Re: [AMC-List] My "new" J-10 truck!

[Mark Price <markprice242@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like you got a good deal on a fairly decent truck all things considered!
On the exhaust, if at all possible I'd recomend taking a few days to think over what you would really want to end up with in the long term.
  No need to redo things over again later if you can avoid it just causes extra work.
I'd do a new generic high flow cat and 2 1/4" exhaust and be done with it!
That cat is likely 20+ years old, unlikely it is functioning properly or flowing well anymore. Generic cats are cheap if you shop around.
  At least you got the 2.79 gears! My cousin got like 22? gears! It wouldn't backup out of his drivweway in high range. When he towed his horses up the hill he had to stop and do the lowrange thing then too. If you plan on using it for a tow rig you will probably be wanting to eventually go a little steeper in the gear ratio.
Have fun with your new truck!
Mark Price
markprice242ATadelphia.net
Morgantown, WV


---- farna@xxxxxxx wrote: 
> Well, I got it home from NYC with no problems at all! The exhaust is kind of lud due to some leaks, but it drove fine. Vacuum seems to be a little low, so I may have a vacuum leak in the manifold. It has power brakes, but sure doesn't feel like it! The previous owner (PO) stated that he put metallic pads on and that it stopped much better with standard pads. That's a cheap swap, might have to find out! He also told me that only one of the front calipers was bled recently due to a broke off bleeder screw. A rear tire is out of balance or has a slipped belt, but the PO told me about that. Gets a vibration in it around 55 but not bad now. It started a little unsettling, but as I drove (couldn't go over 55 while near the city anyway) it got a bit better. I ended up driving at 65 or so most of the way home with just a bit of vibration -- not enough to be anooying or uncomfortable. The exhaust system is BADLY rusted -- could be original! It's definitely leaking some, sounds abou!
 t !
>  like an
>  old tractor! Planning on replacing it soon -- will look on-line and see if I can buy a head pipe so I don't have to replace the cat.
> 
> He'd been using it to snow plow with, and boy does it show! Lots of flakey surface rust on the front frame, and bolts that were difficult to get off. Nothing you northerners aren't accustomed to, but I'm sure not!! One main bolt holding the plow frame on must be bent -- couldn't drive it out with a 2# shop hammer! It's a 1/2" bolt. I'll get a local shop to blow the head off with a torch. I found some braces welded on the front crossmember that will need to be cut off anyway. Now I know why the PO didn't take the frame off, just the pump, hydraulics, and blade! I let him keep the plow in exchange for an aluminum cap. Probably won't use that much either, but can use it more than a snow plow in S.C.! I'm driving the truck down in a couple weeks then parking it until I move there. Wanted a Jeep, and this one looked pretty good. It has some rust here and there over the body, but seems to be typical J-truck stuff. I'll use it a year or two then start patching here and there as l!
 on!
>  g as ev
> erything seems to be okay. Should -- the trans (nice "snap" in every gear!) and transfer case were rebuilt over the last 3-4 years. 
> 
> The four speed (T-176) acts more like a three speed with OD with the stock 2.73 gears. No point in using fourth unless you're traveling over 45-50. With a load there will be lots of 3-4-3 shifting. Not a problem though, first seems to be low enough for a light load, and there's low range in the transfer case if not. IIRC it can be shifted from low to high on the fly with no problems. Anyone know for sure (Jim B?)
> 
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