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  1. G. Mann

    Head Studs

    Well.. money is spent.. I just put a set on order.. Allen tells me he will get them to me in 2 days since I'm in AZ. $475.00 plus $13 and change shipping.. I can live with that. After talking to Allen on the phone, I now understand his main business is supporting fast boats and pumped up...
  2. G. Mann

    Head Studs

    I just this minute called Allenfastener, from the listing above, to ask him about not showing ARP studs for the 88-94 7.3 Ford. He jumped right on it.. found there was a computer error in having them listed. Called me right back to tell me it was corrected and his price for a set of ARP studs...
  3. G. Mann

    battery cable question

    How I fixed the Ford battery cable problem After pricing the replacement cable and fighting with old, tired, and damaged connections, I did this. Hope the pictures are self explanatory: Marine terminals from Walmart with 3/8th bolts used on all 4 posts. Cost less than $4 each. There are...
  4. G. Mann

    My new 95 F250 4wd 5spd Powerstroke

    Nice looking truck. You need bigger mirrors so you can watch for the cops, since you stole it at that price.. ;))
  5. G. Mann

    Cooling Problem ...........

    OK... Now it starts to make sense. Previous owner had coolant leak issues, replaced one of the rotted freeze plugs with a "sure to fail rubber plug" and dumped in a load of "aluminacrap block sealer" to stop the other leaks long enough to sell the truck... to you.. The block / radiator...
  6. G. Mann

    1994 7.3 idi F350 4x4 Steering HELP

    I had the same problem on a 4x4 Geo Tracker. Spent a bunch of money chasing the problem, then found the wheel bearings on that side were galled and toast. Fortunately, when the wheel bearing started to lock up, and it made the wheel pull to that side, it had not yet spun the bearing in the...
  7. G. Mann

    BANKS TE06H waste-gated (new style) Parts sourcing

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh CRAP.. The new truck I just bought has a Sidewinder.. lucky me.. I get to do a head gasket on it.. so turbo has to come off.. Looks like I'll be giving it the old inspection while it's off..
  8. G. Mann

    question about heater hose routing

    You don't need that much hose. Just run a loop from the fitting at the curb side head by the dipstick to the one at the top of the water pump. Your good. I did that when my heater core blew a leak, then left it that way cause in AZ I never turn on the heater in winter anyway.
  9. G. Mann

    Cooling Problem ...........

    If you run the engine with the radiator cap off and watch the coolant level, does it surge up or push out the radiator neck? If you have bubbles, the coolant surges up or out with the cap off, you are getting combustion gas in the radiator from a head gasket leak [most likely]. Rapid heating...
  10. G. Mann

    Minimum brake shoe thickness?

    Exactly the kind of thing that lead me to remove the automatic feature. I cleaned everything up, lubed the threads of the adjuster wheel with copper never seize and the contact points of the brake shoes [lightly], then adjusted the rear brakes to get them in close contact with the drums...
  11. G. Mann

    Minimum brake shoe thickness?

    Correct.. cable and arm removed. Then it acts like a regular adjuster.. It's what works for me.. it might not work for you if you don't want to do a manual adjustment.
  12. G. Mann

    Minimum brake shoe thickness?

    Another important measurement you need to look at is drum diameter. If the drums have been turned and are at or near the limit, the amount of shoe travel will give up a whole bunch of peddle travel to make contact. You take up the slack with the adjuster, but it all adds up to less time for your...
  13. G. Mann

    Winter grill cover

    Go by your local upholstery shop. They can stitch one up and set the snaps in no time at all. Then you will need to drill the grill to mount the receiver part of the snap. I would use something like convertible top material. More water resistant. Bet it would cost you less than trying to buy...
  14. G. Mann

    Name of Solenoid

    Fast idle solenoid? Supposed to become energized when coolant temp registers ??? then bump up the idle speed for faster warmups. Can't remember exactly where the temp sensor mounts for it, however..
  15. G. Mann

    Using RTV on cold metal

    RTV stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing.... There is a temp range given on the box, I seem to recall. That might give you better answers than I can about how it might preform.
  16. G. Mann

    fender emblum removal

    I use some stuff called "Goo Gone" and a small hypodermic needle like diabetics use. Fill the hypodermic needle with Goo Gone, slide the needle behind the glue strip along the top edge as close to the body as possible to get between the glue and the foam tape. Inject some Goo Gone then walk...
  17. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    I'm happy with stock ride height, so no change planned there. The listing mentioned above for Calvin is dated from 2013. Have to ask if it's still available? I would be interested if it is as a package deal with the rear spring blocks to level out the truck and give it the "4X4' look...
  18. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    Thanks for the tip ! I've only started planning what to do with this truck. The engine has to have head gasket work. It's got 227.000 miles on it and a C6 trans.. so I think it's perfect time to put in the ZF5 and re-seal the whole engine.. maybe do other internals once it's torn down.. The...
  19. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    Nice looking bolt up kit. Looks like they went the distance to make it "plug and play" ... but the price is out of my league.. OOOuch $$ 3.500 for the stage 2 kit puts me in the "I wish I could afford it" list. Nice find in any case.. one I will file away in case those lottery numbers work. ;))
  20. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    OK.. Thanks everyone. Looks like I need to clear up my question a bit. The ZF5 I have is 2WD, no parking brake on the tailshaft. The present front axle setup is the coil spring, twin beams, I want to replace those with a straight axle, leaf spring front end. So looks like the divorced...
  21. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    Recently bought a 92 F350 CC DRW Longbed with a blown head gasket [thanks to everyone for the advice on that issue]. I've decided to pull the engine to do the heads and reseal the engine, fix what ever else it needs, AND get rid of the C6 slush tranny for a ZF5 speed which I "happen to have...
  22. G. Mann

    best choice of glow plugs

    Your issue is not glo plugs. You no start / hard start issue is fuel gel point, which is the temperature point at which the fuel, in your case WMO, fails to flow and atomize. The addition of heat in the combustion chamber does not heat the fuel at the injector or the Injection Pump. You need...
  23. G. Mann

    1980 C60 Detroit 453 question?

    I think you are describing the crankcase breather tube.. maybe.. bring it a little closer to the computer so I can get a better look at it.. ;)) You have a Detroit 2 stroke diesel.. Detroit 2 strokes don't work like motorcycle two strokes you may be familiar with. I suggest you do a search...
  24. G. Mann

    Glow plug controller

    A quick word on Lifetime Warranty. Some years ago I ask a parts man that I did a lot of business with, "Just what does "Lifetime Warranty" really mean" His reply, without missing a beat, was, "If you ever bring the son of a bitch back, I'll kill you" .. with a grin.. but it always runs...
  25. G. Mann

    New truck with blown head gasket, advice please.

    I notice the Ebay head bolts don't show washers. Has anyone bought some of these and do they come with washers? I reviewed Mel's nice writeup on head gasket replacement and it's noted that you should use new thrust washers when installing the new bolts.. Anyone know about these bolts?

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