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I thought this was going to be an easy search. I have used battery cut off switches many times in the past. But I think I might be looking in the wrong direction. I have looked at page after page of cutoff switches and the selections in the parts stores is terrible. So here is the plan. I am...

I was given this today because it was "blown." I tested it and it works fine. This works out great because I prefer having a power inverter in all my trucks. I think I found a good spot to hard mount it under the dash out of the way but still easily accessible.

I bought these connectors hoping they would plug into the stock connectors that are very similar. But… they are too small. Sooooo, I am hoping to find some good used connectors in the salvage yard. That is if I can find the time to go aaaaand… find an old Dodge that has a good set. I may have...

Being since I refuse to replace a part until I am certain it is bad; I went through the ignition parts again. This time, I got a very weak spark. So, it looks like all I needed this whole time was a tune up. I still do not understand how they worked fine before but not now. It is irrelevant...

Funny, I bought that truck so I could drop the 6BT in our Ford. I did not even consider how it would benefit my Papa's truck.

The donor truck has every thing I need for the swap.

I am leaning toward a 4BT.

I Agree. They came with the kit and I am hoping to have a new engine lined up in the not too distant future.

Last night I carefully cleaned the valley and installed new gaskets. Turns out the heat riser was not stuck. It actually moved pretty smooth. I am hoping to get the valve covers on and the linkage back together tonight. I will be stepping up my search for the new engine. As much as I would...

A couple of friends of mine who are mechanics by trade told me to put it back together and run it. I agreed with them since the engine did not knock, smoke or give any indication of a problem. Actually, it ran so smooth you could not hear it running outside the truck. I bought new gaskets but...

I am getting power to the distributor. A test light confirmed that. I also found a lot of corrosion on the points. I did not have the gap specs with me so I have to look it up.

Thanks. First I am going to make sure that is the issue. Then I will get a set for both my old tractors.

I did not know there was a kit for this old tractor.

I could not accept my starter was bad. So I took it to the parts store today and put it on the machine. It spun fine and engaged like it should. I then went back to the shop and took everything apart. The engine spun over easy with a pry bar on the fly wheel. Everything else looked good so I put...

Got a new fuel bowl from TSC and now not more fuel leaks. At least from there. I still have one at the carb. I cannot get the fitting with the screen to tighten down enough. I wanted a battery disconnect so it would not drain when it sits for weeks without being used. I made a bracket from...

Being since I have to figure out what I am going to do about the engine I went after some of the other issues in need of addressing. I think I have found my solution to the trailer wiring. I am going to build a standalone harness with some of these connectors. I can unplug them easily if need...

I agree. When my granddaddy got on in age he could not take care of the truck. But that did not stop others from using the crap out of it.

I cracked open the engine and found this gruesome discovery. It upsets me to know this truck has so few miles on it but so much wear. Not to speak ill of any of my family members, but it pisses me off how others beat on this truck and did not care for it. My dad and I were the only ones to do...

I apologize up front; I did not think to take pictures today. I got the new carrier installed and the axles slide into to place. I even installed the beauty rings and hub caps on the rear. I just have to run by the parts store to get gear lube and LS additive. The biggest problem I have with the...

I was hoping to crank her up tonight. But the fuel bowl leaks profusely. So much for the rebuild, I will be buying a new one now. The housing is pitted too badly for the new gasket to seal. When I bought this tractor the intake tube was a universal radiator hose. Being since my 9N is shut down...

I installed a couple massive coolers some years back. I believe that is one reason it has lasted as long as it has. I use to know several tricks to make an E4OD a beast. The one behind my PowerStroke has extra clutches, a huge pan, six pinion planetary and a lot more. But that truck has not...

We have a 96 F250 with a 351 and E4OD that I have been demanding a lot from lately. The transmission had a stock rebuild about 10 years ago and I believe it is giving me signs that it might have to be done again. The last time I was inside an E4OD it was behind my PowerStroke. I ended up turning...

I got the body put back together last week. I had to weld it together because none of the places for fasteners were intact. Now it comes off in one piece. I made a battery hold down last night form pieces of scrap I found laying around. The battery is actually a high end $200 battery. But the...

It looks like I found my starting problem.

I have been mocking up the sheet metal and talking it apart to make adjustments. The new rad does not fit like it should and because there is so much original metal missing I have to get creative. But I think I am ready for final assembly. The problem is I think I lost some parts in the move to...