What a neat build! Your stuff is industrial art. I used to work for a guy building septic systems. He towed a 4wd John Deere back hoe with a '68 Chevy K20 with a 307. He used Low range a lot.
"Tow Pig" build
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I figured as much. I thought it sounded like the guy was strapped for cash or something. Cool build, regardless.
ls1mike
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Looks really nice. Interested to see how much power it actually puts down to the ground.
It is a serious question, I usually use something like Mellings or other red assy lube or Molykote Gn, I have not seen this one, if Chris is using it he has had some good experience with it.
I usually use white lithium grease on big engines, and I’ve used it on smaller engines too. Always worked great. In that picture it looks like it could be some type of white grease
No sir, 5,500 is about fast as you can spin a Allison 1000. Cubic Inches gobble up Cam Duration.....But the LSA is pretty wide, It will have plenty of low end torque!
Lubriplate 105 engine assembly grease.
Lots of hours & working everyday, Fall & Winter is when I do bigger-more time consuming jobs.
The L96 6.0L used in HD trucks has a 9.7:1 CR. I'm not constrained with EPA certifications.......Which gives me A LOT tuning/calibration options.
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How heavy is he towing? I have yet to see that type of RPM in my bone stock 6.0/6L90E towing 7800ish lbs. It will be nice when done that is for sure. Thought about a cam for the truck, but I don't really need it and can't justify for what I do with it.
The Skid Steer probably weighs <6,500 pounds & the trailer I'd guess at 1,500 pounds (It's a nice Aluminum tilt deck).
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I use a 2 1/2 ton M36A2 military truck as a tow pig..
Slower than molasses, but stable, and burns anything (multifuel engine)
Slower than molasses, but stable, and burns anything (multifuel engine)
ls1mike
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It won't even be sweating yet. Pretty flat in Texas, not a lot of big 4000 to 8000 ft passes like I tow over out here. Should make a nice tow vehicle.
Add me to the list! Top quality work.
I have heard of them but their products are rare here I would say almost non existent. Thanks I will look into it, is this similar to trans assy lube that just liquefies in the oil and causes no contamination as a grease might?
You'll need to drain the oil "Hot" after the initial break-in, Don't leave it in the sump.
Sir, that is some beautiful work there. One question: Why did you decide to go with the 317 heads? I ask because I am planning an LQ4 build for my old Nova, and am looking at using the old 823 heads off of my Denali that I swapped out last year.
What’s involved with the initial engine break in procedure? Thank you and wouldn’t mind seeing pics of the truck if you can.
My guess is to keep compression at a manageable level, (317's have large chambers) but I will let Cline speak for himself.
I'm glad I found this thread. Really cool build! Thanks for sharing it with us, and answering our questions!
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