I wondered why LSD are no longer offered in late model trucks (Fords). I supposed it had to do with fuel mileage. Takes HP to turn with friction...
Thanks Oldtimer I found a fella that could make a (name and instruction plate) with a altered shift pattern but the max mph per gear part is a...
Hello Have a 54 cj3b with t-18 reverse over a down. Looking to have a orginal style Willys dash plate with speed (MPH) for each gear and 4 speed...
Hello Might think about some sort of a safety pin to lock toggle u-arms to latch bracket. If tire carrier ever got loose it could be bad. Bill in...
Hello I have replaced several output shaft bushing. What worked for me was. Had to make a driver to install. I think it was a short chunk(3...
Hello again I would advise to read Novaks guide on rebuilding dana 18 TC. If your front yoke has any movement up and down or sideways your...
Hello I have replaced several output shaft bushing. You will need metal lathe, drill press, 11/16 drill bit, 5/8 reamer and bushing driver....
Thanks for comments. Duffer, early block, no side motor mounts. No room for 2 grove pulley on balancer anyway.Now looking at flat belt drive...
Thanks for response. w3srl,there is about 1" between front edge of fan and radiator core. If I use a double pulley on balancer I would have to...
Hello everyone I need advice on mounting a belt driven power steering pump on a 3b with SBC. It has a cradle type front motor mount. There is...
Hi I would try to find a 3b junk hood and cut spot welds out. Will be hard to duplicate the radius. I think a 2A,3A hat channel brace would also...
Hi avmechanic I have enjoyed following your build. I too have a dilemma with regards to front tire coverage. I have not found any aftermarket...
Has anybody ever tried cutting axle shims from key stock on a horizontal band saw?
I was facing the same problem on a 3b. What I finally ended up doing was grinding off the high stud of the bulbs. Drilled a small hole to match...
I think the reason the drum will not come off the drum shaft is the drum gets water inside it and rusts the shaft. You might have to press the...
What about Holbrook long springs?
JC Whitney use to have a 4000 rpm tach. It would be pretty neat to be able to twist it all the way.
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