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  1. M

    Plow truck pictures please!

    Thanks!
  2. M

    Plow truck pictures please!

    Why would anyone hit a curb "straight on"? How do they plow in Gilbert???
  3. M

    Plow truck pictures please!

    I've used that 8' footer for over 10 years and 35 accounts per year.
  4. M

    Plow truck pictures please!

    Here is a short vid of my 83. 8' fisher conventional plow. With my sander and a yard of sand, this truck is a bulldozer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhpRbgNTHjE
  5. M

    Pics of IDIs still working?

    Thanks. I like that 6x6, that'll push some snow!
  6. M

    Pics of IDIs still working?

    Here's a vid of the 83 late last Winter. It's in my garage getting a new frame and paint job right now. Salt sucks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhpRbgNTHjE
  7. M

    What do you like about you IDI?

    low end grunt and simplicity
  8. M

    ATS Aurora turbo kit

    Thanks for the input. I'm 2 inches from canceling and calling hypermax. I could use some friendly customer service. I'll post pics whenever I get a kit for this beast.
  9. M

    ATS Aurora turbo kit

    I bought one for my 6.9 on November 6th. Still haven't got it. I called them and they say they are waiting for a part. They took my money, but keep telling me it will ship early next week.:dunno After all this time I have been thinking about the Hypermax and wondered what people have to say...
  10. M

    replace head gaskets 6.9 diesel

    I can take my engine out with a cherry picker without removing the hood. It was tricky, but I can do it. It is way faster and easier to remove the engine and change out HG's.
  11. M

    Truck gargles after I shut it off.

    I put new head gaskets on a year ago, used Napa Permatorque. Runs fine, no oil in coolant or coolant in the oil. No white smoke at all. It starts right up when I turn the key, cold or hot. It started boiling over after running for about 5-10 minutes. I put a 16 lb cap on it, and as a backup...
  12. M

    Autolite Glow Plugs

    I'm ahscared.
  13. M

    ZF-5/NP205 T-CASE INSTALL PIC'S.

    Both of my 79 f150 have them on the front driveshaft at the T-case. And the rear shaft at the T-case. PITA to change the ujoints.
  14. M

    exhaust pic question

    I remember him stating he made them pipes. Nice work with a tig.
  15. M

    I have ventured to the dark side!

    I went to the dakside too. I just plowed 33 accounts with my IDI Monday and Tuesday. Just after reassembling the 6.9 on Friday. That 6.9 is a brute pushing snow. I then drove the PSD around to rake roofs and shovel walks. I have a minute mount plow, but it isn't on the truck yet. Can't wait to...
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