Too Much Optimism

"Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW!" (theduckduck) 07/29/2019 at 11:42 • Filed to: None

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Well for the second (first?) time I am attempting to make my truck a Manuel. Last year’s attempt at getting this done failed. All I got done last year was replaced the broken brake line that caused me to stop driving the truck in the first place along with replacing a bunch of other stuff that broke while trying to replace the brake line. Still have air in the brake system (ABS unit) but don’t care, f ull steam ahead! I hoped I would at least be able to get the manual transmission bolted in this weekend and just have to deal with the transfer case but didn’t make it. I was able to get the automatic pulled out and start modifying the cab to make it Manuel. R ust fought me the whole way. Stupid midwest. Now will have to wait until I get free time again to continue.

The victim.

This is more failed V8 S10 parts. I do need the transfer case though because the NV3500 has a 32 spline count output shaft and so does a 4L80. 4L60 only has 28 splines

This was in the way. Frustrating too because I replace all the studs and nuts a few years ago because of leaky exhaust donuts.

Also in the way.

Some progress. I will be swapping internal parts between the two transfer cases.

SUCCESS!!! One kinda broken 4L60 removed.

Surgery prep.

Operation complete.

The goodest helpers

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 07/29/2019 at 11:44

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swap!

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 07/29/2019 at 11:59

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Yay! Swap....though, is the rust not as bad as it looks, because that cab corner on the rear-right looks pretty bad...?

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 07/29/2019 at 12:06

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Yeah, the rust isn’t great but it’s the only truck I got. I don’t like borrowing my work's  truck because it’s such a hassle. The frame is solid, cab not so great.

HoustonRunner > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 07/29/2019 at 13:01

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Being the unknown recipient of a swap makes life more interesting. My BMW E28 is a swap, though I didn’t inspect closely enough before purchasing to know that fact.

Now I have a leaking clutch slave cylinder, so I have to search for parts by the car the transmission came from instead of mine to make sure I get the right part.

This one is easy, as BMW used the same slave cylinder for many years. But I’m positive I’ll have a part in the future I think should fit, but it won’t.

Fun!

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > HoustonRunner 07/29/2019 at 14:30

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I know that feeling. I had a 1989 Honda Civic that had a 1992 Acura Integra B18A1 swap. Finding out what part came from which car was fun on the suspension.

Michael > Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! 07/29/2019 at 15:47

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1990 CRX with JDM Civic SiR front suspension and engine swap.  Nothing made sense.

Duck Duck Grey Duck FTMFW! > Michael 07/29/2019 at 18:55

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All the feels. I understand your pain.