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    New member needing help diagnosing transmission problems

    If it were me I'd probably drop the transfercase at this point and see if the transmission is freed up. As in can you run the truck without the transfercase installed. While I had the transfecase out I'd run it through the gears turning the input shaft. The transfercase has a small pump in it...
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    Not a big fan of brazing. My buddy used to braze a lot of stuff. It seems to be a lot of heat and warpage. And it seemed to be a dirty joint. His brazed repairs never seemed to last long. I would skip brazing. Like Idiot said I'd remove the roof skin from the parts side. Then piece in the...
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    Custom Battery Cable Setup

    Also lots of places sell replacement cables for around $100. I put a motor craft in mine. I've had zero issues with it. Looks like rock auto has Standard products. Both ground cables and a new positive cable would be around $120.
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    Cruise control and hydroboost conversion

    The one Crash-harris posted is correct. Not sure what the one Laser found is for? Not seen it before. Maybe 92 UP? They don't have a vacuum cruise control.
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    Anyone that has replaced their carpet...

    I used ACC Mats carpet from Rockauto in my truck. It's extra big so you'll have to do lots of trimming. Trim, fit, trim, fit until it fits right. I'd buy their carpet again for the price. I did the Mass-backing on mine to cut down noise. Not sure if it helped. My door panels aren't complete. And...
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    That's awesome man. You got a great haul!! yeah get some access on the truck and start piecing it in. It will be some work, but should turn out awesome. Keep us up to date. I love body work! I'm all giddy to see how this goes. That guy on Youtube is crazy. I'd be interested to see what a...
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    Cruise control and hydroboost conversion

    It's just a vacuum hose on the dump. It has a plunger in the middle. The only electrical connection on the brake pedal is the light switch. The switch on the clutch rod has a cruise kill function also if I remember right. I don't actually have the switch in my 89. So my truck starts in gear...
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    Cruise control and hydroboost conversion

    On that bracket you have to modify it so it hits the vacuum dump. With the hydroost pedal moving the pin location it doesn't line up anymore I cut the hole off so I could get it in the correct location and then glued it on using weather strip adhesive. Vacuum dump on the pedal has a vacuum...
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    Brake master cylinder: vacuum vs. hydroboost?

    I also thought there was a minor spacing issue with the two bolts that fit the master to the booster. Like 5 minutes with a file will open the holes up enough for an F250/f350 master to fit the hydroboost unit. If you use a F450/fsuperduty master there is a small hex plug / adapter on the...
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    That passenger fender could be butchered up to give door hinge access while you work on it. Would hold batteries and stuff up still.
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    Getting into the cowl like that really sucks. It will be a bugger to get fitting. I would put a good rear door on and get the b pillar sittng good and work my way forward. I think your going to cut that a-pillar and roof inner structure out there. Then piece it back in. Removing or cutting some...
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    Realistic budget of a 2wd -4wd and goodies build

    Sucks man! Thats a solid hit there. I'm no expert, but I've done 20+ wrecks over the years. So i've tried pulling cars out myself. If it was my truck. Here's how I'd think about approaching it. 1. How bad is the B-pillar? Is it crushed and beat up? Or did the roof collapsing pulling it in...
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    would you trust this china made radiator?

    I have two champions in my trucks. No problems so far. Yes they are not OEM, but they fit and function just fine. I realize they are value priced. I won't have radiators fixed any longer. Last one i had done cost me $130 bucks and failed two months later needing a core. Aftermarket radiator...
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    FS: garage sale

    Interested in the snail and Intake/box stuff. PM sent Thanks Jeremy
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    Pic Of Your 83-86 4x4 Shifter

    Could be aluminum np208. I had one of those from a bullnose diesel in my 89. Had a big circular disc on it that said np208.
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    What size is the block heater hole?

    It was -4 this morning. It was -20 air temp this weekend. Pretty much around 10 or so I start plugging in because it spins a lot faster. Even been thinking about doing a winter oil vs running 15-40 year round. I don't have a block heater in my 89. It has a "tank" heater that plumbs into a...
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    single or dual steering dampners

    I had a single on my 89 before i rebuilt it. But now I'm not running one. Not sure I'll add one back in.
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    WTB: Dana60 driver's side U-bolt plate.

    What they said!
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    89 CC build thread Frame off resto!! - Bad Idea

    Yeah there was no clutch in there when I test fit it. Agreed it would have been nice to have the clutch to ensure it fit there also. I'm hoping it all goes well when I finally do the swap.
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    89 CC build thread Frame off resto!! - Bad Idea

    Yeah the top two holes are in the right location, but too small. They have to be opened up to 1/2". I used drill bits to do all this. I thought about end mills, but truthfully as easy as this drilled with bits I'm wondering if enamels are needed. Now using the mag drill was like being able to...
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    fuel line one way valve?

    Yeah I'd of thought the fuel pump should have prevented too much back flow from a fuel heater leak since it's the high point. It doesn't seem like it did which concerns me. Fuel pump was new last year so I'm thinking it's OK. But now I'm not sure. If the trucks warm it primes it up no problem...
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    89 CC build thread Frame off resto!! - Bad Idea

    Using the adapter plate to hold a mag drill was new to me. Now using it as a drill guide has been done all over. Thank you Oilburners and the Internet for showing me this was possible! Good thoughts on renting a mag drill! Hadn't thought of that. I'd love to own one, but even going China...
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    89 CC build thread Frame off resto!! - Bad Idea

    Drilled the 5-speed I bought so it will bolt to a Diesel. Used a magnetic based drill that attached to the metal adapter plate to do most of the holes. Lots of ways to do this, but when you work for a machine shop you have access to some pretty nice tools. 1. Drilled out the two top holes...
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    fuel line one way valve?

    Anyone ever thought about putting a one way valve in the fuel supply line on their truck? I recently had a fuel heater leak and wondered if a one way valve in the fuel line down under the cab would have prevented the fuel draining back thus requiring repriming? I'm still running a mechanical...
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    89 CC build thread Frame off resto!! - Bad Idea

    Been plinking away at stuff still on the truck. I did time it and that really helped out the performance. In 4th WOT I can hit 15PSI, but I normally don't run in that hard. I also bent my fuel pedal up and that gave me a lot more throttle now. I'm guessing running n/a for so long with the...

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