np435-4.0

[fordbrian333]

so heres the deal, i picked up a np435 that im looking to put behind me 4.0, ive done extensive research and cannot find a kit to buy to make it easy (ive tried contacting people who i know do build the kit but have had no reply) so im going to have to make adapter plate myself, my quastion is if anyone has a 4.0 out that can possibly just make me a template of the back of teh engine (i need to know exactly where the crank shaft is and everything) so i can make the adapter, or if anyone has any ideas of how i can get a template, or if youall know of someone that makes one that has them readily availible, info would be greatly appreciated

 

[PORTnPOLISH]

I am also wanting to mate a 435 to a 4.0. I do not have a spare 4.0 But my dads buddy owns a wrecking yard so I can see what I can do this weekend. I would be interested in an adapter as well if you can make another.

 

[fordbrian333]

yeah i ll be able to make one up for you, might not be right away though because id like to have mine in and working properly before i make a second and then find a problem

 

[PORTnPOLISH]

Right on, I will have my dad ask and see if he can get me in to walk around and seek a naked 4.0. The place is literally 60 seconds from my house.

 

[fordbrian333]

good stuff, i just pm'ed a guy that suposedly had one in his explorer at one time to see if hes willing to sell that set up, if i can get it from him i can either make you one or just trace out the adapter onto paper and mail it to you, either way hopefully i can get some good info from him..fingers crossed for a reply from him

 

[PORTnPOLISH]

Cool beans. I am a fabricator to I can just cut her out on the cnc plasma LOL.

 

[fordbrian333]

ok just talked to a freind of mine out here and hes pulling the 4.0 out of his explorer next week so ill definetly be able to figure out a template, and hopefully fab up an adapter, im going to need to get this thing done asap, my m5od isnt going to be happy trying to push 3/4 axles with 37s over rocks

 

[fordbrian333]

oh you have a cnc!? , in that case ill just make the adapter out of something thinnner that i can easily cut and what not and ill just pay you to cut it out for me so it looks right

 

[PORTnPOLISH]

LOL, Idk it depends on the material you plan to use.

 

[dieseldane]

Just wondered if you had come across this thread...

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48533

 

[fordbrian333]

1/4 inch steel, nad yeah i can across that one, im going to use that for refrance to set up the pilot bearing and clutch

 

[dieseldane]

Just wondering if you had made any progress with this?

 

[bobbywalter]

did you talk to mark on the 435 setup?