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    Transmission and Transfercase oil

    Nate, use pure synthetic straight 50 weight in the trans same as semi trucks use ans 85w140 pure synthetic in the t-case. Been usseing this for 25 yrs 0 problems. Also its a lifetime oil change,once in you,ll never have to change it again unless you get water in the boxes. I use castrol...
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    Assistance needed. Brake Master cylinder swap

    I have a "kit" for this upgrade and its not the "car" m/c
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    stolen 725

    Look at all the scrap yards. The lousey economey has filled all the jails with thieves And its just getting started !!!!!!!
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    M715 Coil

    If that coil is from china there known to be defective
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    Carb Info please

    Nate, that isnt original m715..... Theres only 1 steel line that goes to the m715 and it goes straight to the fuel pump. No other lines. This isnt nate jones is it ? Bob in tn.
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    Added a M715 W/W to the fleet.

    Looks like a super nice find pal.... Good thing i didnt find it first.......lol
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    New M715 owner... almost

    They all need something ! The price for these trucks has never been as high as it is and prices will not go down. They bring good money just for scrap prices. Also expect to pay top dollar for a "nice " m715, like 15k +
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    Need help, SBC, 700R4, Divorced 205 Conversion

    Yes it looks alot higher, bet the cab wont fit on truck, get rid of that stock x member, fab your own.
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    Need help, SBC, 700R4, Divorced 205 Conversion

    The t-caase needs to be perfectly linned up with the crankshaft centerline."no exceptions" if not it will kill u-joints and the trans and end up hurting the crankshaft. Done alot of them....
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    M-725 common engine swap advice

    there the same. $150.00 + shipping bob 423-384-8938
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    M-725 common engine swap advice

    Yep. 45 mph is wide open. They will go faster because there id no lifters to float but valve springs will and thus puts valves into pistons. These engine are very hi-perf by design and extremely durable but they need to be taken care of. Its like a thurobred race horse, it will run its self to...
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    M-725 common engine swap advice

    I hate to inform you but if you drove it at 55mph you did overdo it in rpms, basically you drove it well beyond overdoing it. Do the rpm/speed calculator thing. 45mph is wide open, yes they will do more because these engines dont know when to quit by design. Jmo bob
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    New M715 owner... almost

    Transfer case and brakes is problem areas and needs to be addressed asap. All the rest is cosmetic
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    I was an Idiot, still sucks...

    I have 10-12 m715's in kingsport, tn. If you need one. Bob
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    official M715 picture thread

    heres one of mine, all original except for the rims,tires, power lock front, detroit locker rear, split master cylinder, h/d channel front bumper, under dash heater and custom top, n.o.s. t-case, trans and engine, power steering with hydro assist/return line filter, kevlar brake shoes, 12 volt...
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    Front spring over axle question

    Thanks calpyro
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    Front spring over axle question

    Don, get some new front shackles also. Hope your enjoyed down under !
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    progress on my 715

    Best to call me on the springs. Bob
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    progress on my 715

    glad you made it here battlehard ! welcome
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    progress on my 715

    only 2 ways to go, new surplus springs or try to find some surplus spring bushings. you,ll have to press them out and back in, you cant use a hammer.....
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