Re: [ihc] My SII/800 project, questions

[bearbvd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Greg Hermann)]

At 2:59 PM 3/18/04, DeepSouthScouts@domain.elided wrote:

Pay attention to the spline count/size on the 152's clutch disc-- 15/16--10
vs. the 1-1/4" --10 for the V-8.

Greg

>Digesters,
>
>Im building a woods only project truck with a 76 SII frame/axles with a stock
>SII V8 bellhousing/3 speed and D20. It has no engine or body.
>
>This will be mated to a 70 800 V8 body.
>
>I also have a rusted out mid 60s 800 with a stock 152/3 speed/D18 combo in
>it.
>
>I want to use the 152 in the project truck because I have it. I will regear
>very low to compensate for the low power of the 152.
>
>I know I can bolt the 152 to the SII V8 bellhousing. This should allow me to
>use the SII V8 three speed and the SII D20. IIRC, the deeper V8 bell will
>compensate for the longer input shaft on the SII 3 speed. I should also be
>able to
>use the 152 clutch/pp.
>
>Looking at the 152, it appears that I can bolt a set of SII SV V8 motor mount
>brackets on the engine to bolt it down to the V8 brackets on the SII frame.
>
>I realize that this will tilt the 152 back over and produce a leaning carb. I
>can fab an angled adapter to straighten the carb, and use an aftermarket air
>cleaner.
>
>It should otherwise bolt right in, right?
>
>Am I forgetting anything?
>
>Any comments or ideas would be appreciated.
>
>Mike Toney
>Mobile, AL.
>Southern International Harvester Owners [S.I.H.O.]
>http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/southernihowners
>72 Scout II, 4x4, 304, T18, 3:31
>73 1010 Travelall, 2wd, 345, 727, 3:54
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