the 71 "break up" build

[isaacf]

got my engine done! ready to go in today and excited to hear it run. i powerwashed and cleaned up the front end and painted the frame a little

[isaacf]

where do i bolt the negative battery cable to? it used to be bolted to my intake but it looked tacky

[Maxxd07]

I believe they were bolted to the head in an accessory hole from the factory. If you want to hide it a little I would think one of the motor mount to block bolts would work.

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

I believe they were bolted to the head in an accessory hole from the factory. If you want to hide it a little I would think one of the motor mount to block bolts would work.

thanks for the help!

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by isaacf

where do i bolt the negative battery cable to? it used to be bolted to my intake but it looked tacky

As posted the neg lead goes to the front of the head, i also beleve on my truck there is a smaller lead running from the neg lead at the battery to the fender.

If you run the neg batt lead to the engine mount do so to the engine side of the mount. And there should also be at least 1 if not 2 ground straps that connect from the rear valve cover bolt to the firewall.

[isaacf]

got it running two days ago and had to chase an intake leak down to the carb base gasket now my truck hauls i found out i have high compression pistons and its pushing about 400 hp

[isaacf]

finally put on my warn bumper and a few body parts i had lying around.

[vk_chevy]

your making great progress on building this truck, looks good so far.
Keep it up!

[Youngbuck7072]

nice truck man, i have the same set up

[swamp rat]

Yep, i am still enjoying this thread myself.

Back when i bought my truck i went to a national Truck Parts store, i asked the guy about a warn wench bumper, it was in the 90's and warn had stopped production on them, the store parts guy called and there was only 1 left in stock and it was i beleve $150, well i was thinking about how and where i was gonna carry my spare tire if i lost the front bumper tire carrier, so i ended up passing on it and have been kicking myself in the butt every since!

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yep, i am still enjoying this thread myself.

Back when i bought my truck i went to a national Truck Parts store, i asked the guy about a warn wench bumper, it was in the 90's and warn had stopped production on them, the store parts guy called and there was only 1 left in stock and it was i beleve $150, well i was thinking about how and where i was gonna carry my spare tire if i lost the front bumper tire carrier, so i ended up passing on it and have been kicking myself in the butt every since!

thats pretty funny my only issue with the bumper is now i need to buy a winch to fill the spot but it makes it so nice for standing on while working on my engine

[isaacf]

i like to get a little crazy while driving in my truck and want to put shoulder seat belts in i see the bolt holes in the cab already. any suggestions of what belts will work best in my truck?

[swamp rat]

I have heard that S-10 belts work, i just bought a brand new set of belts thru classic heartbeat a year or so ago, almost all the vendors that sell parts can get sholder belts. The only complaints i have with mine is i would like to have a plastic tube/sleeve holding the inner belt so it can be a 1 handed operation to buckle, the other is ya have to pull real slow or it latches on ya, but then again so does my dakota..

[isaacf]

i redid alot of my wiring and cleaned it all up but i found three wires im not sure where they go? my truck factory had saddle tanks factory so not sure if they are for those




here are the wires im not sure about they were just bundled up behind the engine not hooked to any thing

[swamp rat]

I'll take a look at mine tomorrow and see if i can spot them for ya.

[isaacf]

i have a bad u-joint on the front drive and tried to unbolt the driveline and cant get a wrench or ratchet in there to unbolt it from the transfer case. are there any tricks?

[swamp rat]

Might need to grind the thickness of a boxed end wrench down a little to get it to fit?

I totally spaced on the wire checking, do you still need me to do that? Sorry!

[Maxxd07]

Originally Posted by isaacf

i have a bad u-joint on the front drive and tried to unbolt the driveline and cant get a wrench or ratchet in there to unbolt it from the transfer case. are there any tricks?

Just a regular ol 1/2 wrench, and a bar or long screwdriver of your choice. Use the box end with the angle pointing the open end to the front of the truck. If they are on really tight prop the wrench on the crossmember and use the prybar/screwdriver to turn the driveshaft at the axle. Royal pain in the arse with the fine thread bolts. I just rebuilt the cv joint on mine so a little patience and you got it.

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

Just a regular ol 1/2 wrench, and a bar or long screwdriver of your choice. Use the box end with the angle pointing the open end to the front of the truck. If they are on really tight prop the wrench on the crossmember and use the prybar/screwdriver to turn the driveshaft at the axle. Royal pain in the arse with the fine thread bolts. I just rebuilt the cv joint on mine so a little patience and you got it.

thanks i will tackle that today

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Might need to grind the thickness of a boxed end wrench down a little to get it to fit?

I totally spaced on the wire checking, do you still need me to do that? Sorry!

ya if you get time im still wondering where the wires go but no rush

[isaacf]

i removed my drive line to find out that the knuckle that mounts to the transfercase is ruined. where do i get another one and how much should i look to spend?

[isaacf]

[BLAZERMAN]

Usually these are easily repairable with just a kit that contains seals, washers, spring and a new ball socket.

[BLAZERMAN]

Here ya go, try this company if you cant find them locally.....I've dealt with them before and they ship fast. http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p729...epair_kit.html

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Usually these are easily repairable with just a kit that contains seals, washers, spring and a new ball socket.

this is the part i need. the u joint came apart and ate this up pretty bad