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    M725 engine and trans cost/availability

    I have a new old stock in the crate 230 if this helps
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    M 715 motor swap

    Because there kit is for a small clutch car bellhsg............. You need a kit for 12 inch clutch tk. Bellhsg. Like my kits
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    M 715 motor swap

    I have a complete kit that will work perfectly if you need it
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    Engine Swap for M715

    hard to beat a sbc, its a bolt in
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    m715 brakes

    YOU DIDNT DO SOMETHING RIGHT, go back thru it all. don't drive it till fixed
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    m715 pickup bed canvas tarp project

    get some oak bows made, I,d do 4-6 oor them. I do it on all my boats .
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    m715 pickup bed canvas tarp project

    your gonna have a swimming pool then it rains
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    Picked up an M715 recently. Can't find the TM here, though.

    jerk the stock t-case,there not good for todays road speeds. I,d get a 350 sbc,th350 or th400 with a married np205. change the r&p gears to 4:56,s or better yet swap in gm 1 ton axles. jmo
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    oil pressure, how low too low

    also seeings your in sc I,d run 50 weight Valvoline racing oil, it still has all the additives the 230 calls for mainly zinc. I run it all the time except dead winter then I run 2 qts and the rest rotella 15-40
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    oil pressure, how low too low

    make sure the oil line to the rear of cylinder head is good and not leaking reason being its where the oil pressure gauge sender is also located. these oil lines are notorious for going bad and costing you a engine. if its the stock oil line I,d change it out to steel tube line. this line is the...
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    I,ve run Castrol syn gear 80w140 for 20+ years. never a issue but I never drive over 45 mph and not for long even at 45. I,ve put 67k on my rig. still 5:87 gears with locker in rear. my engine is weak now and if I install my N.O.S. engine I,ll leave stock r&p gears but if I go sbc then 4:56,s...
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    Rear axle seals ,bearings are huge and never give problems unless bearing grease dries up and dont lube properly
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    yes, its the coolest running t-case I,ve ever seen or herd of. by chance did you shoot temps after the longer drive > more importantly did you have a good time ? hope so. it might pay you to check fluid level inside t-case now. bob
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    some temps would be perfect. take one at cold, then every half hour. shoot temp at same spot every tine so reading are consistant please. also I,d carry some spare gear oil just in case you do develop and issues. jmo bob p/s I truly hope you don't have a single issue and have a great time.
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    Vacuum advance for civilian distributor on a stock M725 engine

    As close to the carb base as possible, you might have to drill and tap the intake manifild.
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    just stateing from my experience and the rebuilding of almost 40 of these t-cases not to mention the resto,s ive done for close to 40 yrs. head out hope all goes well for you.
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    yea and the t-case will be so hot if you spit on it -it will sizzle. drive on hope it all works good for you-all.
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    Cross Country convoy - MVPA Bankhead 2015

    your transfer case is gonna be hurt. there not made for this.
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    818 now with turbo and pics.

    doing the fuel line split mod will give you nothing extra because in 250-300 hp the fuel pressure is almost at its lowest setting. mpg should be around 5 mpg empty
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    M725 engine and trans cost/availability

    If it wont tow anything then the compression is way down,
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