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Old 12-04-2018, 06:34 PM   #73
RThree
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Re: '72 K/30 Longhorn Conversion

Well been working a lot on getting the engine dusted off and tuned in, rebuilt the Monojet carburetor which was WAY out of adjustment and that helped out quite a bit, also replaced the throttle cable as it was in pretty bad shape but that is about all i had to do. Had a single exhaust installed which dumps out under the bed with a Flowmaster 40 series muffler I had laying around to keep the cost down. here is a short video of how it sounds now.

https://youtu.be/BLo_5nW8LGE

Still sounds like its chugging a little bit but i don't have much experience with 292s so im not sure if that is just how a they sound any input is appreciated!

I am also finding that my gear ratios are far to tall for this little engine to manage so Im looking into swapping in a set of 4.10s and removing the 3.56s which will match my front axle anyways.

The sway bar is going on this weekend ill post some pictures of that, ill be doubling up the front cross member so create a mounting point. Im hoping helps with some steering issues.

Another day another couple dollars gone, but hey you have to have something to blow your money on!
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- 1972 K20 Longhorn, 4wd conversion. "TAWNKAA" Project. 292ci Inline 6 / '93 NV4500 / 32 spline 205 TC / Dana 60s front & back / rear Detroit Locker / 4.10 Gears / 35" BFG MT KM2 / 4" Tuff Country lift. "TAWNKAA"Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6823933
- 1970 C10 Lonbed, 292ci Inline 6, 3 on the tree, stock.
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