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    KDP drill jig

    Wildbill; You could have had it done with all this HOM-haw that has been going on. The Tab method, if you have never done it takes Four hours Max. with the Seal repacement. This is the most time consuming part figuring which is going to be the best and easyest way to put the seal in. The jig...
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    KDP drill jig

    Wildbill; One thing to consider on your fix- with all that has to be removed to use the jig, you are 18 bolts away from doing it right. Using the tab, of which you can make your self and while there check the tourqe on the bolts holding the gear case to the engine. These can and do come loose...
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    Going to buy a '98 and later Crown Vic Police Interceptor, need to know issues.

    They had a problem with a bolt in the rear bumper area that would pierce the fuel tank and start a fire, in a rear end accident. The police crusers was the only ones that the dealer ships would repair per a recall. I would double check and see if it had been done. You may not be able to have it...
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    information about 1989 cummins

    The 89's had a cooling problem also. I think because there was no Intercooler, direct boost from the turbo and the radiator was designed wrong. The fix was to change the top hose and bottom hose to opiset sides of the radiator. Or find a 92 set up and install the whole thing, intercooler...
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    Manual Fuel Shutoff lever conversion questions

    Or remove part of the arm and push in to start, pull out to stop??? The I-H is the way to go, they are strong and made for abuse. Marv.
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    some ULSD fuel info for you guys

    How about other users of diesel????????? I was wondering about other users of diesel fuel, like the rail road and Hiway building equiptment, Is the new PPM's going to effect the fuel they use?, Where I live its the cross roads of the west for the the rail road almost, and I believe they put...
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    Advise needed

    Robert; To start with break it in right, moderate driving for the first 500 miles, [per American axles] before doing any major towing. Make sure all the fluids are up, differentials, trans, etc. they usually ship low and the dealer does't always fill them up. after the first 1000 miles get a...
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    Changing the tranny oil

    Have a friend that has a Dodge, 97 short bed 1/2 ton. He wants to change the tranny oil, is it advisable or ok to power flush it?? Next, what about the AT+4 that is used in the newer transmissions is this usable in the 97 tranny?? He is going to have the work done next tuesday so any help, or...
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    FYI on kipor Generators

    A new? brand of generator has arrived on the market for RV's, at least in the US. I am not selling or promoting these units, just doing a guy a favor to get the word out in this area of Utah and the few sites I frequent to help his sales. The generators are Kipor, and they are made in China, [so...
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    Valve Lash

    Pulling the pin after finding TDC is a must before turning over the engine for the rest of the valves to be set. There is no hole for the pin to go in to,for the second bunch. So be sure you mark the Dampner and a place on the block for the next time you have to have the TDC for more work. Make...
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    Clutch issues

    The dealer calls it, Hydraulic clutch servo system. And the dealer can charge what ever they want to. Had to buy one when on vacation in Florida. Jacksonville dealer gave me a Quote, and the dealer I bought from was in St-Augustine, was $20.00 more. It came from Orlando. (only one in the area)...
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    Manual Fuel Shutoff lever conversion questions

    Plus the manual set up can be used as a fuel/oil primer when changing filters. And if done as a concield handle type thing, an anti-thieft device. so it has its advantages. Marv.
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    UPS v FedEx v Airborne Express

    I have a package I direct around the Rocky Mountain area, and after talking with the UPS store person, send it ground regular, it'll get there quicker than 3d day, unless its a long way. But for my situation ground is faster and cheaper. Had a package sent from Calif. by DHL, destroyed the ST...
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    Red Fuel

    The Red stuff He'd better not get caught in a road block on the Highway. where they are sampling fuel. If he is legit and uses the truck off road (farm use 98%) and can prove it he 'll be OK. the fine for use on the highway is steep, and red dye does not go a way very quickly from the tank...
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    Brake controller lights stay on

    If it is a prodigy, it will light up when you use the brake. And when you unplug it, you have the two dots. it should go out after 15 minutes. I remove mine so it doesn't take a hike if someone decided to enter when locked and has sticky fingers. Marv.
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    Dealer up grades

    Bronco; When I ask which unit, he did not know. just a eastern Co. was the reply. So I vaulentered some info about Edge products. but I think it feel on deaf ears. Marv.
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    Dealer up grades

    Thanks Max; Well I tried to tell him that it would be honored by that dealer only, and if he was on a trip and had a warrented problem, it would be his baby, because it would be called un-autherized up grade. He believes the dealer. talk is cheap. Marv.
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    Dealer up grades

    Any buddy have a dealer offer a power up grade on your NEW d-max/al, when you made your purchase? Have a neighbor that just bought a new GMC and the dealer offered this up grade, and it will not effect the warrenty of the truck. Is GM different than the other makes in this regared? Just...
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    Re-design the header

    Header//// GOOD Max; I run 800x600 and all sites fit good, and good resolution, stacking like that works for me, all "go to features" are available at a glance and no shifting sideways to find -home-etc. but as stated "YAA DA BOSS" Marv. :angel...
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    Re-design the header

    Is it possable to redesign the top header so all the areas (chat, user op, register calender, Members, FAQ, Members) can be seen without moving the whole page to the left? To see the last two items?? Or do i need to some how put it in a 21" screen?(HaHa) just wondering. Thanks for your time...
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    how to read a vin

    In that 10th number postion of the vin #, is there a way to tell the difference between a 04 and 04.5? I have seen the tag on the valve cover, for the "engine Family" numbers, and seen the Hp number, but lets say the tag ends up missing-----What did they do to ditinquish the 01 and 01.5...

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