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My SRW '93 is a JB8 13X3.5 drum that is an outboard setup. Drums weigh like 60 pounds a piece. They're sensitive to cheap shoes I find.

While your at it check for a groove cut into the axle tube by the old seal. There is a fix for this if you choose to get a repair sleeve. Pretty easy install. A link to a thread that outlines this repair: https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/14-bolt-full-float-rear-axle-repair-sleeves.32137/

Nice. Goodbye Commiefornia.

Maybe a 12x20.. Free standing. All steel. Would like it to be fully enclosed with 'some kinda' door for an average vehicle. (9x7 feet) Something not permanent. Tractor Supply sells one for around a Grand but it's just a roof, open all the way around. Trying to get some ideas. This will be...

In the U.S. driving an automobile is a *privilege* NOT a *right*... Many lose perspective of this fact. If people want to drive microwave ovens with wheels and TV's on Evey seat, automakers will make 'em. (SUV's) Gotta keep up with the Jones' ya know..:rolleyes:

Gratifying saving the old iron. Well done, and those lathe turned threads, nice

Enjoying your projects man. Share those skills, great to see.

Inside the input drum under the 3&4 clutch

Just zip tie em up out of the way. All those wires are for is the torque converter lockup function.

Check fluid level and condition, is it dark red/black and smell burnt? Forward clutch is likely fried. A fluid and filter change would not help you at this point. The forward clutch is something replaced on a complete rebuild. Especially on a high mile unit which yours is, probably..

Wow. What a hack job they/somebody is doing. Never trust a crate motor is right.

A standard size half mixed with a 26 thousandths under for the other half? For one rod? Jeez what a mess.

*Mechanics* is a generous term in most shops. More like *Parts Changers*

"The long injectors will not clear the stock 6.5 turbo manifold. But that's fine with me." Wasn't fine with me, that's why I made it work. Even with using wider angle 6.2 heads.;)

Nice save Mike. She will ride again.

Yes^^ The HVAC on these were all vacuum actuated. Could be that the blower motor is doing it's thing but you cannot feel any air from the vents. Can't recall if there's a default position, say defrost only, if the vacuum isn't hooked up.

The blower motor needs a ground and grounds through the flange/case on the motor itself. The fiberglass AC box doesn't offer any electrical conductivity to the cab of the truck. Maybe that's your problem.. ?

Good to hear, they are one of the toughest to do and you conquered it.

The elbows are made in china, which for what they are isn't so bad.. The ones I used (help parts) had green orings that basically melted and failed within the first 4000 miles of use. Recommendation: Use regular old black rubber orings in place of the green ones.

^^Yes. The rivet holes in the stamped control arms are slightly bigger than the holes in the ball joint. It creates a step under the head of the rivet.