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[Smash Hole]

Funny you say that. I need some 5x5.5 wheels.

 

[RedHeep]

Yea. On the newer B&S engines the top of the fuel tank is the base of the carb, the fuel tank will sometimes warp from the heat and allow a leak. Remove carb and tank, check sealing between them, apply a little hihg temp RTV if needed.


Rev

This one is separate. 6 inches of hose between them.

Red '6 inches I promise' heep

 

[*89Laredo*]

Funny you say that. I need some 5x5.5 wheels.

I need a 65" rear axle... lol

 

[kastein]

65" width? IIRC a 14 bolt with DRW/cab-n-chassis hubs on it is 64 or so.

Say goodbye to all of your ground clearance, though.

 

[*89Laredo*]

I think Im gonna get a fullwidth 8.8 and throw disk brakes on it.

 

[altrocker1]

I think Im gonna get a fullwidth 8.8 and throw disk brakes on it.

wanna buy one


i just so happen to know where you can get one with spring perches set up for an xj...just add discs

 

[terrehautian]

Picked this up this weekend for 5.99. Came in handy today at the range when I needed to adjust my red dot.

 

[*89Laredo*]

wanna buy one


i just so happen to know where you can get one with spring perches set up for an xj...just add discs

Depends on where it is and how much... I have a guy bringing one down this weekend from an 86(?) for 100 that Im buying after I pay Mac his 100 for that motor.
Id prefer one without ABS, easier to do the brake swap.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

Id prefer one without ABS, easier to do the brake swap.

your information is a little off... the ABS sensor on the 8.8 is bolted to the diff housing, and the tone ring sits on the carrier behind the ring gear.

:smoker:

 

[*89Laredo*]

I know where the ABS sensor is. I have a exploder 8.8 in it right now.
Ive read that the ABS hubs (or Pilot, whatever you want to call it) are a little bigger and the explorer rotor wont fit over them. They can be machined down but there wont be much material left. Apparently the non ABS hub/pilot is a litle smaller and can easily be machined down to fit the exploder rotor and still have a good bit of material left.

 

[VAhasnoWAVES]

ah, ok.

for some reason i thought you were implying that the 8.8 stuff was similar to our XJs, with the tone ring being on the axle shafts.

 

[altrocker1]

I know where the ABS sensor is. I have a exploder 8.8 in it right now.
Ive read that the ABS hubs (or Pilot, whatever you want to call it) are a little bigger and the explorer rotor wont fit over them. They can be machined down but there wont be much material left. Apparently the non ABS hub/pilot is a litle smaller and can easily be machined down to fit the exploder rotor and still have a good bit of material left.

i believe the one i have is non abs...$100 as well. its what i paid for it. it won't be heading that way till the last week of may. it will be in the back of the budget truck as i drive it from iowa to jersey...along with a d30 (which is currently claimed by mac) 2 dana 44's and a 14 bolt it has 4.10's, is lsd and is a bolt in operation for an xj. its set up with 7" antiwrap perches....

 

[*89Laredo*]

Hmm... How would I get it to Mi?
Thats a better deal than the one I was going to buy.
Its out of an F150? 65" wide?

 

[*89Laredo*]

ah, ok.

for some reason i thought you were implying that the 8.8 stuff was similar to our XJs, with the tone ring being on the axle shafts.

This is where I read that. Still doing some more looking around to see how true it is.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f19/ford-f150-8-8-drum-explorer-disc-swap-1332714/

 

[Fore Wheeler]

going to look at this tomorrow, I believe it so cheap because of the Obama stickers on the bumper.

I need a cheap commuter car

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/3772405706.html

 

[shortxjdoug]

going to look at this tomorrow, I believe it so cheap because of the Obama stickers on the bumper.

I need a cheap commuter car

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/3772405706.html

just makes the negotiation easier.....you already know he's an idiot.....

 

[99SJ_Ex]

Interview was 2.5hrs... Bit I think it went well. The shop has a block mill!

99SJ 'but can they pay me' Ex

 

[macgyvr]

i believe the one i have is non abs...$100 as well. its what i paid for it. it won't be heading that way till the last week of may. it will be in the back of the budget truck as i drive it from iowa to jersey...along with a d30 (which is currently claimed by mac) 2 dana 44's and a 14 bolt it has 4.10's, is lsd and is a bolt in operation for an xj. its set up with 7" antiwrap perches....

Keep me up to date, I could poss grab that or any other axles for Midwest peps, Dan and I end up back and forth enough we could get it to you.

mac 'parts train' gyvr

 

[*89Laredo*]

That would be nice.

This is what Im doing for brakes. Looks like the outside of the flange needs to be machined too, but thats not a big deal, shouldnt cost too much.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/displayalbum.php?userid=184986&albumid=13256

 

[XJosh95]

going to look at this tomorrow, I believe it so cheap because of the Obama stickers on the bumper.

I need a cheap commuter car

http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/3772405706.html

Seeing that it doesn't have a 3800 badge on the side and the guy didn't give the engine size, my guess would be a 3400. Before you warm it up to temp, look one the ends of the block under the manifold for gasket leaks. Very common for the lower intake gasket to go on those. Also take your hand and stick it down the rear passenger side of the head and check along between the head and block for a head gasket leak. That's usually the best place to spot a leak.

If you already knew this stuff about GM 60* V6s, disregard.