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rodbargee
Re :   Hello!

Thanks for that much appreciated 
I shall try and get a photo of what is actually in there! the only other photo I have is this one as the engine was about to be put in I think the box in the top photo must be the transfer box/Hi, Lo? its hard to visualise it from the sofa! 

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10/06/2013 17:30


Karrier
Re :   Hello!

 Oh ref the filters, i will pop up the ones for the air and oil tomorrow, i don't have them to hand.


10/06/2013 16:54


Karrier
Re :   Hello!

 Hi
That gearbox / transfer set up does not look like the zf 5 speed which was usually mated to the phaser 90 engine, the 4x4 dodge 50 series vehicles and the MOD spec RB44 were mainly fitted with the spicer t5 250 or 290 box which doesn't look like that either, the T5 was usually mated to the phaser 110t engine.
The rear prop is also much thinner, i do not think that has any dodge 50 fittings.
Have you got pics with the engine and gearbox in and drive train intact?

10/06/2013 16:47


rodbargee
Re :   Hello!

 Hello all, I contacted Charlie Childs and he says he has no parts for my particular Perkins, service or otherwise which is a pity however I'm sure I can source most of it. The coopers diesel filter is no problem, the oil filter is slightly awkward, does anyone know what was fitted? I suppose I'll have to drop the oils and remove the old filter and try to match it.
On another note the gearbox and transfer box appear to be from the dodge 50. Here is a photo of it going in when the previous owner restored the vehicle. Can anyone tell me if there is an overdrive for this unit? And is it a ZF box? I have seen a Sugga in Sheffield which has a 5 speed ZF box and was wondering about getting hold of one as an answer to the low gearing that I have on this vehicle. It seems to be flat out at 40 MPH I can't alter the diffs so its a gearbox / transfer box or overdrive solution. Any help identifying the box or a solution gratefully received.
Best regards
Adam 

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10/06/2013 04:40


Karrier
Re :   1985 renault dodge parts

I also replied by email with some pics


26/05/2013 03:55


Karrier
Re :   1985 renault dodge parts

I can most likely supply new ones, deffo the drag link ball joints but need to know if the track rod ends are the same type, take a look at the ball joints on the arm from steering box to drivers stub axle, these are the straight type, if the track rod ends look the same and not with a kink / dog leg then i can supply those too, if they are the cranked type they are much harder to get and more than twice the price. I sell the straight ones in pairs for £90 inc postage, renault prices if they can supply them are 80 each? Message me or phone / text 07778643304 can take paypal or bank transfer and can post on Tuesday if needed


25/05/2013 15:07


chandique
Topic :   1985 renault dodge parts

Got a 1985 dodge horsebox which has just failed the plating certificate.  4 trackrod ends.  Cant find any.  Anyone got any ideas????

25/05/2013 12:39


mjamson
Re :   Road Trip

right now for the mpg figures:

as the truck and google maps disagree on the total miles a little ill go for an average,

truck 25,7mpg and google earth 24,4 mpg

so an average would make it spot on 25mpg
not too bad for driving at 50mph most the time, going up and down hills, with headwinds, and not to foget the whole truck weighs a little under 4t.

21/05/2013 13:21


mjamson
Topic :   Road Trip

hey all

just thought id let you all know that last weekend i had a little road trip out in our 50 ( not official yet but i think im naming it Rene, as in La Renault, Rene )

We started in Gothenburg on the west coast of Sweden and drove for 6 - 7 hours and covered roughly 500 km (thats 310 miles to you English types), and drove to a place north of Stockholm.  The next day we drove maybe 30 km or 20 miles east, grabbed a horse and then drove all the way back again.

not yet worked out an official mpg but its in the mid to high twenties - not too bad for a 3.7t horsebox.

cracking little truck really, we did the journey three weeks earlier in a cavalier, so i feared a long uncomfortable journey, but actually found it to be very comfortable, i had a pair of ear defenders that have a radio, so i was quiet happy listening to whatever musics i could find.

there were no major problems, however -
  • the speedo is playing up a little (where the needle was once wobbling around the correct speed, now it propperly moving maybe +/- 10 mph) - thinking its either the speedo or possible the sender on the gearbox, as its really bad around 50mph.
  • and the gearstick is making a horrible rattling noise

so any advise to solve the problems would be much appriciated.

