What do I have? 40 newb (10 Viewers)

[cruisermatt]

I would go with the basic $400ish V8/H42 adapter and put a 60 top cover/shifter on your H42 and move the transmission/transfer forwards a few inches.

That way if you wanted to go H55f later it is relatively more straightforwards.

What are you thinking for a crossmember? Your existing h42 doesn’t have the provisions on the case for a transmission mount does it?

Also, clutch and flywheel can be a lot less then $500. Like half

 

[clrussell]

I would go with the basic $400ish V8/H42 adapter and put a 60 top cover/shifter on your H42 and move the transmission/transfer forwards a few inches.

That way if you wanted to go H55f later it is relatively more straightforwards.

What are you thinking for a crossmember? Your existing h42 doesn’t have the provisions on the case for a transmission mount does it?

Also, clutch and flywheel can be a lot less then $500. Like half

I’m thinking I’m going to call you. I think I have the clutch situation sorted, but I would like to confirm. However I need some cruisermatt parts.

Probably going to do the dreaded propeller mount on the back of the transfer case. I can get one for $230 cost and already have the swap bel housing on hand.

 

[RevISK]

I’m thinking I’m going to call you. I think I have the clutch situation sorted, but I would like to confirm. However I need some cruisermatt parts.

Probably going to do the dreaded propeller mount on the back of the transfer case. I can get one for $230 cost and already have the swap bel housing on hand.

I have a 60 series 4-sp shifter and knob if you need.

 

[clrussell]

I have a 60 series 4-sp shifter and knob if you need.

I think I just need the top plate on the trans.

I believe my current shifter and knob will work

 

[RevISK]

I have a 60 series 4-sp shifter and knob if you need to know how cool I am.

Fixed it.

 

[EWheeler]

I’m thinking I’m going to call you. I think I have the clutch situation sorted, but I would like to confirm. However I need some cruisermatt parts.

Probably going to do the dreaded propeller mount on the back of the transfer case. I can get one for $230 cost and already have the swap bel housing on hand.

I have a propeller crossmember I'll send you for cost of shipping. Just need to fab the mounting brackets (angle iron) and buy the pucks.

 

[EWheeler]

What are you thinking for a crossmember? Your existing h42 doesn’t have the provisions on the case for a transmission mount does it?

Dumb Q that I could probably answer tonight when I get home by crawling under my SBC swapped 40, but does the V8 adapter bellhousing ditch the rear motor/trans mounts? My 40 does not have a propeller t-case support, nor does it have a trans crossmember, so I believe my adapter bellhousing still incorporates the rear mounts..... Even with the short H42, is it not recommended to let the trans and t-case hang like they came from the factory?

 

[clrussell]

I have a propeller crossmember I'll send you for cost of shipping. Just need to fab the mounting brackets (angle iron) and buy the pucks.

Deal! I’ll send PM

 

[pb4ugo]

Dumb Q that I could probably answer tonight when I get home by crawling under my SBC swapped 40, but does the V8 adapter bellhousing ditch the rear motor/trans mounts? My 40 does not have a propeller t-case support, nor does it have a trans crossmember, so I believe my adapter bellhousing still incorporates the rear mounts..... Even with the short H42, is it not recommended to let the trans and t-case hang like they came from the factory?

I'd be curious to hear or see what you have. Most all V8 conversion(AA or Downey) I've seen with the stk 4speed(h42) & Tcase use a rear propeller crossmember.

 

[Ditcherman]

I have a propeller crossmember I'll send you for cost of shipping. Just need to fab the mounting brackets (angle iron) and buy the pucks.

Whoa whoa whoa. I was told there was no angle iron allowed. As a farmer hack fabricator, I’ve had to go through withdrawal to move forward.

 

[clrussell]

Whoa whoa whoa. I was told there was no angle iron allowed. As a farmer hack fabricator, I’ve had to go through withdrawal to move forward.

I’ll use racing angle iron

 

[pb4ugo]

I’ll use racing angle iron

With gussets.

 

[Ditcherman]

I’ll use racing angle iron

With gussets.

Bonus points for running it through the Swag press and bending it.

 

[clrussell]

Bonus points for running it through the Swag press and bending it.

I use a torch and vice

 

[Ditcherman]

I use a torch and vice

Ok but no bonus points.

I swear I was told no angle iron.

 

[clrussell]

Ok but no bonus points.

I swear I was told no angle iron.

Is it angle iron if you make it yourself ?

 

[Ditcherman]

Is it angle iron if you make it yourself ?

Oh no not at all please forgive me I completely misunderstood.

All the bonus points.

 

[pb4ugo]

Ok but no bonus points.

I swear I was told no angle iron.

Why?

 

[Ditcherman]

Why?

Angle irons for farmers.

Or something like that.
You have to have custom bends and what not I believe. I’m not sure I understand it all yet, all the fabrication rules.

Years ago when I wanted to be an overlander I had trouble with the whole “lights before lockers” thing too.

 

[clrussell]

Angle irons for farmers.

Or something like that.
You have to have custom bends and what not I believe. I’m not sure I understand it all yet, all the fabrication rules.

Years ago when I wanted to be an overlander I had trouble with the whole “lights before lockers” thing too.

I did just install my trasharoo my 200. But I have lights and lockers

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