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| | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 | I have a 51 3100 that i have pulled the 216 engine, 3 on the tree column shift transmission and 6 lug torque tube rear axle ( two 3 speed trans and torque tube with rear axle are for sale) that i have pulled from the truck. I have a 305 out of a 79 camaro that i want to throw in along with a 700R4 trans and a rear 6 lug axle out of a 1980 K10. I know i am supposed to change out the water pump to the short style. My plans are to run an electric fan with a shroud on a new radiator. Do i still need to change out the water pump? Doing this 305 motor I know i will have clearance issues with the stock steering. Which i do plan to use. I know i am supposed to space it out 1.5-2 inches. Are any further modifications needed to the steering other an that? Also what headers should i be looking for? I head read from Block huggers or ram horn headers. Also wanting to know what radiator should i get? Can i use an OEM replacement? i Would like to put the radiator in the stock location. I have seen a company name "champion" named a few times. This is my first vehicle i have owned older than an 87. Most of this stuff is all new to me. Advise and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,281 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,281 | There are 2 or 3 threads going on right now which address your swap very directly. Go read those and come back if you have any more questions. We have answers, but it is getting very repetitive answering the same questions in multiple active posts.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 1,049 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 1,049 | I went with Dakota Digital VHS gauges. They are awesome gauges but a little pricey.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 | There are 2 or 3 threads going on right now which address your swap very directly. Go read those and come back if you have any more questions. We have answers, but it is getting very repetitive answering the same questions in multiple active posts. do you have a link? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 | P.S. Do you know what i hate. If i reply to a thread i should be automatically "following" that thread. I feel like i should get automatic instant email notifications when a reply is made. I have checked my profile preferences without seeing any thing to make this change. :-( | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | See if this works:
click on your name - upper right
scan the down the list and click on
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I do not know how to get email for replies only? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,809 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,809 | People in the hot place want icewater. This is a forum that's provided to you free of charge by a lot of hardworking stovebolters who also have a life to live that's not centered around making the hotrod project that it looks like you're not qualified to attempt easier. Show a little appreciation for the wealth of knowledge that's available here, instead of whining, and you'll get a lot more assistance.
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~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 | See if this works:
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I do not know how to get email for replies only? Hey that worked! Thanks for the info, this is helpful. this forum is not as user friendly like "scionlife" Tacomaworld" or "67-72chevytrucks" Thanks! You may want to check to see if emails are going into your "junk" or "spam" folder. This was the first thing i checked. I am not getting any notifications. I even put the "user menu" to pin it to the left side of the screen. That doesn't even work. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Sgt,
There was a big software "update" a few weeks ago. Configuring the new software/system is still underway, as oddities/inconsistencies are found.
We all say "thank you" to the "managers", and clearly point out problems (as you did).
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 32 | Sgt,
There was a big software "update" a few weeks ago. Configuring the new software/system is still underway, as oddities/inconsistencies are found.
We all say "thank you" to the "managers", and clearly point out problems (as you did). hopefully it helps to streamline and identify the problems to get them worked out | | |
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