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1542 conversion to a 1543 supersized project

olympicorange

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…...'' tucker lake ''''...………...
 

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olympicorange

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……..….. exactly....LOL.... water is slightly overrated... tax wise.... powerball ?? so for now...it's ...asphalt , concrete , & hayfield's... that being said; off to Montreal for some Jazz..happy 4th y'all..:thumbup::thumbup:
 

olympicorange

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……… montreal… highly recommend a visit...
 

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……….. a beautiful 80 degree day.... wrong to think about ...tracks.....
 

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olympicorange

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…..assembly of the ''intermediate '' shaft.....
 

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olympicorange

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……. axle housings … inspection & cleaning … a good way to see if moisture build-up is an issue with yours ….is to remove each axle shaft ...and shine a light down the spindle tube....to check for rust , etc. ….if so … removal of third member is best. found a shop vac hose fits snugly into axle tube bore. a long scraper, compressed air , while vacuum is on...works pretty well. don't forget the brakecleen to flush.....
 

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olympicorange

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……….....installation of the ''intermediate'' shaft assy.,.....
 

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Blackfoot Tucker

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……...power steering pump....

OO,

I'm sure I speak for many when I say how much I'm enjoying this thread, and the detail of you're workmanship.

Leonardo da Vinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". Your power steering pump solution exemplifies that concept!!!
 

olympicorange

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OO,

I'm sure I speak for many when I say how much I'm enjoying this thread, and the detail of you're workmanship.

Leonardo da Vinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". Your power steering pump solution exemplifies that concept!!!

…. BFT,
well THANK YOU SIR, … let me say that , getting a compliment from the ''UTAH MASTERS'' is much appreciated. !!! im a firm believer in not '' re-engineering the wheel'' …. simple is always , or usually , we hope..to be the best solution, ...especially down the road, for service, repairs, etc... keeping that in mind, is always a main priority. because i'm usually the poor sap, that has to lay out in the conditions/situations, so on, to resolve the issue. and again , .. thank you...
 

olympicorange

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…….…… question of the day......will the intercooler fit …. ''drum roll''......
 

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olympicorange

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…… and the answer is.....'' it will , with a little modification,....
 

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olympicorange

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….. so a few mock runs of removing & installing the ''intermediate shaft'' , clearances , alignment , jwa ,... securing hardware.... good to go.... also pressure tested the intercooler....removed the old hyd. system components. will use the reservoir, hmv , control valve/main relief assy., to retro-fit....
 

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….. starting measurements for the new mounts...
 

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olympicorange

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….played ''hookey'' on tues. with the boyz…… bailey's island ...Cooks seafood...excellent... highly recommend it ….
 

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PJL

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As long as we're off topic...


Took a Huey ride to the mountains then flew over Lake Washington and caught one of the hydroplane races. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday morning.
 

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olympicorange

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…… trying to make a simple & efficient motor mount bracket.... ''TGS'' makes it look easy.... :applause:
 

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…...left motor mount.... fabrication...
 

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…. engine mounts complete....onto the tranny mounts....
 

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Nikson

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I dread on the fact that I got to do all that as well... soon... :)
Thanks for all the posts/descriptions/pictures, makes others work easier and much time saving on research!
 

Blackfoot Tucker

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OO,

The AT545s we've used have come from Chevrolet applications and the transmissions have come with mounts that work very well for a Tucker swap.

This is the engine and transmission that went into Thundercat, but the transmission mounts were the same on the transmission installed in Snowzilla. There are two large bolts (5/8-11, IIRC) on each side and there are also two holes for bolts that go through the mounts and secure the transmission to the adapter housing.

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We cut off the stock Tucker mounts that were welded to the frame and repositioned them accordingly for reuse with the AT545. I recall we had to weld a spacer plate on the Tucker frame, and then welded the mounts to the plate, but that adds extra strength...a good thing. The hole in the Tucker mounts lines up perfectly with the threaded hole on the cast transmission mounts.

I don't want to dissuade you from your own design, merely offering an idea for your consideration.

I LOVE this thread!!!
 

olympicorange

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OO,

The AT545s we've used have come from Chevrolet applications and the transmissions have come with mounts that work very well for a Tucker swap.

This is the engine and transmission that went into Thundercat, but the transmission mounts were the same on the transmission installed in Snowzilla. There are two large bolts (5/8-11, IIRC) on each side and there are also two holes for bolts that go through the mounts and secure the transmission to the adapter housing.

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We cut off the stock Tucker mounts that were welded to the frame and repositioned them accordingly for reuse with the AT545. I recall we had to weld a spacer plate on the Tucker frame, and then welded the mounts to the plate, but that adds extra strength...a good thing. The hole in the Tucker mounts lines up perfectly with the threaded hole on the cast transmission mounts.

I don't want to dissuade you from your own design, merely offering an idea for your consideration.

I LOVE this thread!!!

BFT..... that's awesome … I hadn't seen that type of mount... and the added bolts to bellhousing ….I was wondering about that. yes I saw that you reused the orig. frame mounts ...and I was going to follow suite as well. good info on spacer block ...ive been reinforcing the attachment points ...with the same idea in mind also...extra support. that's a monster engine... how much does the 8.1 weigh.... right back at you !!!!! thx again for info... I ll be looking for those mounts...:thumbup::thumbup:
 

olympicorange

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OO,

The AT545s we've used have come from Chevrolet applications and the transmissions have come with mounts that work very well for a Tucker swap.

This is the engine and transmission that went into Thundercat, but the transmission mounts were the same on the transmission installed in Snowzilla. There are two large bolts (5/8-11, IIRC) on each side and there are also two holes for bolts that go through the mounts and secure the transmission to the adapter housing.

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We cut off the stock Tucker mounts that were welded to the frame and repositioned them accordingly for reuse with the AT545. I recall we had to weld a spacer plate on the Tucker frame, and then welded the mounts to the plate, but that adds extra strength...a good thing. The hole in the Tucker mounts lines up perfectly with the threaded hole on the cast transmission mounts.

I don't want to dissuade you from your own design, merely offering an idea for your consideration.

I LOVE this thread!!!

…… thx again for the kind words and info...great. so...upon further research...a couple of part number updates/supercedes…. ive learned that these mounts were discontinued in 2008. they were used around 1998, .. give or take a few years either way...for production. listed in the model applications of the ; 6500 , 7500, school buses, etc..... so if anyone has a truck salvage yard in your area , and you have a few free minutes to inquire about these... I wouild greatly appreciate the assistance. p/n's - 15685035 right...15685036 left... :thumbup:
 

olympicorange

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…. haven't had much time to work on project...gotta win the lotto... and give up work… lol.... relocated the rad. brackets tonite…..
 

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