Mine leaked the same way. Ordered up an "engine tech" gasket set from rockauto, and got new head bolts from fastenal.
Lo and behold.... when I dont drive 75mph for hours at a time, the gasket doesn't leak. 2-3 years have gone by and i havent changed it.
The f250 4x4 doesnt have a solid axle. Its the twin-traction beam. Shorter beams than a 2wd.
The 2wd beam setup is similar for 150/250/350.
Another way to go is a body lift, and achieve your ground clearance with bigger tires.
I can always get at ujoint strap bolts with a socket and wobble extension. Might have to clock the shaft around for better angle though.
The straps and bolts can be bought at rockauto or wherever you buy ujoints.
Are the little ujoint cap 'stopper nubs' still in the yoke? If not, the caps will work themselves out. Is there fore/aft endplay in the trans? (Pull yoke in and out)
Is the d/s support bearing inline with the trans and pinion? (Laterally)
I suppose the shaft is bent now... but was it already...
Impressed to hear you managed 2.56 in a truck with an auto - and not be useless! I'd have been concerned with how much heat/slip happens when loaded; something you avoid with the manual.
I think my puzzler is where the rpm/torque ends up at common road speeds. A diesel has such good torque at...
That part I'm confident will be fine. I had a suburban I geared to 3.21 with the Sm465. (6.2 diesel though). 1st gear was most often used to start. Syncro doesnt matter because its pointless to downshift into 1st.
Thats the NP440 aka a833. More like a car trans. Only 3.09 1st gear.
https://www.dieselhub.com/trans/np440.html
The NP435 has a 6.68 1st... and i don't mind using 1st on these HD 4spds. Oh well, no rush for this; just spitballin' and pondering ;burnout
Hmmmm.... 35" is probably 315/75R16 and actually 34"? Lookin at an rpm chart, I'd have to get down to a 28" tire to match that.
400ci and 31's is what i had in mind.
Curious of anyone has/had a 4x4 with 3.07 diffs, and a grunty 4spd? Was it truly pathetic? Or tolerable? What gas engine?
Kind of trying to decide how to best use my Dana 61/71 axle pair. (Dodge)
Lots of 6.6L engines made.... Ford, dodge, chevy (sbc & bbc), pontiac, olds, buick. Mitsubishi diesels too.
The 403 Olds firebird sounds like a 78/79+ thing to backfill as the pontiac motor was phased out.
They can fail, destructively. Also use a small diameter clutch lining... 11" maybe.
Edit: dual mass flywheel used to be very costly to replace. Not sure whats its like nowadays.
You said you dont tow heavy. Do you still have the factory pickup box?
I'd probably choose a lighter spring for comfort, and supplement with an airbag if your needs change.
I would be very surprised if you cannot get a 220-240v block heater. Check Temro and Hotstart.
Another trick is to gang two 120v elements together in series.
Edit: batteries, cables, glow plugs, and starter will need to be top notch in the cold.
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