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RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 08-11-2014
Nah man, getting stuff done (slowly). RFQ out for an adapter, got a new flywheel, even got me a shed
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 08-25-2014
Wait, what he got shit done?!?!?
86+ Chevrolet 350ci v8 flywheel. K1500 trucks are a good place ot start looking. NAPA, advance, GM, junkyards, etc. have them cheap. Needs to be the flywheel for "The SBC with a one-piece rear main seal" because apparently people don't understand numbers.
The SBC pattern is 6x3", OM617 is 12x103mm.
Edit: Just placed an order for the intermediate plate (same dims as on the DXF in the engine sticky). In 2-3 weeks I'll get to see how sharp my measuring skills are
RE: My OM617 Build - sassparilla_kid - 08-27-2014
I take it this is to adapt a GM transmission, orrrrr..........??
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 08-27-2014
(08-27-2014, 01:06 PM)sassparilla_kid I take it this is to adapt a GM transmission, orrrrr..........??
Yarp, gots me a SM465 granny box. 6.35:1 first gear, clunky, and 500 miles between gears.
Gotta get a bigger bellhousing though, the one I have is only 12" and that's a 14" flywheel....
RE: My OM617 Build - sassparilla_kid - 08-27-2014
You plan on pulling some stumps or what!? And any possibility of adding an overdrive on the back?
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 08-28-2014
My Dad's Yodge has a 6-something first, and it was awesome to drive during rush hour. Just idled at like 2-3mph, no wearing out the clutch like my 3.7-something DD
Fourth is still 1:1 so I'll match my axles & tires around that
RE: My OM617 Build - sassparilla_kid - 08-28-2014
With that low gear you could go like 2:1 rear gears haha
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 09-23-2014
-Plate is in. Need to countersink, tap, and ream the holes. (M12 and M10 reamers ordered.)
-Need to install it on the engine, then check runout vs the chebby bell
-Fit drilled flywheel, and test fit mercedes starter vs chebby 14" clutch. Cut out mounting hole, add to DXF drawing
-Buy a 12" chebby clutch (90s camaro?) and test fit vs the starter again. I'd like the plate to be able to use either.
-Source pressure plate, pilot bearing, shift fork, throwout bearing, etc. and test fit.
-???
-Profit!
FYI-the bolts that hold the trans plate into the block are M10x1.5 This also goes for the 603
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 10-04-2014
Some changes that I need to get into the sticky:
SBC pins are 5/8" NOT 1/2"(ford is 1/2")
Mercedes locating pins are 12MM
Mercedes block are M10x1.5 NOT M12
I got lucky when reaming the holes, the drill press table vibrates just enough to make the plate skitter aroud and self-center.
Hopefully picking up a bell housing on Monday, 5/8 reamer due in Tuesday, then slap bang time.
RE: My OM617 Build - sassparilla_kid - 10-04-2014
What is this going into, Ranger? Heep? Benz?
RE: My OM617 Build - Simpler=Better - 10-05-2014
Old 50s heep. She's going to have a 2" driveshaft :p
RE: My OM617 Build - CRD4x4 - 10-05-2014
1964 Willys "Jeep" CJ5 to be precise
(10-05-2014, 09:45 AM)Simpler=Better Old 50s heep. She's going to have a 2" driveshaft :p
RE: My OM617 Build - DieselNuts - 10-24-2014
This is a great build. I'm subscribed.