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  1. david85

    What's up with the censoring

    Sounds similar to the "Youtube Ad-pocalypse" a while back. A large number of non-mainstream video content creators got de-monetized or simply booted from the platform. This was all done under the claim of "not advertiser friendly". Keep in mind that Google (like most big-tech) still makes most...
  2. david85

    Drove 4 miles with starter stuck on

    This is a new one for me, but after some googlizing, it's not unheard of to have a starter get stuck on. The biggest surprise is that it "appears" to still work fine after a 4 mile drive while being stuck on. Speeds were mostly below 35mph and engine RPM up to 1600. My first clue was the...
  3. david85

    Bilstiens...not liking them.

    The truck rides ok on the front, with the diesel engine weight. I agree the rear would be better with >1000lbs on it. That doesn't happen very often though. Maybe I'll try monroes on the rear.
  4. david85

    Bilstiens...not liking them.

    Haha, yes I read that ranchos were rough and avoided them for that reason. I didn't realize they were that close. I used shocks that were spec'd for a 1996 Ford F350 4wd: Front: Bilstien 24016179 Rear: Bilstien 24016186
  5. david85

    Bilstiens...not liking them.

    Too firm
  6. david85

    Bilstiens...not liking them.

    Well, after running them for a few months, I'm thinking of going with something else. Full disclosure for those that don't already know: I did recently go from 2wd twin I-Beam to a Dana60 front end. However, the biggest change I'm noticing is on the rear axle. There are some ruts that I've been...
  7. david85

    Dana 60 going in...eventually

    Agreed. I've been stuck with office work for most of the last year and fresh air like this does strange things to me. It could probably tow a 5th wheel trailer, just not on this road. The ditch crossings and switchbacks would tear apart any kind of longer travel trailer. If I were to do any...
  8. david85

    Dana 60 going in...eventually

    Spent the afternoon on the same mountain with some friends and family. I better cut this out or I might get to like it. Might even put the pavement queen status at risk. Overall, it's holding up well. Running boards will probably have to go back on eventually.
  9. david85

    Dana 60 going in...eventually

    Very nice OBS! I keep searching for rims like yours but haven't had luck so far. I do miss the lower ride height of the 2wd, but everything's a compromise and I like the durability of a dana60 axle. Bricknose used to be my favorite of the 80-97 line (especially the interior) but if I ever had...
  10. david85

    Quick Alternator Question 1988 7.3

    What are the rest of the gauges doing? Is the alternator still charging? If you have hand held volt meter, it might be worth monitoring it while that light acts up (analog would be best to see any voltage drops more easily, but digital will still work). I would also double check all the wiring...
  11. david85

    Transmission change

    I'm not saying it can't be done, but for the cost involved in custom machining new internals, you're better off building up the E4OD/4R100. I would even consider the 5R110, now that they are so common in wrecking yards (with an adapter plate, of course). Depreciation is a wonderful thing...
  12. david85

    Transmission change

    Lockup for a C6? I found talk about it, but did anyone actually build one?
  13. david85

    Dana 60 going in...eventually

    On the flipside, I was able to have a little fun on a local mountain this weekend. I don't plan to endanger my truck's status as a "pavement queen", after all the work restoring it. But it's nice to know it can go off road when needed. I still feel the 4" rear lift looks too high, but it did...
  14. david85

    Dana 60 going in...eventually

    First failure already. Remember those new front shackles I bought from earlier in the thread? Well, the upper rubber bushing shredded. Part of the problem may have been the fact that there was too much clearance between the bracket and the frame rail. Normally, this is a snug fit, but since my...
  15. david85

    Will crewcab bucket seats bolt to SCab brackets?

    No, they are different. The cabs that came with factory buckets will have extra mounting points and reinforcing to accommodate the separate seats. The shape of the floor is the same on both versions, but if you try to bolt buckets onto a bench-seat floor, you'll end up with an weak setup and the...
  16. david85

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    That ATS kit is a hell of a score! I'm surprised you found one at all, let alone at that price. Awesome thread!
  17. david85

    E4OD, part found on the bottom of the pan. What is it?

    Hopefully the broken bolt comes out easy. At least things don't tend to rust in the pan.
  18. david85

    Transmission change

    Not many low cost options here, unfortunately. I don't know what it would take to get a 5-speed into an econoline chassis but with enough work, anything's possible. One option to get "slightly" more torque out of the hole is to rebuild your C6 automatic with E4OD gears. This will have the wider...
  19. david85

    AC Compressor on always/ not cycling

    Are you idling while the compressor is always running? Or can you confirm no cycling even when cruising down the highway? On while at idle is normal. On steady at 2000 RPM all day long is not. Sounds like the compressor is working fine, so my guess is that the cycling switch may be faulty.
  20. david85

    E4OD post-mortem, rebuild and upgrades

    A few more updates and a bit of feedback on the Transgo Tugger kit. I had to pull the valve body several more times to get things dialed in. One thing transgo gets right is their accumulator calibration plate, which makes SOME of the shift kit easily reversible. My only regret is not attempting...
  21. david85

    Electrical problem on start (with engine temp?)

    Since you mentioned there is an audible click with the key in the start position, the neutral safety switch (or clutch switch if manual), is probably ok. The ignition switch and other in-cab wiring is also probably good. The click you hear is probably the starter relay on the inside passenger...
  22. david85

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    Yup, that's same info I came across. So yes, you would need some chevy parts to convert F150 TTB axles to 8 bolt hubs. I think this also requires use of single piston calipers, so it would mean a downgrade in front brakes compared to F250s. EDIT: Here's a writeup on the 8-bolt conversion...
  23. david85

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    I was referring to the 8-bolt conversion that can be done on F150 TTBs. So the original F150 front end would stay, while everything out from the knuckles would change to allow 3/4 ton running gear. Not an ideal setup and lots of work, which is why I ended up going the same route as most others...
  24. david85

    302 to 7.3idi swap

    I recently converted my F250 to 4wd with a leaf spring Dana60 front end. It has similar twin I-beams with coil springs to the F150 so the swap would be similar if working on the F150 platform. Lots of measuring and drilling on the frame to get leaf springs in but it can be done...
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