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Old 05-12-08, 06:37 PM   #251
rtarh2o
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The guy that built the trans admitted he screwed up, put the wrong bolt in, he said he had probably built 1000 transmissions and that was a first. Anyway I am a bit relieved that it was an obvious problem and that I won't have to worry about why it broke and if it is going to happen again. I should get it back this week, it is on the bench and they have started re-assembly. The good news is that they have done it enough now that they can get the trans in and out in about 30 minutes! The exhaust goes on either side and over the transfer case so. The body lift makes the bellhousing bolts really easy to reach so I could probably do it myself in a couple hours. I think that is possibly the best thing about this engine is how easy everything is to get to and work on.
I bought a 40 gallon tank off of the mud classifieds and it came in today. Really nice, complete with pump, dual filler etc. Can't wait to get it in and have a 1300 mile cruising range! I better get my WVO going because I won't be able to afford 65 gallons of diesel!
I will post some pictures when I get it home and get all the new things installed.
Rusty


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