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  1. david85

    Cup holders

    We laugh, but I bet it won't spill when you hit those ruts.
  2. david85

    Borg Warner 1356 Vehicle Speed Sensor

    Nope, the sensors are only retained by that one bolt and the steel clamp that it holds down. Probably galvanic corrosion that caused the aluminum sensor to seize inside the magnesium extension housing (at least, I think this era of 1356 is magnesium...). Since the sensor is toast anyway, you...
  3. david85

    Testing 4x4

    Yup, this right here. Just don't do it if loaded heavy because this puts strain on the axles.
  4. david85

    Looking at Diff Lockers & LSD

    Affirmative. I'm running a factory ford E-Locker in my 1986 sterling 10.25" for about 2 years now. Moderate off-road use and no issues so far. Only problem so far is finding something similar for the front axle. I'm not impressed with the ramp mechanism on the Eaton E-Lockers.
  5. david85

    CDD DB4 Pump Build

    To be fair, 150 is still plenty for just about anyone planning to build an IDI. And likely too much for me.
  6. david85

    CDD DB4 Pump Build

    Looks like I’m a little out of date. I didn’t realize these hybrid pumps were already out there racking up daily miles. Do you have a thread on your pump and how it’s worked for you? Driveability? Cold starting? Any change in mpg for normal driving? I chatted to a local builder that started...
  7. david85

    CDD DB4 Pump Build

    I suppose the main takeaway from the experiment was that even if the db2/4 hybrid can be modified for very high flows, the amount of horsepower needed to drive it goes up significantly (perhaps exponentially). So an inline p-pump is still the better solution from the standpoint of reliability...
  8. david85

    CDD DB4 Pump Build

    Any new updates on this topic?
  9. david85

    She just... died....

    Having no visible fuel drips while off is not unusual. Air leaks more easily than diesel, so yes you can have an air leak while shut off, without having a visible fuel leak, while running. Sometimes you can get lucky and see fuel leaking after a long drive while the engine is still running...
  10. david85

    She just... died....

    I did the clear line trick on my truck for troubleshooting. It's been several years and I still haven't taken it off. I agree this is likely an air intrusion issue. A relatively easy way to prove this is to remove the fuel filter after the engine has been been sitting for a while. Say, a day or...
  11. david85

    Transfer case chain slack?

    In alberta, they used to say: Keep it between the ditches, greasy side down.
  12. david85

    Transfer case chain slack?

    Is Morse a good chain? You’re correct about the shafts leaning in slightly. The slack is almost half when holding them roughly parallel. Finding a good oem chain would be the other issue, for the reasons you already mentioned…which is why I asked the original question. Sounds like I’ll be...
  13. david85

    Transfer case chain slack?

    Well folks, what do you figure? Run it or replace it?
  14. david85

    Seat heater install

    Fingers crossed they can force a vote of non confidence in the next month.
  15. david85

    Seat heater install

    Our dollar is bad but our leader is worse. Much worse. I could say more but my words are much naughtier. I had leather seats in my truck many years ago but have to say that I prefer cloth now as well. Although they do absorb a ton of dust compared to leather or vinyl. Apparently seat coolers...
  16. david85

    Transfer case chain slack?

    The transfer case currently in my truck came out of a pickup that was used in the logging industry. Lots of hills in this area as well. Then it spent some 13 years in my truck as little more than a Hi/Low unit, since I had no front drive axle. I’m mostly doing this for peace of mind since...
  17. david85

    Transfer case chain slack?

    Is there a general guideline for chain slack in a Borg Warner 1356 transfer case? I have a spare that I'm about to refresh and swap into my truck. No known problems with the current one in the truck but since it's being used more and more for exploring the back country, I figure I should make...
  18. david85

    Seat heater install

    Might be a while. Winter has been pretty mild for us so far. Not even any snow yet.
  19. david85

    Seat heater install

    100% finished now. Switches are mounted on some aluminum brackets that I attached to the bottom or the dash. Does it look like an add-on? Yeah, it does, but this avoids new holes and it’s still within easy view/reach. The blue backlight comes on with the cluster illumination. The red lights show...
  20. david85

    Seat heater install

    Here's the seat foam I used. It's not quite an exact OEM replacement, since it has two velcro strips intended to fit two similar applications. The stock upholstery fit very nicely. https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1992-97-Ford-Bronco_Truck-Seat-Cushion/productinfo/37560/ And here's the amazon...
  21. david85

    Seat heater install

    For power, I took a shortcut. I’ll be mounting the control switches under the dash, so I tapped into the cigarette socket. I still have to mount the switches, so no photos of those just yet. Last photo here shows the upholstery being peeled inside out to pull it off the seat foam. One other...
  22. david85

    Seat heater install

    For under $70CAD on Amazon I figure why not? The seats shown here are the captains chairs normally found in OBS trucks, so might be of interest. Removing the upholstery varies from one type of seat to the next, so I won’t go into detail here. In the case of these seats, there were no hog...
  23. david85

    Fuel Selector Valve Overhaul

    Should be good to go now. :Thumbs Up I just finished one last editing pass. A made few grammar corrections and clarified how the fuel gauge can behave when the FSV malfunctions (in some cases, the fuse will pop and the gauge goes dead when trying to switch tanks).
  24. david85

    Fuel Selector Valve Overhaul

    What failed in my original FSV? Looking at this, it appears to be the motor, itself. The rear housing is plastic and shows signs of melting. The windings were charred as well. Look close, and you can see the rear shaft bearing is no longer centered because the plastic melted. More clues at the...
  25. david85

    Fuel Selector Valve Overhaul

    Almost there. The assembly is together. Note the hairline gap between the two halves. This is from the gasket still having some compression flex in it. Ideally, I would use some very small stainless nuts and bolts to complete the final assembly, but you can use rivets or self tapping screws. If...

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