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    Cleaning gasket surfaces....

    It's called a "super scraper" www.superscraper.com And yes they are the most AWESOME scraper. ever.
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    any good 14.5 trailer tires??

    I used to use Galaxy's 14.5 ST tire, I think the smallest it came was an 8-14.5. They were very good, still wore faster than I liked. Eventually I upgraded the trailer to 17.5" tires. No comparison.
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    ac hose rebuild?

    I also do A/C work everyday. The few times I have re-used high side fittings re-crimped I had more failures than I cared for. Obviously it's different when it's a customer situation compared you your own vehicle/ machine. I'm thinking that maybe the key is not using oil on the fitting (which I...
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    ac hose rebuild?

    You will be fine with standard ferrules on low side hoses, but on your high side they generally will tend to blow off. They need to be locked to the fitting either as a new beadlock or with the lock rings.
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    need a truck shipped from texas to indy

    bamaautomovers.net Stephen is a sponsor, give him a shout.
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    Tri-axle vs. Tandem Axle

    In your application I would recommend 8k or 10k tandem axles with single 17.5" tires.
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    6bt head gasket replacement?

    I'm not sure WHY you would want to use anything but OEM head bolts, or a good stud kit. The head bolts are torque +angle and I use them often, never had a problem. Using bolts like you are would be asking for trouble, IMHO. The Cummins bolts are designed to be torqued to a certain point (*ft/lbs...
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    Doopy the Plow Truck gets a Cummins 4BT

    I second this. I've been racking the brain as to where else it can come from. Make sure they PRESSURE test your head at the shop. If they can't, find someone that will.
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    Doopy the Plow Truck gets a Cummins 4BT

    I'd think oil cooler, if you start pumpin oil into the cooling system, depending how big the leak is, it's gonna overflow somewhere, and yes overheat. I have seen those oil coolers fail big similar to that before... I'd back the fuel/ boost off for a while after you get it fixed to see how it...
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    Doopy the Plow Truck gets a Cummins 4BT

    So is it OK for it to snow yet? Apparently the weather has been waiting for Droopy to be completed. :D Nice job on the conversion :thumbsup:
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    Ford/New Holland 1620 Tractor questions

    Is that pressure reading with the engine oil hot? It sounds fine, but you may see more of a variation with hot oil. As long as you are in the range you are good ;Sweet Other thought- those engines do have quite a bit of clatter to them.
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    Replacing head gaskets

    Not to beat a dead horse, but here is a bulletin, I believe it was from GM, but all the same. I believe AERA also has information on the same subject.
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    Replacing head gaskets

    Yes those are the ones. I've heard of other shops where using those (or any air tool) on a block or head surface is a firing offense. The problem is that they still have abrasive in them. Green is the coarsest, 50 grit :eek: I am a full time diesel tech as well. Guess we all have different...
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    Replacing head gaskets

    Only if you want to destroy your block surfaces! :mad: The Super Scraper is the only way to go. Safe and efficient ;Sweet
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    RoyBoy's truck accessory sale!

    Well as some of you know, I have traded in my old '04 "Shorty" so I got some stuff to sell! 6- Toyo M-55 tires, 255/85 R16 with only 5,000 miles on them. The front 2 are at 90% and the rear 4 80%. These will work on your stock Ford duallies and not touch, yet are a 33" tire. These tires are...
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