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'71 k502 The Misfit

If I read Billavista's article on the Atlas correctly there is something you can ask for at the time of ordering that allows for the flat clocking of the T-case.....Let me see if I can find where he mentions that. I have a friend locally that had to redrill his adapter for the flat clock because he did not order for the flat clocking position..... I could not agree more about those green studs!!!!!


From Billavista regarding AA's clocking scheme: (my whole issue might be 4sp related)

The front of the Atlas-4SP's reduction box is equipped with four different spacings of the 6-bolt round pattern. This alone would offer you four different clocking angles, however many Advance Adapters' adapters will also have more than one bolt pattern, meaning that eight clocking options are often available.
Typical clocking options might be:
Left drop case: 7, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, or 38 degrees.
Right drop case: 4, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, or 35 degrees.


Looks like I might be set at seven degrees if a driver side drop is a left drop case.


Billavista ended up using a spacer that was also multi position drilled in order to go flat..... If memory serves, you can ask for AA to put the tcase together for you with a different option so flat clocking is available from the manufacturer.
 
I think you're right...my receipt does call out "flat drop" so mine might be slightly different.

Once I got everything into position, I realized that the lowest hanging part underneath was not the Atlas anyway, it was the tranny pan. At that point, doing a flat-clocking gained me nothing except steeper driveline angles, so I rotated it down a bit. I still had plenty of clearance above the lower framerail (at least 1") and the front output angle got a lot better.

Something else to think about depending on your specific circumstances.


BTW -> That BillaVista document is a life saver! It's so much better than the stuff that AA provides.....they should be embarrassed.

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I made a structure so my fuel cell can sit just above the lowest part of the frame. I had to cut and replace a floor support so it could sit in this location I had to compromise and move the fuel cell forward a little so the rear frame crossmember could remain in place.
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Does anyone know where this guy went? I enjoyed this guys build and hate that it has been dead.
 
I would really like to see this one pop back up. He had a killer list of parts that were going in.
 
I'm guessing "life" happened....

He hasn't even logged into CK5 in about 7 months. Hopefully the project is under a tarp in the garage waiting for final assembly and finishing.....


-G
 
Greg wins the prize, life happened in many, many ways. Project is still alive and progressing with increased momentum at this time, pics and the rest of the strory after I get through the holiday weekend. This go round should take me through to completion on this project. :D

Does anyone know if I can rename this thread?
 
Greg wins the prize life happened in many, many ways. Project is still alive and progressing with increased momentum at this time, pics and the rest of the strory after I get through the holiday weekend. :D

Does anyone know if I can rename this thread?


This.....Will be Awesome!!!

Glad to hear that life wasnt too much of a prick to stop the project dead in its tracks though.
 
sweet! remember this build. looking forward to seeing some progress.
 
Greg wins the prize, life happened in many, many ways. Project is still alive and progressing with increased momentum at this time, pics and the rest of the strory after I get through the holiday weekend. This go round should take me through to completion on this project. :D

Does anyone know if I can rename this thread?


Welcome back! :waytogo:

You are preaching to the choir about life and setbacks to the build schedule.... My wife and I had a baby about 18 months ago and my world has been re-prioritized in a BIG (and awesome) way...

My "mistress" is still perched on jackstands three years later. Big builds take time, and the longer they take to complete, the more likely it is that life will throw twists and turns at you.

Looking forward to seeing some new pics and hearing that 502 roar to life! :bow:


-G
 
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Sneak peek of the new Mezeire 50 gpm water pump and march pulley kit that is built for use with the Mezeire electric water pump.

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