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    Read a interesting thread on Diesel Stop, IDI 7.3 , 7.3 turbo rated best.

    First of all, the whole everyone is going back to gas powered trucks just isnt true. That was all hype started back in the 6.0 liter days by pissed off customers and internet jockeys. All the big three still have tremendous sales in the diesel truck market. In fact, dodge just released a half...
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    Read a interesting thread on Diesel Stop, IDI 7.3 , 7.3 turbo rated best.

    Number one, you actually have vehicles available to you that arent rusted out and beat down by an ever changing climate. Trucks that see highway service on a daily basis in Wisconsin are pretty much at the end of their useful service life at the 10 yr/200k markfor the simple fact that they are...
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    Read a interesting thread on Diesel Stop, IDI 7.3 , 7.3 turbo rated best.

    We do realize that we are mostly talking about stone age technology here right? First off, when it comes to work trucks, I dont know any business that is running trucks that are much older than 10 years old, much less IDI's and 1st gen powerstrokes. Up here, a vehicle is getting rotted out...
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    Best thing to do to my rear bed for protection, it has spray on foam now.

    You can buy the professional catalyzed spray on liner kits yourself now. They use a schutz type spray gun for application which is cheap. The do it yourself kits cost less than half what you will pay someone to do it. SEM and Al's liner are two products I recommend. I still prefer a drop in...
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    Tenacity pays off?

    Ive been in and out of the automotive repair and performance industry myself since the time I could walk, and now have graduated into the world of industrial maintainence. I too, know a thing or too about maintaining an engine or machinery for longevity. First off, a purpose built...
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    Tenacity pays off?

    I find BITOG has all the info I need. Im not a lubrication engineer and dont wish to be. I cruise the sight on occassion to see whats new on the table and to re-affirm what Ive found to be mostly true; running premium oil is a waste of money and mostly just a marketing scheme...
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    Tenacity pays off?

    Lots of people do actually, simple search on BITOG can verify that. Not unheard of to see 15-20k drain intervals on the stuff with bypass filtration, even more if your using the NON le version. Delo is a proven performer, especially when you factor in price...
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    prices on tail gates

    Agreed. There is a reason they are cheaper. That and they usually nail you with an oversize shipping charge which makes them not so cheap...
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    Body work question

    They make all different types of primers that come in a spray can besides just your laquer high build primer(which is a bad choice for a basecoat). Even body shops use them on occasion for doing spot repairs. Problem is there is no way they are cost effective when doing large areas. If your...
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    Proof of a thermostat gone bad.......

    I too have worked at a parts house, and can tell you that the aftermarket quality has went down fast. These days its all about CHEAP, 9 times out of 10, a customer will choose the house brand over the more expensive product line. Manufacturers know this and are following suit to stay...
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    Fan clutch removal help?

    Actually there is a whole fastener thread system called english or british thread, and it has nothing to do with being right or left handed thread. If you have ever worked on a vintage british car or motorcycle you would definately be familar with it. Completely different than SAE or metric thread.
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    a/c clutch seize up?

    If you can't spin the center by hand, and the clutch is disengaged(should be with truck off), then the compressor itself is seized. Time for a new compressor Id say...
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    Introducing MOOSE BOOST!

    So is this just the turbo itself, or a complete kit?
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    anybody not using lube in the fuel?

    Sulfur is not a lubricant, but the refining process that takes it out also takes out some of the natural lubricants that are present in the fuel. This has been dicussed many times over the net, and even comes straight form Exxons mouth. Fuel distributors are supposed to add lubricity additives...
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    Air Conditioning gods needed.

    Have you tried running a garden hose over the condensor to see if the pressures come down? Lack of airflow from a non functioning fan clutch will cause high pressures...
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