thrashingcows

Looking at that lower rad hose connection, I can't say I've seen that before. Is that because that is a Non-AC motor, or was it originally an industrial motor.

gyman98

its something someone has fabbed up, it will work well for this application, the motor appears to be from a 1992 dodge truck

gyman98

Haven't had much time to work on this but did get the fuel tank and box off.

Got some questions for those in the know regarding nv4500 swaps. Which engine adapter plate should I use? I bought a new 2nd Gen starter, do I need a spacer?

i plan on using the nv4500 bell housing with the 13" getrag clutch

oliver foster

You want a 2nd gen adapter plate to go with that new 2nd gen starter to bolt to that NV-4500.
How do you like that Bend Pak lift? Is that the 10,000# model?

gyman98

thank you, I will pull the adapter plate off the trans donor truck too. Do I need a spacer for the starter? I keep reading something about that

I really like the lift, I use it a lot more then I thought I would. It's very well built and works well. The only small thing I don't like is when the arms are extended all the way with a 1ton diesel on the lift they have a bit of bow to them. Just looks bad but it's just a aesthetics thing.

Yes its a 10000lb model, here's a link to it:

http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/two-post-lifts/xpr-10s-168.aspx

patdaly

At least with the 2nd gen conversion to the 13" clutch you need the spacer.

I don't know how the Getrag 13" setup works, you should be able to easily measure from the flywheel flange to the starter ring gear on both and it should be fairly obvious if you need it or not.

j.fonder

i know with 2nd gen adapter/starter and nv4500 clutch(12 1/4"), you do not need a spacer. with 2nd gen adapter/starter and nv5600(13") clutch, you need the spacer. unsure on 2nd gen adapter/starter and a getrag clutch.

if you do need the spacer, i've got a spare from southbend.

gyman98

thanks guys, pm me a price on the spacer please. Looks like I'll need it

gyman98

Removed the differentials and put the frame on the rotisserie, now I can get busy on grinding, grinding and more grinding. Lots of welding to do after that

gyman98

I have a bunch of these type of welds to repair

patdaly

Wow, and those are MIG welds to boot........... Takes a special kind of inept to make MIG look like that.

j.fonder

can i just come up and do work in your shop? don't worry, i'll work on your stuff, I'm just in love with that shop. i can survive solely on pizza, beer, and coffee, and i'll string my hammock up between the lift posts to sleep.

gyman98

yes it sure does, spent all day cutting out welds and grinding out a bunch more. Some welds aren't bad though...

even just cut out it looks better

NJTman

DON"T LET HIM DO IT !

I hear that he went up to Alaska, and now people from there are missing !!

The Donner party was scared to have him stay with them, I'm sure you will be too ! You know them people from Florida. They're all serial killers, cause that state breeds psycho serial killers who love to live in workshops, drink all your beer, coffee, and eat all your pizza. Once you stop feeding them and giving them beer and coffee, they kill you, and move on to their next beer, coffee, and pizza victim....





After a really big BBQ, that is....

gyman98

well I don't know how I could refuse that offer! What day do you want me to pick you up at the airport? 😀