kc8oye Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 it would look better if I had a MIG welder flux core is MESSY! i onyl burned one small hole in the floorpan which i welded shut it's solid too.. i can pull and tug and yank on it.. and the shfiter itself flexes before the mounting does it shoudl be fun fitting the carpet around it tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 i dont know why u say flux core is messy for. we use flux core here around the house welding up body panels, frame repair, and welding jobs we do on the side. when welding the welder should sound like beacon sizzling in a pan. best thing to do is practics on extar sheet metal until u find the right settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 flux core is messy like a stick welder.. the flux splatters everywhere making a mess. that's why it is messy. remind me not to ride in your cars if you are using flux core to fix frames :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Every expierenced welder I've talked to says not to use wire welding of any kind where structual strength is critical (frames etc) it just doesn't penetrate deep enough. This is where Stick welding is beneficial.. and if you watch when they build buildings.. they are all stick welding.. not MIG/Tig/flux But that's what I've been told *shrug*... but you hit the nail on the head allan.. the two big reasons I chose a flux core welder is a) price. portability. I can throw my welder in the trunk and go.. I dont' have to drag a gas bottle around with me. my welder is also a 110v unit which makes it even beter yet ifI have REALLY heavy welding to do. I'll go use dave's MillerMatic mig ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 A buddy of mine put in a "Cheetah" manual valve body w/ compression braking and he loves it! I think its the valve body I'm gonna end up using in my 400.Its nice because you can run through the gears like a full manual, or drop it into low(I think) and use it just like regular automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 if it's a manual valve body, all automatic functions are deleted. some do engine brakign, some don't. i've considered a full manual for my 700 but we'll have to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 the nomad has been on the road since 2003 and we cut out the frame and put pockets in the frame for the leaf springs and its still together and it was welded with a 110v linicl 100hd. even when its turn to its loses heat range its still to hot for sheet metal. also if u put a lil angle on ur metal you can make the weld strong instead of butting the metal together. ive done welding for the past 10 years so i learned a lil on my way out the door. most of the buildings that r welded together they used a 7018 rod. ive seen them build bridges on tv and they used a wire feed mig with 7018 wire. my dad looked at ur welds tim he said u need more practics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMAC Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I was mistaken... If you shift in to Drive it will act like a regular automatic.Go into low and you have to run the gears like a full manual.Convenient if you still drive your MC on the street, but like to go out the Strip every once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 well.. i seems to me like all TH's do that... or do you mean if it's in Low 2, it stays in Lo2, even if you come to a complete stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 most manual valve body when u come to a stop u have to shift to low and shift though the gears to get in 3rd. a revers valve low1 will be where 3rd is and 3rd will be where low1 was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
680HPStroker Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I've read most of the posts here and now I'll chime in. I say go with a B&M Pro Rachet shifter, put a JW reverse manual valve body(comes with a trans brake), and let the thing eat. My new turbo 400 has this set up and as long as you know where your converter stalls at ripping through the gears is awesome. Shifting below converter stall is still ok just not as crisp. Once you are above the stall speed it will snap your neck similar to a shift kit full auto shift. I for one like being in control of my shifts now. I can cruise and shift at 3K, or slam it to 6K and hang on. Just my two cents. I also highly recommend a JW Ultra Bell SFI flexplate shield. They currently don't have one for overdrives, but should be out by next year. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've already got an SFI 10.9 approved flex plate on it my only concern with a full manual valve body is that I dont' want tire-barking shifts at light throttle.. most of the full manuals i've seen, completely delete all the shift cusioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hey KC, a higher stall torque converter will likely ease up on the tire chirps at part throttle. Also, you can leave in your accumulator springs which will cushion the shifts too. I'm not sure how your tranny was built/is built, but they can make it how you want it. I would be hesitant to get a full manual VB, if you lose engine braking, youwon't like it. Actually , you'll like it for a day or two, then when you are picking up pieces of whatever broke, you won't like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc8oye Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 lol.. the trans is getting built with an 'agressive' street shift kit. I told him tire chirps are full throttle are awesome.. I dont' want to be barkin the tires at part throttle tho. i'm gonna stick with a stock valve body for now. .and he's gonna work some magic on it for me to improve durability and shift performance :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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