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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Ha!! You assumed that I measure the very end.... Lol! You have to be away from the tip slightly to avoid working too hard, but still maintain full thread height.Uhh...Thanks!
Yes, measuring the tap is a sure-fire way to get you in the ballpark. But if you drill out just barely enough to shoe-horn the tap in there...you'll be cutting through more metal than necessary. Dulling the tap prematurely.
And I use good cutting oil with good taps, that helps a lot!
Well it’s a done deal. Used the HF tap set, some good cutting oil, and had to purchase a 9/16 bit, but it’s all together and sealed up.
I think I may look for a new t-stat housing.
The hole before the tap.
And I forgot to get a picture after I tapped it. But this is all finished up.
I think I may look for a new t-stat housing.
The hole before the tap.
And I forgot to get a picture after I tapped it. But this is all finished up.
Next on the list is painting the valve covers.
Any preferences on a good high-temp paint?
Any preferences on a good high-temp paint?
Tractor paint. Because Iowa, that's why.
I prefer M-M prairiegold for color, but Ford Blue also works well.
What's that? You wanted Chebby orange? Grab Allis-Chalmers paint.
Or Detroit Diesel green if you wanted to mess with Martin.
I remember someone painting up a Cat in Cummins beige at some point. I like that kind of humor.
I remember someone painting up a Cat in Cummins beige at some point. I like that kind of humor.
6 in a row.
Pad.
Pad.
Ok, that’s what I was going to go with was the VHT.
I was going to go with black, but I’m not much of a person that likes boring so maybe something fun.
I was going to go with black, but I’m not much of a person that likes boring so maybe something fun.
I just did mine in VHT Cast Iron.... almost like a gunmetal. I like it
Picture?
I'll get some
That's the color I'm painting my drivetrain. Small parts being black with zinc coated bolts where I can get em.
