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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    With it off, in neutral, and on stands on the rear axle, can you get the driveshaft to move? Engine running, trans in neutral, transfer case in 2 hi, release the clutch pedal, what does it do?
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    NOS, Bus parts

    Heads aren't ford 7.3, don't know what they are, never seen a set like that in my life.
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    New air cleaner lid?

    Braze for sure, only way I'd try and weld that is with a tig welder. With mig you'll likely blow through more then you'll weld. Or cover the whole lid with bondo-glass, sand flat/smooth, and then paint. Bondo is sandable in half an hour, so this all could be done in a day. You don't need the...
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    What is this turbo setup

    There are 2 kits that mount the turbo off the driver's side manifold. One is a turbo engineering, the other done by BAE. He'll have to do a little more inspection as to what kit it is. It looks like a turbo engineering/rayjay kit with the way it's mounted. Inspeciton of the manifold will reveal...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Oh boy, that sounds like an expensive trans swap. Hope dad is okay and all and has feeling yet.
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    Dont fix it if it aint broke

    It really depends on the vehicle. A few of mine get a lot of tlc and preventive maintenance because I like them, count on their dependability, or they're not quickly/cheaply replaceable. My hunting truck on the other hand might not get an oil change the next go round, as it's very rusty, could...
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    7.3 Powerstroke turbos

    I'm looking to use a powerstroke turbo on a project of mine and am curious to know the differences. The project isn't a powerstroke and it isn't a truck, so forget anything about those 2 items. I was originally going to use a gt3782 off a dt466, but the reverse rotation of a powerstroke turbo...
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    The Drool Bus

    I saw this on FB. Will be pretty cool when finished. I've also got a school bus. Was disappointed at first you weren't going to run an idi, but that dt will be a much better runner. Does the flatbed have good highway gearing? I know free is hard to beat, but highway gear sets for old axles...
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    10.25 Pinion Bearing Preload With New Bearings

    So long as your pattern is ok, that backlash is fine. On used gears, I focus more on the pattern then the backlash measurement. I was told on used sets that if you get the pattern right, the backlash could be out of spec because of wear, and that you don't want to adjust it tighter because it...
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    Not to beat a dead horse..

    I try to buy made in America as often as I can. I live in a community that witnessed first hand the greed of corporate America/labor unions, the downfall of US manufacturing, and the subsequent offshoring of jobs. But the only thing worse then not buying American, is overpaying a fortune...
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    Diego Revisited

    I've had one stick too. Nothing like doing 60 at night without headlights. I don't think I've ever stomped my foot so fast in my life. Repairing the old one wasn't even a consideration after that.
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    Trailer Harness electrical

    It's not a bad idea to do that. That explorer distribution box would be excessive, but if you have it, I'd use it. If it isn't water tight, you'll have to put it under the hood, and then run your 25 ft cable all the way to the back to the 7 pin connector. All of the wires you'll need for relay...
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    Trailer Harness electrical

    IMO, you don't need 25 foot, as only a couple of the wires will be making the full 25 foot run front to rear. The rest will connect to existing wires in the back. Piggybacking off of TNBrett's list. I'll run the pos/batt wire and brake controller wire from under the hood. The ground will get...
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    Fuel filter mod to run taller filter that's less expensive.

    I've got 2 filters on the bus. Primary is a 30 micron racor auqabloc filter/water seperator, secondary is the factory bus filter at 6 micron. I've ordered a replacement secondary filter that's rated at 2, and will monitor fuel pressure to know when to change it. I agree with the others, in that...
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    Self oil burning

    Well Either keep at it. Or Find an automotive machine shop with a head grinder. Most shops will have a head miller and won't do IDI's because of the inconnel precups. A shop with a grinder won't have an issue with that. It might be possible to go to a regular machine shop with a big enough...
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    Repeated Hub seal failure for Sterling 10.25"?

    I've had decent luck with the skf scotseals. Definitely use rtv on the hub and axle, especially if there are any nicks or it's a non-perfect surface. Scotseals don't require to be soaked in a lube. And if it's a teflon seal, don't pre-lube it as it will leak for sure then. I think part of the...
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    International Fuel Systems

    Eh, they used to be top notch years ago. I wouldn't use them now. We bought a turbo for a duramax through them a few years back. Old turbo was worn out and passing oil, "rebuilt" turbo blew coolant out the exhaust immediately at start up. Sent it back in for warranty and it was declined because...
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    Project Big Red

    6.4 clutch is a electric/viscous clutch correct? Can the stock idi clutch have the spring moved to make it engage earlier/lower temp?
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    This does not look good

    I'll echo the others. What you should do with this depends on how reliable it needs to be. If it's your livelihood, then rebuild the current unit or replace it with something good and used. Your timeframe for repair is also important, as plans change if you have to get this going immediately...
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    I Need Piston Rings

    Thinking about this more, the top and 2nd ring specs aren't all that uncommon from anything else automotive. The 7/64 oil ring is the odd duck, but you might be able to find something to work from another application as well. I'd look into that, before I'd look into custom rings.
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    I Need Piston Rings

    Hastings specs are in metric, so that .50 in the catalog isn't .050", it's .5mm/.020". Him needing .040", would mean he needs 1mm overbore, which isn't commonly available. Does anyone know what R&D offers? I always thought people were calling it a gapless 2nd ring, which would require a very...
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    Self oil burning

    Lol, definitely go coarser on the grit. Aluminum oxide 60 or 80 grit would be perfect. You'll be at it for weeks with 600.
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    I Need Piston Rings

    I wonder if the letters obs in the description under E447K40 mean that it's obsolete? That would make a little sense as to why you can't get them. I used these guys once for a custom build I had going on...
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    Injection Pump Issues and Adjustment Procedure

    If it's a new to you truck, it might just be time for a set of injectors and a pump. Neither one is a million mile part. For starters you can verify fuel pressure and that you don't have air intrusion, maybe some fuel additive and atf in the filter, but anything more then that on a questionable...
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    Self oil burning

    I don't think I've ever seen that done. I used my lathe on mine, but doing this might be easier then knocking them down with a bench grinder.

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