pass or pursue?
50's early 60's bus unknown engine/trans, i know it's a4speed something. i have a 534 ford with a 5+2 with wet kit i havea 460 ford 5+2 with wet kit i do have a wset of cement truck axles fo...
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JRscooby wrote:cyber_ballz wrote:
I honestly don't know where I might be with weight yet. And I didn't mention 2sp rear end, because I didn't see any laying around in the backyard! Darn it!
And it is an 850 super duty. She's a beast. I think it was a good $450 purchase. Drove it home.
I'm surprised bus of the era you talk does not have 2 speed. 1 of the Super Duties I had came with a little 600 ftlb rated 10 speed Roadranger. Because of lack of the deep reduction in first gear it was limited for my use. But the guy I sold it to worked it stockpiling with no issue, likely grossing close to 100,000 when loaded
I'll investigate more on next visit. The mad scientist stuff takes place almost an hour and half drive away.
I suppose if it's not a 2speed rear end, I could stay gas, small block, and go through a xfer case. Smaller, handles the engine, and regardless if I use the other output yoke, I'll still have a low range to get out to pavement.
The engine and trans that's in the bus right now is questionable, but does turn over with wrench. At this point it's almost hands down to rip it out and go through, or put in something else.
Many ways to play this game.
