was indeed a great run. I still daily my Sweptline to this day as my only transportation, and it do...

DonNots wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 20, 2024 3:04 pm

knocking out that final stud and watching the drum fall away from the hub was just...satisfying,

That's known as a confirmation blow. And yes, it's satisfying!

Bucky

I am finding plenty of videos & articles showing that removing the 8 lug studs from the hub will allow the drum to be separated from the hub. But I can't say as to if this applies specifically to your 66 D200 Dana 60 rear. I haven't looked for information on the fronts yet. I have found new drums fo...

One of the areas of difference (besides brake drum size) in Dana 60 rear axles is housing width, which is determined by the vehicle it came out of. Same for axle shafts which are determined by the housing width. So, the question becomes, do you find an axle exact enough as yours to interchange parts...

My love for Mopars began when I was a toddler & my uncle Bob had a new 1969 RR coupe that he bought after returning from Germany & getting out of the service. It was the lone car in a sea of Chevrolet pick-ups that everyone in mom's family (6 brothers) drove. I never forgot those slot wheels, the ch...

So........ show us the RoadRunner please! (If it's not already on this site elsewhere).

Bucky

Thanks soopernaut. I knew 4wd had drums in 74, wasn't sure on 2wd.

I too think that the change in IFS in 1972 would eliminate anything from that year on from working on his front.

Bucky

I thought it might be the ground for the condenser, but now I don't think so. If it runs fine like it is I wouldn't worry about correcting it.

Bucky