6BT, CUCV Axled M715 Build

[Barrman]

Tightening the bolts might help too. We made it like that so a pto would fit and clear. Have to drive the winch once we make a mount for it.

[maskale]

So unless I am missing something, a single stick with a t-bar, so either you have 2 high or 4 low?

Scott

It will also have 4H. If u twin stick the 205 then u get full control.

Front and rear is H or L or N, and 4x4 or front wheel or rear wheel drive.

[Barrman]

We were going to twin stick it, but went with the stock for the 205 single stick. 4H, 2H, N and 4L are what it gives us.

[Barrman]

We finished making the front drive shaft today. We don't have a way to balance it, but a dial indicator shows the thing to have amazingly little run out.





We will start making a rear shaft tomorrow.

[Barrman]

We got the rear drive shaft made yesterday. I haven't found the proper conversion ujoint to tie into the rear axle yet so it isn't mounted and no pictures.

Basically, that means it is time to take everything apart again, re enforce any welds that need it, clean everything up and start throwing paint. Well, we might do some exhaust work first. But, first, none of the students currently in my class where here the last time the 6BT was fired up. They asked to hear it run.

I spent a few minutes wiring it up and priming the fuel system after 3.5 years of sitting open. I also turned the engine over 2 revolutions by hand just to make sure everything was free. I hot wired the IP solenoid, hit the starter and had it roaring all in about 3 seconds. Fired up and idled great. I wants to run!

We will pull things apart the next few weeks.

Oh, no video since it sounds the same as it did the last time.

[Barrman]

We got the cab off, engine out, motor mounts re enforced, clutch installed, new pilot and throw out bearing installed. Then put the engine/transmission back in. That was all a month or more ago. We also have all the brake lines run that we can without the cab on the truck. Then we have been waiting for RED to get done so I could bring the cab home and sand/paint it here. That happened today.


Hopefully, I can get to it next week some time.

[Barrman]

3 months later and the cab is back in my class. I didn't have the time I thought I would and when I did start sanding, I found rust on the drivers side rocker. More than Sermis or I wanted to just fill in and cover with filler. Since that meant welding and lots and lots of time. I brought it back to my class.

I was gone all last week for Scout summer camp. My students were watched by the body shop teacher. He had them sanding on it all week down to bare metal. I got a picture of the rust this morning:



We are going to just cut out the rocker and make a new one since it is such simple bends.

[threedoor]

Ditto on the springs and bushings, my 93 Dodge W350 had death wobble and it turns out the bushings were worn out about 5 degrees which wiped out the tie rod ends and eventually the steering box

[guswheels]

I know in a way earlier post someone asked about motor mount pictures but it was all complete so you couldnt get any. Would you be able to take some ? That is of course if it is still apart. Cool build. Its coming along very nice.

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[Barrman]

Passenger side top view:


Passenger side front view:


Drivers side back view: