1968 Dodge A100 re-born ...again....
A new custom hanger bush was made for the tail of the transmission, as the one fitted looked very home-made and was extremely worn out...too many burnouts me thinks. :D
While the transmission was being rebuilt and toughened up, I sent the rear end 8-3/4 head for a rebuild and a gear ratio swap-out. The previously fitted 2.76:1 ratio was replaced with a 4.10:1 ratio and Sure-Grip unit. Fresh gear oil was then installed along with a new gasket. Brakes were still in great condition, thanks mainly to the diligent work years ago by our very own Dr Phil - a brake specialist here.
Now was about the time also when the driveshaft was checked over and swapped out for the spare with a bigger yoke for the 4:10 gear set. I have two driveshafts to cover whichever head I'm running. Took a while to source a spare, and I ain't letting either one go. :)
Now that the engine was out, we could start to line up all the new brackets and pulleys for the new engine.
A new custom hanger bush was made for the tail of the transmission, as the one fitted looked very home-made and was extremely worn out...too many burnouts me thinks. :D
While the transmission was being rebuilt and toughened up, I sent the rear end 8-3/4 head for a rebuild and a gear ratio swap-out. The previously fitted 2.76:1 ratio was replaced with a 4.10:1 ratio and Sure-Grip unit. Fresh gear oil was then installed along with a new gasket. Brakes were still in great condition, thanks mainly to the diligent work years ago by our very own Dr Phil - a brake specialist here.
Now was about the time also when the driveshaft was checked over and swapped out for the spare with a bigger yoke for the 4:10 gear set. I have two driveshafts to cover whichever head I'm running. Took a while to source a spare, and I ain't letting either one go. :)
Now that the engine was out, we could start to line up all the new brackets and pulleys for the new engine.
