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  1. G. Mann

    6.9 with 4spd and OD $650 CL find

    From the pic the seller posted, I can't make out for sure it's a GV unit attached to back of the T-19 trans. If it is, GV makes a front case for their unit that allows it to be mounted in place of the carrier bearing, which makes it a "divorced" GV unit. I have one. [GV divorced] Seems to...
  2. G. Mann

    Help me decide what batteries to buy.

    A block of concrete acts as a storage vault for heat or cold.. two things that do damage to a battery.. so, in theory at least, if the battery is in direct contact with the concrete in winter, it will be "relatively colder" and discharge more deeply.. in summer, same effect from the heat soak of...
  3. G. Mann

    Ford... on steroids

    Friend sent me this, had to share it. I know some of you are looking for some project ideas for the ultimate truck. This one should challenge you.. :rotflmao :rotflmao ;Really...
  4. G. Mann

    Injectors

    Just sent you a PM to get into the line for a set. Hope I'm not to late.
  5. G. Mann

    Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?

    I stand corrected. Not all 300D Mercedes are non turbo, some are. Thanks for reminding me of that. There is a Mercedes board that is devoted to mostly the 300 series which is sort of like this one. [well.. they are Mercedes owners, so expect a "little" snob now and then]. Might be worthwhile...
  6. G. Mann

    Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?

    Contrary to the above reply... there are turbo and non turbo 300 D Mercedes.. if it is an SD it will have a turbo.. if it is a "D" it is non turbo. The turbo engine has internal changes and the transmission shift points are different and the rear end ratio is different. Both are 5 cylinder...
  7. G. Mann

    ZF5 (S5-47) Transmission Rebuild

    Beverage of your choice, on me, any time !!! Great writeup and great pictures with comments. I used to do tech writing so I understand the effort needed to pull this all together. My respect and thanks for doing it all so well. Grant
  8. G. Mann

    T19

    You will need a bell housing off of a 6.9 / 7.3 Diesel engine, Diesel flywheel, clutch and pressure plate for the T19 spline set, bolts the right size and length for the bell housing to engine plate and transmission to bell housing. That should about do it.
  9. G. Mann

    IDI Fast Idle Mod.- is it worth it?

    OK... someone who has done this mod please "splain" how it's done. I have no fast idle working on my truck. I want one. Apparently the temp switch or the fast idle kicker is not responding, never have been able to get it sorted. To 1466TH, have you thought about using a simple Boden...
  10. G. Mann

    Found This For Towcat

    Thanks, like Towcat said, they need oil. The designers at Ford failed to even put a drain plug for that unit so they don't get serviced. Most oil change folks don't even know the unit has a separate oil supply from the trans. If you have a chance and they are off, the fill plug is where...
  11. G. Mann

    Found This For Towcat

    I'm interested in the two you found in the scrap yard. If you are going by and can get a price without putting you to trouble, give me a IM and let me know what it would take to buy them. Thanks
  12. G. Mann

    Found This For Towcat

    Whow, spendy little devils aren't they? I have the same setup on my 92 F450 ZF5 speed. Thought I would build up a spare trans with that setup but guess I'll put that on hold.
  13. G. Mann

    eeeewwwwww.......seller ruined a good truck.

    I guess you need the big semi wheels to haul crack down to the getto? There is so much wrong with the setup on that truck.. ouch ! Speaking of wheels.. Towcat.. please give me a call or message.
  14. G. Mann

    New seats?

    Here is what I did to my 92 F450 that had the deadly bench seat. [murder to drive, hated the damn thing] Picked up a set of stock Ford bucket seats with center console from a 96. The bolt pattern is way small compared to the 4 bolts that held the bench. Went to my local pick and pull and...
  15. G. Mann

    Aluminum Heads For The IDI

    Aluminum / cast iron combination is death on a shingle. Any time you mate the two together, you get a galvanic reaction called dis-similar metals corrosion. The aluminum becomes the electrode for the cooling system and erodes... guess where.. at the head gasket surface...[contact area, through...
  16. G. Mann

    Battery terminal protectors

    I use them, but I put in new ones every year when I do my annual inspection. Also mix up some common baking soda and water and keep a cheap paint brush to brush down the cable connections every time I see even a spot of corrosion. That and a good spray from the garden hose to flush the baking...
  17. G. Mann

    My husband was in an accident, and I want his friends to know what is going on...

    Thank you for letting us know. Every member here is like family so I've had you in my prayers. Bless you and your family and I wish you a full and strong recovery with no lasting problems. Merry Christmas Grant...
  18. G. Mann

    Which Aluminium Alloy Are Our Pistons Made From?

    The real question is what is the metal yield temperature. That would be a combination of both temperature and pressure. Under hard load you have increase of both. Also, as mentioned above you have a gage lagg both up and down. If the gage is reading 1200 degrees at the thermocouple, which is...
  19. G. Mann

    GV carnage. very ugly pics.

    Almost looks like some kind of wild drive shaft unbalance to break it like that. Perhaps a bent drive shaft? Or a loose rear end? The only time I've seen the rear of a transmission break like that was when the spring perches broke off and the diff rotated under load. Let us know what you...
  20. G. Mann

    Help! I'm throughly confused about pump timing.

    Just found this hand held tach, thought I would pass it along. Seems it would be handy for timing our trucks. http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/07/tool-review-dt-2234c-digital-laser-tachometer/ Made in China , so you know it's a quality product...... but it's cheap....
  21. G. Mann

    Vacuum Pump

    Somebody somewhere has a spec for how much oil they hold... surprised we haven't found it yet. My take on refilling is to use a hypodermic needle. Nice way to measure how much is going in and nice delivery into small space. With the needle off it works great, needle on.. much slower. Talk to...
  22. G. Mann

    5 speed Centurian on CL, this one's crying for an IDI.

    We are just thinking that baby needs a proper ride......... surely hubby wouldn't object to that... right???? Engine swap is so much easier than ALLLL that rust repair... ehmmmm..
  23. G. Mann

    Moose Product news

    There ya go !!! With a little luck, and a lot of hard work, he DID do it himself... and will continue to. God Bless America and what makes it great. ;Sweet ;Sweet :love:
  24. G. Mann

    Moose Product news

    It is said, it's a fine line between genius and madman..... from personal experience I can tell you, as a business owner, deciding which side of that line you are on is sometimes hard to determine after a year of 80 hr weeks, hard to satisfy customers, and personal paydays that make you wish to...
  25. G. Mann

    Moose Product news

    ;Sweet;Sweet I'm sooooooo relieved... I was afraid Mel was jumping into the hand model business and .... well... :rotflmao :rotflmao:rotflmao :rotflmao:rotflmao...... Jokes aside... CONGRATS on making the move... When are you taking new orders and how do we place them? Product list and...

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