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    1994 idit dana 61

    The E4OD suffers a breakdown without the speedo input. Should be ok with a manual trans.
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    1994 idit dana 61

    I reckon you could fit a tone ring and speed sensor from a later Dana 60 (E250/350 or Dodge). I've seen similar done before. This one is welded https://www.pirate4x4.com/threads/ford-8-8-rearend-durability-and-strength.554469/page-2?post_id=6543038&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-6543038 Have...
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    DRW to SRW Pros cons discussion

    Fwiw, the width of the axle and tire sturdiness/capacity plays a part on stability. I went to #3860 tires first, then to a 5" wider axle; considerably more stable than stock, while staying SRW. Stock dually axles tend to have stronger axle tubes, and possibly bigger hub bearings.
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    Powerstroke 2 IDI no Turbo conversion

    The HEUI injection can become a nightmare as they get on in life. Not simply electrical know-how will get you by. I unloaded both my PSDs after the one went down this path.
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    Powerstroke 2 IDI no Turbo conversion

    The powersroke is going to be a headache. You'd need all the computer/wiring stuff from the excursion - probably best with transmission also. Then you need the E-series specific parts for the powerstroke.... Radiator, oil cooler, gosh knows what else. I think a better strategy is to keep the...
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    '89 F350 - ABS junk system and safety inspections

    Falsified gvwr? Thats weird. We always have the choice to license gvw below the mfr gvwr, so long as it's no less than 1.5x the curb weight. ABS is a weird one to get caught on... How are they testing it for function? Isn't it one of those passive items that is assumed to be working so long as...
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    DRW to SRW Pros cons discussion

    Since it is a flat deck, keep the dually diff and run SRW wheels. My E350 cutaway van was like that, factory.
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    Sterling 10.25 oil leak

    I would re-use the bearing unless its shot. If one is bad, I'd renew both at the same time.
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    Sterling 10.25 oil leak

    Whenever changing a pinion seal on a crush-sleeve diff, i make sure I have a a crush sleeve eliminator to go on at the same time.
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    SMF Clutch kit

    I'd be inclined to run some thicker/better oil in the ZF5. Maybe overfill thru the shifter opening (like us dodge getrag guys have to.) I forget what i ended up with in mine (nearly 15 years ago now). I know i was looking at redline MTL kind of stuff, maybe the royal purple? Rollover noise...
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    SMF Clutch kit

    I did SMF on my powerstroke (also ZF5-s42) and never noticed a growl. The DMF was making a racket and didnt want to risk it letting go, possibly shattering the trans. I'd want that bigger clutch lining. DMF is only 11" on the idi.
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    SMF Clutch kit

    I reckon 'Perfection' amounts to a rockauto house brand; reboxed clutch made by somebody else. Compare pictures with other brands. The Perfection clutch I got for my cummins dodge was a replica of the OE Sachs 13" used on the 89-93 dodges - only devoid of the 'Sachs' raised lettering. Edit...
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    Forward facing car seat

    Don't the 92-97 rear belts lock when you pull them out all the way? Can you update to that style?
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    Highboy Axle Swap

    The old small inner bearing/journal did get phased out. The Dana 61 from the 80's-on and 60 from mid-90's-on use the traditional dana 70 spindle which stacks up better.
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    Clutch hitting safety switch

    The switch gets to be a problem when the pedal linkage is worn out. I nearly had my leg pinched off between two trucks 25 years ago because a friend had disabled the interlock and it started in gear. I'll keep the safety switch thanks.
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