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  1. TahoeTom

    Project Big Red

    You might consider painting the roof by itself and breaking at the seams and window in the back and the drip rail on the sides. You could set up some form of scaffolding on the sides and/or rear of the cab and deal with that alone before doing the rest of the cab in a second session.
  2. TahoeTom

    Project Big Red

    Is that the SPI epoxy? I would like to use it. It is supposed to be much easier to sand and you should be able to fix runs and orange peel. The roof looks really good.
  3. TahoeTom

    7.3 IDI lost oil pressure

    Dayum, that would 'splain it.
  4. TahoeTom

    Time to crack the spare zf

    http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?62490-ZF5-(S5-47)-Transmission-Rebuild Good write up in tech section.
  5. TahoeTom

    Clutch slave bleeding problems

    http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?72014-slave-cylinder-won-t-bleed Check out this thread.
  6. TahoeTom

    Finnally running my 7.3idi with Omega Moose pump

    Put some RTV under the washer on the damper bolt to keep oil from leaking past the keyway.
  7. TahoeTom

    87 Crew Cab w/ 6 doors

    Cool how the body lines match all the years and models.
  8. TahoeTom

    Public service announcement

    The sureform is a rasp type woodworking tool with openings in the cutting surface. It is standard tool with sheetrockers to run over the edge after a cut to remove excess lumps. For "Bondo" you need to use it at the mid cure stage when the filler has the consistency of cheese. It is only for...
  9. TahoeTom

    Project Big Red

    I worry the hooks will damage the paint if you paint the hood while off. It is difficult to remove or install the cowl with the hood in place also. The alignment looks good. It would probably be easier to get help installing the hood.
  10. TahoeTom

    Is this parts truck worth it?

    You are in Bulverde and the truck is a bullnose with a verde grill.
  11. TahoeTom

    Bear with me, please...I'm new to this!

    If you remove the line clamps there will be enough play to get the return lines in. Don't leave the line clamps off or you will crack lines due to vibration.
  12. TahoeTom

    I guess I should have replaced....

    Have you replaced the olives in the line from the fuel filter to the injection pump?
  13. TahoeTom

    IDI block heater question

    ZeroStart 1000 Watt from O'Rielly's works and comes with the cord. You don't need to lift the engine, but need to remove the starter. The element should be aimed at 11:00.
  14. TahoeTom

    No such thing as a quality after market radiator for

    I bought a copper brass radiator from NAPA that was made in China. The NAPA radiator had a lifetime replacement policy. The lifetime of the first three radiators was less than 2000 miles each. I was replacing radiators more often than oil changes. They all developed leaks in the top tank seam...
  15. TahoeTom

    a tale of delphi glow plugs (with happy ending)

    If the GP tips make it out past the exhaust valve they still may pass through your turbo if you have one.
  16. TahoeTom

    Thoughts on this ad?

    Not all 7.3 engines are Powerstroke like your Mom's. Mid '94 and earlier are 7.3 but different from PS except for displacement.
  17. TahoeTom

    condensation or water?

    Torque is only 14 ft-lb for water pump bolts.
  18. TahoeTom

    Serious problem....?

    Could the line be cracked? Do you have a spare line to try?
  19. TahoeTom

    Timing gear cover for Dummies.

    Torque on water pump, front cover, oil pan are 14 ft-lb. I am a fan of alignment dowels and they are even shown in the manual for installing the front cover, and make lining up the water pump bolts easy. Looking at the sealant on those Fel-Pro gaskets: do they really think that would seal on...
  20. TahoeTom

    Hydroboost/power steering fluid recomendations

    Somewhere I saw it was Mercon V so that is what I used.
  21. TahoeTom

    7.3 heads on 6.9 engine

    http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?46461-7-3-Heads-on-a-6-9&highlight=arp+200-8598 Check out this thread. The 7.3 head is thicker at the lower head bolt holes, so you will need to mill down to 6.9 height or source longer head bolts for that row. The 7.3 head has coolant ports...
  22. TahoeTom

    valve cover removal.

    I had to remove the fuel filter bracket on pass side. The filter can stay suspended by the fuel lines. The bracket is sandwiched between the head and the alternator mount, so additional wrenching needed there. I am not a fan of sealant on VC gasket, but I am sure it works. I hate cleaning it off...
  23. TahoeTom

    another truck? OMFG. its like a plague.

    Thanks. If someone else has an interest, go for it. I am too old and slow to get stuff done.
  24. TahoeTom

    another truck? OMFG. its like a plague.

    Price is right but not exactly Concourse ready. Hopefully your buddy will take the whole thing. If not I will think on it. Thanks.
  25. TahoeTom

    another truck? OMFG. its like a plague.

    I am in need of a decent bed if I can ever get my rusted bed bolts out.

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