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  1. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Well it took quite a bit of work, but the next big milestone complete! Once the sniper was properly setup, it was time to try and start the F for the first time post rebuild. First attempts my timing was way off and I was leaking oil profusely from the oil pressure regulator. Took it off and...
  2. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    did some work on the fuel tank. First time welding on nuts to remove broken fasteners. worked like a charm. And yes, the fuel tank was bone dry whe ni did it. I then decided to deal with this small amount of rust. Used a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. Then rinsed thouroughly with...
  3. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    welll, if anyone stumbles accross this problem, this is what I saw when i took the alternator apart. There is some slop in the shaft which somehow led to breaking the brushes. New one ordered and installed no problem.
  4. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Some days things go well, others are frustrating. Couple of questions for the group to help point me in some directions. First up the damn alternator pulley. Replacing the original that I broke pulling off my original alternator. This is a new oem pulley on this alternator...
  5. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Not too bad on the clearance. One bolt has some slight contact with the bondy that will need clearancing. Still need to put in the shifters. My father has started refreshing the paint, looks incredible. On the left is the before, which pretty much the whole exterior looks like. On the right...
  6. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Time to change things up a bit. Wanted to get the body back on the frame to make sure the tranny and transfer case would fit as well as get all the fuel/brake/steering lines ran. somehow pulled this off solo.
  7. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Forgot to mention, axles were completely stripped, welded, epoxy primered and painted. All new seals and bearings. Ready for a couple "easier" tasks, like that damn broken alternator pulley and fan that doesn't explode.
  8. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    One simple pic, but a monumental step, at least for me. Back to being a roller. Couple of comments 1. Dont try and put the rear diff on the front axle. It will make you scratch your head and feel like an idiot as to why it was not working as intended with the birfs installed! 2. Moving around...
  9. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Thank you so much for all of the pics. They provide much needed inspiration. After reading too many. way too entertaining threads on a track bar, I'll definitely have one. My rear 60 axle already has the mount and I have the bar they used, so really not employing one is being lazy. As you...
  10. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    New clutch in, transmission in and measurements for driveshafts made. Next up is a transmission mount and reading the endless threads on track bars. Was hoping I wouldn't need one behind the original F, but seems like it is a rather be safe than sorry kind of thing. Please enlighten if wrong.
  11. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Oh, and this showed up today.... shout out to @cruiseroutfit for getting this to my door just 1 week after ordering.
  12. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Well I think i did this right. Lined up the BB. Some posts seemed to have the BB at the bottom of the window. Also got the new PCV on and made some offset washers for the manifold to accomodate the headers.
  13. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Ill have to find some pics. I did order the mount, so just need to fab up a crossmember.
  14. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Thanks for the info. Dont think the original F will be taking this fast anywhere and I cant point the front at the flange, so ill give a non DC a chance in the front. Should have mentioned, relocated the rear crossmember on the frame back a bit, so should be all good on clearance there.
  15. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Well, just clicked buy on the h55f/splitcase combo. Opted out of the lower gearing, for now. Now to mock it all up for driveshafts and to make a transmission corssmember. Will it drive by the end of the year??? Thats the goal! for the rear I am going to point the rear diff right at the...
  16. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    On goes the machined 3 spd flywheel inside the 4 spd bell housing. Will be using all 3 spd clutch components with the 4 spd bellhousing to mate to the 5 spd transmission. Clear as mud? Well mud told me it would work, so onward. Also finally gave me a chance to torque the crank nut..
  17. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Woke up yesterday, put on my finest TLCA shirt, and decided to be properly initiated into working on a 40 by removing the pilot bearing with some bread.
  18. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Before firing it up for sure
  19. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Yup! I definitely need to write some up for posterity. Frame is painted. After wire wheeling the entire thing, i will never do that again! But I guess you have to prove to yourself you can do it on your first frame, right? Starting to put things on for good. The big news is tomorrow I'll be...
  20. bemerritt

    Builds Bemerritt Builds a 1970

    Decided to take a break from the grinding/welding and tear down the front axle so i could paint it at the same time as the frame. First time on a solid front axle.And here i thought pulling and rebooting CV's was a mess! Surprise #1 - 30 spline longfields Definitely some noticable wear...
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