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72bigred · 10-25-2020, 07:57 PM

Doing a 402/700r swap into this 72 blazer.. While everything is out and getting cleaned I figured I would drop the TC and give it a seal kit and clean it up..

It appears someone had a problem years ago.. It has been driven like this for a very long time but I just cannot see letting it stay, any opinions on that? I figured I would just replace it, should I go with advanced adapters or should I try and find a oem adapter?

Thoughts?

**truckster** · 10-25-2020, 08:46 PM

It's not the prettiest, but it looks like a solid weld, and as you said, it's been driven like that for years.

**DeadheadNM** · 10-25-2020, 09:11 PM

Moved thread with hopeful intent you’ll get more responses here.

57taskforce · 10-25-2020, 10:01 PM

If it was me I’d get a new one personally. The 50 year old oe piece is a crapshoot at best. They are notorious for cracking out. I’ve always heard removing the side mount front e transfer case helps to remedy the problem. My K20 has the side mount removed with no issues.

72bigred · 10-25-2020, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

If it was me I’d get a new one personally. The 50 year old oe piece is a crapshoot at best. They are notorious for cracking out. I’ve always heard removing the side mount front e transfer case helps to remedy the problem. My K20 has the side mount removed with no issues.

So your just running with the adapter mount and it floating otherwise?

57taskforce · 10-26-2020, 08:13 AM

That is correct, transfer case bolted to the crossmember only.

**jeffahart** · 10-26-2020, 12:08 PM

Looks like it's brazed. Probably got the leak sealed though. Anyhow, new aluminum from Advanced adapters are probably only a couple hundred bucks, and they claim much stronger than original. Only thing to ask is the thread size for the shoulder bolt for the transfer shift lever. You may have to get a new pivot/shoulder bolt as well. Use the correct specified gasket and not RTV to seal when assembling(just in case you didn't already know).

j

10-25-2020, 07:57 PM	#1
72bigred Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 254	Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. Doing a 402/700r swap into this 72 blazer.. While everything is out and getting cleaned I figured I would drop the TC and give it a seal kit and clean it up.. It appears someone had a problem years ago.. It has been driven like this for a very long time but I just cannot see letting it stay, any opinions on that? I figured I would just replace it, should I go with advanced adapters or should I try and find a oem adapter? Thoughts? Attached Images

10-25-2020, 08:46 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. It's not the prettiest, but it looks like a solid weld, and as you said, it's been driven like that for years. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-25-2020, 09:11 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. Moved thread with hopeful intent you’ll get more responses here. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-25-2020, 10:01 PM	#4
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,490	Re: Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. If it was me I’d get a new one personally. The 50 year old oe piece is a crapshoot at best. They are notorious for cracking out. I’ve always heard removing the side mount front e transfer case helps to remedy the problem. My K20 has the side mount removed with no issues. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

10-26-2020, 08:13 AM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,490	Re: Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. That is correct, transfer case bolted to the crossmember only. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

10-26-2020, 12:08 PM	#7
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Look at what I found.. Need to replace.. Looks like it's brazed. Probably got the leak sealed though. Anyhow, new aluminum from Advanced adapters are probably only a couple hundred bucks, and they claim much stronger than original. Only thing to ask is the thread size for the shoulder bolt for the transfer shift lever. You may have to get a new pivot/shoulder bolt as well. Use the correct specified gasket and not RTV to seal when assembling(just in case you didn't already know). j __________________ White K20



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