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  1. Dennis46PU
    I wanted to this year but too many obligations this year. I need a wheel for my WC half ton and a few other small pieces.
  2. Dennis46PU
    Really like this build, however I would be tickled to just have a stock drivetrain that was in the Dak frame. This gives me incentive to start looking for a Dak to slip under my 46 WC. Updating or rebuilding the original drivetrain just seems out of reach for what I would end up with.
  3. Dennis46PU
    Beings I have a bent front wheel and need to replace the rear axle, what axle and wheels should I look for. My rear axle is an original and leaks out both hubs. I decided long ago I would be better off looking for a new rear than trying to find a machine shop to fix what ever needs repaired. It's been a long time since I had the hubs off and at the time figured new seals wouldn't last long but I went ahead and installed them anyway just to get it moved out of the way and an occasional drive over to Home Depot. It lasted a couple years and few miles. Even if I do fix the rear axle, I need to find another rim and I could also use one for a spare since I don't have one. Anybodies help is appreciated.
  4. Dennis46PU
    Have you considered replacing that mechanical pump with an electric pump? My mechanical pump failed recently that is only 1-1/2 year old. I'm replacing it with a Carter electric vane pump because I'm tired of the problems with the mechanical pump.
  5. Dennis46PU
    I completely rewired my 46 WC in the past year with cloth covered wire trying to closely follow the factory specifications. When I added turn signals and some other accessories that all went out the window as far as color correct, but I stayed with cloth covered wire on everything and it's totally done from connector to connector. Have anybody considered using a reproduction harness from any source? Knowing how much I spent on wiring, terminals, shrink tubing, etc., and how much got wasted I'm not so sure I wouldn't have been better off with a harness already built and complete. I've been told this company is about the only one that makes point quality harness yet. http://www.riwire.com/
  6. Dennis46PU
    Did you replace the brake lines and hoses?
  7. Dennis46PU
    They might be jetted wrong, but would be close and for the price... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1940-47-DODGE-FARGO-TRUCK-CARB-/112541456080?hash=item1a33fe56d0:g:gTIAAOSw7ZlZocyl http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-56-DODGE-TRUCK-CARB-/112541454859?hash=item1a33fe520b:g:l7wAAOSwv2RZocve A few others that might work, just look at the sellers listing.
  8. Dennis46PU
    Jerry, did you change the type of u-joint from your transmission? What did you change when you put the Dakota rear end in?
  9. Dennis46PU
    That looks like an International Harvestor emblem.
  10. Dennis46PU
    My truck had the battery under the hood from a PO, and it was a mess. First thing I did was pull it out and made a new bracket inside the frame where the original location was.
  11. Dennis46PU
    Forgot to mention, I dump a bottle of STP in from time to time also. Either that or Lucas oil stabilizer.
  12. Dennis46PU
    You might have a lot of salvageable parts there. I could use a rebuildable engine. Looking at the background in your picture, you're a long ways away from me.
  13. Dennis46PU
    The trans mounting holes on the front housing have a different pattern for a 4 speed as opposed to a 3 speed. 3 Speed trans in a 1/2 ton was standard equipment.
  14. Dennis46PU
    My engine is worn and I run O'Reilly 20W-50, (cheap). I also cleaned my pan out before running it. Just look at the container and it will say if it's non detergent. I never run non detergent in anything.
  15. Dennis46PU
    Actually haven't had any trouble but haven't been impatient in traffic to know that. How many amps does the horn in our trucks WC and pilot house models draw? I know my Ames horn in a different car pulls 4 to 5 amps and while in parades it gets used a lot. Heat has never been a problem with 6 amp diodes, however in the future I will probably use 10 amp the next time.
  16. Dennis46PU
    Use 6 amp diodes, each diode drops the voltage .7 volts. Just splice the wire between your amp meter and the horn and solder the diodes in. I've tried both resistors and diodes and diodes work best for me. http://www.ebay.com/itm/132114125153?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Here are some rated 10 amp that will work also if you don't mind the waiting time for shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-10A10-10Amp-1000V-10A-1KV-R-6-MIC-General-Purpose-Axial-Rectifier-Diodes/182323218419?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41376%26meid%3D45b4d1dff37a44519a1846652932ccf3%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D132114125153
  17. Dennis46PU
    As far as the horn goes, you don't need to change that to a 12 volt. Just use a series of diodes in the wire from your source to the horn to lower the voltage, keep the original horn.
  18. Dennis46PU
    Now this looks BITCHIN!!
  19. Dennis46PU
    I have always used an expandable, adjustable reamer in the past. You want the ones with tapered sleeves to keep centered. They are considered hand reamers. Time consuming and take patience. I used these a lot in the past on big rigs as well cars and pickup trucks. Sometimes they can be bought on ebay. I had a few different sizes that were vintage complete with centering bushings years ago and sold them. Little did I know then I could use them now.
  20. Dennis46PU
    Did you try Robert's Motor Parts? They have them listed.
  21. Dennis46PU
    Hmmm... You have a fitting at the tank where your line connects and a fitting at the pump where your line connects. Just because your pump is pumping well doesn't mean it's not leaking, right? Looks like you found a problem. I'd get rid of those plastic lines to BTW. They don't do very well with heat.
  22. Dennis46PU
    1. You might have something restricting the fuel on the fuel line inside your tank. 2. A leaking fitting on the fuel line between the tank and the pump. 3. A bad fuel pump sucking air. 4. Look for a pinched fuel line. Plus what has already been mentioned, float level incorrect, too small fuel filter, fuel filter dirty inside restricting flow. Have you done a fuel pump pressure test?
  23. Dennis46PU
    I don't know about the 56's and once worked on a 54 about 50 years ago but can't remember. On my 46 I put the springs on the rear because if they were on the front where the gas line connects, it might loosen the fitting on the front of the tank when it would twist with the springs. Just my opinion...
  24. Dennis46PU
    This makes me wonder what color the emergency brake handle is supposed to be. It appears the clutch cover on the bottom is black, didn't see anybody mention that.
  25. Dennis46PU
    I bought a Pertronix coil with the internal resistor for mine. I don't know how your coil is mounted but they recommend using an epoxy filled coil if it is being used vertical or upside down. I also used a Pertronix ignition instead of the points and condensor. Have not had any problems so far, but you will need to use resistor plug wires and spark plugs.
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