OK, so I guess that we all suspect that Big Brother is watching and listening to everything we say and do, but this just might be another confirmation of that. I get this article today out of the blue from Speedway motors on headers vs manifolds....
Coincidence..?? Or maybe they are..
Either way I've included the link and it might be a good read, most of theirs are pretty good..
Shhhhhhhhhhh......
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-...utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=campaign_10447542
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Don't know yet. I've ordered a set of later model GC manifolds and I'll see how they fit once they arrive.
OK, so I guess that we all suspect that Big Brother is watching and listening to everything we say and do, but this just might be another confirmation of that. I get this article today out of the blue from Speedway motors on headers vs manifolds....
Coincidence..?? Or maybe they are..
Either way I've included the link and it might be a good read, most of theirs are pretty good..
Shhhhhhhhhhh......
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-...utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=campaign_10447542
Someone is listening...
I'll give it a read.
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These look interesting. Similar to the block hugger headers I had for my Magnum.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Patr...k-Header-Mopar-5-7-6-1-Hemi-Black,301741.html
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Patr...k-Header-Mopar-5-7-6-1-Hemi-Black,301741.html
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Nice video. I would only add that if you don't want antifreeze all over/in your floor, shoes, cylinders, oil pan etc. just pull your water pump. Take a shop vac and hold it against one of the water pump holes on the block and when you can't hear or feel any more flow do the other side and NO mess.
Transmission Update
In case you missed it in the earlier post about it, the 545RFE and 65RFE are considered "modular" transmissions. While most transmissions can be converted from 2x4 to 4x4 configuration, many needed to be disassembled in order to do so and many needed new/modified output shafts. The 545/65RFE is different; going from 2WD to 4WD is simply a matter of bolting on the correct tailshaft housing/extension.
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[Factory 2x4/RWD tailshaft of the 2012 65RFE I'm using for my swap]
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[Removal of 2WD tailshaft extension]
Removal requires nothing more than removing the 15mm socket bolts around the perimeter of the adapter, then using a small rubber mallet and a putty knife to break free.
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[4x4 t-case adapter installed]
Both the 2WD and 4WD extensions are installed with Black RTV. My transmission-rebuilder friend (the one who gave me the extension for free) suggested "Ultra Grey" since the black will sometimes weep. When a trans rebuilder for 20-years suggests something, you do it!
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[Output shaft stickout w/t-case adapter installed]
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[Output shaft stickout; edge of shaft to t-case mounting surface]
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[New overall length of 65RFE w/4WD t-case adapter installed - nearly exactly 27"]
You wouldn’t have happened to write down the part number of that extension housing adapter. I was looking at my 2nd 545 and my 231 and it it easy to see something else is needed
I spent some time searching but came up empty.
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You wouldn’t have happened to write down the part number of that extension housing adapter. I was looking at my 2nd 545 and my 231 and it it easy to see something else is needed
There is a set of YT videos about a guy who does a Hemmi swap into his LJ and he lists the part number. I'll see if I can find the videos.
Edit: try watching this I think the part number is in video 1 or 2 of his series.
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If you find the info please post it in here too so we'll have it for future reference.
The part number is visible in part four of the videos. 52107719. Found one on Ebay last night and it's headed my way.
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So all the information I'd found so far on the radiator hoses recommended were a NAPA brand.
Upper-8030 This is 1 9/16 & 1 13/16 which fits the OD of the water pimp & radiator closer.
Lower-7759 My problem with this one is that it's 2" ID on both ends which doesn't fit the water pump or radiator size.
Now using the vehicle information from NAPA I came up with these hoses.
Upper-Gates 21324
Lower-Gates 21054
Of course I haven't verified that these Gates hoses fit but will here soon.
Upper-8030 This is 1 9/16 & 1 13/16 which fits the OD of the water pimp & radiator closer.
Lower-7759 My problem with this one is that it's 2" ID on both ends which doesn't fit the water pump or radiator size.
Now using the vehicle information from NAPA I came up with these hoses.
Upper-Gates 21324
Lower-Gates 21054
Of course I haven't verified that these Gates hoses fit but will here soon.
Wildman,
I used a 24134L for the upper hose and a 21047 for the lower hose.
Upper I got through Rock Auto
Lower I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2UAGU?tag=wranglerorg-20
I used a 24134L for the upper hose and a 21047 for the lower hose.
Upper I got through Rock Auto
Lower I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2UAGU?tag=wranglerorg-20
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I was just reading through your thread because I'd thought you'd mentioned hose part numbers. Thanks. I'll add those to my list.
Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t see this until now. This is a very crude pedal bracket I bent in a vice but it’s been working great with no issues. I recently acquired a 75 ton press brake and when I get some free time I’m going to tighten up the bends and clean up the design
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Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t see this until now. This is a very crude pedal bracket I bent in a vice but it’s been working great with no issues. I recently acquired a 75 ton press brake and when I get some free time I’m going to tighten up the bends and clean up the design
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That’s not crude at all. Nice work.
Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t see this until now. This is a very crude pedal bracket I bent in a vice but it’s been working great with no issues. I recently acquired a 75 ton press brake and when I get some free time I’m going to tighten up the bends and clean up the design
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Even got speed holes!
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Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t see this until now. This is a very crude pedal bracket I bent in a vice but it’s been working great with no issues. I recently acquired a 75 ton press brake and when I get some free time I’m going to tighten up the bends and clean up the design
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As others have already stated that isn't crud.
Sorry for the delayed reply, I didn’t see this until now. This is a very crude pedal bracket I bent in a vice but it’s been working great with no issues. I recently acquired a 75 ton press brake and when I get some free time I’m going to tighten up the bends and clean up the design
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It looks like you are using the GC SRT pedal.
Don't know if helps anyone or not but I just tried to take some pictures of my pedal mounted. Hard to get good pictures because of space and lighting.
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