D20a.JPG
478 hits | 130.34 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
Since the replacement (used) transfer case was still noisy, we decided to swap to a fresh reman. Ob...

D20b.JPG
415 hits | 129.72 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
While waiting for a new gasket, I sprayed the reman black (it was splotchy red).

D20c.JPG
506 hits | 112.68 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
When the new gasket arrives, the reman case can go on. The silver part at the top R is the working ...

D20d.JPG
431 hits | 132.44 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
It shouldn't take long to make this t-case match the rest of the truck.

Coolant01.JPG
492 hits | 119.61 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
While it was up on the lift, I noticed some coolant on the oil pan, and I followed it up to the timi...

Coolant03.JPG
485 hits | 118.48 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
I didn't remember changing these gaskets during the initial build (but apparently we DID), so I had ...

Coolant04.JPG
426 hits | 113.92 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
The rubber pan gasket we installed when we painted the pan during the initial build has held up fair...

Coolant05.JPG
488 hits | 120.95 KB | Posted: 7/28/14
I could never find the source of the oil on the bellhousing, but it won't be from the pan or timing ...

Coolant06.JPG
450 hits | 140.45 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
As cramped as it looks, it was a very quick & easy job to get the front of the engine stripped off, ...

Coolant08.JPG
427 hits | 130.43 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
The set that just came off was a standard chain; this double-roller should be a minor upgrade.

Coolant09.JPG
439 hits | 127.28 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
I had forgotten that the original water pump had broken through the timing cover during that truck's...

Coolant10.JPG
411 hits | 114.9 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
I had forgotten that the original water pump had broken through the timing cover during that truck's...

Coolant12.JPG
464 hits | 111.26 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
Not much visible change from before:

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Coolant13.JPG
406 hits | 124.66 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
Amazing how a thousand dollars of parts & labor can just disappear...

Coolant14.JPG
429 hits | 122.21 KB | Posted: 7/30/14
I don't think I ever noted or documented it from the first build, but this shows the belt size: 6-ri...

Coolant15.JPG
388 hits | 122.45 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Much better...

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Coolant16.JPG
403 hits | 126.39 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Much better...

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Coolant17.JPG
469 hits | 115.68 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Much better...

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Track01.JPG
408 hits | 130.16 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
We needed the adjustable track bar to align the axle under the frame, but it's at its minimum length...

Track02.JPG
455 hits | 150.28 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
We needed the adjustable track bar to align the axle under the frame, but it's at its minimum length...

Track03.JPG
736 hits | 148.81 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
We needed the adjustable track bar to align the axle under the frame, but it's at its minimum length...

Track04.JPG
777 hits | 125.77 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Just test-fitting...

Track05.JPG
765 hits | 133.85 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Just test-fitting...

Track06.JPG
780 hits | 114.44 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Just test-fitting...

Track07.JPG
786 hits | 127.89 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
To place the upper hole, I made a cardboard template, aligned it over the factory hole, and then dri...

Track08.JPG
765 hits | 128.64 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Bolted up tight & red threadlocked, ready for welding.

Track09.JPG
769 hits | 125.98 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
Bolted up tight & red threadlocked, ready for welding.

Track10.JPG
757 hits | 115.56 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
The track bar is now perfectly parallel to the drag link.

Track11.JPG
780 hits | 124.4 KB | Posted: 8/6/14
As cramped as this location was, my overhead welds didn't turn out as badly as I was afraid they wou...