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    3.07 diffs & np435?

    I've owned and driven quite a few trucks with granny low 4 speeds. With a gas engine, I would not go numerically lower than 3.73. Preferably 4.10. I'm pretty sure it would be a miserable driving experience, with the huge jump between 1st and 2nd. Non-synchromesh on first wouldn't be awesome either.
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    Question Re: Buying A Diesel Vs A Gas Truck

    If I were going to buy a new (1 ton or smaller) truck, I would probably go with the gasoline engine. I doubt the new diesels will last long enough to justify their higher price.
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    Worth fixing.

    The big blocks probably have 4.56s. I would be surprised if the 318 didn't have 5.13s, or maybe even lower.
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    Merry Christmas as well and a happy new year

    Merry Christmas! I don't worry about what I'm "allowed" to say, because I don't ask permission from the secularists. Nor do I grant them any authority over me.
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    What waste oil makes the best fuel

    They're after those too, big time.
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    fs5306a or zf5 adapter

    I would get the 5306A. Much heavier duty trans, and more different transmissions that would fit that bellhousing and adapter.
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    Fuel filter, how tight?

    I grew up understanding that it's hand tight plus a quarter turn. That is about the same as hand tight and a grunt, while still being doable by those over 70 who may need to use a strap wrench for that last quarter turn.
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    Anyone hotshot trucking in an IDI?

    I have a friend who is doing the camper delivery thing. I've looked into it. I would really like to find a company that will allow old trucks and no CDL.
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    Motor Blown? Options?

    '94 to '98 would be the best to look for. The engine is not computer controlled. Manual transmission would be NV4500 in those years, if you want to swap to manual. The auto trans would be a 47RE. It is computer controlled, but you can get a stand-alone controller for it. For the driveshaft, I...
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    Motor Blown? Options?

    12V Cummins and matching transmission. It would require modification to the driveshaft, but that's not a big deal.
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    Idi 4x4 Clubwagon

    Great van! I really like the ZF5 swap. I have a '91 E350 I would like to do that to.
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    No title free truck worth it?

    To register a 15+ year old vehicle in Vermont, just download the form from VT DMV. Fill it out, get a local (to you) cop to do a VIN verification, and mail the application, bill of sale and VIN verification to the DMV office in Montpelier. In about two weeks they will mail everything back to you...
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    No title free truck worth it?

    This is what I would do. I've done it before, and it works.

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