Hi Chaps. I have stripped the engine down and sent the crankshaft away for grinding it looks like it'll have to be 30 over. But on another subject, My flex plate has a circular mark around the plate where it appears to have rubbed but there is nothing there to rub on its not a deep mark but enough to shine an area around it, this is the side that faces the engine. I have checked the ins
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Hi Not in my workshop the hood only opens two thirds before it hits the roof and the whole floor runs downhill as if ai had made it level the rear of the shop would have been so high it would have infringed building regulations. But on another subject My flex plate has a circular mark around the plate where it appears to have rubbed but there is nothing there to rub on its not a deep mark but e
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Hi john Bores all good crankground 30 over, parts ordered from over here, block flushed, will change rings. a bitch of a job gettin engine out had to pull the whole front end off. New radiator being built recored here.I have fitted propane to the truck and had to move a lot of that, Took two days to get out, The toughest part was the bolts inside the fender holding the front on,Goin on Vacation
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Coming back from Basildon essex I got stuck in bad traffic on london Bridge, The truck overheated big time. It devoloped a knocking rattle on over run, Big ends shot, bent conrod,Got the engine stripped Crankshaft regrind new rings, conrod, Gaskets etc,Oh the Joys of owning an American truck in England, Cheers all John
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Hi Jimmie Thanks mate. 1969 W200 crew cab 4x4 utiline body. 8lug nuts I think the army when they had it fitted one tone axles but cant recall where I got that info.Are you saying Dana rear and Spicer front or what? Would a pix help? There are hubs with I think 5 or 6 nuts on studs to pull the axle shafts or half shafts. Iv lost your email, is there any way of discussing all this with you
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Hi Chaps, What axle do I have?When I look in the workshop manual it list dana/spicer single reduction models 27,30,44,44-1,53,60,60-35,70. There are no tags I believe the gearing to be 4-11s. I also think for some reason I have one ton axles., I have a sharp clunk when puttiong the tranny in gear also a whine and a bad vibration which I believe could be the rear end. I shifted into neutral and c
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Hi Chaps I have a old Tekonsha Hydraulic and electric brake unit, that i use when I pull my WW Horse trailor or my four horse gooseneck, After getting the truck rewired the brake unit hook up doesnt work the unit seems ok and i get voltage coming out around 10 volts or so does anyone have any experience they would care to share, I need to know if the out put voltage is variable? does it increas
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That link doesnt work any ideas Thanks john
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Thanks jimmie It doesnt make as much sense as that original article but ill give it to my Buddy whos a bit wiser than me. also the first link is too small to read, any ideas? Cheers Mate John
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Hi Chaps A while back in one of the forums there was an article on making a voltage stabilizer, the little magix box deal that drops the voltage too the dash board gauges. Mine is fritzed and i cannot get one here so i thought id build one, I searched the forum archives but get a fault message. Can anyone help? Out of interest and it may make y'all feel better, Gasoline is now at $10.26.
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Thanks BNC Can you suggest any where else or any ideas? Cheers John
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Hi BNC I have sent you a couple of emails I guess you didnt get them.heres a copy of it Hi BNC or Britt ??not sure Ok I have a 1969 dodge w200 with a 1975 318ci with automatic 3spd box to a 203 trans case (I thin Im running 4.11s i think tags are gone,I will need to talk more on that. Id like a manual shift box I get real bad gas mileage and think it could be better with a manual I could s
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Chaps Ok I have a 1969 dodge w200 with a 1975 318ci with automatic 3spd box to a 203 trans case (I thin Im running 4.11s Tags are gone, Its the power plant from a 1975 W300 so the trans case is directly connected (married) Does any one have any opinions of what this would benefit me. Cheers all John
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Hi aagain Gordo I have the auto tans 3speed does that have the same deal or what? Cheers John
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Hey old Chaps Any way you would consider shipping me a manual shift for my w200 to England? John
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Hey Britt Is there any way you would consider shipping a manual shift for my w200 to England? John in England
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Hi again Gordo please I need more info on this I have no idea what you mean Copper bushing for pilot shaft gone.! Front end AOK Its a 1969 W200 4x4 auto box Im at a loss with this its been there for ages I have posted before about it but never had an answer.By the way dont forget im in England ther aint any one around I can go too with this. You guys are my only hope.(sad aint it LOL) Cheer
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Hi Thanks for the input Guys. All drive train, u js splined shaft rebuilt tires cant get balanced over here they are 33" and wont go on machine, have tried having someone follow and all checks out ok,Tried reving engine in neutral but nothing, Im sure I would notice one cylinder not firing! engine and truck is running sweet up till 60mph then vibration starts and 4x4 lever vibrates so you c
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Hi Chaps Can someone explain to me the Harmonic balancer,What it does and what can go wrong with it and what would the symptoms be if it were bad? It all looks fine but I have got too get too the bottom of this vibration at 60mph. Cheers all John
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So the truck runs on 6 volt???? how? Why?What?can someone explain? A confused Englisham awaits answers. Cheers John
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That sounds like my life gettin that truck home. Oh the pleasures of owning an old Dodge.Good luck with it Im sure youl end up lovin the truck Just as I do with my Piece of **** but really they are a labour if love just when you get something fixed ....something else fails. Any way can anyone answer my original question? about the coil voltage. Cheers all John
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Hi Chaps So am I right in thinking that you have 12volt going into the ballast resistor and 6volt coming out the coil I have the standard electronic setup. Please keep it simple The problem I have is the truck gags and splutters if i floor it hard. Cheers all John
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Thanks Norm Im not sure what you mean by horizontal? any chance of a sketch or something? Iv spent a while trying to get it right but it still knocks There is obviously room for a variation any ideas? Cheers John
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Hi Chaps Any one else had this. The float in the gas tank hits the side of the tank behind the rear seat on my crew cab when the tank is half full (when!!!!!) I took it out then rotated it anti clockwise and it seems to have cured it. Is there a set position for it? cheers all John
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One day Just one big lottery win and I'll be there.........one day John
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Hi all #Thanks for the input Iv got the starter relay sorted but the turn signal cam is a problem all the ones on ebay wont ship to Englang only domestic so in a bind for that any ideas? Cheers all John
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Hi Chaps Just thought i'd let you know I got the Dodge back today Its been completly rewired ninety percent is working great I have to replace the starter relay and the unit in the steering wheel head that operates the signals anyone know where I can get these items. And lastly there is a voltage regulator or dropper in back of the dash that regulates the fuel and temp gauges does anyone
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Thanks fellas Im Gonna take Dougs advice If it aint broke dont fix it Cheers John
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Hi Doug I already have the auto trans on the rear of a 318ci and am using the very heavy and large married full time trans case with a milemarker kit installed it gives part time 4X4 Which you described in an earlier post as the huge NP203.Would you recommend swapping to the NP208? Cheers John
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Hi Chaps This is the tranfer case Id like to use its supposed to be the best according to my info can someone tell me which one it is? Does anyone have or can get the adaptor (tunnel) that connects it to the transmission I will pay anyone for their time and shipping to England. I really do need help with this one. Cheers all John
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