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    Anybody near Raleigh NC interested in some methanol for biodiesel production?

    Sent you an IM
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    Heads and things....

    I'll pull the valve covers and oil pan tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the condition of the insides.
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    Heads and things....

    Got the engine out. I totally agree on the rods and mains. The engine is clean all over. The only oil leak I found that it has are both the valve covers. I have two sets of heads already built but I was hoping to save them for future builds where the engines will be completely fresh
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    Heads and things....

    I am pulling an engine today that has approx 300,000 miles on it. I have to install in in my daily driver which was mistreated in it's youth (by the previous owner) and has sever oil use and blow by. The engine I'm pulling runs good and its previous owner states that it burns no oil but does...
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    Blown head gasket or cracked head???

    What part of FL are you in? I'm in SC and have a good running engine still in a truck.
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    FS: 7.3 IDI Turbo engine, NOS Radiator, Jump Seat set from 89 F250

    Really sorry to hear about this. If I was closer I would be interested in most everything. Good luck with selling everything.
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    1987 Wrecker

    Here ya go. Good luck with your sale. https://okaloosa.craigslist.org/pts/d/crestview-1987-diesel-ford-wrecker/7847600876.html
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    CLB.... This is exactly what I was looking for and I was thinking the weak link would possibly be the more torque in front of the U joints instead of increasing behind. Thank you. I'm thinking I'm going to do the 4.56 gear and double overdrive route. I have looked into the brownie boxes...
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    Thank you Cant Write. I know more gears are better. Hence why semi trucks have so many to get the load moving. You always have a gear for the speed you're in to maximize pulling power. I've never heard that about getting the gearing as close to the engine as possible. Would love reading...
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    I'll def keep an eye on it. Prob run synthetic as well.
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    Thank you for that info. I haven't heard that one before. Interesting. I have a 7.3 excursion I was going to install one of the units on eventually. It has the 3.73 gear and I figured slow RPM on it could be nice for an interstate cruiser. Going to have to watch those temps I guess. Thank you
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    To answer questions. My tire size is stock and the rpm to speed ratios above are with that stock tire size. 215/85-16 I have a few US gear units. Under and overdrive. The goal is to keep the truck in a good rpm range say 2600 rpm at 73 where I tow a lot on the interstate. That way my turbo...
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    Transmission Gearing vs Rear Differential Gearing Question

    Ok so I'm rebuilding my truck. 94 crew cab dually turbo. Going back to an E4OD from the zf and looking at gearing. This truck pulls fairly heavy loads at times. Currently I have a 3.55 gear in the rear but considering going to a 4.56 now that I have an option for a double overdrive. I was...
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    ZF5 Problem Jumping out of 4th

    Yes the white plastic bushings were replaced. Also the clutch probably has about a 1000-1200 miles on it. I am wondering if the pilot bushing may have been damaged while installing the transmission.
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    ZF5 Problem Jumping out of 4th

    The current bushing is one of south bend's kevlar bushings. I am def interested in the bronze bushing. Do you know a source?
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