A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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Hey all! Yet another question for eveyone here! So I recently bought a 1970 4 speed for the Duster, got it home and realized that one of the ears was broken off!!
My question is: What should I do about this? Should I get it welded, get a new iron case, or get the O.D. aluminum case that the seller offered me?
My thoughts first off were that I would take the aluminum case. I know it is weaker than iron, and I would have to get a different front bearing and retainer size. Is that all I would have to do?? No machining or anything to make it all fit??
Next I was thinking get the iron case welded so I wouldn't have to go through the trouble of swapping cases (though I want to rebuild it anyway lol), but I don't know if it will hold up cuz I know how difficult it is to make a weld on castings strong. My gut tells me that I shouldn't go this route.
Finally I was thinking about getting a new iron case from Brewer's and get the rebuild kit at the same time. I kinda like the idea of the stronger case.
Anyways, with all this in mind, let me know what you all think! Thank you!!
I will post pictures if needed sometime tonight when I get out of work!
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'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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Well, the bolt hole is still about 3/4 present, and I don't have the broken off piece. I am afraid that it will not hold. The engine it will be bolted to should be low 12's. I am wanting to race it at the local track probably 3 or 4 times a year, but I will probably do more for the first year cuz I will have to tune it not sure how long that will take.
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'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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I got input from Wayne at Brewer's, my dad, and a couple others and they all said I should probably look at getting another case. Even if a welding service guarantees their weld, if it breaks, I gotta get it back to them and it would be a huge hassle...
knyech1-
'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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This is the lower driver's side. I will post some pics tonight and you can see if you'd still go with it. I definately thought about just boltin it up and goin.... We will see.
NP833 cases? I am not sure what you are referring to maybe the part#??
knyech1-
'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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Dang...well I don't have a TIG, just a crappy mig lol. I do have access either at the university or through a friend's workplace so that could be an option!
knyech1-
'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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I'd swap cases and be done with it. If its not a 308 bearing register, now would be time to upgrade. stock is fine for your application imo.
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Re: A-833 BROKEN!! (Long post)
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The 308 bearing was the O.D. tranny bearing correct?? Wouldn't I have to find a different bearing retainer and do some machining to get my internals to fit??
knyech1-
'71 Sassy Grass Demon 340/904. Pump gas, 1.61 60ft, 7.439 1/8 @ 95mph, 11.824 1/4 @ 111mph
"Not too bad for a pump gas 340, full of used parts and hillbilly ported stock heads." - V.B.
'03 2500 5.9L HO 6-spd on 35's. 395hp/755ft-lb at tires.
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