Project: No end in sight (1 Viewer)

[fyresq]

Here's the problem I had with the tranny
First picture is what it's supposed to look like

Second picture is of the ginormous holes that were drilled in to the top part and into the sealing surface and left no aluminum material left on the tailhousing. The bottom holes were also retapped and crooked

 

[fyresq]

bolted up the adapter......had to change the input for the dana 300 that I'm putting in to accept the 27 spline 700r4 shaft. It ended up being a lot of work for a simple job, thank goodness I have a press........and then I "realized" I hadn't placed my thrust washers correctly after taking out the idler gear and had to do it all over again

The D300 t-case has HD outputs, 4:1 gears and will be twinsticked

 

[fyresq]

I welded up the scab plates to start the v8 operation

Did two passes on the top so it looks a little thick

 

[fyresq]

with the help of Poorboypulling, I started getting it in. I have already moved the motor mounts once. Measurements so far are 8.75" back from the shock tower to front edge, offset 1.25" to the driver side (wish I could get more but the center dump manifold is close), top edge flush with frame, 3-4 degrees rear tilt.

 

[fyresq]

I have pretty good distance behind the firewall and about 1.75" from the front of the mechanical fan to the radiator

 

[fyresq]

Another closer shot

 

[fyresq]

Had to massage some sheetmetal to get the t-case up but so far i have a flat belly at 3-4 degrees.

 

[srgould41]

How much did the Novak adapters set you back?

 

[fyresq]

I got it used off of Pirate for $250 I think but they are close to $500. Since I had put the 4:1 kit in, all the bearings and seals were new. The only "cheaper" route is to get a 700r4 - np208 (you have to offset one hole) factory adapter and then get an input form JB conversions I believe.

 

[fyresq]

Looks sweet dude. whats the wb

Sorry I forgot to answer this one.....the wheelbase right now is 101-102". I think I'm gonna push the rear axle back a little bit more since I have to cut quite a bit to fit the 40's. I'd be happy with a final 103-105". My plan is to 4 link the rear down the road but I just want to get it going and have too many projects going to start linking it but I'm leaning towards 1/4 ellipticals.

 

[srgould41]

I actually HAVE the 208 adapter with the elongated hole. I would love to be able to clock the tcase up to flatten the belly, though.

I will look at JB's adapters... That part I don't have yet.

Thanks for the info.

I got it used off of Pirate for $250 I think but they are close to $500. Since I had put the 4:1 kit in, all the bearings and seals were new. The only "cheaper" route is to get a 700r4 - np208 (you have to offset one hole) factory adapter and then get an input form JB conversions I believe.

 

[jsuthey]

Looking really good,I saw your project in Oct./Nov.last year when I picked up your old F eng.I just finally put that motor in my 40 yesterday,by myself! Hope to get it running soon,looks like you are close also!

 

[fyresq]

That's cool! Maybe we'll get 'em fired up around the same time, I 'm shooting for the end of the month but waiting on wiring harnesses, shifters, etc.

 

[fyresq]

Been doing lots of measuring and mocking up......after the third time moving the motor mounts I think I can live with where they are

 

[fyresq]

pulled the drivetrain out one more time

looks empty

 

[fyresq]

got some other stuff done that I didn't take pics of like the 700r4 crossmemmber and a crossmember for the TC. Belly's still flat I also put in the booster and Chevy 1 ton adapted MC

 

[sls019]

Your rig is looking good. I'm Watching closely as I too am building my 71 with sbc/700r4 combo.

 

[srgould41]

Your rig is looking good. I'm Watching closely as I too am building my 71 with sbc/700r4 combo.

What are you using for the TC?

 

[sls019]

What are you using for the TC?

Probably going to use the original FJ40 transfer.

 

[fyresq]

I went with the d300 b/c I could clock it flat and I upgraded it to 4:1, HD outputs, twinsticked and if I want to upgrade the TC to an atlas the adapter for the 700r4 is the same.....

That aside, I think the cruiser TC is tough, the downside is that it isn't really clockable and hangs a little low for my taste, but the upside is you get to keep the parking brake and probably get to use a 1 piece driveshaft