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RustyBolts
01-11-2010, 11:38 PM
So, I know there's a fella on here who has a John Deere 404, or 466 in a 1980-something Ford truck (goes by the name Buckin Around). I've seen his pics on myspace, and I have a few questions for him, or anyone else who can give me some answers.

The big one right now is: Where did the casting (I guess it could be called an adapter) between the engine and transmission come from/come out of? Also, what SAE pattern is that?

kas83
01-12-2010, 03:15 PM
Try the conversion forum, directly PM'ing him, or talking to him on his myspace.

cumminspuller
01-12-2010, 07:44 PM
I think he posted a few pics in the thread about pics of your pull trucks or the converstion forum. Nice guy and the truck runs pretty good to.

RustyBolts
01-12-2010, 08:29 PM
That's what I hear, and I've seen it pull a few times via youtube. Pretty awesome truck!

custom8726
01-12-2010, 08:47 PM
This one?? It was blue last year I believe?

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/th_Johndeerford.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/?action=view&current=Johndeerford.flv)

RustyBolts
01-12-2010, 09:21 PM
Yes!!! That's him. Pretty awesome ain't it?

Buckin Around
01-26-2010, 08:44 PM
hahah, i didn't even know this video existed.. what a pile of $hit sled that was, the next closest truck was over 160' behind me... I usually have a few trucks that give me grief, but I guess they couldn't get that terdbox moving fast enough...lol, not to many videos of here lettered up, think it runs good now, wait till next year:rockwoot: and oh yeah, if theres anyone that wants to know anything about this truck, let me know, i'll point you in the right direction:st:

custom8726
01-26-2010, 11:20 PM
Yeah that sled was a serious POS this year, Last year (08) it did pretty good I thought. If I remember correctly you took second in the 8500 class, I took 3rd, and the "Stock Sucks" cummins took first. This year twice as many trucks show up and it gets canceled due to the fact they cant keep the dam sled together:mad: I can't believe what a cluster f$ck this year's event was, I mean you could not even hear the trucks being called up and they kept changing the sled setting in between trucks, WTF.. The Danville built duramax made a full pull and could have kept going out to the main road, then they re-ajust the sled and he pulls about 50':doh: I won't be back there this year unless they get another sled. Were else are you pulling this year?? I need to get some sort of list together for local tracks.

Diesel Dummy
01-27-2010, 04:15 AM
well atleast you dont have to worry about Dano this year!!!!


Just watch out for Travis though!!!

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 07:17 AM
well atleast you dont have to worry about Dano this year!!!!


Just watch out for Travis though!!!


yeah Travis' truck come out of nowhere, when that thing wants to pull it pulls, hes put footage on me many times!!! good running truck.:ft:

custom8726
01-27-2010, 09:27 AM
well atleast you dont have to worry about Dano this year!!!!


Just watch out for Travis though!!!

What do Dano and travis drive?? I remember trucks alot better then names.

Oh and thanks for the link, I am actually a member there but I have not logged in for maybe a year or so, I will have to go see whats new with the locals.:Cheer:

bmoeller
01-27-2010, 09:57 AM
A new Deere 359CID engine has been put in a Chevy dually before. That guy is a machinist and made his own adapter plate. Was done in the early to mid '90s.

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 12:16 PM
Dano's was the DT466 powered Superduty, and Travis has the 00-02 Dodge 2500 silver 5speed with the bull haulers on it, always runs strong.... probably doesn't help you much, but i tried haha.

hesutton
01-27-2010, 01:35 PM
Brad, what kind of power is that JD putting out? If you don't mind me asking.

And thanks for all the info in the PM you sent me.:bow:

Heath

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 02:03 PM
In the present form that it is in right now i'd guess in the neighborhood of 550-700+ HP, I would love to dyno it, but the SCS gear reduction is killing me for any chance of having an accurate number... Someday I will know, but for now, thats the best I could guess with my modifications :st:

hesutton
01-27-2010, 02:20 PM
Just ignorant of some of this stuff so bear with me....... Why does the SCS through off the accuracy on the rollers?

I'm look for about 700-800 out of my DT466, and if your spicer is holding up well to power in that range, I may not be needing that Eaton Fuller TX14607b 7 speed after all.

