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is that it? i have always been afraid to do stuff like that.lol i guess its just the machinest in me every thing has to be perfect
I can relate to that by being a machinest also but sometimes you just have to do it  . Nice job Sam!! Did the 205 bolt right up to the 518? It looks like the 518 doesn't have that long adapter like the 727 does. |
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I feel very good about going the diesel/leaf/doubler route. I think the truck is really going to 'feel' and perform so much better, especially on the street. Jungle - yup the 205 came 'factory' behind the 518 (23-spline) and the overdrive 'is' the tailhousing and they just bolt right up. My other truck, the '93, is getting an '03 NV5600 and a mated 205 (originally from behind a '93 Ram w/ a Getrag 5-speed), and so long as you have a 29-spline mated 205 it'll also bolt straight up to the 5600 and it'll be bulletproof. Really looking forward to getting the 6-speed...and the exhaust brake  ...in the tug boat - it'll be a completely different animal, and it'll finally be 'all motor' - no more converter slop to swear at . Maybe.... maybe...I'll have the 6-speed in the rig before Moab this year...but I doubt it. - S
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« Reply #1802 on: May 19, 2008, 09:45:21 PM » |
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Sam have you had the chance to drive a 6 speed ? A buddy has a 05 2500 24V and neither I or him really care for it due to the gears being so close I know he has a Bully Dog kit in it and now skip shifts it (2-4-6). I made the decision after driving his to go with the 5 speed when I do the CTD conversion on my crew.
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« Reply #1803 on: May 20, 2008, 02:52:53 AM » |
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 I feel very good about going the diesel/leaf/doubler route. I think the truck is really going to 'feel' and perform so much better, especially on the street. Jungle - yup the 205 came 'factory' behind the 518 (23-spline) and the overdrive 'is' the tailhousing and they just bolt right up. My other truck, the '93, is getting an '03 NV5600 and a mated 205 (originally from behind a '93 Ram w/ a Getrag 5-speed), and so long as you have a 29-spline mated 205 it'll also bolt straight up to the 5600 and it'll be bulletproof. Really looking forward to getting the 6-speed...and the exhaust brake ...in the tug boat - it'll be a completely different animal, and it'll finally be 'all motor' - no more converter slop to swear at . Maybe.... maybe...I'll have the 6-speed in the rig before Moab this year...but I doubt it. - S Thanks Sam. I am going with a 518 & my 205 for the 440 RC. I'll have to change the twin shifter mount maybe. Do you have a pic of the shifter mounting bosses on the tail housing? |
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Sam have you had the chance to drive a 6 speed ? A buddy has a 05 2500 24V and neither I or him really care for it due to the gears being so close I know he has a Bully Dog kit in it and now skip shifts it (2-4-6). I made the decision after driving his to go with the 5 speed when I do the CTD conversion on my crew.
 actually the close pattern is one of the reasons I like the 6-speed, and with the 3.54 gear ratio I can actually use 1st and 2nd gear with some utility. If the truck is empty I'll most likely also skip shifts like yer saying, but under big loads I'll enjoy taking my time and rowing through the gears. Plus, there's the good utility of the close ratios for decelerating against the e-brake.
Thanks Sam.
I am going with a 518 & my 205 for the 440 RC. I'll have to change the twin shifter mount maybe. Do you have a pic of the shifter mounting bosses on the tail housing?
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actually the close pattern is one of the reasons I like the 6-speed, and with the 3.54 gear ratio I can actually use 1st and 2nd gear with some utility. If the truck is empty I'll most likely also skip shifts like yer saying, but under big loads I'll enjoy taking my time and rowing through the gears. Plus, there's the good utility of the close ratios for decelerating against the e-brake. - Sam I had an 04 w/6 speed, and loved it. Well, I loved it during normal driving, and while towing. I hated it when I was driving from the South side of San Antonio in rush hour.  |
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Your parts came out great! What did they use for blast media?
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« Reply #1808 on: May 22, 2008, 10:06:32 AM » |
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For this they used crushed plastic media - it's actually recycled crushed/pulverized buttons from old shirts. Man I'll tell ya...this blasting thing is THE way to go. Cost me $200 to blast the 6BT, 518, t-cases, and some small stuff - blasted clean and ready to paint, all in an hour. Can't beat it, and everything is completely clean and degreased.
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« Reply #1810 on: May 24, 2008, 06:43:44 AM » |
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that sure looks good max can't to see it this fall in moab.
