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| | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 | Well, after missing the Winchester parade (again) and the Mechanicsville VFD Parade this weekend because we just haven't been able to get the truck to even start (let alone run), we've made the big decision to pull it out of service and remove the drive train. Out comes the 305E V-6, SM-465 and both axles. Back in goes the Detroit 4-53T, RT-610 Road Ranger and the Dana 80 rear axle (with disc brakes). We already have most of the components on hand. And I will be sure to take pics as we go along. Wish me luck in getting further on this than the last time ...  Regards, John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 88 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 88 | I am envious of that drive train swap. The thought of breaking 45 mph going down the road  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,602 | We missed you in Winchester. Good luck with the drive switch over! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,144 | Sorry you continue to fight with the fire truck. Good luck with the swap. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 | John,
I sure am puzzled to why you are still having problems with the V-6 (unless I missed any new updated info on it), but that will be one cool truck with the Detroit along with the Road Ranger.
Keep us posted.
Bill
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 | Hey John, Not trying to rain on your parade, but wouldn't it be a lot easier to swap in a 350 SBC? The existing transmission, rear, clutch and brake pedals could be reused, it might be a whole lot less fabricating. The SMC should line up with the pump also. Will the DD have enough rpm to spin the front mounted pump? Just thinking ahead...  lol! Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 863 | You can't blame me for it this time! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 195 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 195 | That ought to make an interesting and fun toy! 
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,744 | Thanks fellas -- I appreciate everyone covering my shifts while we're out of service Mike B -- A 350?? Aren't *you* the funny one. Seriously, a 350 would probably bolt in but I have a 4-53T and the RT-610 that both need a job. We took some measurements last weekend and it appears to require minimal fabrication or modification -- at the most, we'll need to swap out the tranny cross member. We might have to do some banging on the inner fenders. I still have dibs on that front axle of yours, right? According to Leid's, the 4-53T idles about where the 305 does (~500 rpm) and the pump maxes out around 2,500 RPM which is where the 4-53T cruises, so I think I'm good. Remember -- that pump was designed to be driven by a babbited 235. Dave -- Not your fault. John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,236 | John, Not saying it wouldn't be cool and all, just thinking about down time. I was thinking about all of the little things that make it a pain to do a swap like pedal linkage, exhaust, steering, will the engine crank be at the same height to line up with the pump... etc.  Bolting the engine and trans in is the easy part. Front axle is still yours... Mike B | | |
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