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    TIMING SERVICE REGISTRY

    UPDATED INFO State: Texas City: Rowlett Capability: pulse Equipment: Ferret timing adapter, adjustable timing light, all at a well equipped shop Contact: 972-463-8433 at my shop, Creekside Automotive Cost: $50
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    New clutch slipping.

    I had issues with my SMF and luk with all new parts. The new pressure plate was not set correctly. I pulled it out and took it to a clutch shop that had a clutch table. They adjusted it and was fine ever since. I posted about my experience on this forum.
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    Who has had an add a leaf on there d60 and then took it out?

    Cheap shocks can easily go out in 20k miles, especially with springs too stiff.
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    Perhaps more of us should try this?

    Why? Oil is cheap and going for such long intervals does not seem like it would be a good return on investment.
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    How Much Louder is a SMF Over a DMF

    These are old trucks that were never meant to be quiet, unlike the luxo barges on the road today. Mine makes a bit more noise at very low rpm's, but nothing that would be considered annoying.
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    Perhaps more of us should try this?

    I think too many over think the oil issue. Use good oil and filter and change it as required. I have done engine tear downs on turbo charged engines with 200k+ miles and the bearings were fine each time. And by that I mean I plastigauged them them and they were all still withing spec. I have...
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    do you take your IDI on long trips?

    Yes. Mine is used to pull my race car to tracks all over the country. Usually with four people inside.
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    time to replace my 16.5 wheels

    I don't want to get into another tire availability issue with 16's. They will go away next, and was thinking 17's might be around longer.
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    time to replace my 16.5 wheels

    I need new tires, and like my 33x12.5x16.5 that are on my truck, but tires are no longer available. I imagine that I am not the first to make the switch to a different wheel. What is the size to go with that is similar to what I have now, and what wheel to fit that tire? TIA.
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    Riddle Me This…

    Stethoscopes are great for finding the source of noises like this.
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    Who Needs a Hotel?!?!

    Looks good. Add a futon mattress for each one, and you will have a comfortable sleeping area. With so much room, there is lots you could do. Makes me wonder if making one side a bunk bed is possible.
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    Will my truck be ok pulling 8,000lbs

    As a commercial driver in Texas, your personal infractions are tied to your CDL. I can't imagine that you would risk your livelihood on such a trivial matter. Risk versus reward should be factored into every decision you make. You are better off paying for a tow truck than taking the risk you...
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    Block cement to strengthen bottom end?

    If you want a hot rod diesel, I would not use an idi. Get a small cummins or anything with a turbo. That will make the torque you are wanting.
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    odd issue.... sound system vs. hydroboost

    What you hear is called alternator whine. It is most commonly caused by bad grounding. Better quality amps and head units have filters for this, as it was a common problem in the early days of car stereo.
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    No such thing as a quality after market radiator for

    Smaller tubes have a greater surface area, and that is what aids in cooling. Fins per inch is another factor. You want lots of tubes and fins. Air flow has nothing to do with number of tubes, unless it was so ill designed that air could not flow through it, which I have never seen. To put it...
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