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« Reply #1811 on: May 25, 2008, 12:26:00 AM » |
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that sure looks good max can't to see it this fall in moab.
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« Reply #1812 on: May 25, 2008, 09:10:27 AM » |
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Looks good Sam! I think you need to blast the fins on the intake side of the turbo though. - naawwww...I'll leave the 'turbocharger tech' to the professionals . About the only things I'll bomb on this 6BT is the basic pump mods, and I'll definitely do a 14cm collar. When funds permit I'll upgrade to a PDR HX-35 turbo and an ATS manifold. That'll probably be about it - I'll probably even leave the stock sticks in there. |
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« Reply #1813 on: May 28, 2008, 08:36:29 PM » |
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- leafs are 'in' Front reinforced, ready to 'rock'  5 g-8 bolts aught to keep it all together. Also seam-welded the front crossmember to the frame to 'box' it all in.  Rear spring in with no real weight on it. ORD u-bolt flip kit in the mail - no draggin' u-bolts...  inside view of the ORD shackles - Uber HD stuff  under compression the spring stretches about 4" which should take the shackle back to just about a 45* angle, maybe more with the weight of the whole back of the truck on it - aught to be just right. And if the angle isn't back enough...well I guess I'll drill 6 more friggin' holes...  Engine gets it's new seals and paint next; t-case(s) done tomorrow....closer each day. - S |
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« Reply #1814 on: May 28, 2008, 08:47:17 PM » |
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What springs are you using in the rear again?
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« Reply #1816 on: May 28, 2008, 08:55:17 PM » |
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they're 'dem Chevy 56" 3/4-ton 'Burban's from Pro Comp. They squat a lot more than the fronts do - they look like a huge lift at first but like you said with weight they'll settle down nicely...and I have a bunch more weight...I just hope I factored in enough lift. Worked a wheel swap with Trevor - add the tires I've been wanting and it looks like I'll have the 'Moab' shoes on in time Looks real good!!! The ORD shackle and u-bolt kit is very nice. Andrew Thanks to you bud - the ref to ORD is very much appreciated |
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Good day in the shop - 6BT is stripped, valves adjusted, and should be going back together tomorrow...   killed the KDP - 'Killer Dowel Pin' (location shown at tip of 'driver) -  this is the tab that get's bolted in place to keep the pin from wiggling out and destroying the engine...  ...and in place. Use loctite to make sure the bolt itself doesn't come out too...  Took a bunch of pics of sub assemblies so I can a: remember where stuff went, and b: remember how stuff went... Also got most of the pertinent seals and gaskets from NAPA, plus a new Cummins water pump from the dealer -  - M2 |
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« Reply #1818 on: May 29, 2008, 09:51:04 PM » |
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looks good mate. now hury up and put it in with the body on. i want to see how well the engine fits so i konw how much work i have to do to mine when i do it lol
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« Reply #1819 on: May 30, 2008, 05:48:28 AM » |
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Looks Nice!!! It's gonna look great back together and painted!
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« Reply #1820 on: May 30, 2008, 01:18:20 PM » |
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Is the 6BT going to be the Cummins truck color? I thinking they were a beige or cream color.
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« Reply #1821 on: May 30, 2008, 10:01:33 PM » |
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Is the 6BT going to be the Cummins truck color? I thinking they were a beige or cream color.
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..lookin good Sam..hang in there..you'll get it...again! lol  Brian
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You can tell when I use to be around the big rigs . James now that you mension it didn't you paint your motor that color? I did indeed.  |
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well since we're showing off engines... ...but I wanted a different look - I wanted the industrial/military/tank look, but it IS a geniune Cummins engine color -   right off the shelf at my local KW shop  |
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VERY NICE!!!! Looks great! I can't wait to get to that point. Soon...
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« Reply #1828 on: May 31, 2008, 01:40:56 PM » |
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Thats the color I was thinking about !!
Turned out nice sam! when is it going into the RC?
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« Reply #1830 on: June 2, 2008, 08:34:26 AM » |
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Hey you won't beat a tan Cummins diesel engine with a Duramash, a Powerjoke, or a kitty Cat any day. Looks freaking awesome! |
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« Reply #1831 on: June 2, 2008, 02:05:19 PM » |
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Nice!I was hoping you would go with the beige color myself!
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« Reply #1834 on: June 6, 2008, 08:22:01 PM » |
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That's some mighty fine truck porn....
