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  1. david85

    AC replacement

    Any particular reason you went with a sanden compressor? How does the output compare to the original FS6? When you pull out the old orifice tube, pay close attention to any debris in there. Would be a shame to have debris from the old compressor kill the new one. It wasn't cheap, but I replaced...
  2. david85

    Bullnose front Recovery Hooks?

    Found a few examples for the 1980-1991 trucks: Example 1: Very complex and has lots of cross bracing. Bumper has to be removed, then reinstalled on top of the snow plow Cross Member: https://newhydraulics.com/products/63710-1-mount-for-western-ultramount-snow-plows-for-1980-1991-ford-f250-f350...
  3. david85

    Bullnose front Recovery Hooks?

    If I ever do a shackle reversal, I’ll be making it up from scratch, or using parts from a 70s truck. The reversal kits seem to add several inches of lift, which I don’t want. A fixed spring mount in the front would make things much simpler, since I could simply bolt under the front spring mount...
  4. david85

    Bullnose front Recovery Hooks?

    I was already thinking along those lines (yellow area) since those two bolts have matching holes on the opposite frame rail. A set of spacers would be needed to clear the shackle, or bend the plate outward. It really starts to look like a hidden hitch at that point. Love Matt’s ORR channel. But...
  5. david85

    Bullnose front Recovery Hooks?

    Snicklas, did it look something like this? Orange marks what might be possible, if the front rad support mount is removed and the plate sandwiched between the mount an the frame. That would give 6 attaching bolts per side. The square at the bottom 'horn' marks where a square tube for a front...
  6. david85

    Bullnose front Recovery Hooks?

    It's now been a year since the 4wd conversion and it looks like my truck will be losing it's pavement queen status. Some friends and family are also catching the bug for mild off-roading so I'm starting to think about extras that would give some extra piece of mind if getting stuck. My biggest...
  7. david85

    Hypermax Dadiesl IDI Dragster

    @Thewespaul, I hope you're still following this thread.
  8. david85

    ok then, BACK TO THE 1200hp IDI

    Absolutely! We've waited years to get the whole story. Any and all information much appreciated!
  9. david85

    Hypermax Dadiesl IDI Dragster

    Stories about this engine come up every few years but this is probably the closest we ever got to getting the whole story. Kudos to those who kept it alive. Looking forward to an update! :popcorn
  10. david85

    Motorcraft ZD1A glow plugs

    I was having similar problems for the last few years with Beru Glow Plugs. Bought all of them from Rockauto.com so I believe they were authentic motorcraft (Beru). Normally used 10 seconds and then cut it down to 7 seconds. Still the plugs would start dying after a few months of use. Nothing...
  11. david85

    Dyno Day!

    Maybe I've been out of the loop for a while, but that's the highest IDI dyno run I've seen. Most struggle to break the 250 Hp level claimed by the original turbo kit manufacturers. Congrats.
  12. david85

    Dyno Day!

    Did I read that right? 348.6 Hp??
  13. david85

    Coolant Leak

    I thought Icanfixall had one? Maybe reach out to him.
  14. david85

    E40D in Maine, USA

    I'm running a C6 Flexplate on mine, so yes, it can be done. The bolt circle and offset are the same. E4ODs up to 1991 also use the heavy cast iron C6 style, 2-piece setup. Then they switched over to a simplified and lighter combined flywheel/flexplate for 1992 and up. For the driveshafts, you...
  15. david85

    E40D in Maine, USA

    You'll need to modify your driveshafts as well since the E4OD is much longer. Having swapped to an E4OD many years ago, I'd say its worth it. having lockup and a 0.71 ratio overdrive turns the truck into a completely different animal. I would still go through the transmission and verify all the...
  16. david85

    Jesus Freaks WMO thread!

    I tried a blend of WMO and used ATF years ago. (roughly 40% diesel) and the truck loved it. More low end torque and I didn't notice any more smoke than usual. A bit cranky on cold start but that was it. Once I got the moose pump, I figured it best to not risk the warranty and stopped...
  17. david85

    E4OD in a bullnose? Maybe?

    It was lots of work swapping in the E4OD but I'd never go back to a C6. You'll need a transmission that is 1989-1991 model year. That way, you can still have the mechanical driven speedometer setup. Alternatively, you can get a later model transmission (1995 and up are much better built) and...
  18. david85

    83 RWD Kingpin Play

    Yes, there is a thrust bearing (bushing) in the knuckle that can be replaced. Unfortunately, you have to pull the kingpin out in order to replace it. By the time you drive the pin out, the knuckle bushings will likely be damaged to the point of needing to be replaced. I actually had to drive the...
  19. david85

    Rides like a 1971 Plymouth Fury lll

    I ran bilsteins for a while, but found them too stiff on the rear. Front was ok with the weight of the engine. Your truck is probably heavier than mine all around, so those may work fine for you. I hear ranchos are comparable for stiffness but less expensive. In the end, I went with...
  20. david85

    4.56 gears???

    Not sure if this helps, but I put together a spreadsheet some time ago to evaluate different gear ratios and transmission combos. Here's a ZF5/4.10 combo. You can manually enter a different axle ratio if you want to see what the 4.56 ratio would look like. Hopefully the attachment work.
  21. david85

    4.56 gears???

    From factory, my truck had 4.10 gears and a C6. Top speed was about 70 MPH, right up against the stock governor. Then I ran my truck for many years with a 3.08s/E4OD combo and loved it for highway running. Towing was in 3rd (direct ratio) and 4th was for empty cruising. 2nd gear was also great...
  22. david85

    "Engineering Study Exchange Program" Decal on ZF-5 (1987 F-250)

    I think U-haul still ordered trucks and vans for their fleet with the C6 well after 1989. To what year, I have no idea.
  23. david85

    Somebody better buy this truck!

    Well, at least prices aren't just going nuts in my neck of the woods. Somehow I don't feel better though.
  24. david85

    yet another E4od issue...trans shop stumped!

    I remember reading on another forum where a retired ford transmission engineer claimed the filter has enough volume to hold all the clutch material in the transmission. So in theory, a blocked filter could indicate that enough material is lost, that the transmission is due for overhaul. I'm not...
  25. david85

    7 Lug F250 ???

    Old thread, but as it so happens I ended up having a company truck in 2014 with this setup. It was a brand new F150 supercrew. Not a bad truck but it had a lot of sway on the highway. Never could figure out why (yes, I checked the pressure in the 10-ply tires). The 5.0 engine wasn't bad though...

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