Steve, could one run a flat oil pan and external sump to lower the engine and center of mass while keeping the front drive shaft from the flat pan? Seems like a good soln.
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I mean you could, but dry sumps and all the plumbing are really going to push up against the $5k spending limit we all strictly adhere to.
Lowering the engine will also lower the transmission, so not really gaining much there. If you're worried about CG, just do what @Pigeaten did and load up the back of your truck
It's a wonderful, even brilliant, solution to something that isn't a problem. Let me know if you need any other ideas!
Just spitballing here but let’s say we had a mud hen that was a small generator and flat screen TV away from #10,000 trail weight…
The 6L80 would be a fantastic option, 33” tires with 4:56 gears would put that LS right in its sweet spot on the likely fire trails he would run in high gear and just about be perfect also at highway speeds, with that 4.03 first gear you would very rarely need to put the transfer case in low but when you did it would be a tractor.
Cool option, as always @samc2447 is a gentleman and shares his knowledge with us. Thank you Steve!
I printed a little chart so the rest of you can see the gear splits for 33" tires and 4:56 gears.
The 6L80 would be a fantastic option, 33” tires with 4:56 gears would put that LS right in its sweet spot on the likely fire trails he would run in high gear and just about be perfect also at highway speeds, with that 4.03 first gear you would very rarely need to put the transfer case in low but when you did it would be a tractor.
Cool option, as always @samc2447 is a gentleman and shares his knowledge with us. Thank you Steve!
I printed a little chart so the rest of you can see the gear splits for 33" tires and 4:56 gears.
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I'm liking the visual of the mud hen running down the interstate at 103mph.
Mud Hens have a natural affection to run 60 MPH (most of the time)
I've followed the Mud Hen down the interstate between Ogden and Boise en route to J Mack's and the Magruder Corridor Pig Party at a true 90mph. Wonder if there were two Pigs anywhere else in the world that ever did that together. I think we both had a little left. While we were motoring along Deo passed us like we were standing still. but he was on an 80 chassis and Toyota V8 running gear.
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Break out da wallet Ron @J Mack spending U gs on a new TrannyMud Hens have a natural affection to run 60 MPH (most of the time)
He costs me a lot of money, doesn't he.
He costs me a lot of money, doesn't he.
That's what I'm talking about.
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This ain’t working for me on Clyde 0.5
Gonna have auto paint shop fix some up ash grey for me locally.
What’s the best process to remove orange and repaint the appropriate grey?
Certain grit sand paper to start and finish with?
Gonna have auto paint shop fix some up ash grey for me locally.
What’s the best process to remove orange and repaint the appropriate grey?
Certain grit sand paper to start and finish with?
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Outer timing cover seal and gasket arrived so hope to address tonight or tomorrow. Cruiser outfitter always delivers good service.
Curious what everyone uses for gasket sealer prior to installing the gasket?
@Lifelong40Fan graciously enough to send me crankshaft nut. Classic cruiser delivered on 3 groove pulley (what a great group to deal with).
Wife dropped ball on ordering the socket and Loctite. Something about busy at work…sheesh. Order placed here Monday.
Ready to get her on road and running again.
Outer timing cover seal and gasket arrived so hope to address tonight or tomorrow. Cruiser outfitter always delivers good service.
Curious what everyone uses for gasket sealer prior to installing the gasket?
@Lifelong40Fan graciously enough to send me crankshaft nut. Classic cruiser delivered on 3 groove pulley (what a great group to deal with).
Wife dropped ball on ordering the socket and Loctite. Something about busy at work…sheesh. Order placed here Monday.
Ready to get her on road and running again.
What type of paint?
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Is there a best type for the Toyota ash grey for the exterior components?
Just figured I would have couple cans made up so I could apply 2-3 coats?
I don't know anything about Toyota OEM colors but if you're going to just get spray paint in a can use 400 grit wet sand paper before you paint the final color.
Here I would sand blast the orange paint completely off and use a dark sandable primer before I top coated it.
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Never considered sand blasting since I don’t have one but asked Kim if they have one at work and they do. It’s best way to do it for sure. Gonna have to look into something as small things like this could easily be handled at home.
I used the Harbor Freight blast cabinet for 15 or so years before I upgraded and in some ways I liked it better than the one I have now.