banzai510(hainz) Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I have a angle adjustment on my engine hoist I also didn’t have my water pump on and this gave me little more room so as you try to line it up and go in I turn the crank or wiggle it I’m sure some 620experts will chime in 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 (edited) I pull engine and trans as one unit and install them as one unit. With the removable trans cross member I think it is much easier than trying to get the trans perfectly lined up with the engine swinging on an engine hoist. To moving objects is more than I can to deal with. Edited March 25, 2020 by Charlie69 1 Quote Link to comment
banzai510(hainz) Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 If you pull motor and trans you really have to Jack the front end up so you can angle the motor out your close doing it as the way your doing it.just line it up and push in 1 Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2020 Im going to try to install as-is one more time, if it doesnt work I'll put the truck on stands and yank the trans and install as one unit. Still have to sand & repaint engine bay, fender wells, clean and repaint engine. Im on the fence about installing all new gaskets & seals. Probably should. Today, engine bay washed and scrubbed 3 times. its not perfect, but PO did a bad job, Im just cleaning it up a bit. Oh, and I re-bent the janky clutch M/C line. Looks a touch better. Scuffing & paint tomorrow. Drivers side...Will paint wheelwells tomorrow. Passenger side Bad omen of the ride quality & electrical system? Found these leaf spring bushings and a BUNCH of fuses in the glove box. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Sanding complete, got some primer laid down. my son did most of the work. The folks on the 620 FB Page were all up in arms because I used rattle can.... Bare with me please...it's a $900 truck at best. The intent of this project is to teach my son "How to do stuff" correctly. I am redoing the engine bay because Ive found almost every nut, bolt and clamp to be wrong, improperly installed, hacked, or loose. When we get a used dirt bike, we tear it down and check EVERYTHING, especially if HE is riding it. I need him to know what CORRECT looks like. I've explained to him that spray paint isnt the best option, but it will make the truck look much better, it's cheap, and we will inspect and possibly replace each nut, bolt, screw and clamp in that bay. Safety First. Enough ranting...here's some pics... He wasnt too thrilled with all the sanding, wiping, sanding, wiping...until he laid down some primer. "WOAH! THAT'S SICK!"😂 My Compressor is down for the time being & garage isnt heated. Montana is still getting below freezing at night, so rattle can it is. We're just using rustoleum for now. When we swap in a KA/SR/LS, we'll take the cab and box off to get media blasted. THIS ISN'T PERMANENT.... Too close buddy! 😂 Should be able to undercoat outer fenderwells and do some painting tomorrow. Until then... 2 Quote Link to comment
Z23T Posted March 27, 2020 Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Your a good dad for getting your son involved in project like this. He'll learn so much and have these memories of time spent with you forever. 1 Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Z23T said: Your a good dad for getting your son involved in project like this. He'll learn so much and have these memories of time spent with you forever. Thanks, that means a lot! Among the many things Im trying to teach: 1. Do it right the first time (Ok. So spray can paint isn't "right", but he knows specialized paint is correct)😁 2. Know what "wrong" looks like (There's a LOT of "wrong" on this truck) 3. Attention to detail. (A lot of that will br given while re-assembling & cleaning) 4. Hard work = great results 5. Take care of your vehicle & it'll take care of you 1 Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2020 Masked everything off and applied Rustoleum Undercoating. Impressive results for rattle can! 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 There's a LOT to be said for doing the "wrong" thing (rattle can) the right way (proper prep etc.) It can still last years and the skills are basically the same for doing it "right". Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) Yes, That's what Im hoping he'll remember. i recently obtained a 67 Galaxie a P.O. did a number on. i think they painted some, ran out of that color, grabbed a can, ran out of that and grabbed another. I literally saved it from the crusher. A friend worked there and couldnt bare to see it crushed, so he called me. Im a sucker for cheap cars! They cut the dash to put a stereo, as well as ALL the ignition switch wiring. My son wants it too...LOL Edited March 28, 2020 by slepe67 typos Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 As far as the 620 goes, Im not messing with the control arms, I'll probably just clean them. I have to cover them soon, my OCD screams every time I looks at them. 🙄 If/when we do a KA/SR swap, we'll pull the cab/bed and do the entire frame. I plan on going Beebani discs & coilovers down the road, after my son is a bit older. Not a fan of 4 wheel drums. Main intent at this point is to get the Big Kinks worked out and get a good look at everything to ensure safety. This truck went through a few owners and there's a lot of jankiness. We'll do a lot of work while not hving to take the truck down for too long. Until then, engine bay paint tomorrow! Quote Link to comment
4perrev Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Looking good and nice to see the skills passed down to a new generation. So much has been lost already. Good on ya!! 1 Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) ...deleted...see below... Edited March 29, 2020 by slepe67 beats me Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 No idea why. But when I try to add comments to this, it wants to insert the Galaxie post again. so, I went with it and deleted it above. Anyways.... Quote Link to comment
slepe67 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 So, you want to repaint your engine compartment?🤣 4 Quote Link to comment
RustedRails Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 How's this project coming along? Quote Link to comment
Tony620 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 One of my favorite projects on Ratsun right now. Hoping things are still going well for you all in Montana. Quote Link to comment
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