68rockcrawler
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Can you tell for sure where the gas is coming out? If it's at the top of the filler neck then it has to be the cap. A new gas cap is only around $10. My cap has a gasket on it.
The new top looks great Colin. Who makes that top?
Kenny
Can you tell for sure where the gas is coming out? If it's at the top of the filler neck then it has to be the cap. A new gas cap is only around $10. My cap has a gasket on it.
Advance has a whole rack of gas caps. I bet they have one that will work, but I've never bought one from them so I'm not sure.
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I do not internet enough. Few things done, main one was a shave cover for the 14b.
Atlas cases aren't cheap, but they are worth the money if you have it to spend. Having the doubler on hand, you could try to run it or try to sell it to get some of the Atlas funds. Used Atlas cases are still pricey and you have to watch for the abuse...
I have installed an NP231/241 doubler, which is essentially the 'black box' type of approach. It uses the range part of an NP231 case with 2.72:1 low range. While shorter, lighter and lower geared than the 203/205, it still presented challenges in rear driveshaft length. I extended the rear WB by 8" and I use the full range of a 1410 U-Joint on the 27" driveshaft (running 16" coilovers on a 4link suspension). Of course this is behind the C6 which is longer than a C4, but should be more stout (if cooled properly). Of course not everyone needs 7.4:1 low range (I am runnning 44" tires).
The black box in front of the 205 will give you some great gearing options (1:1, 2:1, 2.72:1 & 5.4:1), is shorter and lighter than the 203/205 (geared 1:1, 2:1 & 4:1). It requires some special work to fit 31 spline Ford applications, but I think Northwest Fab can help with that and its half of the Atlas price.
Funds and space considerations would be the two primary issues. If you can fit the 203/205 and not rip apart short driveshafts, this would be your least expensive option (since you have it on hand).
Which 14b shave cover did you use? I've been shaving mine pretty successfully in the rocks to where it's now only a 13 bolt. I've been wanting to shave it for real.
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Gives me a bit to think about. I have space concerns first and foremost. A better transfer case can certainly wait, however badly I want it. Selling the doubler to repurpose the funds may be the best idea. I'd rather only do one swap and build one set of transmission mounts, etc. I have 10" of stretch on mine, but I'll still have a 2 foot driveshaft all said and done. Still leaf sprung for now so I won't use as much range as you but that could likely change one day too. Will however stay with 40s. Need to look more into what low I should run keeping that in mind. I'm thinking around 4-5:1 should put me in a pretty good spot.
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This is a very interesting conversation because I'm wanting to switch to an automatic and a guy was telling me the other day how beneficial a doubler would be. I have a T18 manual and stock Dana 20 right now and 5.38 axle gears. If I remember correctly my low is about 79:1 which I think is perfect. Thanks barely ever find myself wanting lower crawling gears.
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Did you read Gravy's Blackbox install thread? I used to wheel with him when he still had his Bronco and his setup worked really well. The Blackbox does sound like a great option that I might have to consider also as I plan my transmission swap.
I have heard conflicting stories regarding using a dana 20 in a doubler, specifically whether they can handle that amount of torque. I have heard of guys cracking cases in half and of course breaking stock output shafts and then other guys that beat the snot out of them with no problems. I have the heavy duty output shaft so I'm not worried about that part.
He only ran it for a few years before he sold the Bronco. I never heard of any problems while he had it though. If you're looking in to the upgraded output shaft and gears in the Dana 20 plus a black box you're in Atlas price range. That is if the other gearing options you're talking about are gears in Dana 20. I don't think you'd need those in addition to the blackbox.
I think the 300m shaft is the output shaft. I think that's the only shaft upgrade available for the Dana 20.
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Backbox and a 205 combo. It will be a lot stronger than the D20. I like the choices in gearing... I have the DIY Behemoth, same as a blackbox but NLA. The 2.0/2.69/5.33 it's nice to have options!