I scored a 12v manual donor truck this weekend. It even starts and drives. this will be a first project of this kind for me, but there is lots of information out there so I think I will survive. Maybe slow and painful, but I look forward to learning something new on the rebuild and m35 conversion.
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Great score!! Keep us posted as you make progress.
I brought the truck into the shop to thaw it out and melt the snow. I feel overwhelmed with the potential project. For some reason I can not find Mudguppy's write up. I have watched Tactical Repairs vids. I can weld, fabricate, and make bad choices. Not a natural mechanic and don't really want to have this project stuck in m shop for more than 2 weeks. Oh boy, see if I can get the nerve to start this venture... i like the multifuel and my truck works perfectly fine as it is! Ok. my rant is over for now.
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Oh, hey, I can do that too!
I'm also doing an engine swap, I'm just hoping it's done by Spring.
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Now's a good time (if you haven't done it already) to fix the "Killer Dowel Pin" on that 12V.
Here's how I fixed mine:
https://www.hanksdeuce.com/killer_dowel_pin.htm
Here's how I fixed mine:
https://www.hanksdeuce.com/killer_dowel_pin.htm
Thanks. That is on my list.
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Check out "Tactical Repair" on you tube. Good pictures and commentary on his swap. He is on this forum. ? Jeepsinker?
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That's me.
Yep, watch, watch and rewatch. Finishing up engine rebuild. Pistons, main and cam in yesterday do the rest today. Injection pump out for rebuild. So much for the time schedule. That went out the window 4 weeks ago when I started teardown and trying to order parts.
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dont forget to buy or modify your fuel plate, then you can roll the coals on the Libs.
Keeping everything stock. I will leave the coal up to the much younger guys.. I don't need any extra drama for now
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Try to find the S297 air compressor and associated power steering pump like I have.
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Great Topic , years ago I had extra engines and tires etc hard time hit and I sold stuff off.. Ha Hard times are coming again and Im still going in debt for a deuce next week.. I like whatever..anyway Thanks for the post and pictures and info would be greatly appreciated. I too will someday get a cummins and do the same thing ..So info will be appreciated.
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“Rolling Coal” is bad for the engine. It creates excess heat and washes oil off cylinder walls. Be smart and tune it for power. The 6bt is a great engine, no need to shorten its live doing stupid stuff. About as cool as the teens with the import that’s backfiring because they can’t get it tuned right with the massive fart muffler.
Pro tip: never race a “lib” driving a Tesla.
‘Merica
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wh
yea, the battery may catch on fire.