Heath

custom8726
01-27-2010, 02:20 PM
Dano's was the DT466 powered Superduty, and Travis has the 00-02 Dodge 2500 silver 5speed with the bull haulers on it, always runs strong.... probably doesn't help you much, but i tried haha.

Is this travis's ride??

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/th_StocksuckstwinDodge.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/?action=view&current=StocksuckstwinDodge.flv)

custom8726
01-27-2010, 02:22 PM
I don't remember any Impressive Super Duty's up there, did he pull either of the last two years at yorchevetz?? or however you spell it.

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 02:56 PM
Is this travis's ride??

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/th_StocksuckstwinDodge.jpg (http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg33/custom8726/?action=view&current=StocksuckstwinDodge.flv)


Nope, Close, i believe that is the one that says stock sucks in the back window, he is out of Grand Gorge NY, show me more and i'll say yay or nay... i'll see what i can find

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 03:01 PM
I don't remember any Impressive Super Duty's up there, did he pull either of the last two years at yorchevetz?? or however you spell it.

"She" just got her ride running last season, (09), Black, Ran like a raped ape, and I believe its Yurkewecz..... if that helps :hehe:

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 03:07 PM
Dano's Truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u2kovFk6vQ&feature=related


Travis' Truck

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3wv45cft9I

Crappy video, but theres not much propaganda on his truck...:st:

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 03:13 PM
Just ignorant of some of this stuff so bear with me....... Why does the SCS through off the accuracy on the rollers?

I'm look for about 700-800 out of my DT466, and if your spicer is holding up well to power in that range, I may not be needing that Eaton Fuller TX14607b 7 speed after all.

Heath

Heath, the SCS that I have is an older one and its gear ratio is 2:1 only, not changeable, so if i dyno'd it, it would be like running low range, not a good idea, it could be done, but it wouldn't ever be close to accurate.. as for the transmission, if you have ever seen a NV4500 dodge compared to a Spicer CM5552A you'd think the NV belonged in a Chevete... I really don't foreshadow seeing the Spicer breaking, but you never know

custom8726
01-27-2010, 03:15 PM
HMM, Nope I dont remember either one of those trucks. The dodge maybe? But I would remember that Ford for sure if I saw it pull. I plan on focusing a little more on pulling this year and a little less on the 1/4 so I would assume I will run into a few more guy's (& Gal's) this year. I have a couple more video's of The John Deer ford from last year I will see If I can find. :Cheer:

straitcountry
01-27-2010, 04:03 PM
was 466 SD on here for sale last year ?

Buckin Around
01-27-2010, 04:55 PM
was 466 SD on here for sale last year ?

yes sir it was

hesutton
01-28-2010, 09:53 AM
Heath, the SCS that I have is an older one and its gear ratio is 2:1 only, not changeable, so if i dyno'd it, it would be like running low range, not a good idea, it could be done, but it wouldn't ever be close to accurate.. as for the transmission, if you have ever seen a NV4500 dodge compared to a Spicer CM5552A you'd think the NV belonged in a Chevete... I really don't foreshadow seeing the Spicer breaking, but you never know


I gottcha. The low range won't let the you really put a load on the 466 to get a real reading.

I was hoping to stay away from a really heavy tranny like the eaton fuller (575+lbs.). I'm looking at a Spicer 6+1 (overdrive) as I'd like to keep it as light as possible with 1500 lbs of engine sitting under the hood.

Heath

mklemin
01-29-2010, 11:10 AM
I'm with heath here we are trying to do the same build nice to hear the info from someone that has already done it also. you all are a great help also have gotten alot of help from smokin binder. i appreciate you alls insite and ideas.

rawdog
01-31-2010, 06:01 PM
why doesnt any one have to worry about dano this year?

RustyBolts
07-18-2010, 06:25 PM
A new Deere 359CID engine has been put in a Chevy dually before. That guy is a machinist and made his own adapter plate. Was done in the early to mid '90s.

Any info/pics on this guy's setup?
Heresay is **** without visual proof.

RustyBolts
09-26-2010, 06:51 PM
Brad, What are you using for a transmission?

Buckin Around
10-02-2010, 08:46 PM
im using a Spicer CM5552A medium duty with a SAE 2 bellhousing, its a 5 speed, direct drive, 1-3/4" input shaft. Its a pretty girthy unit. All cast iron, and heavy.