really looking forward to getting out alot more with the truck this summer, and i hope that you lot all feel the same way.

happy dodging

mike

18/05/2013 11:08


chugg89
Re :   New Dodge owner

overkill? nah - don't want anything falling off do ya :-)

I used 2 lengths of 50x50x6mm angle, cut bent and welded then bolted in place, to reinforce the rear chassis cross-member



definately worth securing the bottom end of your drop plate to avoid over-stressing - used the step on mine

24/04/2013 07:40


guyh2
Topic :   New Dodge owner

Well I think I will be around here quite often now as i have entered the 'interesting' world of Dodge 50 ownership 
I won this 

As for 'no known faults' lol ... my list is growing every time I drive it !

Lots of welding to look forward to (driver's floor, both wings, both sills (driver's side big time :( ), both door bottoms, both front inner wings <- not looking forward to that one - think that's it

From looking on the forum it has the usual problems of above mentioned rusty bits, no heater blower, fuel sender not working (empty or fuel only)

BUT the good news it seems mechanically very sound, engine is as sweet as a phaser can be and no rattles, bangs or whining whilst driving around.

First job I need to do is to sort a towbar, looking at it & with no chassis rails behind the rear spring mounts (except for body mounts & bumber mounts)  I think I will beef up the mounts for the rear bumper and use a Land Rover style adjustable mount with a slider and, again Land Rover style tie the bottom up to the chassis rails. (maybe overkill??) thoughts ...

I must say though, I have noticed already that it does have something great ... character  

23/04/2013 14:18


chasaman
Re :   Hello From Glasgow

Hi Guys and thanks for taking the time and trouble to reply to the post
and for all your help with the towbar inquiry i need help with
and i would like to see any any pics, drawings or conversations
that might be helpfull in any way possible and i look forward
to seeing and hearing more about any other possible solutions.

 
  


19/04/2013 18:09


Karrier
Re :   Hello From Glasgow

On my first dodge which was a van it had a rear step which i cut some of the step away and drilled two holes in the steps cross member and popped on a ball hitch, i am just about to take it off that van and put on my workshop luton truck, it just bolts to the chassis, will take a picture when i take it off .


18/04/2013 16:25


Karrier
Re :   Hello From Glasgow

Hello from me too I've just drilled two holes in the rear chassis end cross member after welding it a bit then popped on a Dixon bate drop plate and put a stay on each side of the drop plate to the chassis.


18/04/2013 16:21


mjamson
Re :   Hello From Glasgow

 i'm soon going to have one made for mine.

orignially there was one fitted, however when it was converted to become a horse box the body builders removed it.

as soon as i check with the mot station about some of the specifics, the mechnic at work will make me one from the metal hes got laying around, then i just need to sort out a tow ball and if all is ok with the mot'er a dropper plate.

18/04/2013 11:02


mjamson
Re :   hello from vienna

welcome to the forum and welcome to the trails and tribulations of owning and looking after a dodge 50

mike

18/04/2013 10:57


angeloffea
Topic :   hello from vienna

hi  i am tom from vienna austria, i import my 87 dodge 50 last week . drive him from uckfield to vienna. i like it. will be my classic car transporter for my 74 australien ford falcon


16/04/2013 15:03


chugg89
Re :   Hello From Glasgow

I did remove a towbar bracket a few years ago and that was about when I last saw it - might still be knocking about somewhere as don't recall rehoming it but there wasn't much to it - two pieces of inch box section that ran diagonally down from plates that bolted to the outside of the chassis rails is all I recall - will have a root for it over next few days and pop a photo up if I can find it - might do the job but then again you might want something a bit more clumsy-reversing-friendly for those dark nights in Tescos car park ;-)

12/04/2013 09:22


chasaman
Topic :   Hello From Glasgow

Hello i have just bought a 1988 Dodge 50  Ex Fire Appliance
and joined the forum and i must say the help pages are amazing
and i have downloaded loads of info thanks to this superb site
i would like to fit a towbar to the vehicle but have read there is'nt one
available to buy on the market but a self build from angle iron any ideas ???

Regards

Chas... 


11/04/2013 13:48

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