What I've been up to lately...

[Ogeechee 4x4]

I've always wanted a manual in my bronco, so i figured "there's no time like the present"

Thanks to Aaron (bucketobolts) this followed me home. 1977 NP435 & NP205.


A little disassembly & cleaning




Few coats of paint




Add some additional parts & tools


And remove the BW1356 & E4OD


So that's why you drain the torque converter first!! :error:


Then you switch brake pedal assemblies. I used a hydraulic clutch set up.


And this sorta ended up happening. It's all back together now.


New flywheel & pilot bearing installed


Trans being bolted up


It fits!


Had to make a new crossmember. It's a piece of 5" c-channel i found laying around the shop.


205 is bolted up, too


Now i'm wondering whether I should put a flange on the 205 or put a yoke on the 8.8. Either way I've gotta wait for $$ to come in first.



Other than that, I have to shorten/lengthen driveshafts, bypass the neutral safety switch and buy a starter. 2 of those 3 are waiting on me to find a job that'll work around my class schedule.


:xyxthumbs:

[Ogeechee 4x4]

Looks pretty good. Don't forget the 205 needs a mount in the side to the frame with a bushing.

Thanks!
I tried the stock mount on the 205, but it wouldn't reach the frame. Guess I'll make something else work.

[DeTowman]

Looks Good from here!!!!:xyxthumbs: :rebel:

[bucketobolts]

You'll be bangin' gears in no time now!

[Ogeechee 4x4]

i was going to weld a flat plate with a slot in it onto one part of that stock mount, so it would have more adjustment in it. But you're right, a spacer would be simpler.

[snipes243]

nice man you wouldnt know where another one is?:xyxthumbs:

[broncomania]

looks good john.

[broncomania]

nice man you wouldnt know where another one is?:xyxthumbs:

http://nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48733

[DeTowman]

http://nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48733

I think that's Billy (broncorocks).....I might have 1 or 2..haft 2 look...

[doc]

So far, so good!