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« Reply #1835 on: June 7, 2008, 02:34:00 AM » |
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« Reply #1836 on: June 7, 2008, 06:49:33 AM » |
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« Reply #1837 on: June 7, 2008, 01:29:11 PM » |
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that looks real nice man. now just have to bolt up the trans and t cases and put the body back on.
do you think you will have enough clearance with the fire wall?
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« Reply #1838 on: June 7, 2008, 01:48:17 PM » |
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that looks real nice man. now just have to bolt up the trans and t cases and put the body back on.
do you think you will have enough clearance with the fire wall?
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« Reply #1839 on: June 7, 2008, 11:23:59 PM » |
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well I used my '93s engine bay as the 'demo' and it's a 6BT-powered rig, plus the RC has a 3" body lift...and providing the '93 and this '78 chassis are the same I'll be golden. So far everything has been a dead-nuts match so we should be good to go, but until it's all back together.... - What I'm most concerned with is the core support - I have a feeling it will need to be significantly 'remodled' Have to make room for the intercooler, and...I have to do something with the hinge mounts/brackets for the front clip - they're kinda weak - not quite up to 'Uber' standards. How's it go?..."when in doubt, use thicker steel???" Tell ya what was sweet tho - the 6BT and its engine mounts bolted up in the exact same holes that the 452 did - THAT was particularly nice. 'Spoon already had that one proofed so I wasn't worried, but it sure was nice to actually see it line right up - M2
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« Reply #1840 on: June 8, 2008, 06:35:46 PM » |
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if you can fin a core support from a 92-93 truck that not rotten or bent all up, the 78 sheet metal will bolt up with very minor fab work, the fenders line right up the only thing that needs to be redone is the lower grill apron mounts
and it will all fit like it was meant to be
and for who asked above, if you use the 1st gen flywheel cover/engine adaptor then you don't need a body lift, but if you use one from a second gen truck then you need a lift or to cut the firewall
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« Reply #1841 on: June 9, 2008, 12:18:10 PM » |
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kool so i take it you were using the big block k member then?
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« Reply #1842 on: June 9, 2008, 04:21:12 PM » |
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kool so i take it you were using the big block k member then?
Yup, using the factory '78 crossmember, also the same for a small block . good day today - reached my milestone - the driveline is 'in'. It's long.....and heavy.....and should be 100% Cummins-proof. Biggest issue will be protecting the doubler from impacts, because if I land the truck on the doubler there's every guarantee that the doubler will just laugh....but the back half of the tranny will break into lots of small pieces. So......all I have to do is build a really big arse monster belly shield/tranny-doubler mount thingie......       also had to make a retianer plate for the front face of the 203 - the 518's rear face doesn't do the same job as the original spec 727 rear face, so...  Party on |
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« Reply #1843 on: June 9, 2008, 08:49:36 PM » |
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Deeeaammmmnn!!! THAT IS HUGE!!!! Looks great!!!!
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« Reply #1844 on: June 10, 2008, 12:20:51 AM » |
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Whoa, you can almost just hook the rear axle to the 205 ouput shaft, any idea on how long is the rear shaft going to be?
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« Reply #1845 on: June 10, 2008, 12:27:43 AM » |
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damn dood that thing is like a mile long lol.
gives good insight though. when i do it i will have to have the 203 clocked 45-90 deg for a flat bottom look.
looks good man keep up the good work
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« Reply #1846 on: June 10, 2008, 12:33:01 AM » |
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Looks sweet Max. Are you gonna change your wheelbase cuz of the long driveline or just use a short driveshaft out back? Whats the measurement from rear output to yoke?
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« Reply #1847 on: June 10, 2008, 02:40:49 AM » |
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Sam that is AWESOME !!!!
What did your drive flanges come out of or are they aftermarket? I bet it feels so sweet to get to this point.
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« Reply #1849 on: June 12, 2008, 10:10:04 PM » |
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thanks Willie! Hey you gonna be at Moab this year? - be great to see ya again dude Today was kinda fun - had a couple friends over to help Tracy and me lift the front clip back more or less into place, and afterwards Trevor's lil boy Lucas just had to grab a wrench and help us put the final torque on the doubler!!  - Sam |
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93 RC W150 - "Blu Oxx" (driver)
93 Cummins Ram D250 - "Big Mack" (tugboat)
68 Charger R/T - "Trigger", 71 Demon GTS-R - "Chubby"
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