1969 Patrol, Take 2: Action!

[yitzac1990]

This is the tank sealer kit I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I ... UTF8&psc=1

I looked up reviews and it seems to be pretty good stuff. We shall see how it works.

[yitzac1990]

just a little update: the tank is sealed, no leaks! and it holds about 22 gallons. much more than the last tank!

I also ordered an overdrive unit for the transfer case, so will be putting that in next.

[yitzac1990]

The overdrive unit has arrived, but now I have a tractor project on my hands....it never ends! Will definitely update the thread with info and pics once I get started on the overdrive install. I believe I will have to re-make the metal trans cover in the patrol to allow more room for the extra shifter and linkage needed...

[yitzac1990]

Hey all, i havent forgotten about you. The OD is still sitting on my workbench waiting to be put in, but i have loads of other stuff going on lately. I think once my new house is built, is when I'll do the OD installation. Barndominium is currently in progress



I have also been thinking...are there any companies out there that can make custom ring and pinion gears? Id be more than happy to send off my gears to a company for them to check out, so i can get some new gears made for a lower ratio... this would be in the interest of not having to swap my entire driveline just to change axle ratio.

[Esteban]

Wow! That is some serious building. Huge!

Congratulations!

[yitzac1990]

hello everyone! Yes I do still exist, just have been VERY busy with life lately, and not doing much on the Patrol. I have finally moved into my new house, the barndominium, so I was able to get the Overdrive unit on the Dana 18! I made a video for your viewing pleasure, if you are bored.

Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdxIKH0ijA4

I am trying to make more videos of the stuff that I do, I find some of the things pretty unique (like an LS swapped G60 patrol?). Keep on the lookout for more stuff in the future, hopefully!

[L60Boerne]

Great video! You really have it glued together just right. If you ever time time to a couple more sets of those shifter boot retailers please let me know.

Now you hit on another really important detail. Your transfer case has a Rearward PTO output port. I could really make use of that. Where could I find a transfer case like that?

Patrolling with passion,
L60Boerne

[yitzac1990]

Thank you!

Not sure if you have been following the whole build on my Patrol, but it is a very custom setup. LS engine, with a Muncie SM465 transmission, and a Dana 18 transfer case. This transfer case is not a "bolt on" for a Patrol drivetrain, and the shift boot retainers wont work for stock Patrol stuff.

Fun fact: the transmission also has 2 PTO ports on it, 1 on each side!

[L60Boerne]

Ok that makes more sense and yes I do get lost in the details. Our standard issue Patrol transfer case should have front and rear output shaft ports but I’ve never seen a rear port.

I hope you don’t hurt yourself with that beast when it is done.

Thanks again,
L60Boerne

[Esteban]

Ok that makes more sense and yes I do get lost in the details. Our standard issue Patrol transfer case should have front and rear output shaft ports but I’ve never seen a rear port.

L60Boerne

The rear PTO port is actually the round cover at the top of the transfer case. Please take a look at the following parts diagram: