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Thanks Mike!
Not sure on the weight yet, but I suspect I'll be able to load/unload it myself. The stove weighs nothing and I don't have a ton of other utensils. We'll see when I get it filled
Not sure on the weight yet, but I suspect I'll be able to load/unload it myself. The stove weighs nothing and I don't have a ton of other utensils. We'll see when I get it filled
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What throttle cable are people using now? I've had a new issue crop up in the past couple of days with the throttle cable sticking. I've had the following Lokar kit since the conversion was done. The cable broke once and was replaced and now the sheath seems to be wearing through.
Lokar Hi-Tech Throttle Cables TC-1000HT
Lokar Hi-Tech Throttle Cables TC-1000HT
40LandCruising
Anderson
Do you run a hand throttle to wheel with the manual? My 40 is a manual and I remember from Uhwharrie this march at the ONSC meet that Moonshine was a 60 and that pretty much everyone else in the club was running automatic 80s to wheel. I'm not planning on just driving my 40 around, I plan to wheel it hard and it's intended to be a trail rig, unlike most 40s.
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Hey!! No, I don't have a hand throttle, I use all three feet 
In all seriousness, I had a hand throttle at one point but found I didn't ever use it. The pedals are close enough (and my foot is large enough) that I can actuate both the brake and throttle with my right foot. When I need more granularity with either the brake or the throttle, I hold the truck in place with the clutch then move my right foot where it needs to go.
Hard to explain, but it makes sense when you're wheeling it. Deep gearing helps a TON too. Right now I'm around 85:1 and would love to have lower.
In all seriousness, I had a hand throttle at one point but found I didn't ever use it. The pedals are close enough (and my foot is large enough) that I can actuate both the brake and throttle with my right foot. When I need more granularity with either the brake or the throttle, I hold the truck in place with the clutch then move my right foot where it needs to go.
Hard to explain, but it makes sense when you're wheeling it. Deep gearing helps a TON too. Right now I'm around 85:1 and would love to have lower.
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Moonshine blew out another steering box right before a ~1500mi road trip a few weeks ago. Used that as an excuse to buy a 105 sector shaft, reseal and pitman arm from @Akella , then also bought a PSC reservoir kit to install "while I'm in there". Going to port the 80 box as well:
Porting the 80 series power steering box
CAUTION: Non-Moonshine Tech ahead.
Haven't done a thing to Moonshine in a while, been distracting working on my Ford tow rig (affectionately called Project Mayhem) for the last 5 weeks. 6.0 needed a full bulletproof operation with o-ringed heads, ARP studs, upgraded injectors, Banks intake and a LOT of "while I'm in there". Other than this power steering work, moonshine won't be getting anything for a long time.
Porting the 80 series power steering box
CAUTION: Non-Moonshine Tech ahead.
Haven't done a thing to Moonshine in a while, been distracting working on my Ford tow rig (affectionately called Project Mayhem) for the last 5 weeks. 6.0 needed a full bulletproof operation with o-ringed heads, ARP studs, upgraded injectors, Banks intake and a LOT of "while I'm in there". Other than this power steering work, moonshine won't be getting anything for a long time.
Moonshine blew out another steering box right before a ~1500mi road trip a few weeks ago. Used that as an excuse to buy a 105 sector shaft, reseal and pitman arm from @Akella , then also bought a PSC reservoir kit to install "while I'm in there". Going to port the 80 box as well:
Porting the 80 series power steering box
CAUTION: Non-Moonshine Tech ahead.
Haven't done a thing to Moonshine in a while, been distracting working on my Ford tow rig (affectionately called Project Mayhem) for the last 5 weeks. 6.0 needed a full bulletproof operation with o-ringed heads, ARP studs, upgraded injectors, Banks intake and a LOT of "while I'm in there". Other than this power steering work, moonshine won't be getting anything for a long time.
Was that a cab off project to get to the engine?
TLC Norway
woodwelder
Niiice! Long time since i checked in! now get back to moonshine!
40LandCruising
Anderson
The fords lookin good, and I do the brake throttle with the same foot too. And would you happen to know the gearing on my 40? I know it's stock but that's it.
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Yup. Used @S4Cruiser 's 2-post lift to pick the body off.
Which transmission do you have? 4.11 diff gears, ~2.2:1 transfer case
40LandCruising
Anderson
I have 4.11 axle gears and the three speed manual on the floor. All I know about the t case is it has 4lo, 4hi, 2hi and neutr.
S4Cruiser
SILVER Star
What's the cost difference with you porting the 80 series box vs sending ur old box to West Texas Offroad and getting one from them? I've considering hydro boost for my scout box, but it's not really needed at the moment!
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It's just drilling and tapping two holes...
S4Cruiser
SILVER Star
Ha - guess it's a big cost difference then.
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Your transmission looks to have 2.757:1 first gear, transfer case 2.12:1, so you have a 24:1 final drive ratio.
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Seal kit is ~$30, fittings and caps are ~$45 (probably less) so $75 vs whatever west texas charges.
40LandCruising
Anderson
Wow, just 24:1, I gotta make that better.
Stumpalama
Forum Junkie
Unsolicited input: You could always line the stove area it with some heat shield. Like this: Amazon.com: Thermo-Tec 13575 12" X 24" Adhesive Backed Heat Barrier: Automotive
Are you gonna make it to GSMTR?
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Oooh, I like that! Might have to pick some up.
Ferd is done, ready to go:
Started a new project on Moonshine last night:
I'll be at GSMTR
Nice valve cover sticker!Oooh, I like that! Might have to pick some up.
Ferd is done, ready to go:
Started a new project on Moonshine last night:
I'll be at GSMTR
