12-02-2014, 10:49 PM
Made some more progress. And found some more issues. And some of the steps forward take some retracing...
Here we go. For mock up purposes I attached the transmission and transfer case. First was the adapter plate from a Dodge 2500 along with the starter (to check fit). I omitted the clutch and flywheel for now. The bell housing came next. Finally some American fastners! No metric! The trans was pretty heavy to do by myself. The engine hoist came in very handy for getting it set in place. Last was the Atlas 4 speed transfer case. A quick fit indicated that I needed to clock it 1 hole from the 'flat' position. The 24" between frame rails makes things interesting. For now a combination of wood and the engine hoist/roll jack are being used to position things.
The front pulley and damper had to be removed to get the engine clear of the front cross member.
Here we go. For mock up purposes I attached the transmission and transfer case. First was the adapter plate from a Dodge 2500 along with the starter (to check fit). I omitted the clutch and flywheel for now. The bell housing came next. Finally some American fastners! No metric! The trans was pretty heavy to do by myself. The engine hoist came in very handy for getting it set in place. Last was the Atlas 4 speed transfer case. A quick fit indicated that I needed to clock it 1 hole from the 'flat' position. The 24" between frame rails makes things interesting. For now a combination of wood and the engine hoist/roll jack are being used to position things.
The front pulley and damper had to be removed to get the engine clear of the front cross member.