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by RICKYMOPAR
Sun Mar 21, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: B Body 8 3/4 rear question
Replies: 2
Views: 2345

Re: B Body 8 3/4 rear question

The axle change should be okay, the self energizing rear brakes will be needed with the small front disc brake system. The B body rear axle, years 62-70 is only about two inches narrower track. The stock tires and wheels will work fine. Engineering the E-brake cable system will be fun. Rick
by RICKYMOPAR
Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

We lucked out, 25.5 Inches, west of here two miles accumulated 40 Inches. Static electricity storm with snow/blizzard, disorients people and they get confused where they are at, perish walking home after abandoning there snow bound vehicles. Picture of my back door.
by RICKYMOPAR
Sun Mar 14, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

Only a few inches and people are abandoning their cars on the street. It is windy, with poor visibility. Static electricity makes snow cling on our windows. Thanks to vertical opening garage door, I was able to dig out front and back doors, back door will need it again in the morning.
by RICKYMOPAR
Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:36 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

Dan, Thank You, If it wasn't for wind our roofs would have collapsed. I lucked out that snow storm, My friend was a contractor and left his 20 yard dump truck and Bob Cat skid steer in my back yard. I utilized them both to dig out, and my neighbors driveways after the city plowed us in. I had his e...
by RICKYMOPAR
Wed Mar 10, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

Nice here today now, but it's coming.

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Built braces to support out 'Pergola' today...Just in case. To be measured in feet of snow.
by RICKYMOPAR
Wed Mar 10, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

The big snow is coming this weekend, My friend Star Mopar gave me his old snow blower. Time to fuel up the snow blower, test run, after rebuilding the starter./b]
by RICKYMOPAR
Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:45 pm
Forum: Much Ado About Nothing
Topic: Still more snow
Replies: 9
Views: 5120

Re: Still more snow

Don McLean and I just finished shoveling fourteen inches of partly cloudy from our driveways and side walks.
by RICKYMOPAR
Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Thanks for asking. I guess I will be engineering a tap guide for the crank shaft, being able to thread to 1/2 by 20 threads per inch eight times is harder to do on an assembled engine.
by RICKYMOPAR
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Hazard / emergency flashers
Replies: 4
Views: 3728

Re: Hazard / emergency flashers

Mid 60's Dodge trucks and pick ups had an interesting add in four way flasher system that could be easily added. used these many times being they were were switch, flasher and wiring harness together.
by RICKYMOPAR
Sat Feb 06, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Recap on parts prices on conversion project. 1962 A 727 with E/brake for B engine Core $250. 1963 A 727 for A engine Core $100. Adapter kit for early A and Hemi engines $400. Master rebuild kit for A 727 Bushings rings bands etc.$180. Emergency brake shoes and misc. parts $75. Torque Convertor rebu...
by RICKYMOPAR
Wed Feb 03, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

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There are two styles in 1959 Torque Flites, good to have both O ring seals. Now My Son and Son-in-law finished off all my "Colorado Native Project timers." There are four different now, my favorite is the original.
by RICKYMOPAR
Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Replace this O ring, or you will have a leak. Anyone for leftovers? With the rooster comb in the center detent, have an assistant hold the drive button in, adjust in the adjustment wheel, secure with screw and test, use a powered test light and make sure your neutral safety is actuated in neutral. ...
by RICKYMOPAR
Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Pictures of engine adapter and modern easy to find high speed starter, Please note the TR waters adapter is missing securing holes? you can drill and add these fairly easily but why were they not included? The R & D power engineering is nicer with a steel crank adapter not an aluminum piece. al...
by RICKYMOPAR
Sun Jan 31, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Adjusting E brake, New kick down seal installed from out side, Drain plug installation required silver soldering in lock nut. The transmission is done.
by RICKYMOPAR
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: How To
Topic: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61
Replies: 28
Views: 12278

Re: Cast iron A-466 to A-727 conversion Forward Look 56 to 61

Another nice afternoon... So I finished cleaning and the emergency brake rebuild continues. Check the pictures and note the Snap-On e-brake adjuster tool hanging on the e-brake drum. Also installed a new larger drain plug into transmission pan. NOTE: Relined brake shoes.