Forum: Suspension Tech
04-09-2018, 04:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,534
Re: Ride Quality with Rough Country 4" Lift
I personally have done A SOA conversion on my own scout A few years ago. Gained roughly 5-1/2" lift. That was with the oem leaf springs that were already on the scout at the time.
I recommend doing...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
03-18-2018, 12:03 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
31970
Now the fun begins. Dual rectifier and second (group 27) battery on hand. Getting ready to install the dual battery setup. I'm considering installing the 2nd battery in the bed between the...
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Forum: Brake Tech
02-13-2018, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 414
Re: 1973 Open Knuckle Dana 30 Disc Conversion
In my '72 ole yeller, some P.O. was kind enough to swap in a complete D-44 from a later scout with disc brakes. My 73 beast came from factory with a D-44 with disc brakes(there is a story behind...
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Forum: Brake Tech
02-13-2018, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 414
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
02-10-2018, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
Well, I somewhat retract my thought if driving like crap. Guess that I been getting a little spoiled with the creature comforts of my '02 yoda sequioa. Coupled with not driving my own scout in about...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
02-04-2018, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
Well, finally, after months of procrastination, lack of funds and time, last Friday, I got her insured, registered and was able to legally drive her out of storage and take her home. Furthest I ever...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
02-04-2018, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 64,247
Re: Project Karma
Awesome
I'm in need of redoing the rear bench seat in my 72 ole yeller scout. Which I Finally was able to drive it home a couple days ago
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Forum: Bay Area Binder Society
01-25-2018, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 593
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Forum: Basic Tech Questions
01-24-2018, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 328
Re: Motor swap 196e to 345
Can be done. Word of cation being a 78 and dealing with smog law. I know one guy out in San Francisco who had that very swap done on his. Now the smog nazi won't smog his scout. Due to the slight...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
01-14-2018, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
While slowly getting her to be road worthy, I decided to do a little breather/vent relocating. The bracket was a simpson strong tie angle bracket from home depot that I chucked up in an ole...
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Forum: Bay Area Binder Society
12-01-2017, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 458
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Forum: Wanted goods!
11-11-2017, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 814
Re: Looking for a balancer for a 152
Awww. Had I known 3 or 4 months ago, I might have had one.
Unfortunately, during my down sizing of storage units, I ended up dropping off several motors down at the recycling center. I Have...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
11-05-2017, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
Indeed. Might be due to an extremely low battery. Started off with just over 10v on battery when I had to jump off my 2002 yoda. After idling for about half an hour, several times, battery was...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
11-05-2017, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 10,168
Re: 72 Ole Yeller
Finally been able to get a little wrench time in the last couple weeks. Found out last week that my alternator was bad. So I ended up getting a rebuilt one from a local repair shop a couple days ago...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
07-28-2017, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 11,997
Re: scout-it-out '79 scout II
Nice. Both fans will help. Also hope you didn't use those POS straps that come with most electric fans that go through the radiator. Many years ago, I personally ended up with a bad radiator because...
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Forum: Parts for sale
07-28-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Re: IH 152 and IH 304
Then come down and pick them up tomorrow. Because after this weekend I have absolutely no room to store them. And I am NO longer willing to pay $451 a month just to store these two motors
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Forum: Parts for sale
07-25-2017, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Re: IH 152 and IH 304
Here's a pic of each motor. Along with the stands they roll on.
If no one takes them be weeks end, they are going to the recycling scrap yard Saturday. I am clearing out my storage unit, and no...
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Forum: Parts for sale
07-25-2017, 03:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Re: IH 152 and IH 304
I don't have any at the moment. But if needed, I can get a few later this afternoon when I get off work
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Forum: Parts for sale
07-22-2017, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
IH 152 and IH 304
I currently have both motors sitting on engine stands. Both need rebuild. All for the price of the stand they roll on $50.00 each. Located in Richmond, California.
Otherwise they both are going to...
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Forum: IH Parts America Product Questions
05-17-2017, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,384
Re: Tom Woods Offset Ujoint?
I only needed one off-set U-joint in my SOA conversion in my 74. Installed at the transfer case side of the shaft from the front axle. Only place that I was getting any type of binding, was at the...
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Forum: Reader's Ride's
04-17-2017, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 64,247
Re: Project Karma
I'm liking the tonneau cover tool storage area you created. I have been contemplating something similar with drawers
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Forum: Parts for sale
04-17-2017, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
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Forum: Wanted goods!
03-29-2017, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 794
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Forum: Wanted goods!
03-29-2017, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 794
Re: Back Seat '73 Scout
I have at least one, if not two available in storage. Needs to be re upholstered. Located in richmond, CA
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Forum: Bay Area Binder Society
03-17-2017, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,953
Re: Let's meet up for truckfest
If I wasn't in the middle of moving, I would consider going. Would like some truck show time. But seeing as though I have about three weeks to be completely out of my cave, I'm currently swamped...
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