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  1. u2slow

    Anyone use Marine Deep Cycle AGM Batteries?

    Last I checked it was hard (or darn pricey anyway) to get a group 65 in an AGM or gel. Group 27 or 31 has a lot of options.
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    OBS (1994) to Bricknose Front Clip Swap

    I once sold a 90's winch bumper to a guy with a bricknose. All he had to do was cut the ends off where they wrap under the fenders
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    Wiring winch to trailer - 3rd battery?

    I ran #2/0 the length of the truck, Anderson connector, and then onto the trailer which has a tongue toolbox with more batteries. That way I have full bridging ability with the trailer, or run my 4k# winch off the back of the truck. I could further extend the #2/0 to the back of the trailer to...
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    how to turn up boost on factory turbo 7.3 idi

    A smaller aka 'quickspool' exhaust housing on the turbo will make more boost, and sooner. I almost pulled the trigger on that when I had a powerstroke. That's also the recipe dodge/cummins used to make more boost on the "2ndgen" ('94+) trucks.
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    I think I'll keep my 7.3 as long as I can!

    I got to experience that costly escalation starting with the 7.3 powerstroke and pulled a hard U-turn back to mechanical diesels.
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    Front Hub Life Span

    Reading threads on various truck sites (not specifically GM), and colleagues with bad experiences - high speed use over long miles tends to boil the grease out of unit bearings. Unless they have an ABS sensor port to use for re-greasing, I would probably look at some timkens or SKFs and do them...
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    HPOP leak?

    See if plugging in the block heater helps - it might. My '97 had chronic starting issues. Could/would not built hpop pressure. It's like it got airlocked or lost suction, if it sat more than a day. New lpop made no difference. I ended up swapping the hpop and IPR, then it started a lot easier.
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    HPOP leak?

    I believe I used a 3500psi gauge, mechanical. Edit: 1" down should be fine. It when it's empty, or darn near - that you'll have almost no chance of starting (depending on the reason).
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    HPOP leak?

    There's a couple plugs in the pressure rail in each head. With some hydraulics fittings and hose you can plumb in a gauge.
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    Axle tag

    I use regular oil with the trac-lok (LSD). Reason being they are already broken-in, (or who-knows how worn out) and I want the thing to grip all it can. So far no problems in 20 years with several different trucks.
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    Axle tag

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    Axle tag

    Yes. Search Google for the x510-9.pdf
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    Hydroboost Saginaw pump? (a little off topic..)

    Either way, I'm confident the MC39309 master is used with rear disc applications also.
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    Pre/post 88.5 monobeam 60 axle shaft lengths?

    Are the housings different widths? Or something else going on? I see listings for axle shafts 15.965"/16.17" short side, and 36.68"/36.97" long side. I know that factory '95 shafts have a major chamfer on the spline end. Also, the outer stub axles have no clip groove. I have wondered if it...
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    Axle tag

    Google for the x510-8 pdf from Spicer.
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    F-Superduty rear axle width?

    I've been assuming for a long time without a measurement! I did find this '97 listing, suggesting it's about 2.6" wider than a F350 C&C.
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    F-Superduty rear axle width?

    Anyone know the wheel-mounting-surface (WMS) width of the 10lug Dana 80? Spring perch spacing would be helpful also.
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    Glow plug controller questions.

    Ohm readings have not been reliable for me. They can have intermittent conductance, that breaks as soon as power is applied. Amp readings are more honest. I also have no patience for these controllers. I revert to a basic solenoid and momentary pushbutton when there's any issues.
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    anyone familiar with aftermarket trailer brake controllers and setups?

    The brake controllers are pretty simple really. Usually 4 wires... V+, ground, brake input signal, blue wire output to trailer harness.
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    4x4 swap, rear axle difference

    Yes, front and rear axles are re-geared all the time. Shops usually charge a lot for this service. It can be done on your own.... if you are patient and not afraid to buy tools.
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    4x4 swap, rear axle difference

    The 1/4" difference in pinion/yoke length can usually be absorbed by the driveshaft slip joint.
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    Pre Swap Considerations?

    I'm a West coaster and lost as well
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    Pre Swap Considerations?

    6.9 & ZF5 (diesel specific pattern) is viable. Factory pairing in '87. It may take some work to satisfy all the '96 dash electrics. A 92-94 IDI PCM and/or harness might help smooth that over.
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    Another Pop tester build

    I didn't have enough of the pieces laying around to build... so I bought the vevor. Paid for itself already. Darn handy tool to have around!
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    Do the Fe engines use an SAE 3 bellhousing

    4BTs easily cost double around here, and dont come with the handy pickup-truck jewelry. If saving space is critical, no intercooler helps. I'm really happy with non-intercooled (5spd) dodge actually, as a driver/commuter.

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