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by 712edf
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 5130

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

The whole pinion angle debate comes from the divorced vs married transfer case set-ups. 74 & back were divorced, meaning it is not bolted directly to the transmission, sets much further back from the front axle, uses a longer front propeller shaft and the axle differential is angled differently than...
by 712edf
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 69 D300 Radiator Replacement?
Replies: 2
Views: 1605

Re: 69 D300 Radiator Replacement?

Which engine does your truck have? I want to say that the radiator is determined by this. Slant six, small block or big block could possibly have their own unique radiator, but I am not certain.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: NP 435 Rebuild Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Re: NP 435 Rebuild Parts

Novak seemed to have all the bases covered at one time, but as of today I can't say & I have not dealt with them personally.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 5130

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

$2000 was a very good deal. It won't take much to get it completely ship shape mechanically.

Swapping to a modern 8 lug front disc equipped axle would be a breeze, but many claim that the pinion angles of those axles won't work with the divorced NP205 transfer case.

Bucky
by 712edf
Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 5130

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

Look over on the power wagon websites, some have classified ads, both current & past sales. It'll give you a general idea of what they have bring in the past & what people are asking today. My ball park guess is if you get it to run & drive then maybe $7000. I have seen them in pristine shape listed...
by 712edf
Mon Jan 01, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 5130

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

That is NOT a D nor W500. They are considerably bigger.

That is a W300 1 ton 4x4. Luckily a W300 is probably worth more money, simply because W500s are too big to be really sought after.

The winch & dump add value. Nice find!

Bucky
by 712edf
Mon Dec 18, 2023 6:27 pm
Forum: *ELECTRICAL/GAUGES/LIGHTING HELP*
Topic: Horn Wire - Black Wire in Column
Replies: 2
Views: 1555

Re: Horn Wire - Black Wire in Column

I don't recall how it is all hooked up, but you are correct in that the horn blows when the ground circuit is completed by depressing the horn ring/button.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Nov 14, 2023 7:47 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What do you do with your sweptline today?
Replies: 54
Views: 46515

Re: What do you do with your sweptline today?

That truck sounds awesome. How often do you drive it? What site do we find it on? I used to drive it every week. Then I got married, bought a house/pool/etc & all the entanglements involved (mortgage, chores) & the driving dropped to every few weeks, then mainly during our rare snow events or just ...
by 712edf
Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What do you do with your sweptline today?
Replies: 54
Views: 46515

Re: What do you do with your sweptline today?

W 600? We really need to see pictures of this truck. It doesn’t get much better!! There's a whole thread about it over on one of the power wagon sites. I would post pictures here except I am now using my wife's laptop which doesn't have any. They are all located on my laptop which no longer works. ...
by 712edf
Tue Nov 07, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Factory small block spread bore manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3602

Re: Factory small block spread bore manifold

Isn't the Carter AFB a square bore? 1985 was when the Q-jet appeared on 360's in D/W350 & possibly others. I can't say if they appeared earlier on cars. Yes anything after 1970-72 is emissions/smog stuff. Those who claim the switch to 4v making the 318 a dog base this on the manifold ports not match...
by 712edf
Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Factory small block spread bore manifold
Replies: 10
Views: 3602

Re: Factory small block spread bore manifold

There are those who swear that switching to a 4 barrel on a 318 (without other engine mods) turns it into a dog. I can't say. I do think the spread bore manifold would likely be 1971 or newer. Carter Thermoquad would be the most period correct carb to use. Not saying its the best, just what Mopar ge...
by 712edf
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 11" Clutch Special Borg and Beck Pressure Plate?
Replies: 3
Views: 1433

Re: 11" Clutch Special Borg and Beck Pressure Plate?

Mine was for a medium duty truck clutch disc which is slightly larger (and rarer) than the one you are seeking.

Seems like it was about $200. I may still have the ticket somewhere.

This was about 2018, before covid goofed up the world's economy.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Oct 31, 2023 7:19 pm
Forum: GENERAL CHIT CHAT (NON-TECHNICAL)
Topic: What do you do with your sweptline today?
Replies: 54
Views: 46515

Re: What do you do with your sweptline today?

Its been a tad over a year since I had my W600 really running.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sun Oct 29, 2023 10:59 am
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 11" Clutch Special Borg and Beck Pressure Plate?
Replies: 3
Views: 1433

Re: 11" Clutch Special Borg and Beck Pressure Plate?

I would contact these people here. They have been referenced on this website & throughout the truck community. I used them for my W600 NP540 clutch. They seem to know these old trucks. Check out their website then give them a call.

hrclutch.com

Bucky
by 712edf
Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: PHOTO GALLERY
Topic: New to me 1970 W200
Replies: 49
Views: 40547

Re: New to me 1970 W200

My W600 with Rockwell axles even has the LH studs on the left side of the vehicle. I have no desire to change them. The only issues they ever present on any vehicle is tire shop employees are clueless about their existence & will screw them up with those impacts.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 1970 Ignition Location
Replies: 3
Views: 1349

Re: 1970 Ignition Location

Moved to the column for 1972-later light duty trucks. It stayed in the dash on the medium duty trucks through 1977.

I think the Dodge Tradesman B series van kept the ignition in the dash for a while too.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:08 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 69 W100 Window Regulator
Replies: 12
Views: 3252

Re: 69 W100 Window Regulator

The 67-71 version also was continued on through the 72-73 500-800 series medium duty trucks, as those still had Sweptline cabs.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sat Sep 16, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Changing the front end.
Replies: 9
Views: 1859

Re: Changing the front end.

If it's a 1964 S600 school bus with V8 then most likely it's a POLY 318 or 361 big block.

383 nor 426 weren't put into medium duty trucks to my knowledge. 413 could have been an option but usually they went into the D800 trucks. 400 didn't exist until 1972.

Bucky
by 712edf
Wed Sep 06, 2023 3:00 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: 318LA rear sump Dipstick
Replies: 5
Views: 1516

Re: 318LA rear sump Dipstick

On certain big block truck engines the dipstick tube came off the side of the oil pan, via a 90 degree fitting.
Maybe your 318 needs a similar set-up.

Bucky
by 712edf
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: Clutch pressure plate releasing uneven
Replies: 6
Views: 1559

Re: Clutch pressure plate releasing uneven

I have never heard anything negative about HR & have used them myself. They seem to know our old stuff.

Bucky