Re: Got myself an A100!
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Stubbs, got the doghouse seal, Thanks! Going to try to get some stuff done today. Have the motor in the air to check the oil pan and other parts. Will have to strip off the old paint and do a few minor things. I also want to build a cradle to hold it so I can lower the van over it to install.
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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Engine cradle: That's the best way. Some things to consider: Gotta have casters, there is no way the engine goes straight up or down, unless you take the front axle out. You'd probably want to have engine and tranny together as a unit, because supporting the tranny while manipulating the engine and van body can get tricky.
PS - picking my van from the alignment shop later today, we just finished putting big front disc brakes on it. Lots of snags along the way, seem to stop well now, though. We might design a system ourselves to prevent extra fab work.
Ran
"Hey mister, something's wrong with your car, it idles roughly" - number one comment I got in Israel when daily driving a 70 Barracuda with a lopey cam.
Currently working on - 1966 Dodge A100 van 318/auto Finally - disc brakes on the front. In the plans - rear disc brakes, B&M 250 blower
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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Ran, I have a 4 post hoist at home, so was thinking of building something that I could set on my strong cart that would catch the oil pan rail in front and have a small jack in back to adjust the trans tailshaft height. Engine and trans together, headers and all. Only leave off the front stuff, since the shroud would be a pain and to clear the axle with the pulleys. Today I stripped both front doors out, still have a bunch more to do before soda blasting. I saw more holes to weld up inside too....
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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04/15/10 09:08 PM
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Yeah, that's the right idea, you lower the van over the engine/trans combo, then move the combo forward after you clear the axle. Are you going to the Fling, btw? Ran
"Hey mister, something's wrong with your car, it idles roughly" - number one comment I got in Israel when daily driving a 70 Barracuda with a lopey cam.
Currently working on - 1966 Dodge A100 van 318/auto Finally - disc brakes on the front. In the plans - rear disc brakes, B&M 250 blower
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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That's a great write-up! Now if someone could do the same with cargo doors...I dread the thought of ever needing to take those apart. Ran
"Hey mister, something's wrong with your car, it idles roughly" - number one comment I got in Israel when daily driving a 70 Barracuda with a lopey cam.
Currently working on - 1966 Dodge A100 van 318/auto Finally - disc brakes on the front. In the plans - rear disc brakes, B&M 250 blower
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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Ran, here you go! http://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/betwe...12388.htm#46834All doors are now empty and ready. I pulled the tail light housings out. I will need another, the left side was rusty and I tore it up getting it out. There wasn't any on the PU. Also got all the rear harness out and removed the exhaust system and manifolds. I hung the headers in place to see how they work. They will be fine, but wouldn't work with the 3 speed linkage. Can't seem to get the filler neck out. Any help or ideas on that? Rear bumper is back off, got to modify the rotisserie brackets to fit. Also soaked a bunch of bolts underneath so they will come out easier when the rest is pulled out. Probably will pull the transmission and engine this weekend.
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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I pulled the shift linkage, engine, trans, driveshaft, doghouse front, radiator, master cylinder and undertray out. Pulled the engine out the top. Aside from it being in the dirt, it was pretty easy. The trans required some persuasion to break loose from the bellhousing, but otherwise all went smoothly. Snow helped too! Still have all the wiring harness, cluster, pedals, steering, both axles and brake/fuel lines, windshield and front bumper. Then it should be ready for the rotisserie!!! Still have to make mounts for that, but it's getting closer! I won't pull the axles and steering until that's ready and I've finished all the inside holes.
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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another shot
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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pulling the engine out the side didn't fight the tire that way... Got the wiring harness, oil line, front bumper, brake lines, pedals and dash parts all stripped out. Rear brake line, fuel line, and fishing out the loose filler neck to go before it's only a rolling chassis. The lines go through holes in the unibody members, I'll have to track down the grommets for those and develop a plan to reinstall. EDIT Windshield is out. letters too, need to pull the clips.... Leaving the front and rear axles, steering and the driver seat in until it's ready for the rotisserie. Hoping the metal guy will start work on it shortly. Some trade, some money and I hope that will be good. Still have a bunch of holes to weld up, but it's getting too windy out there today.
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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04/19/10 08:40 PM
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You are making good progress.
It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it!
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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04/20/10 05:42 PM
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pulling the engine out the side didn't fight the tire that way...
That makes sense, and it crossed my mind as well, but it just look like you wouldn't get a good lift from the side. I was thinking on pulling the tire and have a jackstand just to help give more wiggle room than wrestling with the tire in the way. I guess either way would work if you've done it that way!
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Re: Got myself an A100!
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04/28/10 01:26 PM
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Ah. You need the other pieces too? No problemo.
No rush on the shipping. Sounds like more will be pulled for ya anyway.
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