6BT, CUCV Axled M715 Build

Been seeing the weather reports from down your way. Looks like you guys are getting hammered with the heat. Be careful in that stuff. Easy to dehydrate and overexert yourself.

It is 104 outside my class right now and with the door open, 9 big fans blowing it is only 99 inside here at my desk. Almost cold out really. We did manage to lower the radiator some more the last hour or so:

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We can go another inch if needed, but I want to get the steering box on first. Bringing the hood in would probably be a good idea as well. I have my M715 in the class today to bring in the steering box, but I didn't feel like pulling that hood to test fit.

So what is the status of the build?

Nice rig.

Slow is the current status. The welding class is slow in getting cut metal for the front body mounts to us, the fiscal year ends this month and class doesn't happen every day all day, all of us teachers need to have about 90 hours of training each year. We have been doing that most of this month so far. Which means if I am in class, I am probably watching somebody elses students so we can't get anything done. Then, some of my students have been released, paroled or transferred elsewhere. This week, we are trying to make a starter to work on the other engine to see if it will fire up. 3 different starters, motors and such will hopefully make one that works, fits that engine and doesn't destroy the known good one for the engine in the truck. that kind of thing takes time.

Really coming along on this one.

It's too bad about the SAE adapter preventing the use of the 3053.
I am using that very adapter on my build, but am going to run the Allison, with a 4BT, so moving the engine forward is not nearly the same problem for me.

It is definitely going to be about 2-3 inches forward of what the GM adapter I had would have allowed, but with the 4BT, it really isn't a problem.

In any case, it looks really good.

I have been collecting a few parts. I traded a NP200 for a divorced Dodge NP205. Problem was 32 splined 1350? U joints and no drive flange. I had the e-brake from the NP200 turned on the inside to mount on to the NP205. Fits good. I ordered a drive flange and two 1310 yokes from Tom Woods a found a seal kit over on pirate so the NP205 should be ready to get back to Barrman. I also collected, maybe enough, exhaust pipe to run the exhaust on the truck. Turbo down pipe, over the rear axle exhaust pipe and muffler, and a couple straight sections of pipe. Also got an iinter cooler. I it is a banks. I think it is off of a Ford. 17.5" high, 32" between pipes, 35" outside of pipes, 2.5" thick, and 8" from front of cooler to end of pipe outlets. Also got three pieces of turbo pipe.

Other parts that were obtained, maybe for future project, are a SM465 tranny, married NP205, NP203, bell, fly wheel, and clutch. Anybody have a NP203 / 205 adapter?

Wend blosing causing internet issues.

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...for my 6bt swap.
But I have a few questions.
I didn't see how the motor was mounted to the frame, is that just a temp mock up?
I'm hoping to fab the dodge crossmember/motor mount to the M frame.

Also, I'd like to know more about power steering and brake set up?

A good picture of the mounts isn't possible until we pull the front clip off again. Basically, if the truck had the stock motor mount perches, we would have used them. They are almost in the correct spot. Put a set of Dodge rubber mounts on the engine and drop it down between the frame rails. You might be at the spot where a new slot is all you need to make them bolt right up. At the very most, a plate with a slot in it can be used.

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