23 Jul 07, 09:19 pm
I am going to start building my 85 half ton up to be a wheeler. It currently has a 305 with what looks like a blown head gasket. Trying to decide whether or not to just replace the head gasket or upgrade to a 350. If I go with a 350, I would have to change out the 2bbl carb for a 4 bbl also.
Here's the plans for now. Install 3/4 running gear with 4.10 gears and 33" tires for now with 35's in the future. It has a SM465 and a NP208. With the low diff gears, the low first gear in the tranny, and the 2.8 to 1 in the transfer case the 305 SHOULD have enough gusto to keep it moving through the mud and climb the steep inclines. What do you think?
Here's the plans for now. Install 3/4 running gear with 4.10 gears and 33" tires for now with 35's in the future. It has a SM465 and a NP208. With the low diff gears, the low first gear in the tranny, and the 2.8 to 1 in the transfer case the 305 SHOULD have enough gusto to keep it moving through the mud and climb the steep inclines. What do you think?
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